First-Blood

I finally hit Suburban Ninja over the weekend.  Other than a minor altercation with a cactus, we had a great time.  I can't believe how much trail is back there and the work being done on the pump/jump line looks awesome.  The only hiccup in our ride was trying to figure out how to get from SN over to BC.  We eventually figured it out, but it involved some trial and error and consulting of some maps.  I know there's no way to get there without riding some streets, but I'm still not convinced we did it the "right" way. 

I've been using the old name since I fist got on MoJo in 2001 and wanted something new for the new forum.  I'm not trying to hide who I am; I just wanted something different and am not very original when it comes to things like this.

I don't remember who was leading the work day I mentioned, and it does not matter to me anymore.  I'm still happy to help if my help is wanted.  I'd love to meet to see what you're proposing and to see if I can help at all.  BC is my favorite local trail, (Yeah, I said it) and I want to give back.  
 
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I would love to help at Brushy Creek.  So many of the work days are not announced and done by a small group of people.  I'm not in that group.  I'd love to help with designing new trail, troubleshooting existing trail, drainage issues, flow issues, etc.  The workdays I hear about are calls for people to help build berms; my skills are not necessarily needed for that, though many of us on a Tuesday evening earlier this month worked on berms on the Windy Trail at WC.  

 

I showed up once for a workday at BC several years ago when Randy Bell was coming out to look at some issues.  Before he came, I mentioned that some of the tree branches were not cut at the shoulder and are a risk for riders so I started trimming them back.  I was told it wasn't a priority. Then Randy showed up and mentioned the same thing.  I felt like my help was not wanted due to this and other things that day.  

As far as new trail goes...man I wish we could convince the county to change their stance. There is some additions that could really improve the trail system. Last time I tried I layed out how these changes would reduce mountain bikers on the bcrt which would reduce one of the biggest complaints they say they recieve.

If you got a fresh angle let's collab and try and get it done.

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You think we can add a 'wet concrete road gap jump' in to the time trial race?  It would definitely hurt your time if you take the B line.

I love dorking around with map stuff, but I'm not sure what the "getting started" tips really are. If you've got a trail system in mind, you should start a thread topic for it. We could crowd source a siiick caltopo map 

I'm looking at using this mapping software to create maps of other trail systems...just gotta start with a GPX file, I finally figured that out. haha
Any tips/tricks on using this would be much appreciated.
This is going to be super useful for me and my crew...!

That's an understatement. That's a great map!

https://caltopo.com/m/BR36

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those things actually still run too. Someone messed up while building that apartment complex.

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what travel?
axle?
What size frame does he need?
hardtail/FS?

26 or 29?

Anyone have a 29er straight 1 1/8 steer tube air suspension fork they are willing to part with first cheap. My buddy blew his apart on his aging bike at spider mtn. He is on a budget trying to Save up for a decent modern bike.

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Trails were in awesome condition the past three days, and it was a blast to ride all of them again.  Thank you to the person that spent time working on 1/4 notch and the problem areas, it was a pleasant surprise to not have to hike a bike through those sections that had been abused. 

Thank you specifically to [mention=46]Cafeend[/mention] since I came across him at the end of his endeavor to repair sections on picnic and picnic x.  Sadly I caught him at the end of his 4 hour endeavor and only helped with the last section that needed to be repaired.....he did some great work to many sections by himself.

I’m so greatful to have this community of riders and builders that have created and maintained such a wonderful trail system. 

I hope the upcoming rain keeps people off the trails, and the repaired sections, to show appreciation of the hard work. 

- Scott

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There's a beta version of the Android app out there now: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.caltopo.android&hl=en

Oh yeah, Twink City was right after The Grotto...where you and your boy toy came prancing along in short shorts first time I ever met you. 

OK, that's very cool, thanks for the info. I'll have to try this app out with the archive of .gpx files I have.

Let me and Rugger get ahold of that as well, then you’ll have so many labels it’ll obscure the actual trail. 

here a great reference map:

https://caltopo.com/m/6DN1

 

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My dilemma is this. I'm really excited to give this a go and thinking it will be a great riding venue for the summer time. Problem is, I've been a huge proponent of shorter travel (120-130mm) bikes for around here, with short chainstays and wheelbase for that playful feel. My 2017 Primer 29er has been perfect for me on everything I ride around Central Texas, but I think I'm going to want more if I start hitting Spider Mountain and possibly Cat Mountain. My 2014 Trek Remedy 29er would provide a little more travel and smooth out the bumps better, but it's old school geo with cramped cockpit and long stem to compensate. I think I'm going to want a modern, relatively slack (65-66 degree HTA) 27.5 with 150mm travel and relatively short chainstay and wheelbase. The newer 27.5 Remedy 9.8 would probably fit the bill, or maybe something from Germany like this Focus Sam.
 

Was at Brushy and someone said they were adding 4 miles to Peddlers and are going to hold TMBRA races there? Uh...wut?

It shouldn't be blocked. Someone unblock it

Quick question on Suburban Ninja... is the entrance at the Kati Ln cul de sac OK to use? I've been getting on / off a little farther up stream by going around the drainage pond at the end of Logan Ridge Dr. Would love to add some more dirt into the ride!

I have never seen any snakes in there. Are you sure they weren't just earth worms and your fight or flight took over. [emoji38]

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Thanks, where's the entrance?  I usually start at Champion Park, do Candyland, then continue west and hit (most) everything until I get to the YMCA, then hit a bunch of stuff again on the way back (Dave's Ditch, Rim, Picnic, Peddlers, Candyland again).  Would be a good way to end the ride since I start/end at the eastern section..  I've known about this trail, but completely forgot about it since I've never ridden it. 

Thanks for the feedback on SB all. That worked out great!
The trails are in very good condition. Even east Peddlers and Mulligan. Brave the cold and get a ride in before that changes again.