Thursday, April 28, 2011

'Locals-Only' CLOSED by PRIVATE LANDOWNER

Unfortunatley I have some really bads news to report today. Sometime this week the 'property owner' of the area we all call 'Locals Only' is now 'CLOSED' indefinenately until problems with this particular owner can be resolved. Several tree's have been 'downed' crossing and blocking this section of trail.

It was reported to me today while driving around the heights of Hood River that our beloved Post Canyon supporter Andrew Denniak of New York Subs was involved in a 30+ mile an hour crash, destroying his prized Ellsworth Evolution 29r and Fox 29r Fork on "locals Only" doing a total of $3400 in damage. He was extremely lucky to not suffer any injuries and was able to 'limp' his bike down to his vehicle. So in honor of Andrew D, we ask everyone to stop by his FAMOUS Hood River NY Sub Shop and grab a bite this week. Here's a ghastily image of his bike sitting at Dirty Fingers for repair.


Henry Buckalew of Hood River County Forest Management has posted a 'Trail Closure' notice on the HR County website today. Until further notice- lets get the word out to fellow bikers before they head out. Signs are being constructed as I type this out and will be in place informing anyone 'not in the loop' of the closure. Please leave me a comment if you notice anything odd or out of the usual on the trails. Stay viligent folks. We need the eyes and ears.
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6 comments:

  1. timmy2taaApril 28, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Reading between the lines, was this crash caused by a unmarked booby trap??!!! Or was the trail closure due to the crash. Glad Andrew dodged injury. Endangering people who love you, Mr. PRIVATE LANDOWNER sir, is bad karma to say the least.

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  2. M. EstesApril 28, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    The landowner is frustrated with user activity in the area and dropped several logs over the trail to prevent use. The next day it was reported that he placed signs up. Maybe too little too late.

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  3. Keith CApril 28, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Where exactly is "locals only"? I was out at Post riding yesterday and didn't notice anything besides trail improvements. Bummer to hear the news, thanks for keeping us in the loop Mike!

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  4. M. EstesApril 28, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Its the short section after descending Mitchell Ridge you pedal under the 'Powerlines' which runs adjacent to the lowest portion of 'Seven Streams'. Last year the HR Super Course used this section for the final climb and descent to the finishline. its the trail that mostly locals ride hence its name. No sign is posted defining that trail either.

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  5. Keith CApril 29, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Oh damn! We were heading that way yesterday but ducked out at the powerlines because it was getting a little greasy. Really a HORRIBLE place to lay trees intentionally. Glad Deenik is OK.

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  6. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Is it hoodrivervineyards that is booby trapping the trails?

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