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Re: Poto: Morton-Taylor Trails 5/16/2013

Postby ibisman » May 16th, 2013, 12:47 pm

I got the big tree on lucky dawg. took 1 1/2 hours. then I did several laps in both directions. Another tree is down going west just past the skinny santa cruz made. Will get it Saturday.
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Re: Poto: Morton-Taylor Trails

Postby opjames » May 16th, 2013, 3:21 pm

ibisman wrote:I got the big tree on lucky dawg. took 1 1/2 hours. then I did several laps in both directions. Another tree is down going west just past the skinny santa cruz made. Will get it Saturday.

Thanks for getting that tree Ibisman.
Is that other one you're talking about at the trail split by the "skinny"? If it is, we have kind of left it there on purpose. It's been there for quite a while, but if you like going that way and want to remove it, have at it. Your help is always very much appreciated.


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Re: Poto: Morton-Taylor Trails

Postby ibisman » May 16th, 2013, 4:23 pm

yep, that's it...its cool...we can leave it. are you going out Saturday morning to help Santa_cruz? I'll be there.
Martyrs or marines
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27,141total miles since 2002
miles for 2013... 656.5 miles..hmm, its a start.
miles for 2012 on mountainbike all on teenie, tiny, normal sized wheels
1309.5miles .

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Re: Poto: Morton-Taylor Trails

Postby opjames » May 16th, 2013, 4:32 pm

Depends if I have to work or not...

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Re: Poto: Morton-Taylor Trails

Postby ibisman » May 17th, 2013, 6:52 am

That's cool...wish I still could work.
Martyrs or marines
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the virgins?
27,141total miles since 2002
miles for 2013... 656.5 miles..hmm, its a start.
miles for 2012 on mountainbike all on teenie, tiny, normal sized wheels
1309.5miles .

2011 2180.6
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Re: Poto: Morton-Taylor Trails

Postby SANTA_CRUZ » May 17th, 2013, 10:04 am

Another thanks for taking out that tree on LD Dave ! Ignore that part in the PM I just sent you. I would love to get out to the trail this weekend, but it might not be until Sunday morning and that would just be to put the finishing touches on the East log bridge (Up & Over).

In other news, as long as it's not pouring down rain, I am organizing a trail work day for next Saturday the 25th. Meeting in the trailhead parking lot at 10am and going in the middle of the park to start on the new pump track. Bring your shovels, a wheel barrow if you have one, gloves, water, a strong lower back.

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Re: Poto: Morton-Taylor Trails

Postby ibisman » May 17th, 2013, 11:42 am

i'll be there.
Martyrs or marines
who do you think gets
the virgins?
27,141total miles since 2002
miles for 2013... 656.5 miles..hmm, its a start.
miles for 2012 on mountainbike all on teenie, tiny, normal sized wheels
1309.5miles .

2011 2180.6
177 rides
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Re: Poto: Morton-Taylor Trails

Postby ChrisInYpsi » May 18th, 2013, 1:42 pm

A few mushy spots in Crooked Vulture but otherwise the Mort is good to go. Nice job on the new bridge in the East Loop.
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Re: Poto: Morton-Taylor Trails 5/20/2013

Postby ibisman » Yesterday, 12:03 pm

The trail was perfect this morning. little mud...nice and tacky. I did a couple laps both directions to get a feel for the new up&over. it reminds me of the start of a bridge at poto..same angle. going the opposite direction I have to get some speed up as my back tire slips on the wood. The go around seems harder than the up & over. Nice addition to the trail.
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Martyrs or marines
who do you think gets
the virgins?
27,141total miles since 2002
miles for 2013... 656.5 miles..hmm, its a start.
miles for 2012 on mountainbike all on teenie, tiny, normal sized wheels
1309.5miles .

2011 2180.6
177 rides
road miles
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