Comments for solavaca.com http://solavaca.com/blog Solavaca Mountain Bike Trail - The Blog Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:14:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Psssst! Just Ride by mack http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=75&cpage=1#comment-609 mack Thu, 29 Mar 2012 03:14:08 +0000 http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=75#comment-609 It IS frustrating to think that individuals would take such liberties. However, I expect a firm but controlled rebuke will straighten out the errant riders. Some people just don't think things through or cannot manage their impulses. Just the fact that this is now public might be all it takes. In the end, we want to make responsible riders out of these guys. Not condemn them to take up bungee jumping or anything like that. It IS frustrating to think that individuals would take such liberties. However, I expect a firm but controlled rebuke will straighten out the errant riders. Some people just don’t think things through or cannot manage their impulses. Just the fact that this is now public might be all it takes. In the end, we want to make responsible riders out of these guys. Not condemn them to take up bungee jumping or anything like that.

]]> Comment on Psssst! Just Ride by Curtis Dove http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=75&cpage=1#comment-608 Curtis Dove Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:17:05 +0000 http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=75#comment-608 I am very angry that self serving individuals have attempted to modify this trail. Please hope that I do not catch you modifying the trail as said above. Mr. Hargrave love's this trail and maintains it better than ANY OTHER TRAIL in this area. I plan to volunteer at this trail and now will also police this trail in the future. I am very angry that self serving individuals have attempted to modify this trail. Please hope that I do not catch you modifying the trail as said above.
Mr. Hargrave love’s this trail and maintains it better than ANY OTHER TRAIL in this area. I plan to volunteer at this trail and now will also police this trail in the future.

]]> Comment on Cat Claw Version 2012 – Notes on the course. by mack http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=52&cpage=1#comment-606 mack Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:04:12 +0000 http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=52#comment-606 The rain held off until today, Friday 3/9. It's light, but let's see how this develops. Still hoping that we can get some pre-rides in late Saturday and all day Sunday. If you remember the rock garden on the hill in the first mile, you also remember the brisk downhill next, interrupted by a jump. What follows is a hard left turn, and then a right. That left turn is out. The trail is extended straight for a few feet and then turns right, looping back to pick up that last climb before you are through with that hill. All this is to avoid another seep. This is all marked off with yellow tape. Keeping you from discomfort is my job. Right? The rain held off until today, Friday 3/9. It’s light, but let’s see how this develops. Still hoping that we can get some pre-rides in late Saturday and all day Sunday.

If you remember the rock garden on the hill in the first mile, you also remember the brisk downhill next, interrupted by a jump. What follows is a hard left turn, and then a right. That left turn is out. The trail is extended straight for a few feet and then turns right, looping back to pick up that last climb before you are through with that hill. All this is to avoid another seep. This is all marked off with yellow tape. Keeping you from discomfort is my job. Right?

]]> Comment on Cat Claw Version 2012 – Notes on the course. by mack http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=52&cpage=1#comment-605 mack Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:48:30 +0000 http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=52#comment-605 I assume there is a chance that we will be able to open. That's because optimism is my nature. But I guess we'll have to see. Most of the trail could actually use rain - maybe 1/2". I assume there is a chance that we will be able to open. That’s because optimism is my nature. But I guess we’ll have to see. Most of the trail could actually use rain – maybe 1/2″.

]]> Comment on Cat Claw Version 2012 – Notes on the course. by Art http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=52&cpage=1#comment-604 Art Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:02:33 +0000 http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=52#comment-604 Any chance of the trail being open this weekend for previews? The forecast doesn't look promising! Any chance of the trail being open this weekend for previews? The forecast doesn’t look promising!

]]> Comment on Race: Solavaca Cat Claw Classic Apr 24-25 by mack http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=38&cpage=1#comment-556 mack Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:35:34 +0000 http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=38#comment-556 We are taking names for volunteers, and also signing up sponsors. If you have interest in either of those, contact mack.hargrave@gmail.com We are taking names for volunteers, and also signing up sponsors. If you have interest in either of those, contact mack.hargrave@gmail.com

]]> Comment on Great Race on the Sola V 11/14 by Charity Goswick http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=33&cpage=1#comment-440 Charity Goswick Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:08:41 +0000 http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=33#comment-440 My first time at the Ranch and DANG was I impressed! Not only with Mack and crew and their warm welcome and checking to make sure we had everything we needed, but the amazing trail! Man was that a blast! My first race back after my RHR disaster and it was TOTALLY worth it! I'd heard some great things... but it didn't do it any real justice. The camping is terrific as well. Some great little nooks and crannies to stick a tent and chill. WOW! Again, blown away! I'll be a frequent repeat visitor!!! My first time at the Ranch and DANG was I impressed! Not only with Mack and crew and their warm welcome and checking to make sure we had everything we needed, but the amazing trail! Man was that a blast! My first race back after my RHR disaster and it was TOTALLY worth it! I’d heard some great things… but it didn’t do it any real justice. The camping is terrific as well. Some great little nooks and crannies to stick a tent and chill. WOW! Again, blown away! I’ll be a frequent repeat visitor!!!

]]> Comment on Twitter by Biker John http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=21&cpage=1#comment-348 Biker John Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:21:01 +0000 http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=21#comment-348 Solavaca is awesome. Feels like Disneyland while cruising the dips and turns. Solavaca is awesome. Feels like Disneyland while cruising the dips and turns.

]]> Comment on Specialized Trail Crew? Why not? by Farrel Chapman http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=26&cpage=1#comment-346 Farrel Chapman Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:25:32 +0000 http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=26#comment-346 You are perfect for this. You have a way with people and words, plus you've got the biking skills & a place to use them - daily, even. I hope they pick you. They would be getting a good deal. You are perfect for this. You have a way with people and words, plus you’ve got the biking skills & a place to use them – daily, even. I hope they pick you. They would be getting a good deal.

]]> Comment on Specialized Trail Crew? Why not? by Mark Gullett http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=26&cpage=1#comment-341 Mark Gullett Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:03:08 +0000 http://solavaca.com/blog/?p=26#comment-341 Nice read; good luck making the crew. If I'm ever in those parts I'll see if I can get in on one of your rides. Nice read; good luck making the crew. If I’m ever in those parts I’ll see if I can get in on one of your rides.

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