CBaron Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) **UPDATE** I've updated the info below to reflect the new plan for a Thumper EB Pre-Ride for this coming Sunday (10/28). Most everything is the same as last time, except I need for it to begin earlier (1pm meet time) Thanks, -CJB ____________________________________________________________ Hello all, So the basic Thumper route for the EB has been marked. Later this evening you should be able to find more info and detail (w/photos) over on the EB Facebook page. But I'm not on FB so I'm going to post up my ride call(s) here. Due to family obligations and leaving town, I'm planning to do the Thumper EB pre-ride this coming Sunday. The plans are as follows: Meeting location: BB Rovers on Jollyville. Meeting time: 1pm (w/roll out at 1:15) Route Plans: Leave BB Rovers and ride over to Thumper for a civilized lap. We will do our best to stop at some of the "confusion spots" and give insight into the route. But I can't 100% say that this is a 'no drop ride'; it nearly impossible to pull that off at Thumper. Be fully prepared to be self-sufficient, even though we won't plan to go fast. I'm also planning to do some more markings and trail adjustments during this ride. *NOTE* after the Thumper lap, then we can make a decision to ride over to make a lap at St Eds. All things going normal, I fully plan to make this happen. Thus, if you're not familiar with St Eds then this could be good for you too. Extra: Bring at tail light at least. Last years ride was about 4.5hrs door to door. So we could possibly be coming back through the neighborhood at dusk. Plan accordingly for water & food. Last years Strava route: (the starting point & ending points were different....and I myself road from home) This can give you a basic idea of the Thumper-St Eds ride/distance/time https://www.strava.com/activities/1197925764 If you have any questions or comments, then please post them up. Thanks, -CJB Edited October 26, 2018 by CBaron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 (edited) I keep looking to see if this ride is going to be cancelled.... The overnight forecast looks rough. Edited October 13, 2018 by Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 I left town early this morning and just got back. I heard the weather was pretty good today? But you are correct, if we get much of any rain between now and 3pm tomorrow, then the ride will be called off. When I was out there on Thursday, the ground is saturated and rocks are slickery. I REALLY don't want to take people through that trail in those conditions. If it gets called, I may turn it into an afternoon Thumper hike. People could get a chance to see most of the trail(s), check out the markings and maybe help with some basic trail work. Thanks, -CJB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 It's been raining for weeks, and shows no sign of stopping. EBers should mentally prepare themselves for a two-week rain push, and quite possible a cancellation into early next year. Sorry, folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Cody, we had really high wind gusts in the area. I expect there will be some downed trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 [Thumbs Down] Thanks for letting me know There are 3 of us who are/have been planning to get out there regularly over the next week(s) to keep the trail in ready condition. But if anyone goes out there and finds something, please report back. With the soft soil, it wouldn't take much to create a mess out there. There are already a few (pretty minor) spots where gravity is beginning to make a few 'leaning trees' lean more. At some point they will have to be address too. Thanks, -CJB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Welp, here's the answer....pouring down rain at my house near Parmer & Metric. I'd say the pre-ride is off for tomorrow. And I just got finished stans'ing up my brand new carbon wheels! :( Later, -CJB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Yeah, weather station close to Thumper shows 0.8in last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Its a bummer because the weather outside right now is pretty good, but there's no way the Thumper trail could handle nearly and inch of rain. I'm going to take a nap and then maybe head over later to do some trail work/scouting. Later, -CJB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Sunday afternoon naps are the best! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 12 hours ago, AntonioGG said: Sunday afternoon naps are the best! Especially if the Cowboys are playing on TV 😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 (edited) *NOTE* Preliminary Planning for a Sunday afternoon Thumper EB Pre-Ride call. Nothing set in stone yet, but if we can get 3-4 days now of sunny weather then I think we need to make a Thumper EB ride call. I cannot do Saturday....so it would have to be Sunday afternoon. Let me check on some family details (and I'll firm up plans is 24-36 hrs). I may even try to get out there tomorrow afternoon and walk the trail to check on conditions. Stay Tuned -CJB Edited October 25, 2018 by CBaron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 23 hours ago, CBaron said: *NOTE* Preliminary Planning for a Sunday afternoon Thumper EB Pre-Ride call. Nothing set in stone yet, but if we can get 3-4 days now of sunny weather then I think we need to make a Thumper EB ride call. I cannot do Saturday....so it would have to be Sunday afternoon. Let me check on some family details (and I'll firm up plans is 24-36 hrs). I may even try to get out there tomorrow afternoon and walk the trail to check on conditions. Stay Tuned -CJB Ok, I've got my schedule cleared for a Thumper pre-ride this Sunday. The problem is that my schedule is really not all that clear. Therefore, I'm going to have to squeeze this in from 1pm+ (I've got a dinner engagement at 5pm). I've updated the original post at tope of page to reflect the new time. Please post up if you have any questions or comments. It would be my hope to get one more of these types of pre-rides (at Thumper) in before the following Saturday....but you know how it goes with the recent weather. Cheers, -CJB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Bump Everything still looks good to go for tomorrow's 1pm Thumper EB Pre-ride. See you guys at BB Rovers (parking lot). Later, -CJB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I have family in town...but I'm going to make this anyway. Planning to roll out of WC at 12:15 and head to BB Rovers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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