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TRAIL OPEN: Ride with the Arrows for 1 Way Traffic.
The trail is just dry enough to ride normal direction, but there is some debris on the ground. Take the time to hike the trail, kick off the crap, then ride it. There is still MUD on the fronstide and FAR CREEK - avoid those areas, jump up on the higher ground. . There is a new tree down on the long downhill near the trucking company in the eastside dark side. This tree is at head level on a fast section so USE CAUTION.
The Front Side is muddy: Creek bottoms are very wet.
The Dark Side REGULAR route is OPEN:
Far Creek = OPEN, .
Trailer Run tacky mud sections is OPEN:
Basement is muddy with some minor standing water: You can ride abound most of it, but I short cut it.
7/29/10 No air Bud
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Outback Trail News
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The Outback Trial will be hosting 2 events back to back Saturday, July 31st & Sunday August 1st.
The XYZ series will be running the FULL 10 miles of Outback trails on Saturday night @ 5pm. Go to www.calstrider.org for full details.
Trails will be CLOSED TO BIKE RIDERS DURING THE FOOT RACE !!! From about 5-7 PM.
On Sunday @ 10 am, there will be NIMBA series race #3 using the same course as the foot race. On line registration for the bke race is closed. You can register day of @ 9 am for the 10 am race.. Go to www.nimbaseries.org for full details on the bike race.
We will be marking the trails on Saturday @ NOON, meet @ the soccer field storage shed. I have 2 helpers so far, 5 would be great.
See you on the trails,
No-air Bud
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With warmer weather you may have noticed some new riding partners on the trails ... with wings. It's not only mosquitos, but biting flies as well that can bleed you dry. Lets take some time to review recommendations for protection from an expert, the Department of Defense.
1) On exposed skin, use deet, no specifically use Ultrathon Cream (33% Deet). It's a formulation that doesn't wash off, prevents skin absorbtion and is time released. One application can last 12 hours.
2) Treat clothes with a permethrin spray. It permeates the fabric and can last multiple washings.
3) Keep a headnet handy in case things get really swarmy. The Deet may prevent a mosquito from biting your eyeball, but it won't stop a hundred from hovering within an inch of your face and it's very hard to change flats with hundreds of mosquitos so close to you.
You can find an excellent selection of these products at the local outdoor stores (you know the ones I'm talking about). You can also find aerosol Ultrathon there which would be the one insect repellant to choose if you could only choose one.
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Ride
Organizing a dark side night ride for the First Friday in August.
Gather at 8pm in the west side gravel lot with your lights.
If your new to night riding, please get bright lights. The Bell lights from WalMart are not quite bright enough to be used safely on the trail.
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Learn
All, please refrain from "checking" the closed sections to see if they are ready to ride. That just puts more riders in areas that are too senstive to ride.
Further, what many casual riders consider "ready to ride" we recognize as "only good for a few riders". In other words, the first 4-5 guys who go through may be OK. After that it get progressively worse as you drive the moisture deeper into the soil. Then it takes longer for the trail to recover.
Helping is showing up to trail maintenance days. Helping is joining the group or making donations. We've been doing this for a while and we'd really appreciate if everyone would not go into closed sections. We close them for reasons. And until you have to repaired a section once it's been permanently reduced to a mud hole, you're probably not the best person to make the call on whether a section should be open or closed..
So please, respect the trail closed signs and stay out of areas that have been taped off. We want to ride them just as much as you. We have ways of knowing when to check, and then ... we do. And if it's ready to open, we open it.
Thank You.
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Online Registration is now available for NIMBA Series. Race #1 is coming up on June 6th. You can buy a 6 race ticket for $100 anytime before the first race. Remember, that you get 5 bonus points in the series for extra races over 4.
Get all the information you need on the NIMBA Series Website, http://www.nimbaseries.org
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| New for 2010, get your own Outback Trail T-Shirt. Identify yourself as an outbacker at workdays and events and help out the Outback Trail. Cost is only $15 per shirt + $5 shipping and handling. Click here to download the order form. |
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We will be debuting a NIMBASeries.org website soon to detail 2010 mountain bike racing in Northern Indiana. In the meantime click below to view the schedule of races.
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Annual elections were held on Nov 19th. And nothing has changed. For 2010, the Outback Trail Officers are as follows.
| President |
Bud Hettrick |
| VP |
Lyle Kaye |
| 2nd VP |
Jamie Owens |
| Treasurer |
Will T Smith |
| Secretary |
Pete Borcz |
Hopefully we'll all do a good job for trail improvement in 2010.
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Learn, Respect
We all use bicycles as a tool for recreation. But every once in a while we need to be reminded of the that the bicycle is the transportation vehicle for every man as it requires no fuel except what we put in our mouths. In some nations, access to a bicycle (even those things they sell at Wal-Mart) can be a life changing experience facilitates economic mobility for those who can afford them. Check out this article at http://cnn.com about Pedals For Progress.
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Learn, Ride
One of the most important aspects of cycling is your pedalling technique. An efficient technique can add a significant amount of power to your pedaling. I found this excellent article discussing the different pedaling techniques. It's a great thing to practice on a stationary bike in preparation for spring.
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IMBA News
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Help Secure Nationwide Investments in Outdoor Recreation and Conservation
Tell Congress to vote for a Land and Water Conservation Fund supported by dedicated, permanent and full funding. This moment holds great promise for mountain bikers and recreational trails.
IMBA to Host 'Mountain Biking Hub' at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
IMBA will host a new addition, the Mountain Biking Hub, in the Endurance Zone at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, to be held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Aug. 3-6.
IMBA and U.S. Forest Service to Host Lake Tahoe Trail Conference in October
This fall (Oct. 1-3), IMBA and the U.S. Forest Service will host the Tahoe Trails Conference at South Lake Tahoe's Montbleu Resort and Casino. The event, which is open to all members of the mountain bike community, will create a valuable opportunity for collaboration between riders, land managers and the bike industry. The goal is to ensure the future of sustainable and enjoyable trails in the Lake Tahoe Basin, and beyond.
IMBA Seeks Field Programs Coordinator
IMBA is looking for a fulltime professional to coordinate IMBA's field programs, specifically the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew and National Mountain Bike Patrol program. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
IMBA Executive Director Coauthors Denver Post Op-Ed on Colorado Roadless Legislation
IMBA Executive Director Mike Van Abel recently coauthored an opinion piece on Colorado's pending roadless legislation. Writing for the Denver Post, Van Abel joined with Brady Robinsion, executive director of the Access Fund. Both IMBA and the Access Fund are founding members of the Outdoor Alliance.
Mountain Biker Participation Needed for America's Great Outdoors Listening Sessions
The White House Initiative on America's Great Outdoors, or AGO, is coming to a town near you, with public listening sessions slated for July and August. The topics include land conservation, outdoor recreation and public health -- topics that mountain bikers care about deeply. These sessions pose a great opportunity for mountain bikers to help shape national policies on recreation and conservation.
Pearl Izumi Hosts Colorado Rep. Jared Polis and Front Range Bicycle Leaders
Bicycle advocates and industry leaders from Colorado's Front Range attended a gathering with U.S. Representative Jared Polis (CO-2) yesterday. Pearl Izumi, a leading producer of sports apparel and footwear, hosted the event at the company's headquarters in Louisville, CO.
IMBA World Summit Day 2: Cycling Legend Hans Rey Presents 'Flow Country' Trail Concept
Cycling legend Hans Rey gave a keynote address for the delegates at the 2010 IMBA World Summit today. The presentation spanned his career as a champion trials rider and early forays into film projects. As he described his pioneering role in the sport, dozens of projected images revealed Rey's daring and skill. "I moved away from competitions and, to satisfy my wanderlust, I began searching for places to push the boundaries of riding, or to find them," said Rey.
IMBA World Summit Day 1: SRAM's Mike Mercuri Delivers Keynote Address
The first day of sessions at the 2010 IMBA World Summit kicked off with a keynote address delivered by SRAM's Mike Mercuri. As Vice President of Product and Marketing, Mercuri helps lead a company that has pushed the boundaries of bicycling technology since 1987. Today, SRAM employes 2500 workers in eight nations, with an annual revenue of $480 million. Mercuri also serves as board treasurer for Bikes Belong and guides SRAM's programs to advance bicycling opportunities for people around the world.
IMBA's Mike Van Abel Participates in Shaping Obama's 'America’s Great Outdoors' Initiative
IMBA Executive Director Mike Van Abel joined President Obama for the signing of the "America’s Great Outdoors" initiative at a conference in Washington, DC on April 16. Van Abel and about 200 other executives were invited to participate in discussions led by the secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). According to a presidential memorandum, the program aims to bring citizens from all over the United States together to, "... develop new partnerships and innovative programs to protect and restore our outdoors legacy."
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Thank You for visiting OutbackTrail.org. If you're reading this page you probably ride the trail. Since the Outback Trail is in a city park, many people assume it's taxpayer supported facility. In truth, while the city provides invaluable assistance by allowing us to use public land, the trail is almost entirely financed, created, and maintained and by volunteer efforts orgainzed by the Outback Trail Commision.
Because we are an independent organization, we have to pay liability insurance just to maintain this trail. In the past year, our insurance costs have doubled and this has put significant strain on our budget. While a few individuals have been donating money to support the trail and pay the insurance, hundreds ride the trail without contributing. Since the insurance is doubling, member dues on our small group will not come near to paying the annual insurance. And this does not take into account other costs such as building supplies, tool purchase/maintenance and administrative costs such webhosting.
So, we are asking anyone who uses the trail on a regular basis to join the Outback Trail Commission. Consider the considerable investment you put into your bicycle and other cycling equipment. Now imagine their value if you had no trail to ride it on. With your membership fee, you can help us maintain and upgrade the trail as well as providing a sense of pride that you are contributing instead of just riding.
You can download the membership form in PDF format by by clicking here. We greatly appreciate $20 membership fee and any other donation you would make. Become a trail builder today!!
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