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I started riding in college up in Lubbock. The trails there actually don't suck as much as you would think for flat-ass west Texas, but they are much different than here. Short rolling hills and not much of any tech.
My first ride here was BCGB probably around 2005. I borrowed my friend's Rockhopper. It was also my first experience with click-in pedals. (Still hate egg-beaters!) Needless to say, I came home with some new bruises. BUT, I did buy some SPDs and my first full suspension bike soon after. It was the kick in the ass that took me from total dumbass noob to get serious about riding.
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100% in the shade and downhill both ways.
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2 hours ago, ATXZJ said:
To be fair, it doesn't seem like too bad of a trail system. Could be a nice break from the typical CTX monotony if it were closer.
However, if someone was traveling from CTX, I'd find it hard to make the extra 1hr trip up when Palo Duro is right there. Also Angel Fire is only 4.5 hrs further much less ABQ, NM.
Yeah, and good for them putting a new trail system in. I think we all agree, more trail is always better. I'm really not trying to shit on Borger. (The oil companies have already done that.)
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This is a satellite image of Borger. That grey/white area to the right is the town. The black cloud on the left is a carbon black plant. My former boss grew up there and said if the wind was coming in from the west, his mom couldn't hang laundry out to dry or it would turn black. https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/chemical/carblack.htm#:~:text=The most likely effect of,lodge deep in their lungs.
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Just try not to breathe the air there.
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On 11/12/2022 at 7:41 AM, The Tip said:
I hope these pics show up.
We have a very unique RV called a TrailManor. It isn't a pop-up. TrailManor owners don't really know what to call it since they are so unique.
"Collapsible," or better, "Transformers." They only weigh 3,000 pounds so most SUVs can tow them. It has a folding hitch so they can fit in a garage.
We got it so we can store it at home behind our fence to comply with the HOA's "no RV storage" rules.
Closed for travel (at my spot at Maverick RV park in Lajitas last year):
"Transformed" for use (Monahan's State Park):
One side up, to show how it works (Brazos Bend State Park):
Some rando mountain bikers enjoying a warm place for dinner:
Photos didn't show up for me, but your setup sounds awesome. Storage would be one of my biggest hurdles. In the backyard, shorter than the fence would be my best option too.
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Can we see some pics? You might say I'm RV curious, but not quite ready to commit to a new lifestyle.
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2 hours ago, AntonioGG said:
Boom Box is one of my favorites right now. In the same double IPA vein, this one is very good.
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13 hours ago, AustinBike said:
Hit that last year. A grind of a climb up Cairn Me Up, but doing Jagged Axe was worth it.
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I got covid for the first time this past week, too.
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29 minutes ago, Schrute said:
Are you in with anyone on possible trail development there - or are you waiting for the purchase to finalize to attack?
Sorry, no. I got a bit discouraged and lost track of it. I contacted a few people from the Parks dept. back then and got the same answers about limited access and nesting seasons and nature preserves and no new trails. They said something about another possible land purchase that would be very focused on mountain biking.
https://www.wimberleyview.com/news/pursuit-mount-edith-park-purchase-revived
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19 hours ago, Schrute said:
@notyal Did anything more ever develop with this? I live in the the New Braunfels area now and have seen some local news story on this land. I'd love to help get involved?
I think it's moving along with all the speed and agility that government is known for. I found this article from April 2022 saying the purchase will be finalized the following week.
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16 hours ago, Chongo Loco said:
You’re obviously doing it wrong then. 🤨
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15 hours ago, throet said:
I carry a high handicap, that gets exponentially higher with every beer consumed on the course. Prefer 2-3 cold ones at the 19th hole!
It takes me a couple just to loosen up. I find that I start to hit my stride 3-5 beers in. When I start bringing the beer onto the green with me, that's usually a sign that my game is about to decline.
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4 hours ago, Chongo Loco said:
Tallboys suck for golf. The bouncing golf cart makes a beer flat after 1 hole. That's why they sell 18 packs.
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They are also easier to shotgun if they are a little warmer.
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14 hours ago, Sluggo said:
Tanning balls may help. For local trail stuff, turn off heat maps and know your followers if you Strava.
If there is a problem ball tanning can't fix, I haven't found it yet.
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31 minutes ago, AntonioGG said:
Is that a tie-dye flag?
No, it's a pretty faded Texas Tech flag.
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It seems like there should be more of a discount for buying beer in a refillable keg.
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