Fort Worth Mountain Bikers' Association

MontyV · Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 9:59 am Post subject: Gateway

Gateway is getting some good praise under the Whos riding where forum on Dorba.
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traveler420 · Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 10:20 am Post subject:

As it should!! You guys have done some good work out there from what I am hearing.... Newbie and all I can't really attest to it, but am trying to do my part to make it a better experience for all. It's close to home and a fun trail. Might loose some visitors once RLP re-opens, but I am loving this trail right now. Good workouts. smile

BTW... Posted this over on DORBA and thought maybe I should here for those seeking a "better" temporary trail map. At least until the other stuff re-opens.

xjamesx · Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 8:37 pm Post subject:

Definitely deserves it,this place is shaping up quite nice and i would love to help at the next workday and meet you guys !! Are they usually posted here?

MontyV · Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 9:08 pm Post subject:

skank377 · Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:24 pm Post subject:

I've only ridden there once last year.....leaves all over but not too bad to follow the trail. Probably be better once it is beaten in.
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traveler420 · Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 4:28 pm Post subject:

Went out this morning at 11 to check it out and run my dogs.. Trail is still slightly tacky in some areas, and slick in like 2 low spots. Should be good to go tomorrow and or Friday.

I broke my chain about 3/4 of the way around my first lap, since I had tools in the car and the trip got cut short; I decided to work the trail for a bit. I spent 3 hours working the first section from the trail head to the pavilion. I cleared the rest of the face slapper and cleared out the corners that were still kind of deep with brush slowing you down quite a bit. We should be able to hit the first section hard and fast now, except for the stumps that need removing still. I also took the hack saw to the rebar that was sticking out of the rock on the last section just before the trail ends. I'm bout to leave to head down for the signage work and hopefully get my new chain put on and ride a couple laps.

Is there someone at Dorba and/or FWMBA that I should be reporting my work hours to?

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El Kyle · Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 8:19 pm Post subject: Gateway conditions

Lost some trees at Gateway, not too muddy just a little tacky.
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El Kyle · Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 11:46 pm Post subject: Gateway ride

What is a good average time for the course. Not Matt hot lap time,:) I need a marker to build on. I mean including the area that runs next to the soccer field not the cut in?
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traveler420 · Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 9:27 am Post subject:

If you can complete a lap in 15-20 minutes, I would consider that an average pace, but my fastest lap is like just under 12 minutes. Usually when i ride with other people we ride moderate pace and we complete it in about 15-25 minutes depending on heat and trail conditions. But that would be moving at a pretty good rate for 3 miles.

I rode this morning with my dogs, which is a slow pace and this is what we did...

Shadow · Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 5:05 pm Post subject:

last night we did 5 laps averging about 15.15 a lap...nice smooth non race SS pace.
That did include my buddy looking at the cliffside view too long and taking a nice endo after doing a front wheelie for about 5-6 ft......greatness.......LOL
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