Comments on: Bad Stuff That Became Awesome Stuff

By: davidh-marin,ca

davidh-marin,ca — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 18:15:48 +0000

BTW Can’t wait for the Fatty Fond(ue) when we can all come out and try those trails!

By: Daddystyle

Daddystyle — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:54:29 +0000

I’m a gracious host and a know all the best beachs and trails

By: davidh-marin,ca

davidh-marin,ca — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:45:32 +0000

Very compelling story to vote for Daddystyle for the BCBikerace. Though the competition is stiff, as FoF’f we could make this happen for him.

And imagine if that did happen, Bob would ‘owe us’. Can’t think of a better payback than hosting a Fatty Round-up in Canada. Is everyone’s passport current?

Vote for Bob!

By: Daddystyle

Daddystyle — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 13:53:51 +0000

Good morning fellow followers of Fatty, this is a timely post. Dare I suggest you check out some British Columbia Canada Vollies. http://www.bcbikerace.com/registration/contests If you note a worthy nominee such as Bob stanhope/aka Daddysyle please vote. I have a chance at an entry for a spot in the BC Bike race as a nominee for a community award. I know it’s tacky self promotion but…. it must be done. Sorry for hijacking the post. Any and all votes very much appreciated. Thank you, 2 wheeled love my friends, Bob Stanhope Halfmoon Bay BC.

By: Daddystyle

Daddystyle — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 13:44:09 +0000

Lets hear it for local volunteers. The people that get it done. Smiling

By: Davidh-Marin,ca

Davidh-Marin,ca — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 03:56:44 +0000

Fatty you are the ‘Master’ of perspective. Viewed one way a veritable ‘Olympus God’

When seen from above….in a trench….you come up a little short(er)

By: Liz M.

Liz M. — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 01:13:30 +0000

Our local mountain bike association is also active in trail building, maintenance and conservation. Wonderful people! They deserve our thanks.

I’ve heard some parts of the west have gotten far below average precipitation this winter. Hope that’s not the case where you are.

By: NancyJBS

NancyJBS — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 23:15:32 +0000

What an encouraging story!

This is why it’s important to support – financially or with your muscles- your local trail association!

My buddy Isaac N. (whom I met right here in the FC comments section) is very active in trail work for park near his home and mine, and he’s given me good appreciation for what goes into a great trail.

They don’t happen by accident!

Thank you Isaac N. and all the other passionate trail builders!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 21:46:11 +0000

Lambert is a wonderful park, especially for those of us lucky enough to live in close proximity to it. Like you, I was awestruck by the flood damage. The river bed that now runs through the park from east to west is a monument to the power of the run off caused by the fire damage on East Mountain. It’s remarkable Lambert has lost none of its appeal–UMB did us all a wonderful service. Nice post.

By: Mark in Bremerton

Mark in Bremerton — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 21:34:32 +0000

Question: Are those trails used by other activities, i.e. hikers, horses, motocross bikes? I have a beautiful mountain that I can ride to in five minutes that would be (and to a certain extent still is) great mountain biking, but the trails end up looking like miniature versions of your chasm photo due to the dirt bikes and quads that are allowed on them. I end up bypassing big sections using the fire roads because I would just end up walking anyway. It’s a bummer here in this motorcycle/quad/jeep heavy community. I’m envious every time you post something like this or I see ads for Moab.

The singletrack is for pedestrians and bikes only. (Maybe horses too? Not sure, never seen a horse up there.) Motorized vehicles are allowed in the park, but are to stay on the doubletrack and jeep roads in the park, and off the singletrack. There’s a good overlapping network of these roads, so almost everyone seems happy to play by the rules. – FC