Gonna skip out of order because I need to do a writeup of Rollin to Colon and CWS nights 3 and 4 but it is getting late. Partied hard last night at CWS, head was still thumping this morning, but time do get dirty and do some trailwork in prep for the Tranquility race. Good sized crowd made it out on this cloudy/rainy day to help out. Lots of the regular MNR riders were out, including Frank, Steve, Martin, Dan, and others. About 15 bodies and two dogs made it out to help. Loppers, two chainsaws, 4-5 weed eaters, Tigger, walk behind wheeled string trimmers, trash picker uppers, and drain installers were out in full force! Dale was out mowing earlier in the day with Tigger. Then him and I grabbed some weed eaters and we started from the kiosk, and went over and around the new North side trimming the taller grass that was sticking out and hitting your legs. Mike F and Steve were installing some drainage materials underneath the Fort Street bridge, trying to get the water flowing again there. Then I stopped and helped Eric and Martin who were tearing it up with the chainsaws. They removed the two trees that were blocking the trail. I finally caught up with Dale and we made our way back to the parking lot. Paul and Cali were out picking up trash along the trail and just making their way back. Paul had his mini charcoal grill with him. Fire it up! Brats and beverages were served. Thanks to all those that help make Tranquility what it is. Also thanks to those that brought the beverages and to Chris for the food.
It was a good turnout for a Sunday trailday
As of today, the trail was still pretty greasy in areas. I tried to climb up that one section on the north side to where the tree was cut to get a picture. Couldn't make it. I just slid in the mud while I had a running weed wacker in my hand. Almost landed face first across the bar on the weed wacker. Decided it wasn't worth getting the pic. Gotta know when to give up! Anyway, my point is that the trail is still wet. Especially with the rain that we got tonight. Please don't ride wet trails. It just makes that much more work for THOR.
You know you love to ride and help maintain trails when you see this!
The dogs were out to help supervise
Mike F and Steve working on the drainage under the Fort Street bridge
Eric and Martin cutting the second tree
Leaving after a job well done...
Chef Paul was out to fill the stomachs of the workers
Good eats and treats afterwards. Luckily the heavy rain stayed away all afternoon
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