

We had a big volunteer dig day on Thursday. The Community School brought 28 volunteers to the Cache Creek Sidewalk extension project. They worked hard for three hours, and constructed much of the extension. I hope to finish the extension by the end of the season. It is in a sense this is the Hagen Stairs bypass project; since folks cans exit the Hagen trail at bridge two, use the Cache Creek Sidewalk, and reenter the Hagen Trail at bridge three effectively bypassing the infamous Hagen Stairs. Thank-you to the Community School for your hard work. Thank-you Mike Welch, Mike Piker, and Chris P. for running the volunteers.
Our FOP Trail Ambassadors have really taken the added responsibility of trail maintenance to heart this season. They have cleared many blowdowns this summer. Many trees continue to fall across our trails with all the wind events that have hit the valley. Chris P. and Mike Piker cleared upwards of 12 trees on 7 different trails last week. They have been clearing lots of line of sight, “crash-zone” dangers, and digging drainage as well. Thanks for all your hard work.
Have a nice week every one and celebrate your labors on Labor Day. Stay tuned for an end of season party when we can all celebrate our hard work this summer!
Erik Jacobsen
USFS
Hello everyone. Diesel powered hydraulics continues to be a beautiful thing and is still kicking man’s ass. The “Shock Treatment” section of the Ridge Trail was once thought almost unbuildable. It was constructed by Drew and a 305 CAT mini-excavator in two weeks. Six switchbacks and six corners were constructed. The crew continues to follow the machine and do some great finish work. We are in-sloping the switchbacks and corners, and they are riding like a dream. Many trail users are already calling this their favorite section of the Ridge Trail. More finish work is required on this section, but it is already riding very nice. We are transporting lots and lots of fill into the new section. Like the rest of the Ridge there is a lot of rocks. We are trying our best to smooth her out with the “red gold”. A 4-wheeler with a trailer has been working quite well to transport fill to difficult areas. Thank-you Chris P., Mike Piker, and Randy Roberts for helping the crew move dirt this week.
We have the machine for two more weeks, and we still have some tough areas to get through. One more talus field remains. There are still several gaps in the trail, and we will be trying to tie these together. With some luck we will connect the entire trail in the next two weeks.
Erik Jacobsen
USFS

Turn on your lights and hit the trails! We’re starting up our Night Rides at 6:30pm on Tuesdays here at the shop! Don’t have any lights? Not a problem! Stop by the store because we just got a huge variety of ridiculously bright lights in. See you on Tuesday night!

Time to polish your cowbell, lower your tire pressure, and jack your heart rate - it’s ‘cross season!
Not only do we have the greatest ‘cross race series west of Gloucester in our backyard of Victor, ID but now we have a weekly ‘cross ride to get you ready. Bring your ‘cross bike, Mt Bike, or touring bike to the Bunnery for a 7:30am Wednesday roll out. We’ll start with a warm up ride before practicing dismounts, remounts, cornering, and finish with race paced ‘cross laps. 1 hour of intensity to start your day and feed your ‘cross addiction (of course if people want to keep riding then more power to you). All abilities, genders, races, nationalities, and temperaments are welcome.


Bottom Line: CROSS RIDES - WEDNESDAYS - 7:30AM @ THE BUNNERY
Due to weather, we are going to postpone the playing of Karate Kid one week, this will also give you more time to marinate how awesome this movie is! See you next Tuesday!
Daniel: When am I gonna learn how to punch?
Miyagi : Learn how punch, after you learn how keep dry!