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First ride pics of 2010

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mo0se

Discussion Starter · Jan 2, 2010

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We are fortunate to live in a mild winter climate... So we rode today, and have plans to do the same tomorrow, and Sunday. Each day on a different trail. My wife...

Myself...

Fav. bike Mag..

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davthedude

· #2 · Jan 2, 2010

Some okies

made it to Slaughter pen today not bad on the ridges but the creek bottoms were muddy and yucky. We did have a blast its a great trail system. looking forward to riding it dry.We are snowed in and frozen in here in Tulsa.

mo0se

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 2, 2010

It was messy in some places today... I cant understand why? These trails are rideable in the rain?!? At least I have.. and every local has... must have something to do wih freezing and thawing? Very srange.. moisture is still just moisture? Anyway, it was good to be on our bikes!!!

CB2

· #4 · Jan 2, 2010

mo0se said:
It was messy in some places today... I cant understand why? These trails are rideable in the rain?!? At least I have.. and every local has... must have something to do wih freezing and thawing? Very srange.. moisture is still just moisture? Anyway, it was good to be on our bikes!!!

When the layer of earth below the topsoil is frozen the water can't seep into the ground and makes the trail very fragile. Riding in these conditions can do permanent damage to the trails. Trails around here are most vulnerable in late Autumn when the ground isn't completely frozen and in the early Spring when things are just beginning to thaw. If I trail ride during these times of year I'll go early when temps are below freezing as to not do any damage, or I'll stick to the roads.
Yesterday my ride was snow over ice. No pictures, but it was interesting at times.

davthedude

· #5 · Jan 2, 2010

Quad in free ride area

seems some one on a quad tore up the berms and jumps in the free ride area. we dont even live there but found it very disturbing alot of work obviously went in to it.

mo0se

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jan 2, 2010

CB2 said:
When the layer of earth below the topsoil is frozen the water can't seep into the ground and makes the trail very fragile. Riding in these conditions can do permanent damage to the trails. Trails around here are most vulnerable in late Autumn when the ground isn't completely frozen and in the early Spring when things are just beginning to thaw. If I trail ride during these times of year I'll go early when temps are below freezing as to not do any damage, or I'll stick to the roads.
Yesterday my ride was snow over ice. No pictures, but it was interesting at times.

The trails here are 97% chirt rock(fine gravel) on the surface and substrate. Having moved here from an area that is all dirt (KC) I would agree with your statement. It just does not apply here. I have spent many volunteer hours armoring, creating drains, on the business end of a pulaski and shovel. I'm no neophyte, I earn my dirt. That being said, fine gravel with lots of water is not mud.

mo0se

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jan 2, 2010

davthedude said:
seems some one on a quad tore up the berms and jumps in the free ride area. we dont even live there but found it very disturbing alot of work obviously went in to it.

That sucks!! Progressive trail design just completed that new section not long ago... what a tool. I'm involved with f.a.s.t (friends at slaughter pen) a group of volunteers that maintain the trails SPH. We will now have to repair that section.

mo0se

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jan 2, 2010

CB2 said:
When the layer of earth below the topsoil is frozen the water can't seep into the ground and makes the trail very fragile. Riding in these conditions can do permanent damage to the trails. Trails around here are most vulnerable in late Autumn when the ground isn't completely frozen and in the early Spring when things are just beginning to thaw. If I trail ride during these times of year I'll go early when temps are below freezing as to not do any damage, or I'll stick to the roads.
Yesterday my ride was snow over ice. No pictures, but it was interesting at times.

The pics should speak for themselves... look at our bkes, and tires.

The trail surface too.

davthedude

· #9 · Jan 2, 2010

Great job

Its obvious that a lot of hard work and love has been invested in Slaughter Pen the trails are well marked and a blast to ride i dont know if the cold front affected you but we are frozen rock solid and riding is good but at 18 degrees toes and fingers tend to get rather chilled.

mo0se

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jan 3, 2010

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Jan. 2 ride pics... ladies first! My wife..

Her husband...

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PBR me!

· #11 · Jan 3, 2010

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Here are a few from our morning

Lubes and his jugs!

Winter Goggles Outdoor recreation Freezing Snow

Showing off our winter bellies

Bicycle tire Wheel Bicycle wheel Bicycle frame Bicycle wheel rim

Trails were perfectly packed down

Bicycle wheel Bicycle tire Bicycle frame Mountain bike Bicycle wheel rim

Bicycle tire Bicycle wheel Bicycle frame Bicycle fork Winter

mGe

Bicycle frame Bicycle wheel Wheel Bicycle tire Mountain bike

Mountain bike Bicycle wheel Downhill mountain biking Mountain biking Spoke

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

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Amnesia

· #12 · Jan 3, 2010

What a great, cheap way to keep your hands warm!

Nice pics everyone, I'm wishing the weather here would stay cold enough for the ground to stay frozen so I can ride!

mo0se

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jan 3, 2010

PBR me! said:
Lubes and his jugs!
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Showing off our winter bellies
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Trails were perfectly packed down
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

The winter belly shot is hilarious!! Cool shots! Thanks for contributing!

mtsmith

· #14 · Jan 3, 2010

Sadly not my mtn bike, but anyway here's a pic from my first ride of the new year...

...and i thought 45deg was cold! Haha

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slackette

· #15 · Jan 3, 2010

ROFL. The winter belly shot is hilarious. The trails look like fun, where are yall at? We had bone dry trails yesterday. Today we have snow... will post pics after our ride today

PBR me!

· #16 · Jan 3, 2010

slackette said:
ROFL. The winter belly shot is hilarious. The trails look like fun, where are yall at?

That is Elk Meadow in Evergreen CO. trails were perfect and packed! :thumbsup:

latedropbob

· #17 · Jan 3, 2010

mtsmith...nice moto. looks like she rails corners real good. enjoy! I miss mine, had to trade wr426 tard for a DH bike when the kid was born, but I do miss a real BRAAAAP at times.

Stevob

· #18 · Jan 3, 2010

A pic from my first ride on Jan 1 (in Aus)

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Normbilt

· #19 · Jan 4, 2010

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About 15 Degrees And Sunny. It was A Perfect Day To Ride

Coyote on the Trail

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mo0se

Discussion Starter · #20 · Jan 4, 2010

Normbilt said:
About 15 Degrees And Sunny. It was A Perfect Day To Ride

Coyote on the Trail

Cool pics! Nice color choice on the bike too! Looks familiar!

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