A GORC member took these before and after photos to show how we turn ordinary forest into sweet singletrack. Nice photos!
12/04/05 - SIU-E Photos Posted
The 12/3 SIUE day attracted 46 volunteers who committed themselves to digging in the dirt. Despite the cold temps and dampness the workday went better than anticipated.
11/27/05 - Chubb Maintenance Workday
The Chubb trail received some much needed grooming on the North side this past weekend. Honeysuckle was removed from the scenic lookout (which can now once again be considered scenic), trail was debermed and water channel diversions were implemented.
11/13/05 - Greensfelder Dogwood Loop Complete
Thanks to everyone who came out to the last Greensfelder workday this season! We wrapped up a lengthly, but well deserved reroute of the Dogwood Trail. We've extended the original trail by traversing the hillsides multiple times as opposed to shooting straight down (like it used to).
By the end of Spring it should be packed down nicely. Now, get out there and ride this huge new addition to Greensfelder County Park.
11/08/05 - SS Worlds Gallery
I never said I was fast but here you go - a gallery of all the pics from the SS Worlds back in August. There aren't many because we were too busy partying.
Many thanks to the GORC volunteers who made it down to the IMBA sponsored trail workday at Shawnee. If you haven't visited there yet or think Illnois is flat and isn't worth your time, take another look. Technical trail on par with Chubb awaits your kneecaps. Here's a few photos of the trails being constructed.
10/30/05 - Greensfelder Workday Results
We had a great turnout at the workday. High school and college students helped build a great new section of the Dogwood trail. Fifty-nine people worked hard to nearly complete the reroute (which is so long compared to the rerouted section of trail that it feels more like a whole new loop at Greensfelder!) and we're thankful.
Hope to see you at the next GF workday in two weeks!
10/27/05 - GORC OTA MegaEvent Success!
The GORC folk built some great trail this past weekend to further complete the Middlefork section of the Ozark Trail. This trail section is nearly complete!
09/27/05 - Local Shops Getting on Board with GORC - New Member Discounts
We're currently lining up several area bike shops that will offer GORC members discounts on their products or services.
Stay tuned for more specific information. We have Wild Trak, Momentum, Mesa, and Granada on tap right now.
Over 150 volunteers added some serious man hours to the already sweet Middlefork section of the Ozark Trail. A few GORC members made a strong showing and represented.
A GORC specific OTA trailbuilding event will be held the weekend of October 22nd. Build trail, ride and have a party. Stay tuned.
