Here's a nice pre-ride video they put together

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=e58cNPsfifo

--- In cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com, Melanie Lacy <mlacy24@...> wrote:
>
> It's Lance Armstrong's private residence, he has a house there.  It's not
open to the public other than for this race.  He and his buddies were out there
riding around on the trails Sunday.
>
> --- On Tue, 11/17/09, Gary Alexander <galexand@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: Gary Alexander <galexand@...>
> Subject: Re: [cypresswoodtrailgroup] Juan Pelota Ranch
> To: cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 8:00 PM
>
>
>  
>
>
>
>
> It is in Dripping Springs, 24 miles west of Austin and the ranch another 8
miles north of Hwy. 290.  I do not think it will be open to the public unless a
race is going on.
>  
>  
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: tiremaster1702
> To: cypresswoodtrailgro up@yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 1:56 PM
> Subject: [cypresswoodtrailgr oup] Juan Pelota Ranch
>
>  
>
> So where is this place? Is it open to the public when races aren't going on?
>

So where is this place?  Is it open to the public when races aren't going on?

Tough! I found myself searching for lower gears. One rider said when I asked for
trail condition: "if you can ride a lap without a dab or getting off your bike,
you're good". I'd say that's a fair description of the trail.

Climbing is spread out all through out not just one particular area. Start,
middle and at the end, you will be climbing.... on limestone rocks!

Kudos to SS racers who will do it on Sunday.

Gerry



--- In cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com, r MXer97 <mxer97@...> wrote:
>
> how would a single speed do out there
>
> --- On Mon, 11/16/09, Laura Santiago <llsantiago@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: Laura Santiago <llsantiago@...>
> Subject: Re: [cypresswoodtrailgroup] Re: Trail work
> To: "Jeff Dixon" <snine5@...>, cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, November 16, 2009, 10:56 AM
>
>
>  
>
>
>
> Only thing injured was my confidence for a little while....and a beautiful new
bruise on my thigh. The person behind me said I was smiling as I went over the
bars into that poor little tree that was smashed under me :-)
>
> Big Red
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jeffrey dixon <snine5@yahoo. com>
> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:52:38
> To: <cypresswoodtrailgro up@yahoogroups. com>
> Subject: Re: [cypresswoodtrailgr oup] Re: Trail work
>
> Did you mess up that beautiful face of yours? 
>
>
>  
>
>
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: Laura Santiago <llsantiago@sbcgloba l.net>
> To: cypresswoodtrailgro up@yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Mon, November 16, 2009 10:45:25 AM
> Subject: Re: [cypresswoodtrailgr oup] Re: Trail work
>
>  
> Agreed....I enjoyed the ride but definitely walked more than I would have
liked. Of course, doing a beautiful low-speed endo in the first half-mile tends
to make me a little skittish :-)
>
> Big Red
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
>
> From: "Gary Alexander" <galexand@gmail. com>
> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:23:56 -0600
> To: <cypresswoodtrailgr o up@yahoogroups. com>
> Subject: Re: [cypresswoodtrailgr oup] Re: Trail work
>  
> Amen on the Juan Pelota description.
>
>  
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gerry
> To: cypresswoodtrailgro up@yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 10:21 AM
> Subject: [cypresswoodtrailgr oup] Re: Trail work
>  
> Steve and Kit's group cleared up the trail last week from the bowl coming
back. The bypass is still a temporary trail. If we get a big enough turnout, we
can work on a permanent solution.
>
> Juan Pelota Ranch is a great trail. Not for the weak of heart! It made our
trail system look like a child's play. Reminds me of Camp Eagle and Reimers
Ranch put together. It's a fun trail with lots of technical climbing. Oh, did I
forget to mention rocks? Lots of awesome view when you get to the top, real nice
scenery.
>
> Gerry
>
> --- In cypresswoodtrailgro up@yahoogroups. com, "joncindyroberts" <joncindy@
.> wrote:
> >
> > Gerry,
> >
> > I think it is Bill's loper. Is it a Fiskar? I rode the trail today and the
bypass we put in flows pretty good. Took some time and cleaned a lot of the face
slappers over on the trails around Shermans house too.
> >
> > Also, A big THANK YOU to whoever cleared the downed tree out of the "tract
with the unsayable name". That was the big "hanging tree" from Ike. Can't
believe it took over a year to fall. I was spooked every time I rode under it.
Assume you also took out the head hunter limb from near the big log rollover
near TC Jester too..Excellent!
> >
> > Hope everyone survived Austin today....
> >
> > Later...Jon
> >
> > --- In cypresswoodtrailgro up@yahoogroups. com, "Gerry" <nico2me@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks to all who showed up and helped with trail work this morning. Quite
a turn out so we were able to reroute the washed out section in a couple of
hours. It was nice to meet new faces. Anybody needs paydirt points, please PM
me.
> > >
> > > On another note, I have someone else's metal rake and loper. Let me know
whose it is and we can arrange for you to get it back.
> > >
> > > We will do a tour/beginner ride of the trail in the next couple of weeks
for those not familiar with the trail system. Keep an eye on the post. Again,
thanks to everyone who helped out. Happy trails!
> > >
> > > Gerry
> >
>

Anybody on the waiting list for pre-ride only? A friend on mine registered for
pre-ride only but won't make it on Saturday. PM me and I will give you details
on how to pick up the bib to pre-ride.



--- In cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Laura Santiago" <llsantiago@...>
wrote:
>
> Only thing injured was my confidence for a little while....and a beautiful new
bruise on my thigh. The person behind me said I was smiling as I went over the
bars into that poor little tree that was smashed under me :-)
>
> Big Red
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jeffrey dixon <snine5@...>
> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:52:38
> To: <cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [cypresswoodtrailgroup] Re: Trail work
>
> Did you mess up that beautiful face of yours? 
>
>
>  
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Laura Santiago <llsantiago@...>
> To: cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Mon, November 16, 2009 10:45:25 AM
> Subject: Re: [cypresswoodtrailgroup] Re: Trail work
>
>  
> Agreed....I enjoyed the ride but definitely walked more than I would have
liked. Of course, doing a beautiful low-speed endo in the first half-mile tends
to make me a little skittish :-)
>
> Big Red
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: "Gary Alexander" <galexand@gmail. com>
> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:23:56 -0600
> To: <cypresswoodtrailgro up@yahoogroups. com>
> Subject: Re: [cypresswoodtrailgr oup] Re: Trail work
>  
> Amen on the Juan Pelota description.
>
>  
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gerry
> To: cypresswoodtrailgro up@yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 10:21 AM
> Subject: [cypresswoodtrailgr oup] Re: Trail work
>  
> Steve and Kit's group cleared up the trail last week from the bowl coming
back. The bypass is still a temporary trail. If we get a big enough turnout, we
can work on a permanent solution.
>
> Juan Pelota Ranch is a great trail. Not for the weak of heart! It made our
trail system look like a child's play. Reminds me of Camp Eagle and Reimers
Ranch put together. It's a fun trail with lots of technical climbing. Oh, did I
forget to mention rocks? Lots of awesome view when you get to the top, real nice
scenery.
>
> Gerry
>
> --- In cypresswoodtrailgro up@yahoogroups. com, "joncindyroberts" <joncindy@
.> wrote:
> >
> > Gerry,
> >
> > I think it is Bill's loper. Is it a Fiskar? I rode the trail today and the
bypass we put in flows pretty good. Took some time and cleaned a lot of the face
slappers over on the trails around Shermans house too.
> >
> > Also, A big THANK YOU to whoever cleared the downed tree out of the "tract
with the unsayable name". That was the big "hanging tree" from Ike. Can't
believe it took over a year to fall. I was spooked every time I rode under it.
Assume you also took out the head hunter limb from near the big log rollover
near TC Jester too..Excellent!
> >
> > Hope everyone survived Austin today....
> >
> > Later...Jon
> >
> > --- In cypresswoodtrailgro up@yahoogroups. com, "Gerry" <nico2me@> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks to all who showed up and helped with trail work this morning. Quite
a turn out so we were able to reroute the washed out section in a couple of
hours. It was nice to meet new faces. Anybody needs paydirt points, please PM
me.
> > >
> > > On another note, I have someone else's metal rake and loper. Let me know
whose it is and we can arrange for you to get it back.
> > >
> > > We will do a tour/beginner ride of the trail in the next couple of weeks
for those not familiar with the trail system. Keep an eye on the post. Again,
thanks to everyone who helped out. Happy trails!
> > >
> > > Gerry
> >
>

Only thing injured was my confidence for a little while....and a beautiful new
bruise on my thigh. The person behind me said I was smiling as I went over the
bars into that poor little tree that was smashed under me :-)

Big Red

-----Original Message-----
From: jeffrey dixon <snine5@...>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:52:38
To: <cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [cypresswoodtrailgroup] Re: Trail work

Did you mess up that beautiful face of yours? 


 



________________________________
From: Laura Santiago <llsantiago@...>
To: cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, November 16, 2009 10:45:25 AM
Subject: Re: [cypresswoodtrailgroup] Re: Trail work

 
Agreed....I enjoyed the ride but definitely walked more than I would have liked.
Of course, doing a beautiful low-speed endo in the first half-mile tends to make
me a little skittish :-)

Big Red

________________________________

From: "Gary Alexander" <galexand@gmail. com>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:23:56 -0600
To: <cypresswoodtrailgro up@yahoogroups. com>
Subject: Re: [cypresswoodtrailgr oup] Re: Trail work
 
Amen on the Juan Pelota description.

 
----- Original Message -----
From: Gerry
To: cypresswoodtrailgro up@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 10:21 AM
Subject: [cypresswoodtrailgr oup] Re: Trail work
 
Steve and Kit's group cleared up the trail last week from the bowl coming back.
The bypass is still a temporary trail. If we get a big enough turnout, we can
work on a permanent solution.

Juan Pelota Ranch is a great trail. Not for the weak of heart! It made our trail
system look like a child's play. Reminds me of Camp Eagle and Reimers Ranch put
together. It's a fun trail with lots of technical climbing. Oh, did I forget to
mention rocks? Lots of awesome view when you get to the top, real nice scenery.

Gerry

--- In cypresswoodtrailgro up@yahoogroups. com, "joncindyroberts" <joncindy@..
.> wrote:
>
> Gerry,
>
> I think it is Bill's loper. Is it a Fiskar? I rode the trail today and the
bypass we put in flows pretty good. Took some time and cleaned a lot of the face
slappers over on the trails around Shermans house too.
>
> Also, A big THANK YOU to whoever cleared the downed tree out of the "tract
with the unsayable name". That was the big "hanging tree" from Ike. Can't
believe it took over a year to fall. I was spooked every time I rode under it.
Assume you also took out the head hunter limb from near the big log rollover
near TC Jester too..Excellent!
>
> Hope everyone survived Austin today....
>
> Later...Jon
>
> --- In cypresswoodtrailgro up@yahoogroups. com, "Gerry" <nico2me@> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks to all who showed up and helped with trail work this morning. Quite a
turn out so we were able to reroute the washed out section in a couple of hours.
It was nice to meet new faces. Anybody needs paydirt points, please PM me.
> >
> > On another note, I have someone else's metal rake and loper. Let me know
whose it is and we can arrange for you to get it back.
> >
> > We will do a tour/beginner ride of the trail in the next couple of weeks for
those not familiar with the trail system. Keep an eye on the post. Again, thanks
to everyone who helped out. Happy trails!
> >
> > Gerry
>

 

Agreed....I enjoyed the ride but definitely walked more than I would have liked. Of course, doing a beautiful low-speed endo in the first half-mile tends to make me a little skittish :-)

Big Red

---

From: "Gary Alexander" <galexand@gmail.com>

Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:23:56 -0600

To: <cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com>

Subject: Re: [cypresswoodtrailgroup] Re: Trail work

 

Amen on the Juan Pelota description.

 

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----- Original Message -----

From: Gerry

To: cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 10:21 AM

Subject: [cypresswoodtrailgroup] Re: Trail work

 

Steve and Kit's group cleared up the trail last week from the bowl coming back. The bypass is still a temporary trail. If we get a big enough turnout, we can work on a permanent solution.

Juan Pelota Ranch is a great trail. Not for the weak of heart! It made our trail system look like a child's play. Reminds me of Camp Eagle and Reimers Ranch put together. It's a fun trail with lots of technical climbing. Oh, did I forget to mention rocks? Lots of awesome view when you get to the top, real nice scenery.

Gerry

--- In cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com, "joncindyroberts" <joncindy@...> wrote:
>
> Gerry,
>
> I think it is Bill's loper. Is it a Fiskar? I rode the trail today and the bypass we put in flows pretty good. Took some time and cleaned a lot of the face slappers over on the trails around Shermans house too.
>
> Also, A big THANK YOU to whoever cleared the downed tree out of the "tract with the unsayable name". That was the big "hanging tree" from Ike. Can't believe it took over a year to fall. I was spooked every time I rode under it. Assume you also took out the head hunter limb from near the big log rollover near TC Jester too..Excellent!
>
> Hope everyone survived Austin today....
>
> Later...Jon
>
> --- In cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Gerry" <nico2me@> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks to all who showed up and helped with trail work this morning. Quite a turn out so we were able to reroute the washed out section in a couple of hours. It was nice to meet new faces. Anybody needs paydirt points, please PM me.
> >
> > On another note, I have someone else's metal rake and loper. Let me know whose it is and we can arrange for you to get it back.
> >
> > We will do a tour/beginner ride of the trail in the next couple of weeks for those not familiar with the trail system. Keep an eye on the post. Again, thanks to everyone who helped out. Happy trails!
> >
> > Gerry
>

Steve and Kit's group cleared up the trail last week from the bowl coming back.
The bypass is still a temporary trail. If we get a big enough turnout, we can
work on a permanent solution.

Juan Pelota Ranch is a great trail. Not for the weak of heart! It made our trail
system look like a child's play. Reminds me of Camp Eagle and Reimers Ranch put
together. It's a fun trail with lots of technical climbing. Oh, did I forget to
mention rocks? Lots of awesome view when you get to the top, real nice scenery.

Gerry


--- In cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com, "joncindyroberts" <joncindy@...>
wrote:
>
> Gerry,
>
> I think it is Bill's loper. Is it a Fiskar? I rode the trail today and the
bypass we put in flows pretty good. Took some time and cleaned a lot of the face
slappers over on the trails around Shermans house too.
>
> Also, A big THANK YOU to whoever cleared the downed tree out of the "tract
with the unsayable name". That was the big "hanging tree" from Ike. Can't
believe it took over a year to fall. I was spooked every time I rode under it.
Assume you also took out the head hunter limb from near the big log rollover
near TC Jester too..Excellent!
>
> Hope everyone survived Austin today....
>
> Later...Jon
>
> --- In cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Gerry" <nico2me@> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks to all who showed up and helped with trail work this morning. Quite a
turn out so we were able to reroute the washed out section in a couple of hours.
It was nice to meet new faces. Anybody needs paydirt points, please PM me.
> >
> > On another note, I have someone else's metal rake and loper. Let me know
whose it is and we can arrange for you to get it back.
> >
> > We will do a tour/beginner ride of the trail in the next couple of weeks for
those not familiar with the trail system. Keep an eye on the post. Again, thanks
to everyone who helped out. Happy trails!
> >
> > Gerry
>

Gerry,

I think it is Bill's loper. Is it a Fiskar? I rode the trail today and the
bypass we put in flows pretty good. Took some time and cleaned a lot of the face
slappers over on the trails around Shermans house too.

Also, A big THANK YOU to whoever cleared the downed tree out of the "tract with
the unsayable name". That was the big "hanging tree" from Ike. Can't believe it
took over a year to fall. I was spooked every time I rode under it. Assume you
also took out the head hunter limb from near the big log rollover near TC Jester
too..Excellent!

Hope everyone survived Austin today....

Later...Jon

--- In cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Gerry" <nico2me@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> Thanks to all who showed up and helped with trail work this morning. Quite a
turn out so we were able to reroute the washed out section in a couple of hours.
It was nice to meet new faces. Anybody needs paydirt points, please PM me.
>
> On another note, I have someone else's metal rake and loper. Let me know whose
it is and we can arrange for you to get it back.
>
> We will do a tour/beginner ride of the trail in the next couple of weeks for
those not familiar with the trail system. Keep an eye on the post. Again, thanks
to everyone who helped out. Happy trails!
>
> Gerry

Thanks to all who showed up and helped with trail work this morning. Quite a
turn out so we were able to reroute the washed out section in a couple of hours.
It was nice to meet new faces. Anybody needs paydirt points, please PM me.

On another note, I have someone else's metal rake and loper. Let me know whose
it is and we can arrange for you to get it back.

We will do a tour/beginner ride of the trail in the next couple of weeks for
those not familiar with the trail system. Keep an eye on the post. Again, thanks
to everyone who helped out. Happy trails!

Gerry




--- In cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com, Jason Rudnicki <hanjin69_1999@...>
wrote:
>
> I'm coming out and I'm gonna try and bring two more guys
>
> Thanks,
> Jason Rudnicki
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Gerry" <nico2me@...>
> To: cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: 11/13/09 7:31 PM
> Subject: [cypresswoodtrailgroup] Re: Trail work
>
> That's right, 8:00 a.m. at Collins Park's softball fields parking lot.
>
> Gerry
>
>
>
> --- In cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com, Jason Rudnicki <hanjin69_1999@>
wrote:
> >
> > So 8am tomorrrow right
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jason Rudnicki
> >
>

I'm coming out and I'm gonna try and bring two more guys

Thanks,
Jason Rudnicki

-----Original Message-----
From: "Gerry" <nico2me@...>
To: cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com
Sent: 11/13/09 7:31 PM
Subject: [cypresswoodtrailgroup] Re: Trail work

That's right, 8:00 a.m. at Collins Park's softball fields parking lot.

Gerry



--- In cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com, Jason Rudnicki <hanjin69_1999@...>
wrote:
>
> So 8am tomorrrow right
>
> Thanks,
> Jason Rudnicki
>

That's right, 8:00 a.m. at Collins Park's softball fields parking lot.

Gerry



--- In cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com, Jason Rudnicki <hanjin69_1999@...>
wrote:
>
> So 8am tomorrrow right
>
> Thanks,
> Jason Rudnicki
>

So 8am tomorrrow right

Thanks,
Jason Rudnicki

Worst case, just wait for the news story on "husband beaten to death by wife
using mountain bike as weapon"

--- In cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com, "shane_cauley" <srcauley@...>
wrote:
>
> If you can describe it and the engraving, I can arrange to get it back to you.
>

 

Its round and made of metal.

Can I come and get it.

 

---

From: cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of shane_cauley
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 10:25 AM
To: cypresswoodtrailgroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [cypresswoodtrailgroup] Found men's wedding ring on trails on Wednesday, November 11

 

 

If you can describe it and the engraving, I can arrange to get it back to you.

If you can describe it and the engraving, I can arrange to get it back to you.

REMINDER: Trail Work Party this Saturday, 11/14/2009 at 8:00 a.m. Meet at
Collins Park parking lot by the softball fields.

We will cut a re-route and finish up what Ryan started last week avoiding the
washed out section.

Gerry

We are riding at 5pm tonight so that we can finish by 6:30 and go see the Race
Across the Sky movie at Willowbrook.  Hopefully this time we will get to see it
all.

Mel

Anybody registered to pre-ride and/or race who wants to pre-ride this Sunday,
the 15th? There's a packet pick-up this Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We
plan to carpool and leave early Sunday, it's about a 4 hour drive.

Reminder, GHORBA's meeting tonight will be at Gringo's at Cypresswood Drive,
7:00 p.m.

It's a great opportunity to meet the "locals" and get to know the latest news
regarding our trail system.