EJ’s Update – Teton Pass 9/6/10

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

Last Bike-In Movie Tonight!!

Tuedsay Night Mountain Bike Rides!

Turn on your lights and hit the trails!  We’re starting up our Night Rides at 6:00pm 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.   If you have any questions please call Wendell Stam at 208-709-4202.  See you on Tuesday night!

Wednesday Morning Cross Rides!

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