Disciples of Dirt Mountain Bike Club

ARCHIVES - A collection of information and photos from the past years. If you're looking for something specific you can contact us by email.

Cascade Cream Puff 100, 2005

Results and race info can be found at http://puff100.netfirms.com/race/. Here are a few photos for now, i'll plan on posting more later. The conditions were great through the day, another excellent day of mtn. biking in Oakridge.

See photos from last years 'Puff.

Oakridge Trailwork, 5/21-22

We had another succesful trailwork weekend, once again improving the local trails for all user groups. Bunchgrass, Heckletooth, Alpine, and Salmon Creek all got their fair share of maintenance as we cleared trees, benched trail, worked tread, and cut brush. -Lou

We had another great trailwork weekend, and I posted a writeup and pics on MTBR. Thanks to everyone who could make it, and to anyone who
missed out, we'll be doing more work soon, so don't feel bad. See ya'll on the trails. Matt

http://forums.mtbr.com

Goodman Creek trail work recap -

I’d like to extend a big thanks to everyone who was able to make it out to the Goodman Trailhead this weekend and took a turn pushing a heavy wheelbarrow, carrying big rocks or diggin’ in the mud. It was definitely one of the more burly work projects I’ve been involved in. I really appreciate the positive attitudes, high energy and willingness of folks to share the work load with anyone who showed up that day that also appreciates trails.

I’d also like to thank everyone who helped to put the word out, but couldn’t make it themselves. I figure each person that made it out that day represents a much larger number of people either couldn’t make it or didn’t know about the event. And that adds up to a big community of folks that really care about trails.

I hope to put together a similar event in the future, please feel free to email me with feedback. Thanks again, See you on the trails!

Ryan Ojerio
Program Manager
Northwest Youth Corps
(541) 349-5055 ext. 220
www.nwyouthcorps.org

Thanks to everyone who came out on Saturday to help with the Trailwork. We had a good showing, and got some great work done. It was great for Ryan to put this event together, and I'm looking forward to the next opportunity to work
with some other user groups to improve our trails. Thanks to REI for their grant, and for the snacks and water bottles, and thanks to the NYC members and Americorps team for working so hard and leading us to accomplish our goals. To think that those guys are at work 5
days a week improving our trails and environment is an incredible thing. Their efforts are greatly appreciated. Hope everyone had a
good weekend. Later, Matt

Spring Barbie Camp 2005

Yea, it was that time of year again! Lots of fun and good riding was to be had in Central Oregon. An excellent campsite was set near the Metolious River, right next to one of the creeks running out of Suttle Lake. I kicked off my riding Friday with a quick tour around the area and a few miles along Windigo trail. Saturday brought the good stuff as we hit most of Windigo, Jack Creek, and then after a drink or two at camp went back out for some more mileage and scenery along Windigo. Cold creek crossings and lots of downed trees mixed up the rolling trails for some good action!! We awoke after Saturday nights festivities and headed back out in the rain for a loop around Suttle lake, mixed it up with some snow, and had an excellent ride in the wet, yet mudless terrain. Friday and Saturday nights never ending campfire had much discussion about research in many fields:) Plenty of schwag was passed out and business cards distributed. The primer is set, seeya in October! -Lou

Pictures and reports can be found at mtbr.com.

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=90822

Trail Work Opportunities, achieved, Goodman Creek work went excellent!

This one might be good to follow up with to score (more) brownie points with the Forest Service. Middle Fork district already loves us, so maybe something up the Mckenzie or in the Brice Creek Network. Maybe even partner with another trail user group. I'd be glad to follow up with the forest service in either of the two areas to see if they already have something planned.

Al

HOST A TRAILWORK DAY ON JULY 1 - FOREST SERVICE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
The USDA Forest Service will celebrate its 100th anniversary on July 1, 2005. The Forest Service manages 133,000 miles of trail, 155 National Forests, 20 National Grasslands on 191 million acres of public land in 42 states. The Forest Service has partnered with IMBA since 1988, and has worked closely with many of our affiliated clubs for more than a decade. IMBA's Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crews, National Mountain Bike Patrols and dozens of our affiliated clubs regularly volunteer on National Forest land. The Forest Service understands mountain biking and actively supports shared-use trails. IMBA encourages our 550 affiliated clubs to host a trailwork day or patrol event July 1-3 (Friday - Sunday) at their National Forest or join in existing celebrations to acknowledge all the great Forest Service singletrack riding we have enjoyed for years. To learn more about IMBA's relationship with the Forest Service visit: http://www.imba.com/resources/agencies/index.html

1/22/05

The All Comer's Meat rocked WhyPass with 47 riders and 2 excellent hosts! We're planning on another gathering in late spring, early summer. Lookin' forward!

2/09/05

If you would like mountain bikers to have a voice within the Lane County parks system, check this out.

Personally, I think it would be fun to ride around Mt. Pisgah, but it's so close to town it would be over run with riders. I don't think the horsy and hikey people would appreciate it, either.

Mountain bikers were barely a blip on the radar screen when the plan was originally produced, so go for it if ya wanna.- Albee

http://www.co.lane.or.us/Parks/Masterplan.htm

The purpose of this mailing is to let you know about the Lane County Parks and Open Space Master Plan update effort, let you know we are contacting others in the community, and invite your participation. Postcards, emails, and letters are being sent to over 1,900 individuals and organizations. We are also holding several meetings throughout Lane County. You may have received another form of correspondence if you are actively involved in this project, orare active or employed in parks, recreation, or open space related activities. If I can provide additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Celia Barry, Associate Planner
Lane Co. Public Works
3040 N. Delta Hwy.
Eugene, OR 97408
541.682.6935

12/08/2004

Mission accomplished! Richard spoke with the REI manager and employees about the DOD andbuilding trials. They brought up the idea of the DOD having a day where we would have an information table at REI to hand out pamphlets and educate the public on trail use and who we are and what we do. Well done Richard!

TOOLKITS MAKE IT EASIER FOR LOCAL CYCLISTS TO GET DIRTY

At least three times a year, local mountain cyclist and avid outdoor steward Richard Sweet spends three consecutive days building and maintaining local trails with fellow members of Disciples of Dirt. This year, his effort will be magnified with the help of an REI outdoor stewardship toolkit, presented to Disciples of Dirt, a local grassroots organization that brings together cyclists for group rides and trail maintenance projects, through the International Mountain Bicycling Association. REI awarded IMBA 100 toolkits and a $45,000 grant last month for the purpose of building and maintaining trails. Disciple of Dirt was selected in recognition of its extensive contribution to local trails. Sweet estimated that members volunteered 3,800 hours last year alone. Media is invited to attend the REI employee gathering on Saturday, December 11, at 9:45 a.m. where staff will officially congratulate Richard Sweet and Disciples of Dirt.

REI President and CEO Dennis Madsen said, "IMBA recognizes the need for educating mountain bikers about the responsible use of our trails and natural areas, and joins REI in our efforts to promote environmental stewardship to protect these resources for future generations."

The toolkit contains:• 1 McLeod trail-building tool
• 1 Pulaski trail-building tool
• 1 Brunton clinometer surveying instrument
• 1 IMBA Trail Solutions Book
• 10 pairs of REI/IMBA trail-work gloves
• 10 REI/IMBA trailhead education signs
• 12 REI stewardship volunteer t-shirts
• 300 REI/IMBA Responsible Riding fly

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