Eastwood Conditions

[Charly Tri]

I went out there today, still very wet. It will take awhile for the frost to work it's way out and the trails to dry out. It does not help Eastwood is on a North facing slope as well (which is why skiers love it, you jerks!).

Now, I know many of you are itching to take your bikes out there, but please refrain from doing so until the trails completely dry. Your riding only helps to damage the trail and the rest of us have to deal with it. When the trails dry some more we will have a trail clean up/raking day that will make for some fantastic riding.

I thought of a couple of pointers that may help.
-If you can't walk around the lower areas of your grass in your socks without them getting wet...then it might be too wet to ride still at Eastwood.
-If there is moisture on your tires when riding...then it might be too wet to ride still at Eastwood.
-If you ride wide of the trail because it is too wet....then it might be too wet to ride still at Eastwood.
-If you are leaving tracks in the dirt/mud...then it might be too wet to ride still at Eastwood.
-If your tires easily slide or lock up...then it might be too wet to ride still at Eastwood.
-If you have a gun rack in your truck...then you might be a redneck. Oops, wrong forum.

Needless to say, in the summer Eastwood usually dries out pretty quickly, but drying out from the winter will just take awhile. If anyone is itching to get out there feel free to walk around and fill up a trash bag (I am thinking this will be part of a trail clean up day, btw).

[Dave Hallaway]

Charly, do you think it would be dry enough to ride at Eastwood today?

[Charly Tri]

Sure, just keeping it to the parking lot and you should be good.

[Justin Tank]

A friend and I out on 3/21/10, mainly the eastern most woods. While riding through, we spotted some kids that had started a fire in a fort they were building. We put it out and called Rochester Police.

If you look in the eastern woods on the north side of the bike path near the playground, you can see where they have had some bigger fires.

Be on the lookout as more people start riding.

[Dave Hallaway]

Charly...
Is it dry enough to ride yet??

[Charly Tri]

Sorry Mr Dave,

I thought Matt's note when talking about the raking of the trails was good enough.

Yes, the trails are good to go. They are actually riding great right now as I just got back from there.

I'm thinking next Tuesday we'll start up some fun TT action.

[Dave Hallaway]

You would think so, considering I was out there raking, but I really wanted to get an official OK right from you.

Now I can feel good about riding my bike on all the nicely paved sections of the trail.



BTW someone said you've lost a bunch of weight...

[jno]

...and gotten younger. And better looking.

[Charly Tri]

Yes, all three. I know, I know, it is hard to imagine me even better looking, but I am.

[C Sorenson]

Dave,

Charly did lose a bunch of weight. He lost his mind.

Chuck

[silence]

Well- Eastwood is amazing right now! Very hard to believe it's March...

I'd been out on foot on Monday and Tuesday am, but after actually riding it today I'm in awe. Thanks to all who got out and worked.

I like the new section to no where (currently anyways), let's all ride it a lot so it gets smooth.

[Steve Boyd]

Any updates on the conditions at Eastwood. I was contemplating heading out there this afternoon after work.

Steve

[Matt Kurke]

Current conditions are great. Was out there with the chainsaw last night to take care of a few downed trees.

[mark r]

Thanks to all who've been working at EW. The MTB trail is awesome.

[Steve Boyd]

Went out this afternoon for about an hour before running a bunch of errands. Trails are in FANTASTIC condition. Almost couldn't be better.

I also want to pass along a big thanks to those who have been putting in the sweat equity!

Steve