Comments on: One Down.

By: Roberto

Roberto — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 14:37:02 +0000

For a sec I thought you were moving to the Burton group who make these famous snowboards I slit through the snow in Austria last week. But it’s IT again. Snowboarding is much more trendy/nifty/snazzy than IT! Much more fun too. You don’t know what you are missing! And you really could write a complete new blog about snowboarding.

No really: congratulations! (but don’t forget to board in the winter! ;-)

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 00:35:03 +0000

Hey Ed,

Congrats on the news! Enjoyed working with you, as brief as it was. Did anyone break my pull up record?

Will follow you via blog.

regards,

Alex.

By: Unknown

Unknown — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 22:59:05 +0000

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By: Rick

Rick — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:58:46 +0000

Fatty, congratulations! Burton is lucky to have you. It will be nice to ride together again. Speaking of riding…you’ve been gone a long time. There have been a few changes. Specifically, American Fork Canyon has been officially closed until 2010. Prop 52 passed, which means Highway 167 is a go. This will significantly reduce commute times to and from Denver. The architects are drawing up the plans now and have committed to keep trail alterations to a minimum. I saw an artist’s rendering of the plan on the news. I noticed that the “Fork” was missing and the crux move had a statue on it. It appeared to be Lavelle Edwards, who is one of the sponsors of the project. This obviously affects the entire Tibble Fork trail system, including Mud and Joy, and closes down the entire Alpine Loop. We’re all sick over this. Of course, you probably already knew this—it’s been all over the news!

Further North in Alpine, a gentleman named West secured the property surrounding Hog Hollow. We thought that this would finally put an end to the long and bitter dispute between Draper, Highland, and Lehi and various property owners who claim they own access. We were shocked to read that a new subdivision in Alpine has been approved. The new subdivision is called Dug’s Hollow and if I’m not mistaken, it sits smack in the middle of Hog Hollow. I’ll recheck the plat map on that and get back to you.

Over in Provo Canyon, severe weather has touched off a series of substantial mass soil movements. The earth slid from the landmark Pile of Rocks, which is just after The Champ Switchback, clear across the highway and onto the south side of the canyon, which is where Squaw Peak and Hope Campground used to be. I suppose they are still there, they’re just buried under an incredible layer of mud and rubble. At this point, we can only hope to see Hope again. Emergency geologists still have been unable to locate Frank.

In Grove Canyon, after several Bigfoot sightings, city officials closed trail access claiming that Grove is too dangerous. They have committed to reopening trail access after Bigfoot is captured and questioned. I wonder what they plan to ask Bigfoot. Lieutenant Smith: Hey Bigfoot, what are you doing up there? Bigfoot: Eeerrrggg!

Anyway, I can fill you in on the rest of the trail changes when you get out here. I already set a lunch appointment for us at the Red Barn, which used to be El Azteca…sorry.

By: Zed

Zed — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 21:18:16 +0000

Bummer. TimD’s blog isn’t working, so you can’t leave suggestive comments over there. That’s too bad. I really like the alliteration of ‘Brokeback Brit’.

By: barry1021

barry1021 — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 20:40:44 +0000

Question to FC: Are your reasons for the move all bike related (I consider food to be bike related) because this is a biking blog and you did not want to put the other important reasons like the wife prefers it, better schools etc, or is your life truly ALL ABOUT YOU??
If its the former, that’s understandable, and if its the latter, I am just jealous.

B21

By: Tim D

Tim D — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 20:38:12 +0000

Well, your Wednesday post was the epitome of snot blasting, coffee down the nose, hilarity. The way you juxtaposed the move back to conservative Utah with the whole gay/bondage coming out thing was inspirational. Who would have thought that all those crashes were deliberate masochistic attempts to get your fellow riders to love you in more than a ‘like a brother’ way.

Congratulations

Tim D

By: Unknown

Unknown — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 18:20:00 +0000

da ute, you can’t live in utah valley and have cycling be your life and not know about the trails in american fork canyon. it’s not possible. the bst is the penguin sitting on the tip of the iceberg.

go here: http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/

nice guys, if a bit cheesy, and detailed maps of every significant trail in utah.

By: Unknown

Unknown — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 17:39:08 +0000

So, does this mean you’re going to get off MSN? The whole ‘you have to sign in to comment’ thing is a pain, and half the time it doesn’t work.

By: Zed

Zed — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 16:49:25 +0000

I still think Washington’s prettier. But good for you for making the move. Maybe your niece has a new boyfriend who you can coax into following you up the trail and puking. Just an idea.