Memorial Trail-Red Wing this Sat!!

[krazykatie]

A few of us are planning on hitting up Memorial this Saturday the 11th around 10am. Anyone else care to join in!
:banana:

[Lord Jaqueb]

I'd love to but work takes my heart for the day... I'm pretty sure some of the other locals will be up there... but for whom ever comes be sure to stop by the bike shop it gets awfully lonely this time of year

[timmy]

I will be there!!:banana: :banana: :banana:

[krazykatie]

I guess we will be meeting around 10am rather than 11!! Hope that works for all!

[hockeynut]

I'd love to but work takes my heart for the day... I'm pretty sure some of the other locals will be up there... but for whom ever comes be sure to stop by the bike shop it gets awfully lonely this time of year

Will you actually be in Red Wing on Saturday? Or is Hastings calling your name?

As for the ride...

10 am sounds good, I should be there. If there aren't going to be millions of vehicles I'd suggest parking just after the road splits, as it's closest to the "start" of the trails. Everyone bring your climbing legs (but I'm guessing Greg is going to want to hit the full DH trail too... so be ready for anything). Let's hope the weather holds out.


Isaac

[Buck]

I think I am going to come down for some big bike fun, and to scope out the spot Gus has been mentioning for maybe a DJ area. So I'll be there with my bikes, AND shovel. Probably do a little diggin' on the DH too.

wErd
Buck

[wildkona]

I'll be there for sure!!!:banana:

[hockeynut]

I will be there!!:banana: :banana: :banana:

Have you actually ridden in Red Wing this year Greg? I know you were down for one of our marathon DH build sessions. Hopefully you've gotten to ride it... if not the DH is in pretty awesome shape if I recall correctly (we actually rode down it last Thursday after our backwards night ride and while us XCers were walking parts it was fast and holding up fine).

I think I am going to come down for some big bike fun, and to scope out the spot Gus has been mentioning for maybe a DJ area. So I'll be there with my bikes, AND shovel. Probably do a little diggin' on the DH too.

wErd
Buck

You're insane Buck. I'll throw my shovel and rake in the car too. Might not use it as I want to get in more of a ride than you're probably up for (with the other options available to ya). Depending on what you want to get done, where you are working I may be able to get a gate open for you. Gus is out of town, so hopefully he's actually talked to you about the DJ stuff.

Let's hope the weather holds out!

Isaac

[wildkona]

Buck I can bring shovels too and my big muscles!!!:cool:

[gopherhockey]

I'm a solid maybe... 60-70% chance of showing. Sounds like a good time!

I like this roaving group ride thing...

[bakkeb]

I think I will be there. I wanted to hit up Mem. before the end of the year. :etard:

[goatgirl]

wow 10:00 am? ouch! I usually sleep until at least 10:30 am on Sat.

Rodney and I are in if the weather holds out... we have cold weather gear; however, I do draw the line at freezing rain.

Katie, where are the other pictures from Mammoth?

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[Nita]

Can someone tell me if this is mainly downhill or something like we rode at Milaca last weekend?

[Buck]

Can someone tell me if this is mainly downhill or something like we rode at Milaca last weekend?

Hey Nita!

They have an awesome XC system down there, and this is what this ride if for. I just piped in cuz I might be down in the area too, and if ya all are rippin the XC stuff you should stop by the DH course and say HI!

Thanks!
Buck

[manual63]

Can someone tell me if this is mainly downhill or something like we rode at Milaca last weekend?

Buck is correct. Totally worth the trip to ride XC. Memorial has some awesome trails.

I might be down there. I think I will go the BigHit route this time....:) Did you hear that Buck? The forecast isn't looking too good, but it is only Tuesday.

[crux]

Of course I'm in. Might even gather enough currage to check out the DH section and watch. :D

[DMonkey]

Sounds like fun, it's been a while since I've rode down there (like 2 months)..

OK - I just saw that the Monticello ride is the 18th.. So either I'm hitting Red Wing with 'chu all or I'll roll-it at Mammoth (weather permitting of course)

[Kayakoholic]

I guess we will be meeting around 10am rather than 11!! Hope that works for all!

Katie, how long will you anticipate the ride to be? I may need to be home by 5pm-ish.

[krazykatie]

Katie, how long will you anticipate the ride to be? I may need to be home by 5pm-ish.

I've never been so maybe someone else would have a better idea. I know we will do the XC trails and then mess around with the DH section for awhile.

[timmy]

Have you actually ridden in Red Wing this year Greg? I know you were down for one of our marathon DH build sessions. Hopefully you've gotten to ride it... if not the DH is in pretty awesome shape if I recall correctly (we actually rode down it last Thursday after our backwards night ride and while us XCers were walking parts it was fast and holding up fine).
Isaac

Isaac,
I only rode once and that was after doing trail work early this summer so,I think allot has probably changed since then.

Greg

[Nickel]

I would like to be home by late afternoon as well. I didn't think the trail system was as long as Milaca's.

[krazykatie]

I would like to be home by late afternoon as well. I didn't think the trail system was as long as Milaca's.

me too..I would like to be home around 3ish.

[hockeynut]

I've never been so maybe someone else would have a better idea. I know we will do the XC trails and then mess around with the DH section for awhile.

If we're starting around 10 am, I wouldn't think that getting home in the 3-4 time frame would be a problem at all. The XC stuff, if you do EVERYTHING would give you a lap of maybe 7 miles or so? On our Thursday night group rides we take breaks fairly often and get a 5/8 lap done in about an hour or so. My guess is that by 1-1:30 at the latest we'd be well done riding the XC stuff and completely baked.

Any singlespeeders planning on making their first trek down to the trails?

Also... do people like a bit more technical climbs? We could try and tackle the Cowpath too (though it's not connected to the other trails at all). Don't know how many "city-folk" have ridden that before.

[krazykatie]

Also... do people like a bit more technical climbs? We could try and tackle the Cowpath too (though it's not connected to the other trails at all). Don't know how many "city-folk" have ridden that before.[/quote]

I don't mind climbing as long as its kick ass going back down.

[Magic]

Also... do people like a bit more technical climbs? We could try and tackle the Cowpath too (though it's not connected to the other trails at all). Don't know how many "city-folk" have ridden that before.

I don't mind climbing as long as its kick ass going back down.[/quote]

Wrong answer, You should say, I love to climb and can we find more of it to do. Haven't I taught you anything yet.;)

[krazykatie]

Wrong answer, You should say, I love to climb and can we find more of it to do. Haven't I taught you anything yet.;)

LOL, how did I know you were going to say something....

YES! I LOVE TO CLIMB! I'm not happy unless I'm climbing. Cowpath here I come!

[Magic]

LOL, how did I know you were going to say something....

YES! I LOVE TO CLIMB! I'm not happy unless I'm climbing. Cowpath here I come!

Don't forget Stairway to Heaven also. That climb is fun.

And yes I had to chime in, can't let you get lazy on me, then Greg will become lazy again since he now rides with you.:D

[KleinCrazy]

I am a possible....

Though this time I will put the 34 on the front as the 36 just about destroyed my knee last time.


Weather looks to be ok... or at least dry....

[hockeynut]

I don't mind climbing as long as its kick ass going back down.

I'll rephrase my earlier statement... If people want I can show you where the Cowpath is... it's a fun rock (not big rock for the most part) and root and leaf infested descent down to the bottom of the hill.

Don't forget Stairway to Heaven also. That climb is fun.

No way are we missing Stairway. I love the singletrack that leads to it, and I love to hate that sadistic climb.

Though this time I will put the 34 on the front as the 36 just about destroyed my knee last time.

I may be dropping to a 32 from my standard 34 just to give myself some semblance of chance of getting up Stairway and from the Quarry (on a 29er I run 34-20 usually).

Weather looks to be ok... or at least dry....

Fingers are crossed. The weatherpeople swung and missed on the last two days (at least the long range forecast) so I'm hoping things shape up ok.

[goatgirl]

Hi Nita,

The coarse at Red Wing is very fun. The trail is between Mammoth and Leb in difficulty. There are a couple of long hard climbs that are a great work out but not technically hard. There is a fun swooping section in and out of a creek bed at the beginning of the trail, that is very easy when you get the rhythm, but not so easy if you take it too slowly!

The crew has built many fun stunts, teeter, bridges, rail, and all the down hill stuff. There are go around's for the hard structures.

The Down Hill section sub sects the Cross Country course for a short fun berm down hill then the cross country section turns and the down hill continues to the more difficult drop section that ends at the golf course at the bottom.

Near the end of the XC loop is a very technical stream bed. It is ridable, but caution should be taken. There are go arounds that let you do the loop without going into the stream bed and rock quarry area at the bottom.

See you down there, I may be a little late but I will be looking for you.

Lisa

[Nickel]

Near the end of the XC loop is a very technical stream bed. It is ridable, but caution should be taken. There are go arounds that let you do the loop without going into the stream bed and rock quarry area at the bottom.

See you down there, I may be a little late but I will be looking for you.

Lisa

Is this where I broke my bike? ;)



Weather looks to be ok... or at least dry....

Uh oh, 3 for 3? ;)

[hockeynut]

Is this where I broke my bike? ;)

I believe it is.... and that is actually pretty much the best most concise description of the trail too.

[Nita]

Thanks Buck, Shad & Lisa for your input on the trail for me! Lisa you are a woman-god as far as stunt-riding goes, I'd be happy just to tail behind and watch you...heh-heh... :p

I sure hope we can make this, depends on our kids *sigh* and what their schedules are. If we can't make the 10:00 starting time, we'll just be late and maybe catch up somehow.

[manual63]

I might bring my sinlgespeed and my BigHit. I want to try the downhill, but riding a 45 bike with....with....spew...yuck....gears around the trail just doesn't sound fun to me.

My friend Christine might try this out too. Is 2007 going to be the year women take over the world?!

[Nita]

My friend Christine might try this out too. Is 2007 going to be the year women take over the world?!


***A Female Planet sounds very good to me***:D

[Trouble]

My friend Christine might try this out too. Is 2007 going to be the year women take over the world?!

:banana: !!!You Better Believe It!!!:banana:



Ill come down to Redwing when i wake up so somewhere between 8-12noon :crazy:

[Hellbender]

Looks like I should be able to make the ride:D . Anyone care to carpool there? I haven't even looked to see how to get there:p ... Katie? Are you leaving from the Hastings or metro area?

[manual63]

Ill come down to Redwing when i wake up so somewhere between 8-12noon :crazy:

Sweet! I am bringing the big bike this time....we can play on the downhill.....:)

[krazykatie]

Looks like I should be able to make the ride:D . Anyone care to carpool there? I haven't even looked to see how to get there:p ... Katie? Are you leaving from the Hastings or metro area?

I will know my ride situation by this evening...may or may not be leaving from afton....I'll let you know! Reguardless, of who i ride with...we will have room for a couple more!

[crux]

I will know my ride situation by this evening...may or may not be leaving from afton....I'll let you know! Reguardless, of who i ride with...we will have room for a couple more!

Plan is to leave from my place at 9 and head down. Have room for 4 up top and if we can use Gregs hitch once agian three more in the rear. Plenty of room as far as I'm aware if this is still the plan.

[manual63]

Plan is to leave from my place at 9 and head down. Have room for 4 up top and if we can use Gregs hitch once agian three more in the rear. Plenty of room as far as I'm aware if this is still the plan.

Hey...if you have room for bikes....:)

Can you take a bike or two?

[mara]

There's a good chance I'll be flagging trail on Saturday rather than riding it, but if I get lucky, I'll be trying to hit up someone to trade transportation for beer :)

[crux]

Hey...if you have room for bikes....:)

Can you take a bike or two?

Will know if I have room or not tonight, if so I'd be happy to haul a few bikes down for you.

[FarmerBEN]

for beer I would probably drive all the way to the cities and pick you up. I might be there to bring up the rear, I am uber-out of shape.

[hockeynut]

Ok.... forecast says we could get upwards of 5" of snow tonight/early tomorrow (this is from adding what the NOAA says for tonight and tomorrow). I HIGHLY doubt that we'll get this, or anything close to it. I will head up to the bluff after work tomorrow to check on the trails. They are super dusty right now, so I still have hope that the ride will be on (though if we get 5" of snow it might be a bit crappy). Please check back tomorrow evening for updated conditions.

Isaac

[gopherhockey]

Please check back tomorrow evening for updated conditions.

Isaac

Thanks for checking the conditions! I just read the forecast and was wondering about this... will see tomorrow night if the ride is still on.

[hockeynut]

Updated conditions in Red Wing:

5+ inches of wet snow (the rate is tapering off now) has fallen in the early morning hours. The ground below is not frozen, so I can say with about a 99% certainty that Memorial will not be rideable by tomorrow morning. I'll still give a final report this evening but while there is still time alternate trail plans should probably be made.

Isaac

[dave t]

When I left apple valley this morning, there was only a trace of snow and bloomington had nothing at all. It looks like south of a line from mankato to hastings for the heavy snow.

[krazykatie]

There has'nt been any snow up here. If Red Wing is a no go...maybe Monticello?? Any other ideas???

[DMonkey]

Thanks all for the update, saw some trucks this morning with snow on them coming from the South.. Bummer! What about Hillside or Battle Creek instead?

[DMonkey]

Katie, Sorry - you beat me too alternate plans.. Monticello might be interesting, have not rode there in a while. There has'nt been any snow up here. If Red Wing is a no go...maybe Monticello?? Any other ideas???

[timmy]

Well this really blows!! Anyone have any idea of somewhere else we could ride?

[Magic]

Well this really blows!! Anyone have any idea of somewhere else we could ride?

The river bottoms. The trail is in great shape.

[timmy]

There has'nt been any snow up here. If Red Wing is a no go...maybe Monticello?? Any other ideas???

I am way to slow at typing!!

[Magic]

I am way to slow at typing!!

Just like your riding. HA!:p

[Wolfchimp]

You guys could ride Hillside and Jail Trail. Both are solid.

[DMonkey]

You guys could ride Hillside and Jail Trail. Both are solid.

Isn't the Jail trail pretty short? Like 3 mi long? Haven't mode it over there yet, always figured the next time I'm over by St. Cloud - I'd have to hit that, the Red Carpet, and the Dugout..

[Wolfchimp]

I believe Jail Trail was at least 5 miles because the race up there was pretty standard as far as mileage went for a MNSCS race. It's a fun trail and it has lots of potential.

[krazykatie]

I'm up for anything...I just want to ride. Jail Trail works for me....

[Wolfchimp]

I wont be able to join all of you. I am just trying to help you out.

[krazykatie]

Or maybe the trail will be ready for sunday???

[crux]

Would be interested in getting a group togtehr for BC. Need to attempt to track down the mini grill for post eats.

[dave t]

Mammoth???

[DMonkey]

Well - Hillside is a fun ride, 7 mi long. It's a bit closer that Jail Trail. Battle Creek - haven't been there in 3 or 4 months, not sure if that's changed at all either? There is talk of Monticello next weekend - could hit Jail trail with that ride?

[wildkona]

I was bummed to see 8 inches of snow on my balcony this morning in Northfield :mad:
But I wouldn't mind doing river bottoms or mammoth but whatever works...

[Wolfchimp]

I am thinking of riding Mammoth on Sunday sometime.

[wildkona]

I'm there. I'm so depressed with this snow that I didn't get out of bed til 1:30. Gotta ride...

[ryno lite]

The people who run Camp Manitou in Monticello close it during deer hunting season. There is no hunting on their land, but they know the hunters are all around and sneak in once in awhile so they just close it to be safe. The jail trail is about 5-6 miles. I like it alot, but some people may think it's worth the drive, others may not.

[Wolfchimp]

I'm there. I'm so depressed with this snow that I didn't get out of bed til 1:30. Gotta ride...


Give me a call on Sunday to get the scoop. I am pretty sure I am riding, I just dont know what time.

[DMonkey]

OK - how about one of these? River Bottoms, Battle Creek, or Hillside (hit Mammoth last weekend). Porter - As you know Sun is a no go for me, riding Theo early if I'm up to it after Sat. night's deal.

[CookieMonster]

I'll ride where ever just tell me where to be and at what time.....excited to try out my bike after getting a bike fit done today :D

[Smokin Joe]

Yeah! I'm with CookieMonster, where ever is cool with me too. I want to try out my new Reba 29er fork I just got today. Anyway, now I just need to install it. Peace and bike grease. :etard:

[krazykatie]

Greg and I vote for Hillside

[gopherhockey]

Greg and I vote for Hillside

I think Hillside is closed...?

[ryno lite]

I think Hillside is closed...?

Someone asked Ryan Panning that today and no response yet. The BLAST site says it closed Nov 1st, but Ryan usually posts up regarding the closing of the trail and he hasn't done that yet.

[krazykatie]

Ok, we've made the final decision....Myself and a few others are meeting at Mammoth at 10am. Please join us if you can!!
:banana: :banana:

[Nita]

Katie,

Al and I will try to make it at 10:00.

[krazykatie]

Katie,

Al and I will try to make it at 10:00.

GREAT!...I hope you 2 can make it! Lisa is coming with her pod so for sure we'll have a solid guide!

[wildkona]

Me and Brian will be there. Where do you park for Mammoth?

[BKocka]

Me and Brian will be there. Where do you park for Mammoth?

do you know how to get there josh?? you park in the lot by the soccer fields. if oyu need directions PM me.

i may be here in the AM.... if I dont wuss out..... mammoth scares me right now because of my crash last sunday...... :(

[hockeynut]

Not to derail where this thread is heading but I'll state the obvious....

Memorial Park is closed to riding for the time being. I don't have an accurate measurement but at least 6" (and I bet closer to 8") fell on us this morning. We may be lucky to get in another ride before the big freeze occurs. So this weekend is a definate no go. Keep an eye on either the Memorial Park forum here, or the trails conditions page as I'll be updating when conditions change.

Ride safe

Isaac

[dave t]

mammoth scares me right now because of my crash last sunday...... :(
Shaken confidence sucks because confidence is key to alot of the obstacles. You've gotta get back on it. Hair of the dog ya know.

Is the parking still by the school? It has been a few years since I rode there and I plan to be there.

[Nita]

Holy mechanicals...its 1:12 a.m., and Al's bike needs a new cable in the front! He totally forgot about this from Thursday night's incident with the tetter at Leb. We may have to sit this one out if we can't get this fixed. :confused:

[Nickel]

Holy mechanicals...its 1:12 a.m., and Al's bike needs a new cable in the front! He totally forgot about this from Thursday night's incident with the tetter at Leb. We may have to sit this one out if we can't get this fixed. :confused:


Booo we can pick you up and he can stay home ;)

[Nita]

We stopped at the trailhead around 12:30 p.m., to see if the ride had ended and you guys were still out there. Must have been a great time *sigh*... Last time he rode without me at Mammoth it caused a big fallout between us, so I didn't have the nerve to reverse tables on him. I guess I would have been a honking hyprocrite. :sick:

Thanks Andy (Crux) for the cable set we got from you today...