tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17456026027108058462024-03-13T21:52:53.039-05:00Decorah MTBNews and updates from DHPT: Decorah Human Powered Trails.Spinnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995302592613184587noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745602602710805846.post-89214287678658084052021-08-19T08:57:00.003-05:002021-08-19T08:57:35.975-05:00Dug Road to Phelps Park Connector Trail Build "THE BIG PUSH"<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">DHPT</span><span data-offset-key="3qcfe-1-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Crew,</span></p><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="cqudq" data-offset-key="1r67q-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="1r67q-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="1r67q-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="cqudq" data-offset-key="66u98-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="66u98-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="66u98-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Please see the message below from Decorah Park and Recreation Director Andy Nimrod. (Especially for Saturday, August 21st)</span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="cqudq" data-offset-key="5jj34-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="5jj34-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="5jj34-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">They are asking for DHPT volunteers to help build/uncover an old connector trail that goes from Dug Road up to Phelps Park.</span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="cqudq" data-offset-key="3ro5s-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="3ro5s-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="3ro5s-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="cqudq" data-offset-key="76eg8-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="76eg8-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="76eg8-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Please come help if you are available and RSVP to Andy so he knows how much lunch to order.</span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="cqudq" data-offset-key="e5ogr-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="e5ogr-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="e5ogr-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="cqudq" data-offset-key="e3fom-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="e3fom-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="e3fom-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Take Care!</span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="cqudq" data-offset-key="7q9ir-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="7q9ir-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="7q9ir-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="cqudq" data-offset-key="139bo-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="139bo-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="139bo-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">-------------------------</span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="cqudq" data-offset-key="eqntj-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="eqntj-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="eqntj-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Decorah Parks and Recreation is working to complete the projects identified through the Iowa Great Places designation and grant. Most of the projects have been completed by local contractors. However, volunteer labor was used on the trail at Pulpit Rock and we are hoping to get volunteers to work with us on the trail that will link the trailhead at Dug Road and Phelps Park near the fountain. </span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="cqudq" data-offset-key="3q7vd-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="3q7vd-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="3q7vd-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="cqudq" data-offset-key="ejah1-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="ejah1-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="ejah1-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">DPR has hired Pete Eggland of Legacy Trails to lead staff and volunteers the weekend of August 20-22. Pete has previously worked for the State as a trail builder and has now started his own company. Most of his work has been training and working with volunteers. We won’t turn down help any of the days but the day we really need the most help will be Saturday, August 21. </span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="cqudq" data-offset-key="k7bk-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="k7bk-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="k7bk-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="cqudq" data-offset-key="4mt85-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="4mt85-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="4mt85-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">We will be starting around 8:00am and working through the day. If you can come all day, great. If you can only come part of the day that will be okay also. We are looking forward to getting this section of trail completed and appreciate your consideration to help. </span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="cqudq" data-offset-key="3bdm8-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="3bdm8-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="3bdm8-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="cqudq" data-offset-key="er2pn-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="er2pn-0-0" style="direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="er2pn-0-0" style="font-family: inherit;">Lunch will be provided on Saturday, please RSVP on lunch and direct any questions to Andy Nimrod: parkrecdirector@decorahia.org</span></div></div>Josie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16188853658488855603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745602602710805846.post-7420264514762617312021-05-08T12:07:00.007-05:002021-05-08T12:08:29.669-05:001st Annual Decorah Time Trials Reunion<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px;">Reunion Ride and Party. Get timed on the original time trails loop if you want or ride for fun. There might be prizes. Bring your own snacks and beverages. There's no entrance fee- just have fun!</span></div><span style="background-color: white;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px;"><div style="text-align: center;">(Please note that pedal-assist e-bikes are not allowed on the course for the event.)<br /><br /></div></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Twin-Springs-Park/123436204370709">Twin Springs Park</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 1 PM CDT</div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/3883694371745876?ref=newsfeed">Event on Facebook</a></p>Josie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16188853658488855603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745602602710805846.post-39877408806452032282021-04-24T14:25:00.004-05:002021-04-24T14:25:40.926-05:00DHPT News<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bOsNYtEAY84/YIRwiDAlYlI/AAAAAAAAme8/mW-vMMl4a68pLr84KQenMZRoGjkne4EsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2016/dhpt%2Bwork%2Bgroup%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bOsNYtEAY84/YIRwiDAlYlI/AAAAAAAAme8/mW-vMMl4a68pLr84KQenMZRoGjkne4EsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/dhpt%2Bwork%2Bgroup%2B3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Want to give back to the local trails? Join DHPT on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (locations to be determined) to help with trail work! If you are interested, please send a message to this page with your email address so you can be added to the email list or contact DHPT President, Nick Pearch: pearni02@luther.edu
If you are on Facebook, give <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DecorahMTB">Decorah Mountain Bike Trails</a> a follow.<p></p>Josie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16188853658488855603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745602602710805846.post-39783074042736568892020-09-26T09:38:00.006-05:002020-09-26T09:38:48.246-05:00DHPT News!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IbsbzRhEPww/X29SJkU7DkI/AAAAAAAAhbU/XhILm28BWuE-qZoRlxDRxBq3mM0BW48hgCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/dhpt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IbsbzRhEPww/X29SJkU7DkI/AAAAAAAAhbU/XhILm28BWuE-qZoRlxDRxBq3mM0BW48hgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/dhpt.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Firstly, This coming weekend we have the chance to directly influence what will be done up at carlson park. City planners and Park and Rec are hosting a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1721557444675693/">community day at Carlson Park</a> to get the input of the community on what should be done with Carlson. <div><br /></div><div>The date/times are:<br /><b>Oct 2nd 4-6pm <br />Oct 3rd 11am-2pm</b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>NOW is the time we need all trail users to go up there and make a big impact. So wether you are a mountain biker, hiker, trail runner, rock placer, bird watcher, xc skier, snow shoer, fatbiker, or general outdoor enthusiast get up there and tell these people that off-road, soft trails are what needs to happen up there. Seriously, this weekend will be the time to determine what will be happening in that park for years to come. So get up there! <br /><br />Come to the trailhead and you will be directed from there <div>*If you cannot join either day and you have seen the park already, you can input comments to Andy via email.</div><div><br />Secondly, As we discussed at the last DHPT meeting the trail extension of Gunnar to the start of Little Big Horn was approved by P&R. I think it will be best to get this trail done quickly this fall so it can be packed in for winter and ready to rip for the spring. The trail is marked out and Gary did a little mowing to see more clearly where the trail will be going. A small group will head up there next weekend and determine where all the in/outs and finalize where the trail will be.Take a peek next time you are up there. Then we will have a work day on <b>Oct 10 @ 9am</b> up at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/784150689004670">Van Peenen parking lot</a>. Come for the whole thing or just come for an hour or two. All help is welcome - many hands makes for light work. I will have refreshments and food for lunch provided by thrivent financial for those that hang around all day.<br /><br />Lastly, DHPT meeting scheduled for <b>Oct 6th @ 7pm</b> at the Whalen cabin (just past Phelps park)<br /><br />Busy week for trail users. NOW is your chance to get involved!<br /></div></div>Josie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16188853658488855603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745602602710805846.post-49894513287186973072020-01-12T12:58:00.000-06:002020-01-13T09:19:20.110-06:00Winter Recreation Etiquette <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With snow season around the corner (hopefully!) we would like to share these winter recreation tips for folks who enjoy the outdoors during the snow months. While these may be more fat bike-focused, they are good for all winter recreationists to consider. <br />
It takes time to groom for skiing and fat biking, so we encourage all users to consider the following guidelines to help keep our winter trail use optimal.<br />
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For example, if you enjoy hiking consider snowshoeing as a great alternative! Not only does this help to pack down trails for fat bike riders, but you are not post holing groomed trails for other users.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">1. If you’re leaving a rut, turn around</span></b><br />
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If there’s one cardinal rule of fat biking on groomed fattrack, it’s “don’t leave ruts in the trail.” Now, how to avoid leaving ruts is the key (see below), but if you’re out for a ride and find that you’re leaving a rut in the trail–turn around, and try again a different day (or during a different time of the day).</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">2. Use tires that are at least 3.8″ wide</span></b><br />
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When riding on fattrack, choose tires that are at least 3.8″ wide. Generally speaking, the wider the tire, the better. The Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) notes that tire width correlates to the weight of the rider, saying “larger riders should run minimum 4.5-inch tires.”</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">3. Adjust your air pressure to the conditions</span></b><br />
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As a general rule, the softer the conditions, the lower the air pressure you need to run in your tires. Again, air pressure is dependent on rider weight, and a heavier rider may need to use a slightly higher air pressure than a light rider. As a rule of thumb: 1-4 psi for a “soft groomed surface,” and 6-8 psi for “hard surface and base.” <br />
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However, in soft conditions, it's recommend starting around 4-5 psi and working down from there. It’s easier to start a touch higher and let out air than it is to add air to your tires in the middle of a ride.</div>
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Freshly-groomed trails are rarely ready to be ridden immediately. Trails need time to harden, or ‘set up.’ The time required for a trail to set up depends on several variables, such as temperature and humidity, but it always requires a period of falling temperatures.<br />
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If you ride a freshly-groomed trail, leave a long rut in it, and then the trail sets up, your rut will be frozen in place, ruining the experience for everyone that comes after you.</div>
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“Post holing” is the act of hiking in deep snow without snowshoes, leaving deep footprint holes behind you, which resemble post holes. If you reach a hill that you can’t pedal up on your fat bike, make sure that you walk in the unpacked snow off to the side of the trail.<br />
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However, in some places where the snowpack is very deep, you could easily sink in to your waist (or deeper) when you go off the packed trail. In such a situation, walking off the trail may be impossible. The best choice in this situation is, again, to turn around and not leave footprints.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">6. As the weather warms, avoid thawing conditions</span></b><br />
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As the weather warms–either with a change in weather patterns or as spring approaches–trail conditions become more variable, with “freeze/thaw” conditions taking over. When the temperatures climb above freezing, make sure that you don’t ride when the trail is slushy–again, don’t leave ruts.<br />
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To avoid leaving ruts in freeze/thaw conditions, ride early in the morning when the trails are still frozen and packed. While the temps may climb above freezing, that doesn’t mean the trail immediately starts to melt. Snow temperature tends to lag 2-3 hours behind air temperature. Even if the air is sliding over 32 degrees, the snow is still a bit colder and tends to hold its shape and structure fairly well. However, expect variable conditions, and plan your route accordingly. <br />
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Areas with direct sunlight will soften and deteriorate more quickly, while forested or shadowed trail will stay firm for some time, even if it’s getting warm. This makes a mid-morning or lunchtime ride possible, especially when there was a cold overnight low.</div>
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Up until this point, we’ve primarily been discussing fat bike-specific fattrack, although most of these points apply to any groomed trail. But if you’re heading out to ride and you’re not sure if the trail you plan to ride is open to fat bikes, make sure you check the signs and trailhead kiosk.<br />
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Nordic ski trails are often very fun to fat bike on, but not all nordic ski trails are open to fat bikes. The same goes for snowmobile trails, snowshoe trails, and more. Legislation and regulation vary significantly across the nation, so do your homework.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">8. Don’t ride over classical nordic tracks</span></b><br />
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While all of the above guidelines apply to riding on cross country ski trails as well, a specific consideration for nordic trails is to absolutely never ride across classical nordic ski tracks. The classical track is a parallel set of lines groomed into either side of the ski trail. Make sure that you fat bike on the wider area that’s groomed for skate skiing. <span style="text-align: center;">Also, those who like to recreate on foot should not walk in ski tracks.</span><br />
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As with sharing any trail, these guidelines all boil down to mutual respect. Respect the other fat bikers on the trail. Respect other trail users. Respect the land manager. Respect the time, energy, and money invested on behalf of the groomer.<br />
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As we work to respect others around us, hopefully, our respect will get respect in return, and fat biking opportunities will only continue to grow!</div>
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<a href="https://www.decorahbicycles.com/articles/winter-rentals-pg237.htm">For those interested, Decorah Bicycles rents XC skis and Snowshoes. $10.00 for 24 hours/day</a></div>
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Decorah Bicycles also sells Redfeather Snowshoes</div>
Josie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16188853658488855603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745602602710805846.post-76020792323707525342019-10-18T10:32:00.002-05:002019-10-18T10:32:48.034-05:00DHPT Workday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13.3333px;">We have a workday slated for </span><strong style="background-color: white; font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13.3333px;">Sunday, October 27th</strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13.3333px;"> starting at noon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Pearch will have the trailer parked at the gravel lot across from the Boa trail on Ice Cave Rd.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">The focus will be working on Clay corner and possible the two Upper Dunnings gullies. </span></div>
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We will be meeting at the old Bruening Garage near the Luge trail/Palisades Park lower gravel parking lot. We will meet by the DHPT trailer at 6:30 p.m.<br /><br />Bring rakes, hand-saws, and/or clippers. We will be breaking off into small groups to hit up as many of the mountain bike trails we can to remove sticks.<br /><br />This is a GREAT opportunity for folks who are nervous to attend a workday, because there will not be dirt work involved- just stick removal. Perfect for ALL AGES! Bring the kiddos!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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Josie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16188853658488855603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745602602710805846.post-54840220027196882462019-06-06T14:56:00.001-05:002019-06-06T14:56:40.816-05:00DHPT Trail Workday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The plan is to work on some shoring on Pasche's Pass<br />Wednesday, June 19th at 6 p.m.<br /><br /><br />DHPT trailer will be at the gravel lot across from Boa trail sign on Ice Cave Road. There should be folks to walk up the trail with if you get to the parking lot before 6 p.m.<br /><br /><br />To get to the specific spot, go past the barrel on Lower Mother's Day. Wear appropriate clothes/bug spray, etc. Tools will be in the DHPT trailer, but you are welcome to bring your own.Josie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16188853658488855603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745602602710805846.post-10424011904278059272019-05-08T12:37:00.000-05:002019-05-08T12:37:00.002-05:00Upcoming DHPT Workdays<span style="background-color: white; font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13.3333px;">DHPT will be having a workday on Tuesday, May 14th at 6 p.m.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13.3333px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13.3333px;">Meet at the old Bruening Garage (intersection of Quarry Hill/Ice Cave)</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13.3333px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13.3333px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: tahoma; font-size: 13.3333px;">Also, mark down Tuesday, May 21st. Location TBD</span>Josie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16188853658488855603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745602602710805846.post-19874641714774007352019-04-03T13:19:00.001-05:002019-04-10T12:41:47.927-05:00Trail Workdays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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To prepare the trails for the upcoming Decorah Time Trials we are having workdays on the following Fridays at 5 p.m.<br />
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Friday, April 5th<br />
Friday, April 12th---Canceled due to weather!<br />
Friday, April 19th<br />
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On Friday, April 5th the plan is to work on River Trail. Folks should meet on the bridge-side of River Trail (Palisades-side)<br />
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Locations for the workday on April 12th and 19th will be announced closer to those dates. An email will be sent out to the DHPT mailing list. If you would like to be added to the list, please send an email to josie@decorahbicycles.com<br />
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You can find trail updates over on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DecorahMTB/">Facebook </a>page. Kruse went out on 2 different evenings and groomed the following:<br />
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I got out grooming tonight (2/26). Public television, North Forty, Gunnar, East and West pines, Upper and Lower Little Bighorn, and First Right are all done. There’s some crazy layers of snow out there. Powder on top of hard pack, then a crusty ice layer with powder on top of that. No guarantees how well they’ll set up. Word of advice. Don’t fall off the trail...we might not find you till the time trials!<br />
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<b>2/27 p.m.</b><br />
I hit Public television, Gunnar, and the Pines again. I also hit Fred’s, The Luge, Old Randy’s, Upper Ice Cave, Stairway to Heaven/Boa, and Rocky Road. Should be a pretty good loop. Dunnings trails looked pretty good considering I hadn’t done any grooming on that side. There’s been a fair amount of snowshoeing going on over there.<br />
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Friday and Saturday look like decent days to hit up the trails. There will be tough spots where the snow is soft due to the snow depth, and getting to close to the edge may cause you to fall through. But a tough day of fat biking is better than a good day at work...right?!?<br />
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We totally appreciate folks who go out and hike with snowshoes! It definitely keeps the groomed trail happy and healthy vs. hiking in boots and poking holes into the trail. It can also help with grooming if we have too much snow to groom easily.<br />
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It's also frowned upon to hike and break though groomed ski trails.<br />
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The image off to the side is a great reminder for all of us on groomed trail etiquette!<br />
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If you're curious on snowshoes, you can rent a pair at<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DecorahBicycles/"> Decorah Bicycles</a> for $10.00- and that gives you 24 hours of use!</div>
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Josie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16188853658488855603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745602602710805846.post-36967825986645137912019-02-06T11:01:00.000-06:002019-02-06T15:32:35.039-06:002019 Updates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The new year is upon us and soon, the riding season will be as well! We have some DHPT updates to pass on.<br />
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Carlson Property updates are very positive. It's not going to be a quick project, but we're excited for the conversations taking place and the excitement surrounding it.<br />
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DHPT Officer Elections were held on 2/5/19 and the officers are:<br />
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<b>President</b>- Nick Pearch<br />
<b>Vice President</b>- Brian Fuhrmann<br />
<b>Secretary</b>- Josie Smith<br />
<b>Treasurer</b>- Jeff O'Gara<br />
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We also want to remind folks who are signed up for our email updates, be sure to check your spam folder. We send out the meeting reminder or trail work day reminders via mass email, and sometimes email systems see it as "<i>junk</i>." If you are on our email list and seem to not receive emails, please let Josie know- josie@decorahbicycles.com<br />
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Also, if you wish to not be on the mailing list anymore, simply send Josie and email with the email address you wish to have removed.<br />
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If you would like to be added to the DHPT Mailing List or Trail Maintenance list, send Josie an email letting her know which list(s) you'd like to be added to.<br />
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Donations to DHPT are always welcome and should be sent to:<br />
<b style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Decorah Park-Rec., DHPT</b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Checks payable to DHPT</span><br />
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Another way to donate to DHPT is by joining <a href="http://www.fearlesswomenofdirt.com/">Fearless Women of Dirt.</a><br />
To become a member of FWD is a minimum donation of $20 cash or check made out to DHPT.<br />
Membership to FWD gets you perks to several Decorah establishments: Pulpit Rock, T-Bock's, Sugar Bowl, Impact Coffee, and Decorah Bicycles.<br />
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Time Trials questions should be directed to Deke- rgosen@gmail.com<br />
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2019 should be an awesome year with lots of positive things in the works. DHPT thanks you for your support!Josie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16188853658488855603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745602602710805846.post-778991863895863952018-10-21T12:51:00.000-05:002018-10-21T12:52:04.144-05:00DHPT Trail Work Day: Sunday, October 28th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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9 a.m. to work on the Carlson Property Trails!<br />
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1703 Pleasant Ave<br />
Decorah, IA 52101<br />
(Carlson Property is on the OPPOSITE side of the road)<br />
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At this address look for the cemetery on the left. Entry point / trail head will be roughly just before the cemetery begins. Please use caution parking and do not park or drive on private property or residential driveways.<br />
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Many hands make light work, and it's a great way to give back to the trails we love to ride, hike, and run on.</div>
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Next DHPT Meeting will be Tuesday, November 6th at 7 p.m.<br />
Location TBD- the hope is to have a group ride/meeting starting at Pugsley Pit (IPT)<br />
Join the DHPT mailing list to stay up to date!- josie@decorahbicycles.com</div>
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Josie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16188853658488855603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745602602710805846.post-46482406300375240362018-10-15T10:33:00.001-05:002018-10-15T10:33:33.313-05:00Trail Work Day, Sunday October 21st<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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DHPT plans to have a trail work day on Sunday, October 21st starting at 9 a.m. to work on the Carlson Property Trails!<br />
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1703 Pleasant Ave<br />
Decorah, IA 52101<br />
(Carlson Property is on the OPPOSITE side of the road)<br />
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At this address look for the cemetery on the left. Entry point / trail head will be roughly just before the cemetery begins. Please use caution parking and do not park or drive on private property or residential driveways.<br />
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Many hands make light work, and it's a great way to give back to the trails we love to ride, hike, and run on.Josie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16188853658488855603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745602602710805846.post-11234812948909651372018-10-11T13:09:00.001-05:002018-10-11T13:09:23.538-05:00DHPT Trail Work Day- Sunday, October 14th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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DHPT plans to have a trail work day on Sunday, October 14th starting at 9 a.m. to work on the Carlson Property Trails!<br /><br />1703 Pleasant Ave<br />Decorah, IA 52101<br />(Carlson Property is on the OPPOSITE side of the road)<br /><br /><br /><br />At this address look for the cemetery on the left. Entry point / trail head will be roughly just before the cemetery begins. Please use caution parking and do not park or drive on private property or residential driveways.<br /><br />Many hands make light work, and it's a great way to give back to the trails we love to ride, hike, and run on.<br />Josie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16188853658488855603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745602602710805846.post-13419371383024118662018-09-23T15:33:00.001-05:002018-10-02T07:42:47.076-05:00DHPT Trail Work Day- Sunday, October 7th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thanks to the great crew that showed up today for trail work! “Fred” trail got lots of love!<br />
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Next workday will be <b>Sunday, October 7th</b> starting at 9 a.m. to work on the Carlson Property Trails!<br />
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1703 Pleasant Ave<br />
Decorah, IA 52101<br />
(Carlson Property is on the opposite side of the road)<br />
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At this address look for the cemetery on the left. Entry point / trail head will be roughly just before the cemetery begins. Please use caution parking and do not park or drive on private property or residential driveways.<br />
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Many hands make light work, and it's a great way to give back to the trails we love to ride, hike, and run on.</div>
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We have created an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/328320667932476/">event on Facebook</a> for those who are on social media.<br />
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There should be tools available, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer along with gloves, water, good trail shoes/boots!<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">If you would like to receive emails on when DHPT has workdays, send an email to josie@decorahbicycles.com and she'll get you added to the list!</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">FAQs<br />1. What if I don't have tools?<br />We can provide you with something!<br /><br />2. What if I don't know anyone?<br />This is a great time to meet new friends!</span></div>
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Josie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16188853658488855603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745602602710805846.post-49848563195504654372018-09-10T14:11:00.000-05:002018-09-12T15:11:16.394-05:00Trail Work Day<div style="background-color: white; padding: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">
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We have created an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/516916528770588/" target="_blank">event on Facebook</a> for those who are on social media.<br />
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We have several trails that need some TLC: Luge, Fred, Dust Bowl, & IPT <br />
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Many hands make light work, and it's a great way to give back to the trails we love to ride, hike, and run on. If you can show up to lend a hand for any amount of time- it's greatly appreciated!<br />
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Where to meet is located in the picture indicated by the circle.<br /><br /><br />There should be tools available, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.<br />
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We have a workday scheduled for <b>Sunday, May 6th at 12:00 p.m.</b> (noon)</div>
Meet by the Bruening's old shop across from Luge trail.<br />
<br />If you are not able to make the trail workday but you have time to invest in doing some work, leave a comment where you worked or send an email to the DHPT list so they know what work has already been done. Thank you!<br />
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Bottom of Dust Bowl crossing the big hill/crossing IPT</div>
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Some shoring on Julia needing repair (couldn't hear exactly where)</div>
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Horsey (crossover to top)</div>
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Fred (Jeff)</div>
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Death Valley </div>
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bunch of the trails on the south side are really good and ride able, so
get out and enjoy. On another note, a bunch of the trails have sustained
damage from the heavy rains a few weeks back, when the frost wasn't out
of the ground. This caused major rut damage, small rivers right down
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I went out today and fixed all of Public TV,
which was probably the worst trail. I think we may have a work day
soon, but if you have some free time get out and vote with your shovel
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I know Rocky Road is really bad,
Little Big Horn on both sides of GT Park and coming out of the cedars
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If you fix a spot, please email the DHPT email list so everyone is on the same page with what has been fixed.</div>
If you don't know how to fix it, look at these pictures. All you need is a rouge hoe and a garden rake.</div>
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<b>1st</b>, shave both side of the trail toward the middle, trying to keep the
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<b>2nd</b>, after you get both sides shaved to the middle, walk back and forth to pack in.</div>
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It is not hard, but it is work. Thanks for reading!OGARAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15815043774829377175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1745602602710805846.post-43938910749230095932018-03-25T12:38:00.000-05:002018-03-25T12:38:12.122-05:00Spring Thaw Update #1<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Yl8wmOaJ4yk/WrfbNkLSxYI/AAAAAAAAKto/FYGBIn7MPlchK30L1tZ282f0RBpntZYGgCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180325_075155504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Yl8wmOaJ4yk/WrfbNkLSxYI/AAAAAAAAKto/FYGBIn7MPlchK30L1tZ282f0RBpntZYGgCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_20180325_075155504.jpg" width="320" /></a>We went out to scope trails in Van Peenen this morning (Sunday, March 25th 2018) when temps were around 26 degrees. As you can see, things are still on the fritz when it comes to Spring Thaw conditions.<br />
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IPT has a lot of ice cover (<i>to be expected</i>) and it wouldn't be surprising if it were closer to the middle of April until things shape up (<i>considering our current weather pattern.</i>)<br />
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Temps are still going down into the freezing temps at night and warming up during the day- this means frost is still coming out of the ground in many areas.<br />
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Not too much damage from bike and foot traffic, but you can tell there have been users out in less than ideal conditions. A lot of pock-marks from deer hooves. You'll have a bumpy ride no matter what.<br />
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We have an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/DecorahMTB/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2166723696884283" target="_blank">album up on Facebook</a> for Van Peenen (so far.)<br />
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We are not going to waste our time with daily checks at this point. With thick ice in spots, it's not going to change an awful lot in a single day.<br />
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One of our trail checkers reported that Dunnings was shaping up on a couple trails, but the majority still had some ice and/or were soft in above freezing temps.<br />
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Long story short- unless you ride our trails in the morning while temps are still below 34 degrees, please respect them and stay off until they have firmed up.<br />
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The transition from winter to spring is here and local trails will be experiencing freeze-thaw cycles. This means trail conditions will be unsuitable for riding until the ground freezes solid and daytime temperatures stay well below freezing.<br />
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<b>What's the big deal with freeze-thaw cycles?</b><br />
Dirt trails are extremely vulnerable to rut damage during the transition to and from winter because colder temps prevent the soil from drying. When soil freezes the growth of ice crystals push soil particles apart leaving large gaps that can fill with water when the ice melts. In a thawed state this dirt is much like a sponge and will absorb large amounts of water. It is also hypersensitive to disturbance by foot/bike traffic and flowing water and will form ruts with little effort. Direct sunlight and above freezing daytime temperatures can thaw the top layer of frozen dirt and create an easily rutted, greasy, muddy mess on the surface. Overnight, lower temperatures refreeze the top surface of the trails, ruts included, and the process repeats when conditions allow (<i>hence the name freeze-thaw cycle</i>).<br />
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When ruts develop along a trail they channel water, causing erosion of the trail surface, and slow the drying process. Rain is highly erosive to trails when the ground is frozen and ruts greatly increase the chances of erosion by flowing water. When the soil is frozen, water can't soak in like normal and flows along the top in large quantities. Ruts on a trail can intercept these flows and divert them along the length of a trail. As the water flows down the trail and picks up speed it also picks up soil particles and washes them away from the trail. This can leave behind deep ruts tens or hundreds of feet long in extreme circumstances. Come springtime, ruts can also hold pools of water on the trail surface and prevent it from drying as quickly. If these puddles are disturbed by bike tires they can quickly turn into large mud pits. Fixing these areas eats up trail volunteer time that could be better spent on other projects. Wet areas like this also prolong trail closures.<br />
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Pay attention to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DecorahMTB/" target="_blank">trail status</a><br />
Don't ride frozen trails when the temperature is above freezing.<br />
Ride frozen trails early in the morning before they have a chance to warm.<br />
Don't ride if the temps are hovering around freezing and it is sunny. Wait until temps are below 25F and even then there may be thawed areas.<br />
If after following all the above guidelines and the trails are still too soft, turn around and come back another time. A single rider can damage many thousands of feet of trail under these conditions.<br />
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Please respect the trails during the transition months in the winter/spring so everyone can maximize their enjoyment come springtime!
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DecorahHumanPoweredTrails/" target="_blank">DHPT: Decorah Human Powered Trails (Home Base.)</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DecorahMTB/" target="_blank">Decorah Mountain Bike Trails (Frequent trail updates as needed.)</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DecorahTT/" target="_blank">Decorah Time Trials (YES. Last Saturday in April. Mark yourself to show up on the 28th.)</a></div>
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On the leadership front, we have a new set of officers for the next couple years. </div>
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<b>President</b>: Lars Hovden<br /><b>Vice President/Secretary</b>: Josie Smith<br /><b>Treasurer</b>: Jeff O'Gara</div>
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<b>Upcoming Events of Interest.</b><br /><a href="http://www.fearlesswomenofdirt.com/p/fwd-swa.html" target="_blank">Fearless Women of Dirt Membership</a> (<b>Opens April 1st</b>) -$20 donation to DHPT<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1859237960816774/" target="_blank">Fearless Women of Dirt Women's Night</a> (<b>April 24th</b>) - Any woman interested in riding off-road or involving their son/daughter in off-road rides.<br />Decorah Bicycles DHPT Raffle Fundraiser (<b>May 1st-May 31st</b>) - $5.00 raffle tickets = prizes!<br /></div>
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