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  Basement: CLOSED Far Creek Run is OPEN & has some deep ruts & mud. Near Creek has some muddy spots, Hike N Bike around them.

 

We have have rain predicted off & on.  There may be some dry days for trail riding.  If we get more rain use the pavement a while .

 

East Trailer Run/Log Jam:  Opened up on Friday 6/26  There is part 2 of a boardwalk system in place. 

Basement:  CLOSED

 

Updated June 29, 2009  by No-air Bud


This portion of the trail always takes longer to dry.  We have a bypass set up that takes you half way into the Log Jam.  It might take another month for these sections to dry.  So please be patient and tread lightly.

We can ride the high ground only @ this time.  This leads to 2 way traffic, please ride with CAUTION, WEAR A HELMET.  Uphill rider has right of way !  If you hear a bike coming head on, holler to alert them to your position. 

 

 

 Please do not ride when conditions are wet  and muddy as it only damages the trail.  Ride the pavement.

Click here to see salt creek water levels.  The lower portion of the trail are flooded at 5.5'.



UPDATE:06/10/2009 by  No air Bud

 
      

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There will be a demo day sponsored by the local TREK stores next month Thursday July 2nd from 2-7 PM.  They will be bringing Mt bikes and road bikes to take for a spin @ the trails & county roads near Westville, IN.  The trails of Bluhm Co. Park will provide the test track for the dirt riders.  Drop by give em a try.

See you on the trails,

 

No-air Bud

   

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There was a front rim & tire found on or about June 2nd in the gravel parking lot @ the Glen.  If it is your tire email me describing the rim/tire   @  bud.hettrick@outbacktrail.org  and I will supply YOU w. the email of the guy who has possession of it.  We all space stuff off & we'd like to get this back to the owner.

Let me know,

 

No-air Bud

 

 

   

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Don't forget the 4 race Time Trial Series of NIMBA & Outback Trails starts this weekend.  The 1st race of the series is @ T.K. Lawless near Vandalia, MI.  It is about an. hour and 20 min. from Portage.  You can find maps to get there from our web site.  NIMBA has some good riders,  so be ready to run w. a fast crowd.

 

Have fun,

 

No-air Bud

   

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Our group ride is every Wednesday night  & started last week.  About 12- 15 riders showed up & we got in a good lap on the Dark Side reverse route.   Basement is CLOSED, it  may not dry out for some time,  Lets hope this weeks predicted rain is light & spotty so we can hook up again for a good ride.  Some of the "racer boys" show up @ 5 pm to bang out an extra lap.  If you are up to it, go for it.  I'm not ready for 2 laps yet so see ya  @ 6.

 

 

See you in the gravel lot @ 6 pm.

 

No air Bud

   

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Ride with care as in muddy conditions many riders go in REVERSE to avoid the FAR CREEK RUN where most of our trail is in a flood plain.  This leads to 2 WAY TRAFFIC.  The UP-hill riders are to have the trail vs. the DOWN - Hill riders who should yield track.  IT's not a perfect world so be careful if you encounter riders in the reverse direction.

No-air Bud

   

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Feb 28th  HMBA annual meeting & Hand Built bike show in Indy.

May 25th   Trail Run Extreme, foot race @ Imagination Glen

June 7th  NIMBA Time Trial Series #1:  @ T.K. Lawless

June 20th  Trips For Kids ride w. Family Youth Service Bureau of Valpo

July 12th  NIMBA TT series #2:  @ Potato Creek State Park

Aug 2nd  NIMBA TT series #3:  @ Imagination Glen

Aug 7,8,9  Portage City Festival:  Ride @ Imagination Glen on Saturday the 8th

Sept. 13th  NIMBA TT Series #4, Final Race @ Rum Village

 

More info will be posted on the site as details are finalized.

 

 

   

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A work crew of seven of us got the new signs & split rail fencing on the Iron Horse completed.  Thanks to Jamie,Lyle, Pete, Eric, Rick,Daniel & myself.   It is our hope that with some physical barriers and more improved signs people will be more aware that there is mixed user traffic on the Iron Horse.    The new signs are @ the 4 main intersections where the Outback / Ironhorse share the paved trails.

Thanks again to the crew for gettin this done in 1/2 a day & we still had time to spend as we wanted.  Special thanks to Lyle who worked a midnite shift, took a short nap and worked his butt off for 5 more hours on the trail. 

The signs were paid for by NOAA & Indiana DNR's Lake Michigan Coastal Program Grants.  The split rails were from a Pfizer Grant courtesy of Ryan.  We have one more section to complete & that should happen in two weeks.

Enjoy the trails,

No-air Bud

   

Learn, Respect

We all use bicycles as a tool for recreation.  But every once in a while we need to be reminded of the that the bicycle is the transportation vehicle for every man as it requires no fuel except what we put in our mouths.  In some nations, access to a bicycle (even those things they sell at Wal-Mart) can be a life changing experience facilitates economic mobility for those who can afford them.  Check out this article at http://cnn.com about Pedals For Progress.

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If you enter Imagination Glen from SR-149 parking is available in the Steel Wheels BMX parking lot.  This lot is located on the north side of the Iron Horse Trail just next to the BMX track.  The BMX double gate is being left open so all trail users can park OFF of the Iron Horse Trail.  Please do not park along the Iron Horse Trail  as there are Portage Park maintenance vehicles and Enstrom Storage clients who use this as a road way.  There is a long single gate that leads into the soccer complex.  If that gate is left open DO NOT PARK in the soccer complex.  That single main gate is locked at night and you do not want to be locked in.  Look at one of Webmaster Will's maps and this will all make perfect sense.

 

Enjoy the trails,

No-air Bud

   

Learn, Ride

One of the most important aspects of cycling is your pedalling technique.  An efficient technique can add a significant amount of power to your pedaling.  I found this excellent article discussing the different pedaling techniques.  It's a great thing to practice on a stationary bike in preparation for spring.

 

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IMBA Selects Rod Judd as Membership Manager
Concluding a national search, IMBA has selected Rod Judd as its new Membership Manager. An active figure in the cycling and outdoor industry, Judd has worked with several sports-oriented magazines and publishing firms.
Concluding a national search, IMBA has selected Rod Judd as its new Membership Manager. An active figure in the cycling and outdoor industry, Judd has worked with several sports-oriented magazines and publishing firms.
Augusta to Host 2010 IMBA World Mountain Bike Summit
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) has announced that Augusta, Georgia, will host the 2010 IMBA World Summit (May 5-8).
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) has announced that Augusta, Georgia, will host the 2010 IMBA World Summit (May 5-8).
Historic Opportunity for New Mountain Bike Access in Marin County, California
California State Parks has announced a proposal to open a singletrack trail for mountain biking in Marin County, on the shoulders of Mt. Tamalpais. The agency plans to allow bicycle use on the 4-mile Bill’s Trail segment.
California State Parks has announced a proposal to open a singletrack trail for mountain biking in Marin County, on the shoulders of Mt. Tamalpais. The agency plans to allow bicycle use on the 4-mile Bill’s Trail segment.
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IMBA urges mountain bikers to protect and enhance the legendary trail system of Gunnison and Crested Butte, Colorado. The Forest Service and BLM are in the process of designating all trails as either open or closed to bicycle use.
Take Action to Save Singletrack at Key California State Parks
A state Wilderness bill threatening popular singletrack at three state parks is back in the California legislature, despite last year’s veto from Governor Schwarzenegger. The bill has been re-introduced under the title State Lands Wilderness (A.B. 1513), authored by Assemblywomen Noreen Evens (D-Santa Rosa).
A state Wilderness bill threatening popular singletrack at three state parks is back in the California legislature, despite last year’s veto from Governor Schwarzenegger. The bill has been re-introduced under the title State Lands Wilderness (A.B. 1513), authored by Assemblywomen Noreen Evens (D-Santa Rosa).
Grand Opening for 30-Mile Allegrippis Trail System in Pennsylvania
Working in partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers, IMBA's Trail Solutions and six other trail contracting firms have built 30 miles of amazing singletrack, the Allegrippis Trails, at Pennsylvania's Raystown Lake.
Working in partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers, IMBA's Trail Solutions and six other trail contracting firms have built 30 miles of amazing singletrack, the Allegrippis Trails, at Pennsylvania's Raystown Lake.
Bill Would Clarify Role of Mountain Biking at Ski Resorts
A new bill (S. 607) sponsored by U.S. Senator Mark Udall (D-CO) seeks to clarify the appropriate role of mountain biking and other forms of summer recreation at ski resorts operating on Forest Service lands. This bill, which IMBA supports, would eliminate confusion over whether mountain biking should be promoted at these mountain resorts.
A new bill (S. 607) sponsored by U.S. Senator Mark Udall (D-CO) seeks to clarify the appropriate role of mountain biking and other forms of summer recreation at ski resorts operating on Forest Service lands. This bill, which IMBA supports, would eliminate confusion over whether mountain biking should be promoted at these mountain resorts.
Public Lands Omnibus Bill Becomes Law
President Obama last week signed into law the 160-bill Public Lands Omnibus Management Act, legislation that is largely positive for the mountain biking community. IMBA and local riders were directly involved in negotiations concerning individual bills that directly affect mountain biking. In most cases, mountain bikers’ proactive approach preserved traditional singletrack experiences. However, important singletrack was lost in two states.
President Obama last week signed into law the 160-bill Public Lands Omnibus Management Act, legislation that is largely positive for the mountain biking community. IMBA and local riders were directly involved in negotiations concerning individual bills that directly affect mountain biking. In most cases, mountain bikers’ proactive approach preserved traditional singletrack experiences. However, important singletrack was lost in two states.
IMBA Secures $600,000 to Expand Paradise Royale Trail
Mountain bikers are buzzing about a $600,000 federal funding appropriation to expand Paradise Royale, a purpose-built mountain bike trail in California's King Range National Conservation Area (NCA). The funds derive from the 2009 omnibus appropriations bill (H.R.1105), which became law on March 30, 2009, (P.L. 111-8). The appropriation follows years of work by IMBA California Policy Advisor Tom Ward, who lobbied representatives in both the House and Senate.
Mountain bikers are buzzing about a $600,000 federal funding appropriation to expand Paradise Royale, a purpose-built mountain bike trail in California's King Range National Conservation Area (NCA). The funds derive from the 2009 omnibus appropriations bill (H.R.1105), which became law on March 30, 2009, (P.L. 111-8). The appropriation follows years of work by IMBA California Policy Advisor Tom Ward, who lobbied representatives in both the House and Senate.
    

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Important Announcement! The Crooked Cog Network has announced that it will no longer be supporting its various websites. Current content will remain up for archival purposes, but new posting will be either sparse or ceasing altogether. Look for former Crooked Cog writers to be posting information and news on “The Cyclist”. (http://www.thecyclistsite.com ) Please bookmark this [...]
Important Announcement! The Crooked Cog Network has announced that it will no longer be supporting its various websites. Current content will remain up for archival purposes, but new posting will be either sparse or ceasing altogether. Look for former Crooked Cog writers to be posting information and news on “The Cyclist”. (http://www.thecyclistsite.com ) Please bookmark this [...]
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Editor’s Note: This piece first ran on The Bike Lab recently. We re-post it here for your consideration. Recently there has been a flurry of rumors and products that might indicate that the triple ring crank may be in danger of becoming extinct. Not only on road bikes, where the move to compact cranks has been [...]
Editor’s Note: This piece first ran on The Bike Lab recently. We re-post it here for your consideration. Recently there has been a flurry of rumors and products that might indicate that the triple ring crank may be in danger of becoming extinct. Not only on road bikes, where the move to compact cranks has been [...]
Hoss Technical Gear: Stallion Shorts- First Impressions
Finally, the third in the Hoss collection, the Stallion Short. This is a bit different from the Ponderosa Knicker in that it has a separate, removeable inner short, which I did remove! It is a bit cold for just shorts yet here, so the Stallion got slid over a pair of tights during it’s first [...]
Finally, the third in the Hoss collection, the Stallion Short. This is a bit different from the Ponderosa Knicker in that it has a separate, removeable inner short, which I did remove! It is a bit cold for just shorts yet here, so the Stallion got slid over a pair of tights during it’s first [...]
Hoss Technical Gear: Ponderosa Knicker- First Impressions
The Hoss Technical Gear parade continues on The Bike Lab with the Ponderosa Knicker up next. As I stated in the previous piece on he Polo Pony jersey, I am pretty particular on what I put on my body. Don’t ask where I got my sensibilities, I just know what I like, and what I [...]
The Hoss Technical Gear parade continues on The Bike Lab with the Ponderosa Knicker up next. As I stated in the previous piece on he Polo Pony jersey, I am pretty particular on what I put on my body. Don’t ask where I got my sensibilities, I just know what I like, and what I [...]
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In our review of the three pieces of clothing from Hoss Tecnical Gear, we will break out each piece in its own post. This time it is the Polo Pony Long Sleeve Jersey’s turn. The jersey is a basic, no pockets piece, but is stylish and functional. Let’s tak a closer look. The jersey has [...]
In our review of the three pieces of clothing from Hoss Tecnical Gear, we will break out each piece in its own post. This time it is the Polo Pony Long Sleeve Jersey’s turn. The jersey is a basic, no pockets piece, but is stylish and functional. Let’s tak a closer look. The jersey has [...]
DIY Series: The Typical Tune Up- Front Derailleur Adjustments
Continuing on now with our tune up, we will be looking at our front derailluer, if you have one! Front derailluers may seem a little tricky at first, but they are similar to rear derailuers and actually, are easier to adjust many times. Lets take a look…….. Note the limit screws, their identification, and the alignment [...]
Continuing on now with our tune up, we will be looking at our front derailluer, if you have one! Front derailluers may seem a little tricky at first, but they are similar to rear derailuers and actually, are easier to adjust many times. Lets take a look…….. Note the limit screws, their identification, and the alignment [...]
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In this post, we’d like to introduce you to some of Hoss Technical Gear’s products that we will be testing over the next few months. Hoss started out as a company that aimed to give the mountain biker value for the dollar spent. Making a name for themselves early on with the Ponderosa short, [...]
In this post, we’d like to introduce you to some of Hoss Technical Gear’s products that we will be testing over the next few months. Hoss started out as a company that aimed to give the mountain biker value for the dollar spent. Making a name for themselves early on with the Ponderosa short, [...]
DIY Series: The Typical Tune Up- Rear Derailleur Adjustments
Okay, it is time for the adjustment of the rear derailleur. First of all, much has been written on this subject already. In fact, you can find an article on the adjustment of a rear derailleur here and here from this site. I suggest you read all you can get, and take what you can [...]
Okay, it is time for the adjustment of the rear derailleur. First of all, much has been written on this subject already. In fact, you can find an article on the adjustment of a rear derailleur here and here from this site. I suggest you read all you can get, and take what you can [...]
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Recently Blue Collar Mountain Biking had some web tech work done and we were down for a few days. I want to assure our readers that we are back and that regular posting will commence once again. I appologize for any inconveniences this may have caused. Stay tuned for our next in the DIY Series [...]
DIY Series: A Typical Tune Up- Head Set Adjustments- Part II
This time we’ll look at how to identify and adjust a “threadless head set”. Let’s take a look at an example……. Threadless head sets are pretty common these days. The “threadless head set” gets its name from the fact that the steer tube of the fork is not threaded. This type of head set has been in [...]
This time we’ll look at how to identify and adjust a “threadless head set”. Let’s take a look at an example……. Threadless head sets are pretty common these days. The “threadless head set” gets its name from the fact that the steer tube of the fork is not threaded. This type of head set has been in [...]
    

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Lynskey Ridgeline 29″er: Final Review
It is time for the Lynskey Ridgeline to head back to Tennessee, so here are my final thoughts on this gray metal, single speed wonder-bike. If you want to catch up with my thoughts so far on the Ridgeline, check out my First Impressions post here. The Ridgeline still has me awed by a few things. [...]
It is time for the Lynskey Ridgeline to head back to Tennessee, so here are my final thoughts on this gray metal, single speed wonder-bike. If you want to catch up with my thoughts so far on the Ridgeline, check out my First Impressions post here. The Ridgeline still has me awed by a few things. [...]
Going Tubeless: What You Need To Know
New Series! Twenty Nine Inches is starting a new series concerning tubeless tires, sealants, rims, and what you need to know to get your mountain bike set up with tubeless tires. We’ll discuss the “why” of tubeless mountain bike tires. We will also get into the different systems, sealants, and tires being used sucessfully- or not- [...]
New Series! Twenty Nine Inches is starting a new series concerning tubeless tires, sealants, rims, and what you need to know to get your mountain bike set up with tubeless tires. We’ll discuss the “why” of tubeless mountain bike tires. We will also get into the different systems, sealants, and tires being used sucessfully- or not- [...]
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This post will be image free, unfortunately, but the information is hot off the presses and without further fanfare, here we go! Cannondale 2010 Models: We reported earlier that Cannondale will have two models of carbon fiber hardtail 29″ers coming out for 2010. Dubbed the “Flash 1″ and “Flash 2″ these are reported to be the [...]
This post will be image free, unfortunately, but the information is hot off the presses and without further fanfare, here we go! Cannondale 2010 Models: We reported earlier that Cannondale will have two models of carbon fiber hardtail 29″ers coming out for 2010. Dubbed the “Flash 1″ and “Flash 2″ these are reported to be the [...]
Easton XC One SS 29″er Wheels: Final Review
After having run the XC One single speed specific 29″er wheels for over half a year, we have a final review prepared for your reading pleasure. Check out how these stacked up over the long haul……. As the name of these wheels suggests, these are cross country 29 inch wheels and were tested as such. The [...]
After having run the XC One single speed specific 29″er wheels for over half a year, we have a final review prepared for your reading pleasure. Check out how these stacked up over the long haul……. As the name of these wheels suggests, these are cross country 29 inch wheels and were tested as such. The [...]
More 2010 News And Sightings
The leaks keep on coming from unofficial and official sources. 2010 looks to be a very interesting year for 29″ers and fans of the big wheels. More companies joining the big wheeled revolution, and more high end product than you can shake a stick at. It may seem ironic coming out of the economic meltdown [...]
The leaks keep on coming from unofficial and official sources. 2010 looks to be a very interesting year for 29″ers and fans of the big wheels. More companies joining the big wheeled revolution, and more high end product than you can shake a stick at. It may seem ironic coming out of the economic meltdown [...]
Misfit Psycles Dissent: Final Review
It has been awhile since the Misfit Psycles Dissent has been written about by me, (you can find that here), and the last words on this rig were actually written by Captain Bob as his final review for Twenty Nine Inches. (A darn fine review, if I say so myself!) So, what in the world [...]
It has been awhile since the Misfit Psycles Dissent has been written about by me, (you can find that here), and the last words on this rig were actually written by Captain Bob as his final review for Twenty Nine Inches. (A darn fine review, if I say so myself!) So, what in the world [...]
Continental Race King 2.2″ Tires: Midterm Report
The Race King tires are still being ridden here and I now have a Midterm Report ready for you all on these new shoes from Continental. First off, a big change was made since the last report in that I have set these up as tubeless tires on Stan’s Flow rims using the CaffeLatex [...]
The Race King tires are still being ridden here and I now have a Midterm Report ready for you all on these new shoes from Continental. First off, a big change was made since the last report in that I have set these up as tubeless tires on Stan’s Flow rims using the CaffeLatex [...]
Scott To Introduce A 29″er Model For 2010
It is being reported on Twitter that Scott Bikes is introducing a 29″er model for 2010. A lone aluminum hardtail is set to bow for the coming year with no other hard details on this offering being reported as yet. It is interesting to note that Scott was denying that they would do a [...]
It is being reported on Twitter that Scott Bikes is introducing a 29″er model for 2010. A lone aluminum hardtail is set to bow for the coming year with no other hard details on this offering being reported as yet. It is interesting to note that Scott was denying that they would do a [...]
Racers Begin To Use- And Win- on 29″ers
When 29″ers were yet seen as a curiosity, a fad, or something far worse, (some folks are still thinking all three things!), the idea of someone racing a 29″er in the upper ranks of mountain biking was not even on the radar, much less a serious thought. Now things have changed dramatically in those [...]
When 29″ers were yet seen as a curiosity, a fad, or something far worse, (some folks are still thinking all three things!), the idea of someone racing a 29″er in the upper ranks of mountain biking was not even on the radar, much less a serious thought. Now things have changed dramatically in those [...]
Giant 29″er Hardtail: Update
The spies are busy and forwarding juicy tidbits on Giant’s aluminum model 29″ers to Twenty Nine Inches. Check out the following bits from what looks like a sell sheet or perhaps this is catalog copy, we’re not sure which. (Check out a previous post on the Giant 29″ers from our sister site, The [...]
The spies are busy and forwarding juicy tidbits on Giant’s aluminum model 29″ers to Twenty Nine Inches. Check out the following bits from what looks like a sell sheet or perhaps this is catalog copy, we’re not sure which. (Check out a previous post on the Giant 29″ers from our sister site, The [...]
    

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