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Who's carrying the oxygen bottles? :laugh:Fred T said:
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Sounds like Tracie and WR are doing a great job of recruiting new people to the family enduros. I look forward to seeing the new faces at the events this Summer.
The Kalkaska series is one of the earliest soil series to be recognized in Michigan. It was first described in 1927, in Kalkaska County, which is the source of the series name. Kalkaska soils occur in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan and in 29 of the state’s 83 counties. There are over 750,000 acres of these soils in Michigan.
Kalkaska soils formed in sandy deposits left by the glaciers that once covered Michigan. These soils are used primarily for hardwood timber, namely sugar maple and yellow birch. Some areas are used for the production of Christmas trees, pine trees or for specialty crops, such as potatoes and strawberries. The soils also are used for wildlife habitat and building site development.
The spring race "Arbor Day" is in Kalkaska county, so the soil there is sandy, Pine cone is in both Kalkaska and Missaukee counties and it is sandy.
Northern Michigan has nice elevation changes, nothing huge.
if lucky some mud a few logs to cross and trails vary in width,
nothing too tight.
checks stay open for 1 hour past when the last rider is due or when the sweep crew arrives and says all clear.
Kalkaska soils formed in sandy deposits left by the glaciers that once covered Michigan. These soils are used primarily for hardwood timber, namely sugar maple and yellow birch. Some areas are used for the production of Christmas trees, pine trees or for specialty crops, such as potatoes and strawberries. The soils also are used for wildlife habitat and building site development.
The spring race "Arbor Day" is in Kalkaska county, so the soil there is sandy, Pine cone is in both Kalkaska and Missaukee counties and it is sandy.
Northern Michigan has nice elevation changes, nothing huge.
if lucky some mud a few logs to cross and trails vary in width,
nothing too tight.
checks stay open for 1 hour past when the last rider is due or when the sweep crew arrives and says all clear.
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The pre entries continue to arrive for the Arbor Day enduro. WR has a full row of newbies. Thanks.
MXGirl - I saw Phil's name in the D14 newspaper in the promotions section. Congratulations to him!
Yes, I was reading a MX article. It only took two minute to read the enduro article. This paper continues to be dominated by one division of the district.
MXGirl - I saw Phil's name in the D14 newspaper in the promotions section. Congratulations to him!
Yes, I was reading a MX article. It only took two minute to read the enduro article. This paper continues to be dominated by one division of the district.
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fatherandson said:
I am a little nervous teaching these ladies about the fun of these enduros. Especially upon returning to riding after an injury. I used to have troubles burning the checks on the 12mph. That was always where I gained too many points on my competitors. Hopefully I will be able to share with them how much fun it is to ride these, and they will want to continue them as the year progresses.
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WomanRider said:
Ha ha, I'm just following you. The heck with time keeping. :nener:
I'm a little nervous about what bike I will be on; the KX100 may not be rebuilt by then the way my husband’s work schedule has been (I’m doing the top end rebuild and my husband is to supervise, slap my wrists, and bark at me when I do something wrong, so please pray for me). I’m okay riding the TE250, but it will just barley be broke in and the seat height is about 37” right now, so stubby is a little uncomfortable having to go over logs. How many logs will be in the trail – please tell me that Bruno will not help put the logs in the trail????
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Met Bruno and WR yesterday afternoon to pick up some donated trophies.
THANKS guys!!!!
THANKS guys!!!!
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Just an update....only three weeks before our first event in Roselawn. I talked to Jeff Fredette in Florida and a lot of their work is done. I am sure we will enjoy another wonderful weekend compliments of the Grand Kankakee Trail Riders.
We have 10 people who have pre-entered the Kalkaska event. They will still need to sign the waiver, but they get to choose their row assignment and a shorter sign up line on Saturday. If you are interested in pre-entering, the flyer has the form on it. Please make the checks out to: Family Enduro Series, Inc.
I am making a scouting trip to Kalkaska this weekend, but I do not plan to take the bike due to amount of snow still on the ground - maybe I will take snow shoes. If anyone would like to assist with the planning/organizing of a family enduro in April, please let me know mike@nationalenduro.com
We have 10 people who have pre-entered the Kalkaska event. They will still need to sign the waiver, but they get to choose their row assignment and a shorter sign up line on Saturday. If you are interested in pre-entering, the flyer has the form on it. Please make the checks out to: Family Enduro Series, Inc.
I am making a scouting trip to Kalkaska this weekend, but I do not plan to take the bike due to amount of snow still on the ground - maybe I will take snow shoes. If anyone would like to assist with the planning/organizing of a family enduro in April, please let me know mike@nationalenduro.com
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Two more updates on the April events
The flyers for the Roselawn events (including pre-entry) are on midwestenduros website. Check it out!
I received confirmation last night that Safety Training for kids will be available in Kalkaska - after the event. If your kid is less than 16 years old and you plan to ride the trails in Michigan, you need to have a safety certificate. The class usually requires two parts - classroom and riding. This session will be classroom only as the kids rode the event. I believe the cost is $25. If you are worried about the kids getting hungry, I think the Family Enduro Series corporate sponsors have a plan.
The flyers for the Roselawn events (including pre-entry) are on midwestenduros website. Check it out!
I received confirmation last night that Safety Training for kids will be available in Kalkaska - after the event. If your kid is less than 16 years old and you plan to ride the trails in Michigan, you need to have a safety certificate. The class usually requires two parts - classroom and riding. This session will be classroom only as the kids rode the event. I believe the cost is $25. If you are worried about the kids getting hungry, I think the Family Enduro Series corporate sponsors have a plan.
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We're def. in for Kalkaska along with my cousin. :cool:
Tried to get a couple of more friends, but he got broke his foot while riding on a track last spring and is now a pansy. Supposedly he doesn't have time, but I think wifey has something to do with it...Seems to be a sore subject so we don't bring it up.
Tried to get a couple of more friends, but he got broke his foot while riding on a track last spring and is now a pansy. Supposedly he doesn't have time, but I think wifey has something to do with it...Seems to be a sore subject so we don't bring it up.
Quick question. I was at LC this morening and someone mentioned the tree planting and FES ride. They mentioned that it was kids only. I was left with the impression that it might be a 12mph only day. The reason I asked is I have recommended this outing to a couple of friends as this would be thier first attemt at the whole timekeeping thing. Is this for the larger bikes also ?
Thanks
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We will have two loops and plan a speed change to 18 mph for the second loop. Riders eight years old and younger will only ride the first lap.
All two wheeled vehicles are invited!
All two wheeled vehicles are invited!
