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    thanksgiving weekend rides


    November 25, 2012, 11:49 AM

    I'm planning on squeezing in some exercise starting at about 2:30 or 3:00 this afternoon (Sunday 11/25).  Running, roller-skiing and kayaking are out because of knee problems.  Swam yesterday, so don't want to do that again today (besides, it's too nice outside to do anything at the indoor fitness center).  I'm not much interested in road-biking this time of year.  So that leaves either canoeing or mountain biking.

    Anybody interested in getting out for a little fresh air?  Let me know by calling or texting me at six0eight, seven-one-two, 0 nine 8 0.  Even though I like mtn-biking, I'm not especially fast, and I shy away from the hardest stuff -- I'm mediocre at best.

    My first choice for biking would be Quarry Ridge because it's close to home, but Blackhawk or Blue Mounds would not be out of the question.

    Kevin

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    Bonner

    November 25, 2012, 12:23 PM

    Gonna be sketchy with the sun and warm air. I'd stay off the trails, personally.

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    November 25, 2012, 12:29 PM

    Gonna be sketchy with the sun and warm air. I'd stay off the trails, personally.

    Really?  I was thinking that the trails would be plenty dry because it's relatively low humidity this afternoon and the sunshine would burn-off any dampness leftover from last-night's frost.  But don't worry, I have a lot of respect for the trails and won't ride if it's sketchy.

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    TheMayor1
    Trail Steward - CamRock
    Trail Steward
    608-772-7833

    November 25, 2012, 12:59 PM

    Unfortunatley I would guess trails will be a muddy mess this afternoon. Dryness does not help now after the frost. Frost brings the moisture to the surface. And there is not any drying this time of year with the coolness, no plants taking in moisture, and little evaporation.
    I plan to get in a ride today. But it will be we'll after dark once the frost sets in again.
    Either that or stick to the grass double track and gravel trails. You can get in a good ride that way at CamRock.


    ~ Chuck Hutchens


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    XXX

    November 25, 2012, 06:19 PM

    Thanks.  You guys talked me into canoeing this evening instead of damaging a bike trail.  It was beautiful out on the water.

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    Bonner

    November 25, 2012, 07:42 PM

    Cool! I hung around the house and continued gutting my 50 year old canned-ham camper. I have too many hobbies!!

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