gopherhockey
11-10-2005, 03:59 PM
Yes, its that time again... the always controvercial but always "the right thing to do" removal of leaves at Lebanon.
I'm going to head out there with the backpack leaf blower sometime in the afternoon. If anyone wants to come out with a rake or leaf blower and help out, please post and we can make it something more formal.
We can continue the effort on Saturday for those that wish to join in.
I can't do it all myself, but I can probably get a good amount done in a few hours.
For those planning to ride, please understand that I can't hear (or see) very well when doing this - but I go backwards to try avoid holding up traffic. If you hear the blower or see people out raking please give them some room (and respect - even if you don't agree with it..)
We do this yearly for many reasons - among them:
- Save obstacle rot
- Keep intermediate and beginner trails from becoming expert trails
- Uncover obstacles that can cause harm on less challenging trails
- The trail will dry out much faster in the spring and we'll be riding weeks earlier than we would if we do not
- Keeps organic material builup off the trails
- Land Managers request it be done
- Proven positive results for 3 years now
What it is not:
- Dumbing down the trail
- Done just to annoy riders
- Easy to do (so respect those doing it!)
- Something we only do at Lebanon (see Wirth Trailwork this Sunday)
- Something every trail must do
What can you do if you don't like power blowers or you don't understand?
- Come out and join us with a rake. The more raking the less use of gas powered equipment
- Keep silent and respect the work we do to keep our trails maintained
- Ask more questions offline for proper clarification
Your patience while we do this one some of our area trails in the fall is appreciated. You'll thank us next spring if not earlier....
I'm going to head out there with the backpack leaf blower sometime in the afternoon. If anyone wants to come out with a rake or leaf blower and help out, please post and we can make it something more formal.
We can continue the effort on Saturday for those that wish to join in.
I can't do it all myself, but I can probably get a good amount done in a few hours.
For those planning to ride, please understand that I can't hear (or see) very well when doing this - but I go backwards to try avoid holding up traffic. If you hear the blower or see people out raking please give them some room (and respect - even if you don't agree with it..)
We do this yearly for many reasons - among them:
- Save obstacle rot
- Keep intermediate and beginner trails from becoming expert trails
- Uncover obstacles that can cause harm on less challenging trails
- The trail will dry out much faster in the spring and we'll be riding weeks earlier than we would if we do not
- Keeps organic material builup off the trails
- Land Managers request it be done
- Proven positive results for 3 years now
What it is not:
- Dumbing down the trail
- Done just to annoy riders
- Easy to do (so respect those doing it!)
- Something we only do at Lebanon (see Wirth Trailwork this Sunday)
- Something every trail must do
What can you do if you don't like power blowers or you don't understand?
- Come out and join us with a rake. The more raking the less use of gas powered equipment
- Keep silent and respect the work we do to keep our trails maintained
- Ask more questions offline for proper clarification
Your patience while we do this one some of our area trails in the fall is appreciated. You'll thank us next spring if not earlier....