Cafeend

On 2/26/2024 at 12:08 PM, rugger said:

"Billy Goat", and not "Old Goat" which was his actual nickname? Maybe another Wilco official's overreach, because "Old" would be ageist?

He was a great guy, was always willing to give a hand, and would give you the shirt off his back, so he definitely deserves recognition and is missed dearly. 

Glad this old dream of a trail was finally realized. 

The name stems from the name of his Jeep. At his memorial his family requested the trail be named this as it was special to them and his memory. 

The county had no part in the naming. The county has been great to work with lately btw. 

He has tried to make shortcuts from the main BCRT to the low sections of DD by bushwacking his way in , breaking branches , when we told him to stop he has went off on how its public property. Stuff like that. Mostly ignore him.   We do run into the few people who do not want any work done and they get rather vocal at our work. 1st time I got cussed out for trail work I was taken aback tbh, But whatever  to each their own I guess.     

On 12/5/2023 at 6:04 PM, cutter said:

 

There's another dude I see out there often who tosses Aerobie discs into the bushes along the path, kind of a hippie, usually wearing a tie-dye. It's like he's playing his own private game of cross-country disc golf. I can't quite figure what he's playing at, I wonder if he's just tripping balls and tossing discs to watch the pretty trails. But I don't see that guy every time I ride.

Christ I need to get back on the trails, my life is starting to feel like a reboot of Rear Window.

Man this guy, We have stories on him. We call him the Frisbee guy. He tosses the frisbees, and throws out random trivia to the catcher. Most of which are young females. When we do trail maintenance he has gotten a bit "testy" and a PITA with us on occasion  , but overall he is harmless.    

Just now, ATXZJ said:

He might also be living rent free in you head

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

😁

LOL.. He does not exist 

Is he on the concrete path only and not the trails?  There are tons of us out there all the time and he is not ringing a bell. But yea, some odd folk out there sometimes

3 hours ago, AntonioGG said:

https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/texas-new-station-mountain-bike-park/

Thanks!  Good read. Ive been watching from a far and was curious how this kid pulled this off. Pretty cool

Austin Ridge Riders invites you to Cranksgiving at Pace Bend Park on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 9:00 AM. Cranksgiving is our biggest fundraising event of the year and it’s a great way to burn off that extra helping of pumpkin pie while riding with your friends!

Riders will have an opportunity to complete multiple laps of our marked loop, earning a raffle ticket each time. Along the route we will have trail workstations where you can earn additional raffle tickets for stopping to put in 20 minutes of work alongside our awesome Trail Crew leaders. You will have 4.5 hours to complete as many laps and as much trail work as you can. The raffle begins at 3pm. Dialed Bike Company will be present with mechanical support should you need it, Brooks Lawson - Realty Austin will be providing food, and Angel Jaramillo will be taking professional rider photos during the event!

Tickets are $30 per rider, and all funds go to support Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club. We look forward to seeing you there!

Cranksgiving 2023 - Rider Registration Online Registration (bikereg.com)

Cranksgiving 2023 - Volunteer Registration Online Registration (bikereg.com)

LOL , NO Trespassing. OK 

Thanks for those that made it out to help Sunday. Very appreciated to get some needed help.

https://www.meetup.com/mountainbikes-130/events/296624316/

Join ARR Trail Steward Tommy Kerstetter at Brushy for trail work on the NEW green trail connector.

Where to Meet 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/345CdATsHiSoiWGX9

ThreeWord Location is    https://w3w.co/editions.carts.ripples

What : Work on new trail , removing brush and easy ground work
When : 9AM Sunday October 15th.

Meet at the top of the jeep road and then go down and work on the new green trail
We want to move dirt, move rock remove brush
Some tools will be provided, but if you have your own, please RSVP and mention that you have your own. We'll be using shovels, McLeods, Loppers. Bring your own Gloves and Water.

On 9/17/2023 at 9:22 PM, Teamsloan said:

Yo! If you still have this, I think I'll take it! I've been looking for an old fox for my younger son's bike. I lowered one to 60mm for my oldest and it works perfectly for him.

shoot me a PM, or just text me @ five1too-six2six-six5sixfor

You find a Fork?  Not a Fox but...

I have this  Rock Shox Reba

100 MM travel, model = RLT/26"

Serial No = 31T20018087

On 9/9/2023 at 6:25 PM, throet said:

I'm surprised that you haven't gotten any responses, as usually there are plenty of opinions on medical care here. However, this is a very specific request that understandably folks may shy away from. Hopefully you're already getting the care you need, but if I had to recommend somebody local, it would probably be this guy. Honestly not sure if he bikes at all, but I've seen him for a couple of different issues that have impacted my biking. I've never been disappointed. Good luck with your ailment. I know from experience that rib injuries are a drag. Treatment options are extremely limited though, and you may find that just giving yourself the rest needed to recover will let that soft tissue repair on its own. 

Matthew D. Driscoll, MD- Orthopedics | Austin Regional Clinic

Dr Driscoll did my wife's surgery after a nasty broken leg incident. He was great. When my son sustained a leg injury and broken leg he is who we first turned to.

Highly second Matt.

On 7/27/2023 at 8:48 AM, Rdmtb said:

Free canyon bike box. Located in round rock.

message me if interested and I can set it outside.

Welcome to the Canyon CLub

Thanks for the good turnout yesterday, We accomplished a lot !

On 6/19/2023 at 10:03 AM, Cafeend said:

Paying forward a Hitachi table saw.

Model C 10RA2

With a sled and manual. I acquired from AntonioGG and passing this on to another good home.

Thanks

Gone, thnx

15 hours ago, Mattlikesbikes said:

I just got an email - I believe this was a friend of mine, Jared Crecelius. His wife said he died mountain biking on June 2. 

Jared was a really nice guy. Left behind two kids and a wife. He was a realtor in NW Austin/CP. Over the years he helped us buy and sell multiple times as well working with a number of our friends. When an obituary is posted I'll link it here.

 

I will add to the above about cutting flush with the trunk. If you cannot cut it flush and it's fairly long, leave it for the next person with the right equipment. Also, if you ever receive a large puncture wound, do everything you can to NOT remove the object. Remain still and calm and call for immediate help. 

Thank you for the update.   We did a work day that had been previously planned  prior to this event and for this type of cuts. This coming Sunday is another and we'd love to have another good turnout. 

Paying forward a Hitachi table saw.

Model C 10RA2

With a sled and manual. I acquired from AntonioGG and passing this on to another good home.

Thanks

On 6/14/2023 at 6:02 PM, Cafeend said:

Thanks very much for those that came out this AM. Much work was done and as a steward I appreciate the help.

Next Sunday the 25th we are doing another work day, hope you guys can lend a hand in helping out if possible.

 

 

 

 

 

I am doing a workday this coming Sunday starting at 9AM , yes I know it is Fathers day.

We are going to Hike and Trim. What this means is simply hike and trim along the trail as we go 

No major cutting. We have worked hard and for tons of hours removing punji's and cutting back small limbs properly but we have 

so much more to do.

We are meeting at the end of Dodge Cattle at the Cul De Sac

Bring enough water , bring gloves, bring small saws or folding saws. Bring loppers. Did I mention water?

Trail Work at Bushy Creek Trails, Sun, Jun 18, 2023, 9:00 AM | Meetup

https://goo.gl/maps/dwv3BkeoULQpJGhJ7

Any Questions let me know

Thanks

 

 

 

 

On 6/15/2023 at 9:36 PM, bestbike85 said:

We have arrived. Time to plan. Have a golf cart to deal with now, too, because who would live in Salado without a golf cart. 

Fresh Slate! Enjoy and Good Luck

I am doing a workday this coming Sunday starting at 9AM , yes I know it is Fathers day.

We are going to Hike and Trim. What this means is simply hike and trim along the trail as we go 

No major cutting. We have worked hard and for tons of hours removing punji's and cutting back small limbs properly but we have 

so much more to do.

We are meeting at the end of Dodge Cattle at the Cul De Sac

Bring enough water , bring gloves, bring small saws or folding saws. Bring loppers. Did I mention water?

Trail Work at Bushy Creek Trails, Sun, Jun 18, 2023, 9:00 AM | Meetup

https://goo.gl/maps/dwv3BkeoULQpJGhJ7

Any Questions let me know

Thanks

https://bikepacking.com/index/

This site is awesome I think I found it through Junebug a couple yrs ago (thanks!!) Good reading 

They have a section under components for bars that is ridiculously easy and nerdy. In fact so much great info is available there.

I went with the PNW drops on two bikes that has worked well for me 

On 5/22/2023 at 11:52 AM, June Bug said:

REI Gateway has a "garage sale" area in the corner of the store.  Each item has a little tag with the reason for the return, and sometimes it's trivial. I have to practice discipline by not buying stuff I don't really need, even if it's a killer deal. 

I don't think the downtown location has this; it's such a small store,  I don't  think there is room. 

Yea -- But picked over. Online is pretty sweet

I worked years ago at the REI Northern Va , about 20 years ago maybe. Worked there simply for the killer pro deals. 

If I need to get anything from REI nowadays I just go to here  https://www.rei.com/used 

They sell used gear, Kind of like an online REI garage sale.  Save a ton 

On 5/9/2023 at 11:36 PM, CBaron said:

Just saw a video that REI is closing their only location in Portland.

-CJB

Saw that but it was due to crime that was heavy in that area. So the spokesman said. 

Hey Mr. Turtle

I have this  Rock Shox Reba

100 MM travel, model = RLT/26"

Serial No = 31T20018087