AntonioGG

Chief has answered correctly for me. You can't cut the trees, I just have to deal with them.

OK that explains it. They weren't out and about, they were under the rocks. I'm sure the snakes have been seeing you though.

I had my first try yesterday and I definitely felt my front washing out. I'm 211 on Ikon 2.35 front 25psi and rear 28psi. I thought higher pressure for the west side was needed, but lower pressure for the east side is also needed. So how to split it? I went today again without adding or removing any pressure...which means maybe 0.5psi lower overall. I went faster and it felt more hooked up, but for sure some big side knobs on the front and small in the center and a fast rear XC seems like it would help. I'm still getting used to the backwards sections but I'm in at 13th (at least as of 2:30pm 3/21) with a 16:38. I feel like I need a full face helmet, because my face was so close to trees that if the front washed out, I'd have left some teeth on a tree trunk or two. What are your thoughts on hardtail vs FS? I've ridden 3.0 on my SS and I felt faster. That's with Ground Control 2.3 front and rear, on 23mm rims (not optimal for sure).

Scorpions out during the day time? I'd never seen them in the day. One time after working under my car in the garage late at night, I came back in the house without realizing I had one on my shoulder.

I just rode St. Ed's. Although I appreciate the hard work that went into all the drainage (it was sorely needed) I'm a bit sad about all the dirt ramps built up on even 3-4" steps, and the line at the big ledge that people started widening is now completely sanctioned-looking with branches trimmed and a rock outline which also ruins the line up the steps. When did all this get done? I never saw a work call and I live pretty much next door.

Yeah, I am pretty sure it's missing the 1hr for Cat2 and Cat1. from: https://s3.amazonaws.com/imm-usac-uat-bucket-16e9mh4tuo6kc/documents/Rules-Policies/USAC_RuleBook_2019_Chpt_01.pdf

Where did you cross the creek?

I moved the two branches slightly to the left that were on top of that rock in Double Down yesterday afternoon. Alternate line is still blocked but now you can ride over the rock. I gotta say that rock is a lot more intimidating in person than it is on the pictures above.

Spotting is exactly what I was doing for my son. Also, +1 on the no shame walking to avoid injury. I'm all for shaming making short cuts or non-sanctioned lines, but not for shaming people walking a feature above their level. I walk plenty of stuff. Sometimes, walking it, and rolling the bike down it and seeing how it goes is what I need to get it the next time.

My 11yo (at the time, now 12) was sessioning this spot last year as I was coaching him through it when I noticed someone (a grown man) taking the C line. Before that, I had never noticed it, and I often took the B line for the challenge of squeezing through that little shelf. Thanks cxagent for repairing that damage. Hopefully that tree survives...but if the ones with roots cut at Walnut are any indication, I fear it will not.

Yes, I came here only to warn you about this. I would not try to park at Zilker this weekend, and the main trail will be very busy with tourists. I'd plan on a different access point if you want to maximize your quality ride time. Now, if you're into people watching, then the main trail should be good this weekend. Just expect it to be slow and frustrating at times as far as riding goes.

Whoa! https://austin.craigslist.org/bik/d/austin-reverse-steer-reverse-pedal/6840338610.html

"one in a million doc! one in a million!"

I can't edit the original post so I'll just reply: SOLD!

In South Austin? If yes, then I've also bought from him. I think most of those bikes are from garage & estate sales, people give them away often if they can't sell them.

Thanks for sharing this. They were out of a lot of the socks, so you'll see me wearing the Flanders Lion proudly! I got some long bibs too, which I've always wanted $29.99.

The whole Mustangs at Cars and Coffee..not just a meme!

I think I'm going to load up on some bib pants! I wish you'd tried some Swiftwicks so you could compare. I may give those cheap merino socks a try.

1. Does it count if I think I'm going to ride it or don't think I'm not going not ever ride it? Sponge Bob. Elephant butt always intimidates me. I'll ride it if it's bone dry. If I see a little bit of green, I balk and walk it. 2. Triple Bitch because I once broke teeth off an XX ring, and the bottom King Ti cage on my bike $$$ Not worth it for me. 3. Those tiny decaying table tops (with a log here and there on top of them) on that fast run at BMX on Walnut. I don't know why but I love them.

Can I donate a broom to the pumptrack section and stash it somewhere?

I'm reporting back after over a month and my rear brake is solid. So the trick was opening up the reach adjust to max when bleeding.

This is spot on: "Experts have pointed out repeatedly that more vegetation and a return to the bayou's natural meandering nature (as opposed to straight, concrete gullies) provides a much greater defense against flooding. But, thanks to shortsighted policies and unchecked development, we only exacerbate the problems and put wonderful, natural treasures like the anthills on the chopping block for no reason." Also, please use the "paste as plain text" for us weirdos that like dark mode.

There was enough of a gap through the branch barriers (on the dirt trail, not the concrete trail) today around noon. I still saw the concrete guys but they didn't yell at us this time. Are they going to leave that pile of concrete for a trials course?

Do you guys know Jose? 1000 mile Iditarod on a + bike https://www.facebook.com/JoseBermudezRAAM2013/

Now I want to do it. I'm wondering if it would get high-sided on the A-frame bridges though.