Wet Trails…What To Do?

July 31, 2011

So…it rains and trails get wet.  Decisions decisions…  Mountain Bike fever is hard to rein in but we need everyone’s help to keep our trails healthy.  If your tire is leaving a mark on the damp trail it means that the trail is too wet to ride without causing problems.  For the time being please [...]

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CORBA 7/26/11 Mtg and NWP Pre-Ride Followp up

July 27, 2011

Pre Meeting Ride: The Northwest Park (NWP) ride took place at 5:30 as planned.  The eager group quickly divided into two groups as the hillacious terrain quickly gnawed at ones ambition to quickly pursue the summit so the most excellent descent could be achieved.  The trails at NWP have really been developing over the past [...]

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CORBA Meeting (and pre-meeting ride) Scheduled for July 26

July 15, 2011

Attention CORBA members, mountain bikers and trail users:  CORBA will be holding an open meeting on Tuesday, July 26th, to recap the Chippewa Valley Firecracker WORS race, fill vacant board positions and discuss the direction of CORBA and the trails it oversees.  All are welcome to participate and provide input. If you have any interest [...]

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Trail Project Updates for 2011

July 13, 2011

Rad Updates: Please check out the new cool wood structures, built by wonderful volunteers, on RAD.  The old paver creek crossing was converted to a SWEET bridge with a with a slight berm on the north side built with a few pavers.  There is a great “dip” to cruise thru created from this multi-level structure.  There [...]

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Lowes Creek Trail Updates 7/13/2011

July 13, 2011

…..okay, some of you may be aware that a few rather LARGE trees went down at Lowes Creek trails recently.  I believe these trees fell on this past Sunday night during the hard storms which blew thru.  So where are these fallen trees?  1) Tree down on S-Turn on Ski Trail near west end of [...]

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The Firecracker….so it has concluded…..

July 13, 2011

It’s hard to believe the Firecracker 2011 has come to an end.  With over 600 registered racers, spectators had every opportunity to witness riders of all different skill levels.   The excitement of watching the race day kick off with the Juniors going all-out to win really gets the blood flowing.  I am happy to say [...]

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Trail Building FAQ

May 8, 2011

We’ve been out riding and recently saw that there was work done on a trail at Lowes Creek.  The last thing we need is for  rogue trail builders to head out on their own and create a situation where we lose the rights to build MORE trails. Did you know that CORBA has agreements with [...]

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NWP Trail Day May 7th

May 4, 2011

Come one come all to the upcoming trail day at Northwest Park….  May 7th at 2pm will be your chance to shape the latest trails for our latest project.  Plan on meeting up at the Van Es Parkway entrance (email Craig at cmanthe@hotmail.com if you need directions).  Bring shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows if you have [...]

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Lowes Creek is OPEN

April 16, 2011

Lowes Creek is opening for riding Sunday, April 17th…. it’s been windy so watch for trees.  Might also have an impromptu trail day soon if there is a lot to clear out.  Use care with wet sections, thanks!

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Lowes Creek Closed for Thaw!

March 20, 2011

Attention Riders: Lowes Creek County Park singletrack trails are closed for the Spring Thaw!  It’s the perfect time to hit the road and get your mind and body in shape for mountain bike season.  As soon as the trails are ready to go you’ll be the first to know. Thank you in advance for staying [...]

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