Rain, made a new trail out of an old one.
11-17-02, 12:42 PM
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Rain, made a new trail out of an old one.
I whent out this morning for some dh only runs. First time after the rains we had. My favorit dh trail was totally changed. There used to be a few 2' and 3' drops that were relativly easy. Now those same drops have become 4' to 5' with 2' to 3' drops between them. The hill seemed to be much steeper and every rock that used to be covered is now exposed. I could not get into a grove because each switch back was totally different.
There was one section that had 3 vertical drops within 30' of eachother on a near vertical part of the hill and a very sharp turn about 4' after the last drop (had to start turning in the air to make the turn).
It was so frustrating because what usually takes me 4 min to get down took 10 min. because I had to ride slower and yes, even had to walk one section that was compleatly washed out.
I now have to relearn the trail which will be fun and now it will push my limits that much farther.
All in all the rain was a good thing, it just made my favorit trail seem unfamiliar.
The learning most start all over. I guess thats what it is all about though.
Slainte
There was one section that had 3 vertical drops within 30' of eachother on a near vertical part of the hill and a very sharp turn about 4' after the last drop (had to start turning in the air to make the turn).
It was so frustrating because what usually takes me 4 min to get down took 10 min. because I had to ride slower and yes, even had to walk one section that was compleatly washed out.
I now have to relearn the trail which will be fun and now it will push my limits that much farther.
All in all the rain was a good thing, it just made my favorit trail seem unfamiliar.
The learning most start all over. I guess thats what it is all about though.
Slainte
11-22-02, 09:59 AM
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We finally got some rain down here in the south bay and it helped out a lot! We ride pretty technical XC singletrack and it was getting pretty dusty. At one point in the trail the powdered dust was approaching 6" deep. You couldn't ride closer than 50 yards behind the guy in front if you didn't want to suck dust. Now we can ride tightly packed and the fluffy dust is gone and rocks and ruts are exposed. And the traction is GREAT!
11-22-02, 11:35 AM
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For me the season is almost done. I went out yesterday, first time in three weeks due to my shifts and the fact it is dark at 3:30pm, and 80% of the singletrack has been closed leaving me with fireroads or groomed roads.
11-22-02, 12:21 PM
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Originally posted by dirtbikedude
I whent out this morning for some dh only runs. First time after the rains we had. My favorit dh trail was totally changed. There used to be a few 2' and 3' drops that were relativly easy. Now those same drops have become 4' to 5' with 2' to 3' drops between them. The hill seemed to be much steeper and every rock that used to be covered is now exposed. I could not get into a grove because each switch back was totally different.
There was one section that had 3 vertical drops within 30' of eachother on a near vertical part of the hill and a very sharp turn about 4' after the last drop (had to start turning in the air to make the turn).
It was so frustrating because what usually takes me 4 min to get down took 10 min. because I had to ride slower and yes, even had to walk one section that was compleatly washed out.
I now have to relearn the trail which will be fun and now it will push my limits that much farther.
All in all the rain was a good thing, it just made my favorit trail seem unfamiliar.
The learning most start all over. I guess thats what it is all about though.
Slainte
I whent out this morning for some dh only runs. First time after the rains we had. My favorit dh trail was totally changed. There used to be a few 2' and 3' drops that were relativly easy. Now those same drops have become 4' to 5' with 2' to 3' drops between them. The hill seemed to be much steeper and every rock that used to be covered is now exposed. I could not get into a grove because each switch back was totally different.
There was one section that had 3 vertical drops within 30' of eachother on a near vertical part of the hill and a very sharp turn about 4' after the last drop (had to start turning in the air to make the turn).
It was so frustrating because what usually takes me 4 min to get down took 10 min. because I had to ride slower and yes, even had to walk one section that was compleatly washed out.
I now have to relearn the trail which will be fun and now it will push my limits that much farther.
All in all the rain was a good thing, it just made my favorit trail seem unfamiliar.
The learning most start all over. I guess thats what it is all about though.
Slainte
11-22-02, 05:42 PM
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Raiyn, made a new trail out of an old one.
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11-22-02, 06:37 PM
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Near my home the hills are mainly flint rock, that stuff is very porous and hard, and drains quick. The only thing that's different after a rain is that it is wet, and only for a short time. I am getting ready to add to some trails on some land I have in the Ozarks, but it is mostly sandstone and dirt there. When it rains it stays wet and muddy for days. I'm gonna have to be careful when I build a DH track on it to keep it all from washing away...
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It does sound like you need to do some trail maintenance though. That much soil moving from some recent rain isn't good for the long-term viability of the trail.
Also, it wont be closed since there is an agreement with the local land mgr that alows us to build any type of trail we desire in a specified area.
I am getting ready to add to some trails on some land I have in the Ozarks,
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11-22-02, 09:07 PM
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Originally posted by dirtbikedude
When you finish let us know and we could all meet there and have a huge dh/freeride bash .
When you finish let us know and we could all meet there and have a huge dh/freeride bash
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