Last weekend was such a tease, wasn't it? Looks like this last batch of snow will be gone pretty quickly. Hopefully by the time it's dry enough to ride, I'll have my bike back together.
Ist Patroller's Meeting: Monday, March 22nd at New Belgium Brewery. You don't want to miss this meeting. Great info about becoming a patroller and how much fun it is to volunteer your time. It's all about the riding anyway. Anyway, the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Hope to see you there.
Riding Sludge (from Stacy S. our Trail Committe Chairperson)
Hope everyone got some quality time on the trails last week! I'm sure we're all a bit giddy from that sudden blast of spring.
I definitely heard a bit of grumbling about the trail conditions - directed at hikers, horses, and yes, even mountain bikers who got out on the trails just a few days too early, creating a bumpy, rutted out mess for the rest of us to "enjoy".
As this new snow melts and the trails slowly come back to life, let's minimize trail damage by WAITING to use them until they are dry. It's good for the trails, and a great example to others. I think there are still a few more days to be enjoyed out on the roads before full-on-mountain biking season is in effect. And remember, if you encounter sections of moisture along the trail, always ride THROUGH the mud, not around it. This prevents widening of the trail.
Group Rides
Social rides have begun. Just a reminder that you represent the club on our social rides and as much fun as they generally are, we must keep that in mind. These social rides are "No Drop" rides and it's important that whoever the ride leader is (patroller or not) and sweep rider, is that you keep a head count and make sure everyone is accounted for at various points of the ride and at the end. Imagine how it would look to less skilled riders if all they do is chase and chase. We are not a club of only experts. Let's remember to be teachers and coaches. The social ride is an excellent opportunity for doing this, answering questions during the ride and at the end. We all want everyone to experience what we love and join us. (If the trails dry out, we'll meet this week ride at 5:30 from the Maxwell Parking lot. Hope to see you there.)
That's about all for now. I'm keeping it short. See you tomorrow night or on the trails real soon.
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Typically, what day is the social ride? I'm new to the club and would like to join. Also, I've tried that trail behind the CSU stadium and it's way too tough for me. Any thoughts on running a "beginners ride" around dixon res. along the timber trail? That seems a bit more negoitable for beginners. Just an idea.
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