THE RAIN RETURNS…
The return of the rain means that the dirt was able to flow again! Check out this month’s trail work below.
Floppy Bunny
TAP Sponsor: Sombrio & Obsession: Bike
Filled holes, removed protruding rocks, enhanced berms and trail bed and Added a hook extension to the end of the existing berm in order to increase speed into the new rollers.
Pennzoil
TAP Sponsor: Steed Cycles
Drains were cleaned out and the trail surfaced was repaired with rock armouring and fresh dirt after the summer drought conditions.
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Bottletop
TAP Sponsor: Coast Mountain Trail Running
Raked the trail and cleared drains ahead of of the incoming storms
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Pipeline
“IT’S OPEN!! Builders were out all weekend finishing off the new rollercoaster feature near the bottom of the trail. So much work has gone into this 165′ of woodwork goodness . On sunny days, rainy days and snowy days, this feature is continues to be tackled by those that dare to try it… (ride at your own risk, wood can get pretty slippery!)”
Leppard
TAP Sponsor: BGC Engineering
Cleared drainage ditches throughout trail, added grade reversals, repaired broken rungs on bridges, rock armored eroded sections, and replenished trail bed with mineral soil.
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Expresso
TAP Sponsor: Mountain Equipment Company
Several berms were damaged so holes and walls were filled and enhanced with mineral soil. Protruding rocks were removed between all of the berms.
Ridge Runner
Raked and cleared drains ahead of storms.
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Lower Digger
TAP Sponsor: Traction on Demand
Due to the dry conditions, before the rain returned, we scraped and swept several areas on the lower section.
Roadside Attraction
TAP Sponsor: Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism Association
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- Closing some trail braids
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- Raising the trail bed and protecting tree roots
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- Raising the trail bed and protecting tree roots
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- Closing some trail braids
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- Pulling Invasive English Holly
Baden Powell
TAP Sponsor: More Bikes
Replenished mineral soil to improve trail drainage, and raise trail bed.
Lower Expresso
TAP Sponsor: Sacre-Davey Engineering
Fixed up the eroded trail surface and got drainage ready for winter.
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Lower Griffen
TAP Sponsor: Endless Biking
Clearing out drains and fixing some sections with fresh mineral soil.
Parking Lot Connector
Raised and narrowed the trail to better establish drainage, supported with rocks and fresh dirt.
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