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Old 05-01-2012, 06:44 PM   #46
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Question is, whats the fix?
The fix is to expect the unexpected on any section of trail. If you eat shit on this structure,consider it a learning experience.
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Old 05-01-2012, 06:50 PM   #47
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Why cant the trail be super tight berms in that little lower area with slight re alignment I think the section above it running onto the wood is the problem not the bridge itself.
This is where I'm coming to with this discussion. This bridge wouldn't be a problem if rider speed and control was also not an issue – and the section in question is definitely not consistent with the user experience of the rest of the trail.
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Old 05-01-2012, 07:16 PM   #48
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I agree that the bottom part of the trail does not match the rider experience from the rest of the trail, and perhaps there should be changes based on this idea.
I disagree that there should be changes based solely on the bridge itself, as I think most people would or should have slowed enough to get on the bridge.

I state that this thread is way too long and has way too much bitching for this time of year. It is May 1st, not January 1st.....
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Old 05-01-2012, 07:23 PM   #49
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The fix is to expect the unexpected on any section of trail. If you eat shit on this structure,consider it a learning experience.
Especially if its the final 5 feet of the trail. I'd rather time and effort be put into the parts of the trail that matter, like the bermed sections or woodwork enablers that allow longer sections of the trail to be ridden at speed and make bobsled the awesome ride experience it is.
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Old 05-01-2012, 08:19 PM   #50
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How is the traction on the bridge for climbing? I was thinking of heading up Bobsled sometime soon.
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Old 05-01-2012, 08:26 PM   #51
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How is the traction on the bridge for climbing? I was thinking of heading up Bobsled sometime soon.
bobsled is a fun climb...

better be there EARLY in the morning
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Old 05-01-2012, 09:39 PM   #52
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bobsled is a fun climb...

better be there EARLY in the morning
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Old 05-01-2012, 09:43 PM   #53
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better be there EARLY in the morning
I was thinking maybe Wednesday night about 6pm ish.
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Old 05-01-2012, 10:25 PM   #54
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Question is, whats the fix?
Seriously, dirt-topped bridge. It would take maybe an hour. Grips well, wears well, looks natural.

Whether it 'needs' fixing might be debateable but I doubt anyone would be really bummed to have a little more traction there.
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Old 05-02-2012, 12:45 AM   #55
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Seriously, dirt-topped bridge.
Seriously.

http://nsmba.ca/content/2011-06_mudb...pangor-june-12

After a year, the Pangor dirt top bridge looks as good as new. But it's not as simple as putting some rails on the existing bridge and dumping dirt on.



- at least 6" high rails
- at least 4" thick slats
- stringers thick enough to handle the load
- filter dirt without rocks
- pack down every 1" of dirt you lay down
- pack at least 6" of dirt
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Old 05-02-2012, 02:55 AM   #56
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What is that grey stuff used around the new structures on North Road trail, crushed gravel?
Couldn't you just fling some of that on top and let it work its' way into the surface making a natural non-skid?
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Old 05-02-2012, 01:03 PM   #57
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What is that grey stuff used around the new structures on North Road trail?
That's the ashes of the souls of real mountain bike trails.
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After a year, the Pangor dirt top bridge looks as good as new. But it's not as simple as putting some rails on the existing bridge and dumping dirt on.
Thats more or less what I was thinking - lay down the fabric on the existing structure, add 4-6" rails around the edge, and pack in the gold. Insufficient?

And ya, a kid went down pretty hard just as I pedalled past yesterday. I told him to stop bleeding and be thankful for the learning experience.
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Thats more or less what I was thinking - lay down the fabric on the existing structure, add 4-6" rails around the edge, and pack in the gold. Insufficient?

And ya, a kid went down pretty hard just as I pedalled past yesterday. I told him to stop bleeding and be thankful for the learning experience.
How about wrapping the whole bridge in chicken wire and nailing down some old knobby tires on top of that? That ought to do it. <\esarc>
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, a kid went down pretty hard just as I pedalled past yesterday. I told him to stop bleeding and be thankful for the learning experience.
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