The first workday of the Fall season is coming right up, eight days away, on Saturday, Sept. 17th, at Rock Hollow. We will make another creek crossing, moving rocks and working our skills.
When:
Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 9:00-1:00.
Directions to Ridge Meadows Elementary School, 777 Ridge Rd.:
From I-44, take 109 north about 3 miles to Old State Rd. Go right about 3 miles to Ridge Rd. and take a right to the school.
From I-64, take Clarkson Rd. south about 4 miles to Manchester. Go right, west, about half a mile to Old State Rd. Take a left, south, about a mile to Ridge Rd, take a left, south, to the school.
Hope to see a good crowd. If you have any questions, post them on our messageboard.
This will be a GORC only workday with no other volunteers. If you have never been to a workday this will be a good start to see what it is like to build trail in a rocky area.
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Monday, September 12, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
May Monthly Meeting - Canceled
The monthly meeting which would have been on Wednesday, May 4th has been canceled so that we may work on the trails in preparation for Saturday's Greensfelder Challenge race. If you want to help, you can volunteer here. See you at the Tap Room in June.
Help Wanted- Greensfelder Challenge May 7th
The Greensfelder Challenge is this weekend, May 7th. If the forecast comes true, we should have some good drying going on and be able to go ahead as planned.
We need some volunteers to help with the race:
1. A couple shifts of 1 to 2 people to work a road crossing on the Scenic Loop. There were 3 crossings last year, so this will be much easier.
2. A couple people to man a table during the registration. The UFD has printed shirts that will be available to those that race for a small donation to GORC.
3. We need 3-4 people to help with the kids race. Mountain Bike Patrollers would be nice, but anyone is welcome.
That should do it for the most part. We'll be marking the course probably on Thursday and then tearing down afterwards. Help with that is always welcome. I will post details on when.
PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT THIS EVENT BY VOLUNTEERING, RACING OR JUST HANGING ABOUT. GORC received over $1000 from this event last year. We don't get many chances to get cold hard cash for insurance/tool/administrative costs, so it's important that this be a success.
Thanks and let's hope for good trail karma and sunny days to make this happen.
More info and sign-up is here.
We need some volunteers to help with the race:
1. A couple shifts of 1 to 2 people to work a road crossing on the Scenic Loop. There were 3 crossings last year, so this will be much easier.
2. A couple people to man a table during the registration. The UFD has printed shirts that will be available to those that race for a small donation to GORC.
3. We need 3-4 people to help with the kids race. Mountain Bike Patrollers would be nice, but anyone is welcome.
That should do it for the most part. We'll be marking the course probably on Thursday and then tearing down afterwards. Help with that is always welcome. I will post details on when.
PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT THIS EVENT BY VOLUNTEERING, RACING OR JUST HANGING ABOUT. GORC received over $1000 from this event last year. We don't get many chances to get cold hard cash for insurance/tool/administrative costs, so it's important that this be a success.
Thanks and let's hope for good trail karma and sunny days to make this happen.
More info and sign-up is here.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Indian Camp Creek Workday- Saturday, March 26th 9am-1pm
When: Saturday, March 26th, from 9:00 til 1:00.
Where: Indian Camp Creek Park. It's approx 7 miles North of I-70 on 40/61. (Turn left on Dietrich Rd roughly .6 miles after passing W.) The Google Map link (click this for link, then click the Green bike) will take you to the Park. Follow the road around to the back of the Park, and look for signage that will direct you to Saturday's meeting location. (This'll have to do until Google updates their map from early 2006. )
What to bring: Gloves, Sturdy shoes, eye protection, and something to drink on the trail. Please read through pilznr’s “What to expect at a workday” post. It will also give you some hints on how to prepare for a workday.
Please RSVP via ONE of the following (to make sure we bring enough food):
The St. Charles County Park's (SCCP) office [636-949-7535],
through the WebTrac registration system on the parks website, or on this thread.
GORC & St. Charles County Parks will provide: Trail building tools, instructions on trail building, safety guidelines, and lunch.
NOTICE: In case of bad weather, please call the St. Charles County Parks (SCCP's) Trail Hotline (636-949-7475, option #2). SCCP's will only leave a message about the workday if it's canceled.
We've got ~ 40 Scouts and their parents coming out, so we could use some experienced workers. There's a reroute, plus a couple armoring projects on the list of things to do, so we've got something for everyone.
Lunch will be provided by Off The Front, so thank one of the team riders the next time you see them on the trails.
Don't forget this is another chance to enter the 2011 GORC Workday Season Raffle for a GT Peace 9r!
Where: Indian Camp Creek Park. It's approx 7 miles North of I-70 on 40/61. (Turn left on Dietrich Rd roughly .6 miles after passing W.) The Google Map link (click this for link, then click the Green bike) will take you to the Park. Follow the road around to the back of the Park, and look for signage that will direct you to Saturday's meeting location. (This'll have to do until Google updates their map from early 2006. )
What to bring: Gloves, Sturdy shoes, eye protection, and something to drink on the trail. Please read through pilznr’s “What to expect at a workday” post. It will also give you some hints on how to prepare for a workday.
Please RSVP via ONE of the following (to make sure we bring enough food):
The St. Charles County Park's (SCCP) office [636-949-7535],
through the WebTrac registration system on the parks website, or on this thread.
GORC & St. Charles County Parks will provide: Trail building tools, instructions on trail building, safety guidelines, and lunch.
NOTICE: In case of bad weather, please call the St. Charles County Parks (SCCP's) Trail Hotline (636-949-7475, option #2). SCCP's will only leave a message about the workday if it's canceled.
We've got ~ 40 Scouts and their parents coming out, so we could use some experienced workers. There's a reroute, plus a couple armoring projects on the list of things to do, so we've got something for everyone.
Lunch will be provided by Off The Front, so thank one of the team riders the next time you see them on the trails.
Don't forget this is another chance to enter the 2011 GORC Workday Season Raffle for a GT Peace 9r!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
SIUE Workday- Sat. January 15th 9am-1pm
When: Saturday, Jan. 15th, 2011 from 9:00~1:00.
What: Doing some minor reroutes to avoid some "wet" and "badly eroded" pieces of trail.
Where: Take hwy 255 North past Interstate 270, to New Poag Road. Turn Right or East at the end of the exit ramp. Stay on New Poag Road until the first intersection with a 4 way stop sign. This will be University Drive. Turn Right onto University Drive. The road will immediately bend to the left, at the end of the bend on your right is a gravel road, turn onto the gravel road. Follow the rock road past the hedgerow on the left, the road will make a 90 Degree turn to the right and then back to the left, then it will dead end. The Northernmost Trailhead is located at the 90 degree corner of the woods near that dead end.
What to bring: Gloves, Sturdy shoes, eye protection, and something to drink on the trail. It’s also a good idea to read through pilznr’s “What to expect at a workday” post, available via this link; http://gorctrails.com/board/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3711
Why: To keep this gem of a trail system usable for years to come.
GORC will provide: Trail building tools, instructions on trail building and safety guidelines.
Sign-up and more info are available here.
What: Doing some minor reroutes to avoid some "wet" and "badly eroded" pieces of trail.
Where: Take hwy 255 North past Interstate 270, to New Poag Road. Turn Right or East at the end of the exit ramp. Stay on New Poag Road until the first intersection with a 4 way stop sign. This will be University Drive. Turn Right onto University Drive. The road will immediately bend to the left, at the end of the bend on your right is a gravel road, turn onto the gravel road. Follow the rock road past the hedgerow on the left, the road will make a 90 Degree turn to the right and then back to the left, then it will dead end. The Northernmost Trailhead is located at the 90 degree corner of the woods near that dead end.
What to bring: Gloves, Sturdy shoes, eye protection, and something to drink on the trail. It’s also a good idea to read through pilznr’s “What to expect at a workday” post, available via this link; http://gorctrails.com/board/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3711
Why: To keep this gem of a trail system usable for years to come.
GORC will provide: Trail building tools, instructions on trail building and safety guidelines.
Sign-up and more info are available here.
Friday, December 24, 2010
2011 Winter/Spring Workday Schedule
1/15 - SIUE
2/26 - Greensfelder
3/12 - Matson Hill
3/26 - Indian Camp Creek
4/9 - Greensfelder
4/23 - Matson Hill
5/14 - Castlewood
5/21 - Cliff Cave
6/4 - Indian Camp Creek
2/26 - Greensfelder
3/12 - Matson Hill
3/26 - Indian Camp Creek
4/9 - Greensfelder
4/23 - Matson Hill
5/14 - Castlewood
5/21 - Cliff Cave
6/4 - Indian Camp Creek
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