6 Mile Run Conditions
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PistolPete
New Member
I'm about to head up there for the first time this year. From the looks of it, I have plenty to be excited about.
PistolPete
New Member
So I just got done. The improvements and changes are incredible. Thanks so much for all the people who put into work. Yeah, on the blue trail near The Pedestrian railing bridge that was horrendous.
qclabrat
Well-Known Member
I was going to bring a shovel tomorrow. Think I can fix it??
rick81721
Lothar
I think it will take more than a shovel - maybe something like this to make a trench to the creek
02camaro
Well-Known Member
that guy is very good at digging, just tell him there is gold in 6mr and he is gullible enough to tear it up.I think it will take more than a shovel - maybe something like this to make a trench to the creek
conditions were sweet, dare i say dusty in some spots. trails are fast. someone knock me down on strava for the new red segment, im not comfortable being top 3 lol.
RobD
Active Member
Got in a nice 15.5 mile ride this morning, and like BigSpoon said, near perfect. I may be a bit bias but Orange is has to be the most perfectly manicured single track around, and it flows sooo sweet. Wish I didn't have a ton of stuff to do today because I could have done another couple loops.
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rick81721
Lothar
One day made a big difference in the mud pits - much better today
I tied you, but some other guy snuck past the KOM, we're 4th!
got my first summer 6MR canal side loop in this morning.
Was surprised to see the mud puddle on blue - on the lower, off-camber turns from being rutted out when muddy.
Bad one coming off the hill approaching the iron bridge. We are going to need a reroute.
otherwise get out there.
The new stuff approaching the stream crossing at blackwells mills is awesome, as is the new trail that takes the ride off the field side.
Rode the nica modification from Jaques too. Great addition.
Thanks @jdog.
Was surprised to see the mud puddle on blue - on the lower, off-camber turns from being rutted out when muddy.
Bad one coming off the hill approaching the iron bridge. We are going to need a reroute.
otherwise get out there.
The new stuff approaching the stream crossing at blackwells mills is awesome, as is the new trail that takes the ride off the field side.
Rode the nica modification from Jaques too. Great addition.
Thanks @jdog.
Dingo
Well-Known Member
I rode the loop, first time since new years day. Pretty much awesome.
Dag-gonit j-dog, you really have created a monster. Parking was iffy, trails packed with lot's of riders. ALL GOOD !
Took the boy out for a short ride this morning.
Lot was packed. Lots of other kids out there too!
Lot was packed. Lots of other kids out there too!
Ian F
Well-Known Member
Yep - the Canal lot was packed. I felt lucky to get a spot when I pulled in. Spotted Dan above when I was starting (I was wearing the Halter's "unicorn" jersey).
The trail conditions were great other than a couple of slightly wet spots. Definitely crowded, so blind corners were taken a bit slower than usual. My legs were fried from a long road ride on Sat anyway, so I wasn't planning to set any Strava records anyway. Cleaned all of the punchy climbs on Red, so the legs weren't feeling too bad. Hopefully I'll get another ride in tomorrow. Need to start "training" for the 31 Days of July Challenge.
The trail conditions were great other than a couple of slightly wet spots. Definitely crowded, so blind corners were taken a bit slower than usual. My legs were fried from a long road ride on Sat anyway, so I wasn't planning to set any Strava records anyway. Cleaned all of the punchy climbs on Red, so the legs weren't feeling too bad. Hopefully I'll get another ride in tomorrow. Need to start "training" for the 31 Days of July Challenge.
Hey!!!!Yep - the Canal lot was packed. I felt lucky to get a spot when I pulled in. Spotted Dan above when I was starting (I was wearing the Halter's "unicorn" jersey).
The trail conditions were great other than a couple of slightly wet spots. Definitely crowded, so blind corners were taken a bit slower than usual. My legs were fried from a long road ride on Sat anyway, so I wasn't planning to set any Strava records anyway. Cleaned all of the punchy climbs on Red, so the legs weren't feeling too bad. Hopefully I'll get another ride in tomorrow. Need to start "training" for the 31 Days of July Challenge.
There were about four or five others out there today with the puking unicorn jersey today.
Next time say hi!!
Super stoked that so many people are lovingly the work I’ve been doing. I was just recognized by the park for my efforts.
Seems they might have been wrong to reject me for those years before finally giving the green light for trail building at 6mr
The next few days are looking hot and dry, so it’s likely to become dusty this week.
Ill be out with the brushhog this week which should help with the sight lines and ankle slappers
In return I ask the same that I always do.
Join JORBA at a JORBA.org and if you see fit, spend a few bucks in an independent bike shop of your choice (not just mine) this summer. Weve seen over 20 local shops shutter in the last two years. Supporting a local shop keeps the local stoke alive and keeps people like me and @jimvreeland going.
Seems they might have been wrong to reject me for those years before finally giving the green light for trail building at 6mr
The next few days are looking hot and dry, so it’s likely to become dusty this week.
Ill be out with the brushhog this week which should help with the sight lines and ankle slappers
In return I ask the same that I always do.
Join JORBA at a JORBA.org and if you see fit, spend a few bucks in an independent bike shop of your choice (not just mine) this summer. Weve seen over 20 local shops shutter in the last two years. Supporting a local shop keeps the local stoke alive and keeps people like me and @jimvreeland going.
RJ Robinson
Member
Heading out this weekend. Kinda crashed hard at Mtn Creek this weekend and need some time to recover.
I have a question about moving dirt and creating some drainage. What is the "trail policy" on this? I have seen in other forums on trail maintenance that you should grab dirt from a lower elevation and move it higher, and not to dig too much of a hole.
I know these ruts and hols you guys speak of, and it would be great to be able to help out.
@jdog , would you be able to create a little workbook on how one can do trail maintenance, proper procedures, best practices, etc?
I have a question about moving dirt and creating some drainage. What is the "trail policy" on this? I have seen in other forums on trail maintenance that you should grab dirt from a lower elevation and move it higher, and not to dig too much of a hole.
I know these ruts and hols you guys speak of, and it would be great to be able to help out.
@jdog , would you be able to create a little workbook on how one can do trail maintenance, proper procedures, best practices, etc?
Mountain Bike Mike
Well-Known Member
Congrats on the recogntion...
Will you be out there with pumps and hoses wetting everything all down so its not dusty?
blackburn1973
Well-Known Member
Hey, man. I was actually behind you and your boy for a bit out there when you were heading out on Blue from the Canal lot. You let me get by right after the jumps and before it goes back into the woods (thanks, btw). Was on a clear-coat Heckler. Hope you had a good Father's Day outing. Beautiful day.