quixoft Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 (edited) Anyone braving the cold and riding today? I can't recall rain recently but I'm guessing there may be ice in the normally wet low spots. Went for a run yesterday evening when it was about 20 degrees and it wasn't too bad with just shorts, long sleeves, beanie, and gloves. But the wind will make it colder on the bike so we'll see how long I make it! Next week looks solid weather wise. Edited December 23, 2022 by quixoft 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 1 hour ago, quixoft said: Anyone braving the cold and riding today? I Hell no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quixoft Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 (edited) Only made it for about 30 minutes running Peddlers and Mulligan. Cold wasn't too bad with the sun but it is still pretty windy and I'm glad I brought heavier gloves and a ski mask. I probably looked like part of a rogue MTB gang. The rocks in the drainage area dip right before the concrete path on Peddlers was icy and I walked that but other than that one place it was good. Mulligan was full of ice in the normal low spots and some random spots I didn't expect water. Almost ate it on some I didn't see so called it a day because I figured 1/4 would be the same. In summary, cold as hell but doable with the sun. Rocks and low spots are icy, dirt is fine. Edited December 23, 2022 by quixoft 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quixoft Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 Whoever made the current cedar log path through the Hogjaw swamp area, thank you! That spot was always a mess even if it hadn't rained in weeks. Much, much better with the log trail! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 On 12/24/2022 at 2:31 PM, quixoft said: Whoever made the current cedar log path through the Hogjaw swamp area, thank you! That spot was always a mess even if it hadn't rained in weeks. Much, much better with the log trail! (THE) George and I started it impromptu but was really happy to see others were inspired and finished what we couldn’t. We need to do this in a few more spots on the boat trails area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quixoft Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 (edited) On 12/26/2022 at 4:47 PM, AntonioGG said: (THE) George and I started it impromptu but was really happy to see others were inspired and finished what we couldn’t. We need to do this in a few more spots on the boat trails area. Went out again yesterday and the logs were strewn all over the place. Not sure what happened but it looked like hogs tore it up. At least that's what the ground around it indicated. I've never seen hogs out there though. I repositioned many of them but it was a right mess Edited December 29, 2022 by quixoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 I want to go back with an electric 10” saw and some screws to build a proper ladder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFisher Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 On 12/29/2022 at 5:31 PM, quixoft said: Went out again yesterday and the logs were strewn all over the place. Not sure what happened but it looked like hogs tore it up. At least that's what the ground around it indicated. I've never seen hogs out there though. I repositioned many of them but it was a right mess Pretty sure Eric (Rugger) had a rant against these log piles.He may be disassembling them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, GFisher said: Pretty sure Eric (Rugger) had a rant against these log piles.He may be disassembling them. I would like to be educated as to the reason for that. These are not piles, but rather just sticks laid out in the mud (no rocks in the area). This is before someone went and finished the job: Edited January 6, 2023 by AntonioGG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugger Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 My rant was a gripe and education. This is not a solution, this is a half-measure that IS potentially dangerous and costly. If these logs are placed without being secured they will (ARE) failing to stay put. The will become impalement hazardous - impaling people, wheels, and derailleurs, etc. That said, no, I am not sabotaging this "work", I haven't touched this crap, except to roll over it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 So the proper solution is to build a ladder right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quixoft Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 53 minutes ago, AntonioGG said: So the proper solution is to build a ladder right? Clearly this is what's necessary. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 I have pressure treated 4x4s I can donate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugger Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Go ride Hawg Jaw, see what you think. There is an alternate line that will likely become the preferred line. YW 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 On 1/6/2023 at 6:48 PM, quixoft said: Clearly this is what's necessary. I would totally ride that. And crash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 3 hours ago, AustinBike said: I would totally ride that. I don't think I'd be able to roll down that at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 That is actually the easy part for me. The key is not falling off before I get to that spot. That is basically the angle of the basket drop on Picnic at Brushy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 8 hours ago, rugger said: Go ride Hawg Jaw, see what you think. There is an alternate line that will likely become the preferred line. YW Wow! That alt line is awesome! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 4 hours ago, AustinBike said: That is basically the angle of the basket drop on Picnic at Brushy. I don't do that, either. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 2 hours ago, AntonioGG said: Wow! That alt line is awesome! I'll get back out there this week, look forward to seeing it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugger Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, Albert said: I'll get back out there this week, look forward to seeing it! Enjoy! 2 hours ago, AntonioGG said: Wow! That alt line is awesome! Glad to hear, not surprised 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 13 hours ago, AntonioGG said: Wow! That alt line is awesome! Where is Hawg Jaw - part of the Snail complex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugger Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 26 minutes ago, throet said: Where is Hawg Jaw - part of the Snail complex? Suburban Ninja trail system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quixoft Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 On 1/8/2023 at 6:51 PM, AntonioGG said: Wow! That alt line is awesome! Is this an alt line on Hawg Jaw? Where? I haven't seen anything but I also don't look that hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, quixoft said: Is this an alt line on Hawg Jaw? Where? I haven't seen anything but I also don't look that hard. It is. If you're riding on the sticks posted above, you've missed the alt line. Super easy to miss at night but very obvious during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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