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Post by oddcouple on Apr 25, 2011 22:45:07 GMT -5
Rode the pond Sat the trail is in AWESOME SHAPE the city of Aiken has been putting overtime into the area.The bridge has been completely rebuilt and is beautiful and the trail looks like it is getting lots of use.If you want to increase your technical skills this is one of the best places to ride.
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Post by dgaddis1 on Apr 26, 2011 6:09:33 GMT -5
oddcouple - let me know next time you plan to ride out there and I'll join you.
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Post by Jmyers on Apr 26, 2011 20:29:19 GMT -5
care for some newb company? I have ridden out there a couple times, wouldn't mind someone else coming along.
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Post by oddcouple on Apr 26, 2011 22:59:40 GMT -5
Maybe get together next Tuesday May 3rd 6pm.
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Post by Jmyers on Apr 27, 2011 7:02:33 GMT -5
working then, unfortunately. guess we will have to try again. I am off later in the week.
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Post by jtaylor on Apr 27, 2011 11:10:17 GMT -5
I am planning to ride tomorrow at 5:30pm. This trail is pretty safe to ride by yourself since you are never far from a bail-out or the ball fields, but it really helps to ride with someone the first time.
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Post by Jmyers on Apr 27, 2011 15:09:07 GMT -5
sounds quite possible. I have been down there before by myself, but there is safety in numbers.
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Post by jtaylor on Apr 29, 2011 11:25:03 GMT -5
"awesome shape" didn't last through the rainstorm. Same old washout problem in the ramp at clown corner; the last hill coming down to the hiking trail (going ccw) is as rough as I have seen it- only Banks made it up. Having said that, those problems are minor- this trail is still very fun and there were no muddy spots Best wet-weather trail in the CSRA!! And one heckuva workout.
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Post by Jmyers on Apr 29, 2011 15:49:48 GMT -5
so I take it you went last night? sorry that I didn't go, had some back issues. When are you planning on going again, let me know.
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Post by oddcouple on May 2, 2011 21:14:43 GMT -5
Gonna ride the pond tomorrow 615pm.
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Post by oddcouple on May 3, 2011 21:10:08 GMT -5
Still in AWESOME SHAPE rain did not harm the trail.Clowns Corner is in the best shape I have seen in years.SORRY JT maybe its the 29er.
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Post by Jmyers on May 4, 2011 19:24:39 GMT -5
going to go tomorrow, if anyone wants to go in the evening, let me know. Cheers.
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Post by jtaylor on May 5, 2011 11:08:30 GMT -5
OK OK, between you and the guy at Modoc making the rock look easy I guess the FS 29er is going on the list.......
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Post by Jmyers on May 5, 2011 12:46:43 GMT -5
went this morning, trail looks good, there is a tree down somewhere in the middle of the trail, but if you stay to the left of it, you should be good to go. If this becomes a problem, I will cut it down if need be.
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Post by twotreks on May 6, 2011 15:21:01 GMT -5
Took care of tree today and worked on some of the areas where the sand had built up. Trail still needs some more work. If any body is interested in doing some work on the trial let me know,I'll be glad to help.
I'll be riding it tomorrow morning.
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Post by Jmyers on May 6, 2011 19:02:12 GMT -5
Took care of tree today and worked on some of the areas where the sand had built up. Trail still needs some more work. If any body is interested in doing some work on the trial let me know,I'll be glad to help. I'll be riding it tomorrow morning. let me know when and I will let you know the "if" lol,by the way, what time are you going in the morning? would love to go too.
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Post by twotreks on May 6, 2011 21:09:07 GMT -5
9:45 in the upper parking lot
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Post by trippingreen on May 11, 2011 15:48:56 GMT -5
first post, i ride BP almost every weekday. i park at powerlines near first trail marker, im there usually at 530pm. will be there today pending outcome of my g/f surgery. i drive a toy pickup and would be interested in riding with locals too. trail looks good, saw lots of sweeping been done and appreciate it. what direction are most of you riding? i follow the markers in order...
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Post by Jmyers on May 11, 2011 19:36:55 GMT -5
hey, I think you are on tw too....anyway, I will be available next week hit or miss. I park at the same spot you do, or park up at the observatory. I guess I ride it ccw, although the first time I rode it, I went clock wise, it was prettty rough. Hope to get something together.
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Post by dgaddis1 on May 12, 2011 6:14:14 GMT -5
How about tomorrow (Friday) evening? Anyone interested in riding then?
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