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Post by yetichick on Sept 26, 2006 6:38:08 GMT -5
That is correct. If the fee is approved (it will be per vehicle, not per rider) , FATS will be the same way--you can park on the gravel roads and not use the parking lot or facilities. I know at the bottom of the Brown Wave there is a nice cul-de-sac, and there are other areas where you can pull off the gravel roads and park. I prefer the parking lot for the following reasons: 1) visit with other riders, 2) easy and convenient to park there, and 3) I love, after a hot ride, to get a towel and use the water from the water pump to cool down and wash off the trail dust!
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Post by yetichick on Sept 25, 2006 10:21:41 GMT -5
If you ride Horn Creek, you know there is a fee to ride that trail. The proposed fee for FATS would be along the same line. When Libby Meadows, USFS, came and discussed the fee at our August SORBA/CSRA monthly meeting, she said the FATS fee would fall under the same yearly pass that is available for Horn Creek (aka Lick Fork). The yearly pass (I think it is $20, maybe $25) includes several areas within the Sumter National Forest, such as Parson's Mountain and Lick Fork. One of the things the fee covers is toilet paper in the bathrooms. Libby told us at the meeting that we were very fortunate to have the bathrooms. They were paid for by a grant, and the grant was awarded because of the good relationship between SORBA/CSRA and the USFS. The USFS would like to hear everyone's opinions (both for and against the fee) and any comments people may have.
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Post by yetichick on Nov 5, 2006 19:05:37 GMT -5
Cleaning up this morning after the Bike Fest, we found 2 items that were left at campsite 4.
1. NR accessory bag. 2. LG glove.
If they are yours, respond to this thread and we will work out a way to get the item(s) back to you.
Barbara and Michael
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Post by yetichick on Feb 11, 2007 12:22:16 GMT -5
Chris,
I am looking forward to the clinic. The clinic you put on at the Bike Fest was a real hit, and I am sure this one will be, too. I know there are quite a few women mountain bike riders in Aiken, so I was wondering if you are going to put a flyer in Cyclesports. Looking forward to meeting new female riders and learning some new skills.
Barbara Drawdy
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Post by yetichick on Oct 11, 2006 8:19:18 GMT -5
We will meet at the Key Bridge on Sunday, October 15, at 10:00 a.m. If you can't make it until noon, I am sure we will still be there.
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Post by yetichick on Oct 6, 2006 4:10:32 GMT -5
A work party will be discussed at the Tuesday night meeting. After the meeting, I will post the decision.
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Post by yetichick on Oct 5, 2006 10:09:58 GMT -5
The last I heard, we are looking at scheduling a work party at Turkey Creek for October 15. I will check to see if that is still in the works and get back to you.
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Post by yetichick on Sept 7, 2007 15:28:12 GMT -5
Take Washington Road north to Pollard's Corner. At that 4-way stop, go straight (staying on Washington Road). You will pass Wildwood park (the entrance will be on your right). Next you will cross a bridge (Keg Creek). The parking lot is on your left right after the bridge.
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Post by yetichick on Feb 26, 2007 11:30:33 GMT -5
We are fortunate to have so many trails within a short driving distance. Sunday is the Explore the Trail Ride at Hickory Knob State Park. The ride starts at 1:00 p.m., and we will leave from the trailhead at the red barn. We just had a work party on that trail on February 17, and the trail is in great shape. If you show up for the ride, you will see the trail and meet a lot of wonderful people.
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Post by yetichick on Feb 4, 2008 21:50:06 GMT -5
We have the barn area rented starting Saturday morning. Friday night is not part of the permit or rental agreement of the facilities. The possibility exists that it could be rented out to someone else on Friday.
The permit for the field includes the use of the field for riders/spectators during the race, but is not a camping area--it is a day use area of the park. A big part of the reason we changed the venue from Horn Creek to Hickory Knob is due to the availability of more campsites and/or cabins and lodge rooms.
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Post by yetichick on Nov 27, 2007 20:28:06 GMT -5
16 riders, broken down as follows:
3 solo riders--male One 2 rider coed team One 3 rider male team One 4 rider coed team One 4 rider male team
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Post by yetichick on Aug 14, 2007 11:14:54 GMT -5
We do have several trails that are not on USFS property, and these include Baker Creek, the Lake Trail, the Canal trail, Hickory Knob, and Keg Creek. You have also been part of several discussions regarding logs, and know which ones to cut and which ones to leave.
Michael has 2 chainsaws. For smaller logs, he uses an Echo CS-300 (or 301). It is lightweight and has a 14" bar. He can carry it in a back pack, and because it "sips" gas, he doesn't have to carry any extra fuel. It is basically problem free and will easily cut logs up to 8" . We have cut larger logs with it--it just requires patience and a bit more time. For the big logs, Michael uses an Echo CS-510 with a 20" bar. We have to use the B.O.B to transport that chainsaw. Both of the chainsaws are easy to start.
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Post by yetichick on Jun 24, 2007 15:11:12 GMT -5
SORBA/CSRA has reserved site 1. Michael and I have site 4. The last we checked, 2, 3, and 5-10 are still available. It would be nice if the sites closest to spot 1 are locked in by people in our group so we have plenty of parking. We are allowed 4 cars per site, and since you were there last year, you know it was an issue. The campground hosts got pretty upset until I told them we had 5 sites. We did have to ask people to make sure they were parking on the sites, and not on the gravel road. We are looking foward to another great Bike Fest!! It is always a lot of fun!
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Post by yetichick on Jan 5, 2007 7:29:19 GMT -5
I checked out every link listed on the Baker's Dozen page, and I have no problems opening any of them. The links work from home and from work, and they are 2 different browsers. Anyone else having problems?
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Post by yetichick on Sept 20, 2006 7:21:24 GMT -5
SORBA/CSRA is actually doing a very good job with the trail maintenance. The last time I rode Modoc, which was in March, there were several riders on the trail. Baker Creek always has riders, FATS has riders, Horn Creek has one at this time if people choose to take the route over the tree, Wine had riders the last time I rode it (awhile ago), and of course FATS has riders.
Going back over the posts from last January, everyone seems to be in agreement on the types of trails we have, and the types and sizes of trees that should be left on the trails, based on their difficulty rating. What I don't think some people realize, though, is the number of trees that fall that are not riders. Last year Michael and I cut over 40 trees off of Horn Creek. That's a lot of trees. Riders? The trees were either very large, or fell 2-4 feet above the trail at odd angles, etc. Bill, you remember the 9 trees that fell the week before the Baker's Dozen? What a mess. It can also get quite interesting to cut a tree that is 24" in diameter (wider than the bar on the chain saw), and the bottom of the tree is 2 to 3 feet above the trail. That, Wooglin, is why you have a 1 1/2 day chain saw class. You are taught how to safely cut that tree, and there is more to it than just pulling out your chain saw and cutting. The class is an excellent class, and you will be amazed at what you didn't know and what they teach you.
I also remember the first time I rode Horn Creek. It was in terrible condition! Most people wouldn't ride it because of the number of trees down across the trail. We went to our first SORBA/CSRA meeting in December of 2001, and Angela was voted in as President even though she wasn't at the meeting and had no idea that was going to happen. One of the first things Angela did was schedule a work party to clean up Horn Creek! It was awesome! Now people not only ride Horn Creek (Lick Fork), but we have the Baker's Dozen at that location.
The SORBA/CSRA work parties are not the only time that trail maintenance is conducted. There is also the person that is riding (or hiking) the trail, and removes a small tree, etc. One of the first logs I learned to jump was on Horn Creek. I loved going over that log. It was small enough that if I messed up I didn't eat dirt. On the other hand, I had plenty of opportunity to learn to clear it, and now I can clear larger logs. One day I came to that spot and the log was gone. It hurt my feelings; however, I got over it fast since I knew another tree would fall. There are many people who ride our trails who have never even heard of SORBA, or IMBA. They truly believe they are doing the right thing, and I'm sure not going to be upset with them.
Last year Bill asked us to go in at Horn Creek and cut a notch out of the tree on the reroute he had completed for the Baker's Dozen. It is the tree that is still there. We went in on Thursday night, cut the notch, and I tried riding it, but couldn't. No big deal. For the race I was expecting to jump off my bike fast, pick it up and carry it over the tree, jump back on and take off. Much to my surprise, on Saturday, the day of the race, I went out for my first lap and what do you know--someone had taken the pieces and ramped the log. HA! I guess that person decided it was that important of a race that they had to be able to clear that log.
Just some thoughts. Basically, though, I truly believe our group does a very good job. We have a lot of trails with different difficulty ratings, and I believe that we have appropriate logs/obstacles on those trails.
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