History Underdown 1.wmv

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Group Ride Sunday

The Rhinelander crew and others are coming down Sunday for a group ride leaving the main parking lot at noon.

Also, for history geeks there is the Merrill Historical Society's annual meeting at 4PM Sunday in the Community Room at TB Scott Library. This is free program open to the public. I'll be presenting about the ghost town and dam at Grandfather Falls plus a little railroad, Ice Age, and Underdown history.

October Bridges.wmv

Paul and Beth came out to help with some funky bridges today. They are slippery when wet, but you knew that.

For the sake of Steve's derailleurs we're going to go after the leaves now. They should be gone by next weekend.

History Underdown 4.wmv

October 10th Work Day

A few fun projects - not the marathon digging sessions I usually put Paul and Steve through.

First, a re-opening of an abandoned trail we'll call MM that will connect M and X for a complete loop around the Hollow. This will be all about throwing sticks with optional work on the tread. My orange car will be parked on Loop Road between the Ice Age Trail and X crossings around 9AM or so.

After that there are four bridges to install over places that were dry until about a month ago. If you've got an extra cordless drill it might come in handy.

Log Ride.wmv

Trail V Makeover

Find something new on Trail V. An anonymous builder did some great work out there Saturday, and Paul, Beth, and I were moving a little dirt today.

Only one hill and four berms to go.

The next work day is October 10th on trail M around the Hollow north of where trail X crosses Loop Road. Maybe a few bridges?

Clear cuts grow up fast

Trail Y and a few other sunny spots have been mowed recently. Shade should be back in a few years. There is probably some kind of Yin Yang lesson in there for us.

Try trail L and we'll see you for V

If you haven't ridden trail L lately, it's time to give it a try. Paul, Steve, and I did a little landscaping out there today.

If you're into a little digging, join us September 19th and maybe 26th on trail V.

History Underdown 2.wmv

History Underdown 3.wmv

History Underdown 6.wmv

Fall Trail Work

You can call me a wimp, but I'd rather not use the brakes or the granny gear. Come out and lend a hand on a few projects that will at least change the view.

I get out there pretty early. Look for the orange car parked in the middle of nowhere.

August 21st: Trail L A flowing bypass around the steeps of the rock slide and $5 hills of trail L. Bench cuts and berms

September 19th: Trail V Re-work a couple back-breaker hills. Bench cuts

October 10th: Trail to be called MM Re-discover an abandoned trail that completes the route around the hollow. Brush and some tread work

Stubborn Mule Part 1.wmv

Stubborn Mule Part 2.wmv

Stubborn Mule Part 3.wmv

Stubborn Mule Part 4.wmv

Stubborn Mule Part 5.wmv

Stubborn Mule Part 6.wmv

Stubborn Mule Part 7.wmv