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Yea. I figured I would leave that step up for those that might try and argue that the new alt line plus a replaced rock qualifies as turning the trail into Walnut. Basically the original rock got knocked into the creek below but whatever. I like the challenge. I think that new alt line has to possibility of being an up as well as a down. Anyone try it yet? Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Eh. Just send it. Let the trees sort you out. Ash junipers (cedars) are soft Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

That was the intention But reality soon set in. Honestly if the approach was a bit faster and smoother the huck would be more achievable Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Mostly posting this to get rid of the last picture. But this is Jelly Roll on Snow White. I had to restore it the other day. Some ass hat removed the rocks on the backside. That would be a painful OTB if you came over it expecting it to be there. Anyways. Keep an eye out if you use this feature. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

@Morealice let's do this Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

For sure Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

I think it's an elm. But still. I know. My plan here was to armor in a way that kept the challenge. If people still dab then it needs to be re routed. I've been trying to come up with a reroute that would be just as challenging. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

That would be crazy. A coordinated effort?! Haha. I joke. But Yea man. Feel free to get that done. I have been hitting up others areas in my rare free moments. No one knows where the other trail steward is at. I think he is dead. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Ok reblock. I'll make a sign tonight and get out there in next few days. thanks Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Is it possible...yes. will the county allow it. Not last time I pitched it. I have someone outside our crew and knowledgeable plugging away with a different approach to them on this matter as we type. And hopefully the will come around. Also the trail couldnt go all the way to the YMCA area. The space becomes very narrow and not worth the hassel. But it can easily get as far as the entrance to Rim. This would allow the entire trail system that lays in Wilco territory to be looped and ridden in various ways without ever touching the bcrt. Why the county would be against reduced mtb traffic on the bcrt is besides me. Especially since it's one of their biggest complaints is us crazy people on bikes going to fast and such. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

I still think sight lines is the first step. I'm not alowed to build fence along bcrt. County does all that when needed and or requested. Rocks will get moved and so would wood. I'm not saying it's impossible just it would be a battle of people unblocking. And if we ask the county to build that fence then I have to talk to them. Don't make me do that. But seriously . Sight lines is the first option. If that is not good enough then we can go the other route. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

I'll look at improving site lines as option. This is definitely a line that just got rode in no work was done. But I like it and would hate to close it. It also would be a nightmare to try and close off. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

***Officially Official Trail Change*** Went put yesterday with some people doing pay dirt. Noticed 2 issues that had to be addressed and made a fun alt line in Double Down. The alt line I got a pic of. The other 2 I forgot. I try and get back out to post up those. One issue was on a tight turn around some Oaks. The roots had become severely exposed and damage was ensuing. So I took out 2 trees and the line now swing around them slightly. The turn is still a little tight. But it was so tight that people were hammering up and breaking down on these roots. I liked the turn myself but we cant kill oaks for it. The 2nd one was a rock slab on a slight turn that stepped you up or down. The rock was out of place and the ground beneath it was a bit eroded. We placed a few rocks to make it stable. I understand it's not exactly the same. Maybe in the future I can get out with more time and put some real work into it. The alt line seen in pics is also in double down. It isnt a dumb down alt line. Its actually harder I think but also flower and fun if you can hit it. I hope everyone enjoys it. It looks easier in pics so dont judge too hard. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

All I care about is that I'm in your head Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

East to West is the norm. That's the way you went. But backwards is fun too Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

At this point there is nothing you alone can do. At best you can contribute to knocking me down a peg. Eventually I'll get knocked out of top 10 I imagine. Especially when race happens. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

My turn. So I got a rare last minute hour of free time today so I choose to give the Peddlers 4.0 a go. So I threw on my gear and grabbed a red bull (I would later regret this part). Once at the park i decided i would unload some psi... ended up at 12 front and 15 rear. In retrospect I should have taken off other things like my full water bottle and tools. My bike is no XC machine. It's an enduro sled 29er with Double Down tire casings that currently weighs in at 36lbs with water bottle. I have a 2.5 Teravil Kenebrec upfront and a 2.3 Aggressor in back. It was a great day and the park was packed so I wasnt to sure what I would encounter. I pedaled a quick warm up around the lake loop and headed into PP. The conditions were rather dry today but overall not to shabby. Once I was a few hard turns in I realized that 15psi in the rear for me was not right. It was a bit squirrely in the sharper corners. I also made the choice heading in that I wasnt going to use my dropper as it takes away from efficiency IMO so that also turned out to be a factor I wasnt to used to. But I was overall feeling decent ...though I will say my legs were not ready to hammer yet. Fast forward to the west side and I have now dabbed several times in corners after some near wash outs and am now regretting that red bull as it tried coming up. Fast fwd again and I'm almost back to the east side and I pass by Ronan who is always mean muggin. I just blurted out .. IM HURTING! And I kinda was. That bike felt like a tank. Anyways up to this point I encountered no one on the trail. That is until 100 yds from the finish I came up on a father daughter ride and slowed to make a safe pass. All said and done I ended up with a respectable time of 15:30. I made some bad body posture errors once I got tired which was compounded by my to low for me pressure in the rear. I hope I can make another attempt and improve. That was quite the challenge that I didnt expect it to be. Thanks alot dad bod! Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

I have one you can borrow. It's made of firehose. For manual carry just use 2 rock bars slid through the loops. We use it regularly so I cant loan it out for a long time. But willing to let it be used. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

It's the new way since reroutes were made to help accommodate the race and not have a cross over line at Parmer Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

*** Officially Official Trail Change Notice*** Snaggle Rock seen in pic below was recently undone. We have dealt with this so many times in the past. It has been put back. In hopes of people leaving it alone we went ahead and made a B line around it. Not really looking for input on this if you disagree. Trust me I think people should sack up or walk as well. However this is in 1/4 Notch which is intended for beginner to intermediate riders. Now Double Down is another story it is for Advanced riders and a mandatory sack up . No go arounds will be made that dont already exist on potential dangerous spots. If you see them feel free to block those. Thanks Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

I'm seriously tempted just because I know I wont he competitive right now in a normal class. I got Morealice lined up as a possibility. Just need to rent or find a bike. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

The key to it is timing like most any other feature. Too slow and you run risk of stalling. But as soon as you get up it just start pushing bars out because the rock isnt long enough to full get on then spot exit you just got trust that the roll out is there and just fine Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

I have used Huck Norris for 2 years. I love them. They are lightweight. Easy to install. Easy to shove in pack if you have a major issue with tire and need to tube. I dropped 5 psi in my rear tire and my cornering improved. I raced several seasons of enduros and could feel the moments that the tire at the reduced psi would hit to rim.... It never pinched my tire like it would always have done without them. Lots of people I know love the cush core. But install is a pita and if you have a major tire issue on trail and you need to tube, packing the cush core out is tough because it is so bulky. See pic for example. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

You are right. I didn't look close enough at that. One of the lines IS OVER and should stay that way Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

Ha. Was that you I questioned on what you were doing. If so thanks for blocking that up. May need to do a more permanent block there too. I'm thinking big boulder. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk