Damn Weather

Lots of rain slowed down the weekend dig sessions on the Leaders Park singletrack project. But, it did not stop progress.

We had rain Friday evening, Saturday evening, and Sunday morning. However, that did not stop volunteers from showing up and digging being done. In addition, all bridge ramps were placed. Saturday morning two ramps were installed and digging was done. Saturday afternoon we started with digging and finished with the last two (2) ramps. Sunday was digging and corridor clearing.

Volunteers came from near and far. Saturday we had a volunteer from Rapid City. Saturday afternoon there was one (1) from Minneapolis. And Sunday we had two (2) from Brookings.

Though much new trail was dug and we connect everything on the easier loop, I cannot say that it is done. There is a bit more corridor clearing that needs to be done. A small portion of trail needs to be widened, flattened, and smoothed. And the last portion needs the last of our corrections.

All in all it was a good weekend. Weather permitting I’m hopeful the finishing touches can be completed on the first loop.

I’m turning over direction of the weekend’s activities to Atom. I’m headed west on Thursday morning for the Black Hills Fat Tire Festival. Atom and I are meeting this evening for consensus on what’s left to be done on the easy loop and what’s next for the remaining loops.

Ride On.