Red Loop PSA

[drewdane]

The Red Trail could really use some "riding in" or it will get overgrown again like it was last Summer - if you go to Schaeffer Farm, take a little detour and help keep the trail rideable (look out for the blackberry vines)!

[Dirt]

We rode it yesterday. It was a blast!!!! Hoyles Mill is also in great shape, though there are a few trees that you need to climb over. The creek crossing wasn't very deep either. Your feet get wet, but not really soaked.

Pete

[IFBikeMD]

I plan to call in the tree's that are down, however, I want to go out with the technicians to steer them to cutting ride-around options where appropriate. Judging from the chain ring marks, there are those who like trying/riding some to the deadfall.

- James

[Dirt]

I plan to call in the tree's that are down, however, I want to go out with the technicians to steer them to cutting ride-around options where appropriate. Judging from the chain ring marks, there are those who like trying/riding some to the deadfall.

- James

We rode most of it. There are two 6" trees that are too high off the ground to ride. One is just leaning diagonally across the trail, the other has fallen down, but is 3' off the ground.

On the section closest to the corn fields (the part that skirts around downtown Boyds, MD) the really old tree that has been ramped on one side is still pretty tough. Some people are building a skirt on that one. That is one tough tree to hop.

We saw the new routing over near the sockerplex. It is a shame to lose that section, but I understand that it has to be done. The signs are great.

I will also add that all the map signs at Schaeffer are GREAT! Every time we got to a place where we had to decide which way we wanted to go, there was a map to consult. There was even a map out on the red trail. WOOHOOO! Awesome work guys!

The trails are in AWESOME shape. I rode till my legs fell off then rode a few miles back to the car. GFC never tasted so good. :)

Pete

[robbie]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, unless they are higher than your fork crown, leave the trees at least for a little while, Or can i go with you when you decide to cut them?

[Dirt]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, unless they are higher than your fork crown, leave the trees at least for a little while, Or can i go with you when you decide to cut them?

The trees that we're talking about removing are 6" across and 3-6 feet off the ground. They're not anything that anyone would enjoy riding and they actually disturb the flow of the trail that leads into an awesome 40" tall log feature that leads into a creek bed. Trust me, the things we're talking about taking out are things that you physically have to crawl under or over.

I'm totally with you about leaving logs on the trail to ride over. Hoyles Mill is AWESOME for that and I wouldn't change that for anything out there. That is part of why that trail is fun. Sometimes stuff falls that can't be ridden over. I guarantee you that Darrell "Big Bunny" Voss couldn't hop these things.

Pete

[IFBikeMD]

Let me be very clear - The very reason that I want to go out is to prevent what you fear - the total removal of the challenges. There are a couple of places that need an option cut for those unwilling/unable to go for the obstacle.

When a large tree falls across the trail and there are no options, it kills the flow for many riders. My goal is make the trail fun for a broad range of skill levels.

Please call or email me if you would like to come out with me. I welcome your help choosing the cuts.

- James
(240) 498-4541
konabikemd at yahoo dot com