throet Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Only had time for a quick ride. Picnic, 1/4 Notch, and Rim are all in great shape. Mulligan was fine except for that one massive mud hole in front of the U-turn, which kind of makes it not even worthwhile. Although I didn't ride Double Down, I'm sure it's fine too. Hard to know what the status of Peddlers is but hopefully somebody else can give a report on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobra Kai MTB Guy Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 East peddlers is gtg. Didn’t try west. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I assume slick there this AM after the light rains last night?Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I would think so. It's been slick with the dew point and cool weather especially the shaded areas. Supposed to be in the 70's Friday and Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Cafeend said: I assume slick there this AM after the light rains last night? Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk I was out on the BCRT early this morning and it was slimey, I can't imagine rocks on the trails are any better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMTBrider Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 We got less than a tenth of rain, but yea this morning driveway and sidewalks were wet. Not too bad now. West Peddlers isnt in great shape and needs time to dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosmithy Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Went out on picnic and bailout from swag. Some slick rocks on 1/4 notch, but no mud that we saw. Picnic had a few sticky spots. Didn't check anything else. Beagles had muddy paws upon return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 So went around 1. I am now thankful.Very nice afternoon. Trails were teets.Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larlev Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 So after a long, long hiatus. I'm finally riding again. Brushy creek will be new to me. Taking GF to brushy creek(first timer). What's the best trail for her first time in the dirt? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biga9999 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Prob Peddlers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 So after a long, long hiatus. I'm finally riding again. Brushy creek will be new to me. Taking GF to brushy creek(first timer). What's the best trail for her first time in the dirt?Walnut CreekSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larlev Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Cafeend said: Walnut Creek Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I know they have changed out there. Any suggestions for nice and easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 I know they have changed out there. Any suggestions for nice and easyIf I was taking my girl for the 1st time to ride , knowing what I know now, I would take her Walnut. Point 6 comes to mind..windy and flat. Double track trails through the park are easy. The paved path is easy. I would aim that she enjoyed herself and didnt get hurt. Fun and enjoy the day. Resist the urge to show her how awesome you are. Even easier for a first timer and still not all pavement is Southwest Williamson County Park off Sam Bass. The path there is super easy. Enjoy the beautiful day.. Pack a picnic or take her to Red Horn. Keep her safe and have fun. Brushy isnt going anywhere let her build up to that or this will be the last time she wants to ride with you.Enjoy.Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyt Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 even peddlers is probably too hard for a first time rider. When I started riding for the first time since college, I rode on the road around 10 times. Do not underestimate the importance of just getting basic balance. I would stick to the BCRT or north/south walnut creek trails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Best trail that I know of for a beginner to learn on is the trail in Sunset Valley. It's a nice mixture of easy flowy singletrack with a few places that have easy to a little difficult (for a beginner) rocky sections and no real rooty sections to speak of. It also has some areas with doubletrack jeep road type trail that gives the beginner a chance to open up their spinning/speed so that they can build some confidence in their riding (having confidence is super important to learningto ride mtb trails... And enjoy doing so). The worse thing to do is take someone on a trail that they need to continually get off their bike and walk. People get on a bike to ride... Take a beginner to places they can ride. The trail in Sunset Valley will also be uncrowded, which is good for beginners. It also has a few different trail sections that you can approach from different directions. Worked out properly, you'll easily get maybe four miles of riding in. Then there are places you can go eat; and if you want to ride some more there's Dick Nichols Park that's five minutes away, which, if you stay away from certain sections, is also good for a beginner. But I don't think it has the mtb character of Sunset Valley. But together you can get in seven or eight miles of riding that a beginner can handle and would enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosmithy Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 If you're up north another excellent beginner friendly trail system is Williamson county park. All very flat, single track. You'll have the place to yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larlev Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Thanks all, we did picnic, and tooled around the park. She had a blast. Wants to go again tomm. Trails are really nice. A lot of fun. Was great getting back on the bike again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosmithy Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 I tried this thing called "Mountain Biking" today. It was ok, but it seems like it would be pretty fun if they put electric motors on the bikes. Peddlers WHOOP-D-DOO!! Nice work!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biga9999 Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) Peddlers was sweet today. I’ve been sick the last week, and had no business riding, but I had to get out. I left my right lung out there, so watch out. It’s slippy. Edited November 25, 2018 by biga9999 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosmithy Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 1 hour ago, biga9999 said: Peddlers was sweet today. I’ve been sick the last week, and had no business riding, but I had to get out. I left my right lung out there, so watch out. It’s slippy. I think it got wrapped up in my chain. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSlow Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Trails were great yesterday, only a couple wet spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morealice Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Gonna hit the trails tomorrow for first time in quite some time. Looking forward to seeing the new stuff on Peddlers. Looking forward to barely making it to the bailout East to West on Deception then limping up rim job to definitely spin the BCRT back home. In fact, already looking forward to finishing the ride. Has the wooden deal on Gnargasm been tightened up/inspected/made less sketch that we know of? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdurt Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Morealice said: Gonna hit the trails tomorrow for first time in quite some time. Looking forward to seeing the new stuff on Peddlers. Looking forward to barely making it to the bailout East to West on Deception then limping up rim job to definitely spin the BCRT back home. In fact, already looking forward to finishing the ride. Has the wooden deal on Gnargasm been tightened up/inspected/made less sketch that we know of? I went out yesterday, same situation... it didn't go as well as I had envisioned, lol. I cut the short ride I had planned... well, shorter. It also seems I haven't healed as much as I thought had. Text me, maybe I'll try again tomorrow, if I don't have to leave town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 4 hours ago, Morealice said: Gonna hit the trails tomorrow for first time in quite some time. Looking forward to seeing the new stuff on Peddlers. Looking forward to barely making it to the bailout East to West on Deception then limping up rim job to definitely spin the BCRT back home. In fact, already looking forward to finishing the ride. Has the wooden deal on Gnargasm been tightened up/inspected/made less sketch that we know of? I'm heading out now for a ride but probably won't make it as far east as Gnargasm. I suggest avoiding Mulligan until we can somehow fill in that massive mud hole. It wasn't anywhere near dried out a couple of days ago; so I'm really not sure what it's going to take short of filling it in with rocks. Deception, Rim, Picnic, and Snail have all been primo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First-Blood Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 I'm heading out now for a ride but probably won't make it as far east as Gnargasm. I suggest avoiding Mulligan until we can somehow fill in that massive mud hole. It wasn't anywhere near dried out a couple of days ago; so I'm really not sure what it's going to take short of filling it in with rocks. Deception, Rim, Picnic, and Snail have all been primo! That area has TONS of 1 to 3 inch rocks. Just need to take buckets and load it in real heavy. I got a newborn so getting out is pretty tough. If someone wants to head this up and get some people together I can at least bring suppliesSent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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