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« on: June 30, 2010, 11:22:39 AM »
We need to start getting Palos ready for the Race. Gravity Cavity needs lots of loving.
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« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2010, 12:45:54 PM »
I'm coming to this just to make sure that the best things about gravity cavity stay the best things about gravity cavity. Or maybe get even better
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« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2010, 01:17:21 PM »
Quote from: CrashAndBurn...one. on June 30, 2010, 12:45:54 PM
I'm coming to this just to make sure that the best things about gravity cavity stay the best things about gravity cavity. Or maybe get even better

best thing about gravity cavity is going UP
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« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2010, 01:34:09 PM »
Quote from: MetalFace on June 30, 2010, 01:17:21 PM
best thing about gravity cavity is going UP

That's a dirty malicious lie.
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« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2010, 01:41:15 PM »
That right there is what happens after riding with me for a while!  Cory and Rob used to HATE going up.  I've always loved it.
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« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2010, 02:03:54 PM »
i usually go down gravity cavity,, then up ho chi minh, then down 3 ravines,, then up ho chi minh a 2nd time
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« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2010, 03:01:55 PM »
Quote from: sommerfliesby on June 30, 2010, 01:41:15 PM
That right there is what happens after riding with me for a while!  Cory and Rob used to HATE going up.  I've always loved it.
I never thought I would say this, but these days, not going up seems like a waste of elevation.  I am heading out there now to assess the situation.  Now that y6u know who is out of the State, I am sure things are drying up nicely.  Although you are missed already TRS, we will not miss the Rain you brought w/ you.
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« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2010, 03:05:39 PM »
Also, I am in on this workday, as I understand its importance, in regards to getting Palos race ready.
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« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2010, 03:28:35 PM »
This is what we have in store so far, pending approval and turnout
a) Clean out sightlines on Gravity Cavity. We like to use power tools as the weeds are just out of control, there is a tree, blocking the trail, that needs to be removed.
b) Finish up Dynamite Road reroute. There are 2  sections remaining
                - From top of psycho to top of 3 ravines. Fairly small job as the thread is settled, we need to do few adjustments
                - From 3 ravines to the old entrance. Vegetation is cut  and cleared. Thread needs to be cut next
               - The connector into 3 ravines is cut and open, the old way in from Dynamite is blocked. 4X4 post does need to be moved
c) Staging area, sightlines are again horrible and need to clean out up to multi. Again we need the hedge trimmers and brush cutters to push back the brush.
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« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2010, 04:56:06 PM »
Time/Meeting Place?
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« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2010, 05:16:27 PM »
Lets meet at 8:45 at at Google map link to meeting place
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« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2010, 09:15:52 AM »
Quote from: undercover on July 06, 2010, 05:16:27 PM
Lets meet at 8:45 at at Google map link to meeting place


I gotta squeeze in a road ride Sat morn but will try to head down after, what time will we be working till???
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« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2010, 09:50:08 AM »
Generally until 12:00-12:30. Also, the roads around Palos are the site of the Illinois Road Championship.
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« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2010, 06:10:00 PM »
Quote from: longhairmike on June 30, 2010, 02:03:54 PM
i usually go down gravity cavity,, then up ho chi minh, then down 3 ravines,, then up ho chi minh a 2nd time

+1

Best way to do it.  I'm going to hate the day when Ho Chi Minh get closed.  I LOVE going up Ho Chi Minh.
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« Reply #14 on: July 09, 2010, 05:50:57 PM »
Looks like we get to do something we haven't done post workdays in a while, Ride!
Bring a bike cause single track is going to be sweet
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