@AustinBike leaves and the R&I is dead?

Well, it's happening again!   Emma Long Main Loop Direction Change (CCW to CW) this coming weekend.  Next Monday (Feb 22nd) the Main Loop START will be at the north end of the parking area.  If you encounter anyone on the trail going the wrong way, kindly make them aware of the direction change.   🙂 As before, the park will be closed this weekend (Sat/Sun the 21st & 22nd) for a Trials Competition.     Spread the word! 🙂

So, is this place under new ownership?

Cranksgiving is this Saturday and the weather forecast is looking stellar with no rain in the lead up, a high in the low 80s and a gentle breeze.  The June Bugs are signed up to volunteer for the morning shift.  See y'all there. 

https://www.traileaffectpodcast.com/austin-ridge-riders-mountain-bike-club-205/ For episode 205 we have Charlie Riou and Cullen McMorrow – the President and Vice President of the Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club. While Austin may not be on everyone’s radar as a ride destination Austin certainly has a very deep history around mountain biking, mountain bike advocacy and trails. Both Cullen and Charlie provide some excellent stories about the history of mountain biking in the Austin Area along with what they are doing for the future of mountain biking in this region. [Joe Wieck, ARR Trail Coordinator, was supposed to be on this also, but couldn't make it]. Topics Include: The Austin Ridge Riders Backstory as a Mountain Bike Club Barton Creek Greenbelt How Cullen got involved with the Austin Ridge Riders How Charlie got involved with the Austin Ridge Riders Trail Work by the Austin Ridge Riders Walnut Creek Metro Park work day Benefits of cleaning up parks and trails American Trails Webinar – Using Natural Surface Trails as Transportation Alternatives. Working with other user groups to create Win – Win scenarios Reimers Ranch Park  The Quality-of-Life aspect of trails in Austin and how that’s a tougher sell in large metro areas like Austin (where lots of people are moving there regardless of outdoor recreation) Where Charlie likes to ride in the Austin Area What Cullen looks for in a Riding Community What Charlie looks for in a Riding Community Closing Comments   https://www.americantrails.org/training/natural-surface-trails-as-transportation Natural Surface Trails as Transportation This webinar outlines the benefits, planning considerations, and implementation strategies for incorporating natural surface trails into greenways and public trail systems. Presented by: Jake Carsten, President, Alliance Action Sports Experts (USA) Cullen McMorrow, Vice President, Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club