UPDATE (Wed 6:00 p.m.): We've seen several rain patches go over the trail on the radar this afternoon… And we hear that folks are concerned about the forecast that shows it starting to rain heavily in the middle of the ride… Cancelling tonight. Hoping for a better season opener next week.
UPDATE (Wed 9:00 a.m.): Did a recon ride last night. Most of the trail is in great shape. Some spots on the low line are flooded (and some are nearly flood with the USGS 05481650 river gauge showing the river continuing to rise), so we will simply stay off those sections.
Right now, tonight's ride is on. The forecast shows a chance of rain tonight. If it rains, the ride is cancelled. If it does not rain, the ride is on.
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Kyle loves mountain biking. And mountain biking is fun. So for the fall and winter, the Kyle's Bikes Wednesday Night Ride is a mountain bike ride on Sycamore Trail!
Meet us at the trail. The "north gravel lot" is off 66th Avenue, just west of the river and east of the Johnston Soccer Fields. If the gravel lot is full, you can park in the paved Neal Smith Trail lot on the east side of the river and ride the protected bike/ped trail on the bridge.
Gather at 7:30 p.m. We will roll out at 7:45.
The pace will vary depending on who shows up. We may split into smaller groups if the group is large or there is a significant difference in paces. We vary the route a little each time, but regardless of route, we regroup at the following points:
- Double Track (by the gravel pit)
- Fish Camp (confluence of Beaver Creek and Des Moines River)
- Turnaround (the paved Trestle to Trestle Trail)
- Fish Camp
- Double Track
If you've not ridden at Sycamore before and are concerned about getting lost, find Katherine, Kyer, or Kyle before the ride and let them know. We can find you a buddy. :-) We don't want to lose anyone! Getting lost is *not* fun.
BRING LIGHTS. Running into things is *not* fun.
We do not ride wet trails. Nor during blizzards. Watch our Facebook page carefully for updates. Or join our Facebook group!
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