National Trails Day - Sat, June 7 @ 9AM

[charliebrown]

I just got an email from REI about up coming events and it has information on the National Trail Day event at Lebanon. I am guessing there is going to be more information about this on the MORC site or? Sign up, things like that?

Volunteer Service Project: National Trails Day w/ REI and the Minnesota Off Road Cyclists
6/7/2008 9:00 AM
Nationally and locally, REI supports community efforts on National Trails Day. Once again, we are partnering with our friends at the Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists (MORC) to build trails here in the Twin Cities.

This year we will reroute and recover a worn trail on the popular mountain bike trail at Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Tools will be provided, but please dress for the weather and wear work gloves and sturdy footwear.

A free wicking T-shirt and lunch is provided for all volunteers.

Saturday, June 7th from 9am-1pm.

The trailhead is located in Eagan on Johnny Cake Ridge Road, just south of Cliff Road. Use 77 (Cedar) or I-35E to Eagan, exit at Cliff and head east to Johnny Cake Ridge Road. The parking lot will be on the west side of the road.



<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width=460 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=regBtext align=right width=60>Location:</TD><TD class=regText width=400>Lebanon Hills mountain bike trail. Located on Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Eagan. </TD></TR><TR><TD class=regBtext align=right width=60>Contact:</TD><TD class=regText width=400>Don Begalle 952-884-4315 ext. 203 or e-mail dbegall@rei.com</TD></TR><TR><TD class=regBText align=right width=60>Cost:</TD><TD class=regText width=400>Free</TD></TR><TR><TD class=regText width=460 colSpan=2>Registration Required? Yes. Contact Don Begalle 952-884-4315 ext. 203 or e-mail dbegall@rei.com

http://www.morcmtb.org (http://www.morcmtb.org)</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[bootsiebee]

I did this last year! Was lots of fun. This is where I was introduced to MORC and met the lovely Nita & Mara! Great event!

Also, as an REI employee I got a sneak peak of the tech-t's that they're giving out this year! They are just like last years but red. Pretty nice.
:banana:

[Jfederer]

Cool. I think I'll have to show up for this. Thanks for the info Eric

[tedsti]

I believe you will have to sign up through REI. We will get more information when we can. I can tell you we will be working on the new section that we have been working on the last couple of weeks.

[Disaster on Wheels]

I am going to try to go if I don't have to work at REI that day!

[BikerKitty]

I'm kinda bummed it's the same weekend as the MS150. I'll be pedaling my butt off for a cure.

I could use a nice new shirt, but we get sweet jerseys for the team I'm on with the MS150. Rock and roll!

[Steven W.]

I'm looking forward to doing more trail work. I got bit by the bug and now just want more :D

[gopherhockey]

Also, as an REI employee I got a sneak peak of the tech-t's that they're giving out this year! They are just like last years but red. Pretty nice.
:banana:


Sweet! Among the many reasons to show up and help out, the tech-t's that REI gives are definitely worth showing up for. I still have (and wear) a whole collection of t-shirts that REI has given at the national trails day.

I'm working to get our final information on this event and we'll post more up soon. It sure would be nice to have a great showing by MORC at this one... I know it really impresses those who come out that would never have thought a group of mountain bikers could have such knowledge of proper trail design and building.

[daviebee]

I sent Don an email yesterday and received the reply back today that I am signed up. I assume that more info will follow for those who have signed up (like my cool new wicking t-shirt size ;)

[Nutmeg]

Wish I could, but I am in the MS150 that weekend
I'm going to try to make it out to Leb one of these tuesdays though. . .

[ppgc]

That day is my birthday!...and I will be up hiking the SHT. :) Hopefully I can get out there next year! Thanks to everyone for volunteering!

[Steven W.]

Just got my email back from Don. Signed up and ready to rock. Hope to see/meet you all there!

[charliebrown]

melissa and I are all signed up

[gopherhockey]

If anyone else wants to sign up, give Don Begalle at REI a quick email: dbegall@rei.com

REI has some good info on their page now:

http://www.rei.com/stores/store_event_detail.jsp?pid=5DA2E57EA99CCFA06F9F3D2 F3C1DD7A1&template_id=30&template_family=webDetail&ignore_cache=1

Volunteer Service Project: National Trails Day w/ REI and the Minnesota Off Road Cyclists
6/7/2008 9:00 AM
Nationally and locally, REI supports community efforts on National Trails Day. Once again, we are partnering with our friends at the Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists (MORC) to build trails here in the Twin Cities.

This year we will reroute and recover a worn trail on the popular mountain bike trail at Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Tools will be provided, but please dress for the weather and wear work gloves and sturdy footwear.

A free wicking T-shirt and lunch is provided for all volunteers.

Saturday, June 7th from 9am-1pm.

The trailhead is located in Eagan on Johnny Cake Ridge Road, just south of Cliff Road. Use 77 (Cedar) or I-35E to Eagan, exit at Cliff and head east to Johnny Cake Ridge Road. The parking lot will be on the west side of the road. <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width=460 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=regBtext align=right width=60>Location:</TD><TD class=regText width=400>Lebanon Hills mountain bike trail. Located on Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Eagan.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=regBtext align=right width=60>Contact:</TD><TD class=regText width=400>Don Begalle @ dbegall@rei.com</TD></TR><TR><TD class=regBText align=right width=60>Cost:</TD><TD class=regText width=400>Free</TD></TR><TR><TD class=regText width=460 colSpan=2>Registration Required? Yes. Please email Don Begalle at dbegall@rei.com or call 952-884-4315 ext. 203

http://www.morcmtb.org (http://www.morcmtb.org/)
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[Jfederer]

signed up and ready for action, SIR! :metal:

[Ish]

Just signed up with REI and I'm ready to cause chaos on the new trail :D

[BG128]

Got permission from keep of the calander & signed up with REI. I'm ready to go!:banana:

[chiquito]

I will be there!

[Nita]

I did this last year! Was lots of fun. This is where I was introduced to MORC and met the lovely Nita & Mara! Great event!

Also, as an REI employee I got a sneak peak of the tech-t's that they're giving out this year! They are just like last years but red. Pretty nice.
:banana:


You and Meghann were awesome!

My son is graduating this week, I just have to check some times, but would love to do this again.

[Reier8]

I have never done trail work before but have done my share of riding..I am signed up and ready to pitch in. :D

[Nita]

I'm signing up myself and my daughter, we'll be there.

[rihaha]

I signed myself up or at least sent an email. So I will be there.

[kabbie_cache]

I am signed up. I might need a lift down there if anyone is comming from the St Paul side of the cities.

[bigwheel]

Thanks to everyone who signed up so far, and those who are in the process of signing up.

The shirts that REI gave out last year are easily worth a few hours playing in the dirt and being part of birthing a new trail.

[igor]

Holy smokes it's this Saturday! :jumpy: I was thinking it was the 14th for some reason? I'll be there.

[Mike P]

Wifey pooh and I are signed up.

[daviebee]

I'll be there representing REI and MORC:banana:

[bootsiebee]

I'll be there representing REI and MORC:banana:

+1

This will mark my 1 year anniversary to mt biking and MORC! This is where I met Mara & Nita!

[Deputy Halik]

I've signed up!

[Disaster on Wheels]

I will be there!

[Dude]

Just got my confirmation from Don of REI, so +1 for me (and MORC). See you guys there!!

[bootsiebee]

I will be there!

I've signed up!

Just got my confirmation from Don of REI, so +1 for me (and MORC). See you guys there!!

Oh great, I have to deal with you three hooligans with all of your shananigans!?...;):D:kiss:

[Dude]

Oh great, I have to deal with you three hooligans with all of your shananigans!?...;):D:kiss:

huhuhuh...you just make sure your damned back tire is on correctly this time out, and we'll tear through this trail work full bore. (I assume we're attaching the plow to your bike, right?) :D

[Deputy Halik]

huhuhuh...you just make sure your damned back tire is on correctly this time out, and we'll tear through this trail work full bore. (I assume we're attaching the plow to your bike, right?) :D

Yeah, b.bee, all you have to do is twist that little lever on your back tire to make sure it's tightened properly. I can show you how to do it if you want. Could save you several miles of walking next time. :stir:

[bootsiebee]

huhuhuh...you just make sure your damned back tire is on correctly this time out, and we'll tear through this trail work full bore. (I assume we're attaching the plow to your bike, right?) :D

Yeah, b.bee, all you have to do is twist that little lever on your back tire to make sure it's tightened properly. I can show you how to do it if you want. Could save you several miles of walking next time. :stir:


whatev!

...and... it was my chain that was the main issue. The rear tire was just a minor hicup.

[gopherhockey]

Registration for the event has now been capped. Thanks to all those who have signed up to come help out!

If you know can, consider carpooling to the event. As you can imagine the lot will be packed as we have over 80 volunteers signed up!

Here are the details again:

Saturday, June 7th from 9am-1pm.

The trailhead is located in Eagan on Johnny Cake Ridge Road, just south of Cliff Road. Use 77 (Cedar) or I-35E to Eagan, exit at Cliff and head east to Johnny Cake Ridge Road. The parking lot will be on the west side of the road. <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width=460 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=regBtext align=right width=60>Location:</TD><TD class=regText width=400>Lebanon Hills mountain bike trail. Located on Johnny Cake Ridge Road in Eagan.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=regBtext align=right width=60>Contact:</TD><TD class=regText width=400>Don Begalle @ dbegall@rei.com (dbegall@rei.com)</TD></TR><TR><TD class=regBText align=right width=60>Cost:</TD><TD class=regText width=400>Free</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

[Slimpee]

Anyone wanna carpool from South Minneapolis?

[El Chupacabra]

Anyone interested in carpooling from the Stillwater area?

[dave t]

With that many people, will it be helpful to bring our own favorite dirt moving utensile? Or, would biking over be more benificial by saving parking spots?

[Ish]

With that many people, will it be helpful to bring our own favorite dirt moving utensile? Or, would biking over be more benificial by saving parking spots?

Dave - email or cell if you want me to pick you up/drop you off.

-C

[kabbie_cache]

I am looking for a ride from east/down town St Paul.

[Slimpee]

Anyone wanna carpool from South Minneapolis?

I've got my ride!

[gopherhockey]

I hiked out to the work area today and things are drying up nicely. We're definitely a "go" for NTD!

BTW - for anyone interested, stop by the Visitor Center area when you finish if you'd like. Dakota County will have REI paddlefest & trail hikes going on from 10-2. They will also have smore-making at the campfire by the Visitor Center and some "wild" face painting in case anyone wants to pick up their kids and bring them along too.

[isaac]

Well, I didn't realize until 10:30 last night that you had to sign up--so I shot off an email and I'll come down. If nothing else, it's a great morning for a drive ;)

[gopherhockey]

Huge thanks to all who came out!

We finished all the machine built trail sections and got half the boardwalk out ready to be installed. A huge accomplishment!!

At this rate mid-July is looking like a good opening date, maybe even sooner.

[Nita]

Thanks REI for the pizza/salad and tec-tee's. Thank you everybody, including the four little troopers who help with trail trimming. Its great that parents are bringing their kids to help, and I get the added bonus of learning about dinosaurs and spittle bugs, now that's life!

[manual63]

Huge thanks to Don @ REI and the Leb triad for putting on an awesome trail day. Extra huge thanks to the crew that came out and worked with Shad and mara -- you all rocked. Seriously. If any of y'all are interested in trail building, please come out again. You really do have an eye for the job, and the trails would be much better off with your input.

Thanks Justin for your great efforts at the trailhead! You were a great asset to trailday!

Shad and mara ( who is absolutely not hijacking Shad's login )

( On the "for those about to rock, we solute you" front, congratulations when the time is appropriate and please post up if you feel the inclination to introduce us to your daughter :crazybanana:)

[Slimpee]

Thanks Justin for your great efforts at the trailhead! You were a great asset to trailday!


While I appreciate the sentiment I really didn't do much besides eat energy bars and drag kids and tools around the forest (i'm pleased to report we came back with all of our extremities).

Good times, though!

Thanks to the all the Dirt Bosses and a BIG thanks to Bob and his REI crew!

[tedsti]

Great job everyone. Each year we set aside a bigger section of trail to finish thinking we surely couldn't finish all of this. Every year you guys and gals kick butt and get it done. Thanks for all the hard work and thanks for all the good food.

[bigwheel]

Sorry to be redundant, but Thanks everyone!!!

I (along with a handful of others) took the opportunity to walk the entire new section on the way out. I can't think of anything else that we could have possibly done today. Everything went great!

Thanks for all volunteers, dirt bosses, and REI for making this a great event.

BTW, the shirts are awesome, and the pizza was the perfect touch. Thanks REI!

[BG128]

Hay Justin was that you that hung wint my son John? He had a great time thanks for showing him around your awsome.

[BG128]

http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2522&stc=1&d=1212896159
http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2523&stc=1&d=1212896159
http://www.morcmtb.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2521&stc=1&d=1212896159
just a few pictures that I took at national trail day.
Had a great time good to meet so many morc members.

[Jfederer]

Thanks for having us. It was fun to give back to Leb. I'll definitely plan to help in the future. Especially at the next National Trail Day. And thanks for the shirts, REI. They rock. :crazybanana:

[rihaha]

Good times and a lot of work got done. It was fun being parking lot patrol. Can't wait to ride the new section when it opens. Looks like a lot of fun.

[ryno lite]

Good job everyone! Wish I could have been there. I look forward to riding the new trail when it is opened.

[Reier8]

Thanks to Shad and Mara for showing some of us newbies the finer points of trail work. Here is the newest little Mtb'er I know of, Hannah marie.

[bigwheel]

Congratulations, Mike!

[ryno lite]

Yep, congrats!