Trails condition? Good to ride after work?

[berrywise]

I was down in the La Crosse area all weekend so I am not up to speed on how much rain we received up in the cities. I know my plans to ride in Winona were canceled when we got flash flooding down there.

Since I still have my bike on the car I was hoping to skip out to Battle Creek after work but just wanted to see if I could get a heads up on the trail status before I left today around 5.

Thanks!

scott

[gopherhockey]

I was down in the La Crosse area all weekend so I am not up to speed on how much rain we received up in the cities. I know my plans to ride in Winona were canceled when we got flash flooding down there.

Since I still have my bike on the car I was hoping to skip out to Battle Creek after work but just wanted to see if I could get a heads up on the trail status before I left today around 5.

Thanks!

scottI haven't seen the trail, but have seen a good amount of damage the winds did last night in St. Paul.

I'm thinking around and inch of rain. Due to how dry it was before the rain, I'd think 5 would be fine on most trails in the area.

Let us know if you do go if there is any tree damage or trail issues after the high winds.

[martini]

Things were so dry that I bet by the end of the day, things might be ok to head out. I'm betting the water gets sucked right up by the ground. There'll be a few wet spots for sure, but that should be ok.

[berrywise]

Things were so dry that I bet by the end of the day, things might be ok to head out. I'm betting the water gets sucked right up by the ground. There'll be a few wet spots for sure, but that should be ok.
Thanks marty, I think I shall feel it out and see how things are. Maybe I'll even throw the camera in the backpack.

scott

[TML]

If BC is where you are thinking about going I would also think that it would be good this evening. BC seems to dry out / soak in pretty quickly due to the sandy and gravely soil. Use your own judgement when ya get there though.

Have fun.

[nigel]

Hrmmm day after rain rides huh..... ROAD BIKE.... har!

[berrywise]

Saw quite a few other riders out there too. Headed out there after work with two friends and we got some good riding in. Its been a few years since I have ridden BC and the trails are looking good after they had to remove all that vegation a few years back.

Afterwards jumped on I-94 and headed over to Sweeney's for a few post ride brew and some food and thought it was funny that we happened to pull up a seat right next to this sign (note the sticker on the bottom).

http://www.morcmtb.org/photopost/data/500/717sweeneys1-med.jpg

Minnesota cyclists represent.


thanks to all that helped me get in a good ride,
scott