A small group of us shuttled Cherry Poppins trail twice yesterday, giving the new bottom section a thorough test. The drop onto 007 might take multiple attempts for riders to master, but it does work. The bridge flows well with a nose wheelie finish, and the gap jump is confidence inspiring (check out Mat’s form). [...]
Entries from September 2007
September 12, 2007
Additions to Cherry Poppins
We’ve been modifying and extending the bottom of Cherry Poppins trail. Check out some flowy riding, a few interesting jumps, and this beautiful curving bridge.
September 6, 2007
Rebuild of Bridge on Snake
The second bridge on Snake was in poor shape. The spans had become warped, and the supports were not stable, so we tore it apart and rebuilt it. It’s now rock-solid, level, a little longer and curvier, and should provide lots of fun and challenge for years to come.
September 5, 2007
Mount Lepsoe
Lepsoe on Lepsoe
From Stephanie Lepsoe of Castlegar, I’ve come to learn something of the origins of the naming of Mount Lepsoe (2187m), the Northern most peak on the Seven Summits trail. The name was adopted on the 11th of November 1996 to remember RAF Flight Sergeant Robert Lepsoe of Trail, serving with the Royal [...]
