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[Edit (6-2-07): The following post has generated some discussion amongst the Poedunk membership in the comments. I (Mike) would like to add that the opinions expressed in the letter do not represent the position of this club and the Poedunks have not advocated, taken action, or contacted any public offices regarding this matter. I posted [...]

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This should prove to be a fun race again this year. A few riders went out from Reno last year and enjoyed it thoroughly. It is put on by the Great Basin Trails Alliance a group which has done a lot of trail work out in a place where riding isn’t nearly as popular as [...]

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The conference held May 18 - 20 at Galena Park was a huge success. It was a great opportunity to learn more about all aspects of trail building from planning and advocacy to layout and construction. Attendees were split into 3 groups based on experience: beginner, advanced, and crew leader. All groups got a healthy [...]

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Entrial Rehab and Realignment Progresses, May 22, 2007, Poeville, NV:
Dale and I met with Eric Crump the District Ranger to discuss our proposed improvements to the Entrail. Eric had no opposition to the flagged alignment, and he is going to seek approval by his supervisor and the Rancho San Rafael Advisory Board.

It is very exciting [...]

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The Galena Cycling Club has been building a new trail in south Reno. This last weekend Randy attended a Tahoe Rim Trail sponsored seminar during which they worked on some new sections of that trail. He’s offered to take us on a tour of that trail.
Please join us for a nice casual ride with a [...]

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Reno cyclers hit the street honoring the lives of cyclist killed by automobiles in ride of silence about 50! human powered 2 wheelers pedaled around town in silence.

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Space is still available for The 2nd Anual Regional Trails Training May 18-20 @ Galena Creek State Park.
This program is hosted by the good folks at The Tahoe Rim Trail Association and provides beginner, advanced and leadership training opportunities plus a special trail layout and design session led by California State Park trail guru Karl [...]

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P-Quad #1 a success! Saturday May 12, 2007 Poeville, NV:
In support of the Great Truckee Meadows Community Cleanup The Poedunks hauled some major trash off the trails of Peavine Mountain.
Dale cooking good old american bacon (product of Canada)

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Originally uploaded by poedunknv.

What I saw this morning. Click the pic for more. A good day for lovers of Peavine!
-M

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Eric rocking out
One of our first projects is to rehabilitate what is known and the Collegiate Trail that descends from above the “N” into the Entrail(N-Trail) which cuts under the “N.” This trail is currently used for UNR races and the Peavine Challenge race. It was never officially built and though it is cool and [...]

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