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The Right Tool for the Job

Posted on January 13, 2013 by annessky

As with most things, it is so much easier when you have the right tool for the job at hand. We spent nearly one hour at a large downed tree that had two trunks a couple weekends ago. The little … Continue reading →

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Fall Trail Clearing

Posted on November 2, 2012 by annessky

Now that we’re done on course work for the year, we can concentrate on having a little fun. Clearing some trails, exploring new areas, and a trip to Red Bird are all in store this fall and winter. I try … Continue reading →

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Chain Saw Carrier Project

Posted on September 15, 2012 by annessky

One of the guys I rode with in 2008 when I went to Idaho the first time sent me a photo of his bike. Two things really jumped out at me. First of all, there was a chainsaw fastened to … Continue reading →

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No time for fun . . .

Posted on February 4, 2012 by annessky

No more “fun” days of riding for a while. It’s time to focus on getting courses ready for the 2012 season. The last two weekends have been dedicated to cutting in new trail for the Sawmill event. So far, so … Continue reading →

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More Team Kentucky Logs

Posted on January 17, 2012 by annessky

Below are some more “TK” logs from last weekend. Jesse packed the BIG Stihl in some 1980′s North Face aluminum frame backpack. It was purple with pink accents . . . quite the fashion statement back in the late 80′s … Continue reading →

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Team Kentucky?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by annessky

This has nothing to with basketball or any mainstream sports for that matter, but rather leaving your mark to show where you’ve been and what you’ve accomplished. Back in 2008, I got a photo from a friend in Idaho that … Continue reading →

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Trails, switchbacks, tires, and such . . .

Posted on January 1, 2012 by annessky

We’ve been putting quite a bit of time into “developing” some more technical trails. Nothing that will ever be raced, but rather something that keeps you moving slow with ample obstacles to keep you engaged. It’s not always about how … Continue reading →

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Trail Passion . . .

Posted on October 28, 2011 by annessky

Check out these guys building Mtn. Bike Trails in Washington State! Very cool setting and lots of hard work! Like they say! Build it! Ride it! See you on the trail!

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Trail Stewards – A Rare Breed

Posted on December 11, 2010 by annessky

Something I learned before I ever went to Idaho in 2008 is that the guys out there were serious about “their” trails. First off, I was told to not even come unless I had a rear trials tire. Knobbies, they … Continue reading →

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