quixoft Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, SuperSlow said: The dirt was awesome today, but the sun and humidity was not. Glad I got out but wow that was rough. Yeah. I was out from 4 to 5 yesterday and it was pretty miserable. 97 degress with 70% humidity. Ran Peddlers, Mulligan, and Picnic up and back before I gave up. I drank all 2.5 liters of water in my camelback in 45 minutes. Edited May 23, 2020 by quixoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txduc Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 8 hours ago, quixoft said: Yeah. I was out from 4 to 5 yesterday and it was pretty miserable. 97 degress with 70% humidity. Ran Peddlers, Mulligan, and Picnic up and back before I gave up. I drank all 2.5 liters of water in my camelback in 45 minutes. With the rain coming I thought it would be a good idea to get in a ride today but like an idiot waited until noon. On the plus side the trails were almost empty I hit Candyland, Peddlers, 1/4, DD, Snail, Picnic and only saw one other solo rider on DD and a couple parents w/ their children on Peddlers and Picnic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugger Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Rode at 9am and noon today. Noon was better, hotter, but way less humid, 2 beers in. Rode where humidity tends to hang around through morning. Short downpour was great for about a second. Afternoon heat was tough, but body could breath. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbike85 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Should be understood by all here; just put the chain up. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobra Kai MTB Guy Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Anyone been by since @GreenMTBrider report this AM? Wondering if the sun we got dried out enough to roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMTBrider Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Kobra Kai MTB Guy said: Anyone been by since @GreenMTBrider report this AM? Wondering if the sun we got dried out enough to roll. I haven’t rechecked because shortly after I posted we got more rain that came through. *Update* Okay so I just got back from pounding the pavement. I checked out parts of 1/4 Notch and Picnic while I was out and areas that are not in direct sun are still really soft and muddy. Ran into a mtn biker that said trails were good to go but his tires said otherwise. I’d wait on riding. Edited May 26, 2020 by GreenMTBrider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobra Kai MTB Guy Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 3 hours ago, GreenMTBrider said: I haven’t rechecked because shortly after I posted we got more rain that came through. *Update* Okay so I just got back from pounding the pavement. I checked out parts of 1/4 Notch and Picnic while I was out and areas that are not in direct sun are still really soft and muddy. Ran into a mtn biker that said trails were good to go but his tires said otherwise. I’d wait on riding. Just rode all of double down and it’s 100%. Checked the exit of snail and it is dry also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMTBrider Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) Surprised DD is g2g, but okay. Let us know what you think about the other trails. I plan to hopefully get a ride in tomorrow to check things out. Edited May 26, 2020 by GreenMTBrider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morealice Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 I just checked my normal spots to check as well. I’m gonna ride tomorrow morning. If Picnic too damp I’ll turn around, etc. When I check, I check East entrance to Deception and an EMS access point (aka Satellite) which is the entrance to the Hollows (less sunny area on “double down”) as always, still a judgment call. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horncpa Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Quarter Notch is definitely not ready. I just spent almost two hours working on drainage. Still majority soft at crossings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morealice Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, horncpa said: Quarter Notch is definitely not ready. I just spent almost two hours working on drainage. Still majority soft at crossings. Thanks for the heads up. At least the weather will be nice enough for a lame ass cx spin. edit: and thanks a bunch for doing that drainage work! Edited May 27, 2020 by Morealice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMTBrider Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Picnic g2g 1/4 Notch g2g Double Down g2g Rim g2g Still some soft spots at low areas, but majority of trail is good and if we waited for those areas to dry after a rain we'll never be riding. Didn't check anything else since I have to work, but there you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horncpa Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, GreenMTBrider said: Picnic g2g 1/4 Notch g2g Double Down g2g Rim g2g Still some soft spots at low areas, but majority of trail is good and if we waited for those areas to dry after a rain we'll never be riding. Didn't check anything else since I have to work, but there you go. Awesome news. I would not have guessed 1/4 would be good. Hopefully the draining the puddles helped yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horncpa Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 @GreenMTBrider or others. I am trying to become more helpful in trail maintenance out at Brushy. Maybe someone could just meet me up there one day just to review the "how tos" on flattening ruts or improving drainage. Yesterday, I just tried to dig some trenches below each area that water was puddling at trail crossings on 1/4 and Picnic. Hope I did it right. Also cut some face slappers and trimmed the bottom of the drop in on Picnic at 1/4 notch bailout entrance to Picnic. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First-Blood Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Quarter Notch is definitely not ready. I just spent almost two hours working on drainage. Still majority soft at crossings. You da man. In these times of no official trail steward you guys all rock. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horncpa Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 19 minutes ago, First-Blood said: You da man. In these times of no official trail steward you guys all rock. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Thanks. MTB has changed my life the last 6 months and the Brushy/Surburban Ninja trails are a large reason for that. Just trying to give back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMTBrider Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 @horncpaWhat tool(s) are you using for the ruts? I’d invest in a McLeod or mattock if you don’t have one already. Also, I’m out of town next week so I’m leaving you in charge of trail condition reporting lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horncpa Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 21 minutes ago, GreenMTBrider said: @horncpaWhat tool(s) are you using for the ruts? I’d invest in a McLeod or mattock if you don’t have one already. Also, I’m out of town next week so I’m leaving you in charge of trail condition reporting lol Well yesterday was a shovel 🙂 I'll have to look in to a McLeod or mattock. I'll admit, I have no idea what those are. I'd be happy to help on trail condition reporting. Might just need to remind me. C'mon good weather!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quixoft Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, horncpa said: I'll admit, I have no idea what those are. A McLeod is a hoe/rake combo and a Mattock is a type of pick axe. Grandpa was a farmer. Edited May 28, 2020 by quixoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horncpa Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, quixoft said: A McLeod is a hoe/rake combo and a Mattock is a type of pick axe. Grandpa was a farmer. I just looked up both of those. I have something similar all the Mattock is slightly bent from pulling out a tree stump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.Division Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Too wet today? Havent gone by yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosmithy Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 18 hours ago, horncpa said: I just looked up both of those. I have something similar all the Mattock is slightly bent from pulling out a tree stump. Look on Amazon, the last couple ones I bought were from there, for something like $40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 (edited) few spring clips . Having fun! Edited May 29, 2020 by Morris 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMTBrider Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Had limited time to check trails due to work but... 1/4 Notch - g2g Double Down - g2g Picnic - g2g but wet low spots remain. Surface moisture remains but no rutting and very minimal dirt pickup on tires. Overall trails are not primo but getting there. This afternoon will be a better time to ride compared to this morning for sure. Peddlers likely needs more time this morning to dry based on the condition Picnic was in. If you head out and hit trails I didn’t list let us know how they’re looking! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 1 hour ago, GreenMTBrider said: Had limited time to check trails due to work but... 1/4 Notch - g2g Double Down - g2g Picnic - g2g but wet low spots remain. Surface moisture remains but no rutting and very minimal dirt pickup on tires. Overall trails are not primo but getting there. This afternoon will be a better time to ride compared to this morning for sure. Peddlers likely needs more time this morning to dry based on the condition Picnic was in. If you head out and hit trails I didn’t list let us know how they’re looking! I scouted out the west end of DD this morning and it definitely could use a full day of drying out. I wasn't doing any damage to the trail, but most of the rocky sections and roots were quite slick. Dirt sections were damp and leaving tire tracks but not rutting. I'd say give it a go late afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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