Conditions of Lake Bryan Trails?

[Person]

I use to ride these trails about 7 years ago and they were a blast. I just started riding again about 3 months ago and I was wondering what condition they are in?

I have heard reports that they are pretty torn up. Are they rideable? Are both the east and west loops still there?

Any info is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Eric

[bikerchic]

I use to ride these trails about 7 years ago and they were a blast. I just started riding again about 3 months ago and I was wondering what condition they are in?

I have heard reports that they are pretty torn up. Are they rideable? Are both the east and west loops still there?

Any info is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Eric

check out the thread under this one http://www.bikemojo.com/speak/showthread.php?t=31689 also, good person to talk to is trekophile on here (you can either pm him or email him i think)...he also will probably respond to this thread shortly. basically what i gathered is that the trail still needs some work. i also would like to check out the trail soon.

by the way, by any chance, are you an aggie? i'm class of '00 WHOOP! :p

[Person]

I am not an aggie but my wife is. I believe she was class of 01.

Thanks for the info.

Person

[bikerchic]

I am not an aggie but my wife is. I believe she was class of 01.

Thanks for the info.

Person

not a problem

alright, cool, another aggie! :p

[Del Q]

Conditions are improving rapidly.

Several months of heavy rainfall and people riding in the mud really tore up the trails. It was pretty much unridable since the spring. If Tex Mex had posted that he was thinking of coming up to ride, I would have discouraged it.

But the situation is different now. Over the last couple of months, we have done a lot of work out there. Also, BTU finally mowed the levee. Sat and Sun, I rode there for the first time since about April. It was actually pretty good, the best shape the trails have been in since Jan, before the monsoons started...

There are still a few spots that need work, but overall it's pretty decent... and in a few more weeks, it should be in fine shape.

Yes, there are still 2 loops. If you last rode them 7 years ago, they are a lot different now.

Currently, the East is the only one that is ridable. We have been focusing on fixing up that one because it was so badly damaged and it is the race loop for the TMBRA race in Oct. I think it is the more fun of the 2, anyway.

Some of the BVMBA folks were also working on fixing up the west loop and had gotten quite a bit done. Then we had to rechannel all the effort to the East. I think that once the major work is complete on the East, the West will be pretty easy to finish up.

But yeah, the East is becoming a pretty decent ride again. Some of it is pretty rooty and is hell on a rigid bike like I ride, but the rest is a mix of fast trail, tight and twisty trail, and some semi-technical sections... about 9 miles worth... the West will add another 6 or 7.

Hey bikerchic... am I not a good person to talk to anymore?

(I'm kidding you. Actually, I was taking some downtime from mojo lately... haven't been on the boards much).

I still don't know if the trails are currently worth coming all the way from Htown or Atown to ride - maybe, maybe not - but they are getting close to the point where I could recommend it...

Oh... and there will be an official trailwork day in early Sept.

[loco]

(I'm kidding you. Actually, I was taking some downtime from mojo lately... haven't been on the boards much).


What's up with that? I have wondered about and mentioned you lately. I thought about you when we were in Comfort this weekend. Hope all is well.

[bikerchic]

Conditions are improving rapidly.

Several months of heavy rainfall and people riding in the mud really tore up the trails. It was pretty much unridable since the spring. If Tex Mex had posted that he was thinking of coming up to ride, I would have discouraged it.

But the situation is different now. Over the last couple of months, we have done a lot of work out there. Also, BTU finally mowed the levee. Sat and Sun, I rode there for the first time since about April. It was actually pretty good, the best shape the trails have been in since Jan, before the monsoons started...

There are still a few spots that need work, but overall it's pretty decent... and in a few more weeks, it should be in fine shape.

Yes, there are still 2 loops. If you last rode them 7 years ago, they are a lot different now.

Currently, the East is the only one that is ridable. We have been focusing on fixing up that one because it was so badly damaged and it is the race loop for the TMBRA race in Oct. I think it is the more fun of the 2, anyway.

Some of the BVMBA folks were also working on fixing up the west loop and had gotten quite a bit done. Then we had to rechannel all the effort to the East. I think that once the major work is complete on the East, the West will be pretty easy to finish up.

But yeah, the East is becoming a pretty decent ride again. Some of it is pretty rooty and is hell on a rigid bike like I ride, but the rest is a mix of fast trail, tight and twisty trail, and some semi-technical sections... about 9 miles worth... the West will add another 6 or 7.

Hey bikerchic... am I not a good person to talk to anymore?

(I'm kidding you. Actually, I was taking some downtime from mojo lately... haven't been on the boards much).

I still don't know if the trails are currently worth coming all the way from Htown or Atown to ride - maybe, maybe not - but they are getting close to the point where I could recommend it...

Oh... and there will be an official trailwork day in early Sept.

thanks for the update! hey now, you are never online! :D i'll keep an eye out for the workday...will you or trekophile post up? will it be sponsored by the BVMBA? i'd like to be there (then of course ride it after!) :)

[Person]

It sounds like they are getting better. I might take a cruise out there on Sunday if the weather is nice.

Thanks,

Eric (Person)

[bikerchic]

It sounds like they are getting better. I might take a cruise out there on Sunday if the weather is nice.

Thanks,

Eric (Person)

you mind posting up after as far as conditions, just as fyi? thanks!

[Del Q]

What's up with that? I have wondered about and mentioned you lately. I thought about you when we were in Comfort this weekend. Hope all is well.

It all started when I cancelled my home internet service - got tired of paying for it at home when I get it for free at work... internet service, that is. Not much time to post at work, though. Also, haven't been doing any road trips lately... trying to save it for some trips this fall.

You and Wumpus and anyone else who's interested ought to come down here sometime. We talked about that a while back, before the trails went to hell... Mel & The Gang from Houston came up last summer and seemed to have a pretty good time.

bikerchic, I'll post the trailwork date as soon as i know it. It's probably the 1st Sat, but maybe the 2nd... I can never keep it straight. Yes, it is the BVMBA that puts on the trailwork days. It's also a Paydirt opportunity, if you race.

Person, the 1st 2 or 3 miles of trail have some pretty sandy corners, so watch out. I crashed the other day in the sand... just couldn't steer.

[bikerchic]

It all started when I cancelled my home internet service - got tired of paying for it at home when I get it for free at work... internet service, that is. Not much time to post at work, though. Also, haven't been doing any road trips lately... trying to save it for some trips this fall.

You and Wumpus and anyone else who's interested ought to come down here sometime. We talked about that a while back, before the trails went to hell... Mel & The Gang from Houston came up last summer and seemed to have a pretty good time.

bikerchic, I'll post the trailwork date as soon as i know it. It's probably the 1st Sat, but maybe the 2nd... I can never keep it straight. Yes, it is the BVMBA that puts on the trailwork days. It's also a Paydirt opportunity, if you race.

Person, the 1st 2 or 3 miles of trail have some pretty sandy corners, so watch out. I crashed the other day in the sand... just couldn't steer.

cool, i'll keep an eye out for that post. maybe we can have a mojo trailwork/ride out there on that Sat...anyone else interested? by the way i'm pretty sure you don't have to be an aggie to participate ;) then maybe go to the Dixie Chicken after for some burgers and beverages :D as soon as you post up the date, i'll post on the Voodoo forum and see if any others may be interested, cool? :)

[Wumpus]

Hopefully not the first weekend(Sept 4th and 5th). Was thinking about going to the Kerrville race to play on the downhill if my new bike is here.

http://www.222cycles.dk/banshee/chaparral.jpg

Yep, I went the other way. Even getting disc brakes.

[Del Q]

Dang, Wumpus, one more gone to the dark side. Congrats. I hope it arrives in time.

Talked to Jan Elliot, the BVMBA pres, and she said she thinks the trailwork day is the 11th, but will need to double check that...

And yeah, if this thing happens, we could go to the Chicken afterwards for some refreshments...

More info as I find out...

[bikerchic]

Dang, Wumpus, one more gone to the dark side. Congrats. I hope it arrives in time.

Talked to Jan Elliot, the BVMBA pres, and she said she thinks the trailwork day is the 11th, but will need to double check that...

And yeah, if this thing happens, we could go to the Chicken afterwards for some refreshments...

More info as I find out...

sounds like a plan! :)

[Del Q]

Looks like it will be the 11th.

There is a country music fest at LB on the 4-5th.... I can't imagine we'd have a trailwork day out there with that going on.

[bikerchic]

Looks like it will be the 11th.

There is a country music fest at LB on the 4-5th.... I can't imagine we'd have a trailwork day out there with that going on.

great, i'll mark it on my calendar, thanks :)

[loco]

Looks like it will be the 11th.

There is a country music fest at LB on the 4-5th.... I can't imagine we'd have a trailwork day out there with that going on.

Me thinks I am doing 24 hrs of RHR that day. I will call you soon to plan a trip down. It'll be nice to hang out.

[Del Q]

Cool.

RHR - you racing solo or team?

[loco]

Cool.

RHR - you racing solo or team?


It was 2 man, but now I am going to Ft Davis on Sept 17 so I am skipping RHR. May come chill with you that day.

[bikerchic]

It was 2 man, but now I am going to Ft Davis on Sept 17 so I am skipping RHR. May come chill with you that day.

cool john...i think it would be fun having a big mojo group trail day and ride out @ lake bryan :)

[Wumpus]

It was 2 man, but now I am going to Ft Davis on Sept 17 so I am skipping RHR. May come chill with you that day.

You doing a road ride or something?

[loco]

You doing a road ride or something?


Yup

[Del Q]

It was 2 man, but now I am going to Ft Davis on Sept 17 so I am skipping RHR. May come chill with you that day.

Exxxxcellent.

[bikerchic]

i'm still planning to come to B/CS this sat for trail work/ride/imbibe :D

i'll post up on austin voodoo and san antonio to see if anyone else may be interested... gig'em! :)

[Del Q]

Cool.

Reminds me... I should post a thread about this...