Tourne County Park Conditions

[JimN]

I guess everybody and their mom got out on foot in the warm temps yesterday. All of that perfect pack we had before is just frozen foot holes now. It’s rideable, but it’s pretty shitty.

I was asked about conditions and said essentially this. I'm gonna head over there after work anyway, cause what else am I gonna do?

 

[Soundguy]

I was asked about conditions and said essentially this. I'm gonna head over there after work anyway, cause what else am I gonna do?

Not that I was crushing it before, lol, but the massive boot holes are a bit much on skinnies. I had fun for a few miles but it was brutal. On a fatty you might not even notice 🤷‍♂️

 

[thegock]

Not that I was crushing it before, lol, but the massive boot holes are a bit much on skinnies. I had fun for a few miles but it was brutal. On a fatty you might not even notice 🤷‍♂️

Pretty noticeable this morning in the same conditions on the local trails on the fat at 4lbs, doe some areas different (better/worse/horrible) than others.

 

[UtahJoe]

Yeah what Jim said.... it's doable and it's a workout but the fun factor is definitely gone at least for the moment...
Oh well we live by the hikers and dog walkers and we also die by them LOL

 

[JimN]

the fun factor is definitely gone at least for the moment

I just had probably the most fun I've ever had on a bicycle at the Tourne. That isn't saying much though. Yeah the snow conditions were horrible, but it actually made the Tourne interesting. It was like a ten mile long somewhat chunky and occasionally slippery rock garden. The snow was surprisingly grippy, but it was challenging in a super fun way. Maybe you guys just need better bikes.

 

[Soundguy]

I just had probably the most fun I've ever had on a bicycle at the Tourne. That isn't saying much though. Yeah the snow conditions were horrible, but it actually made the Tourne interesting. It was like a ten mile long somewhat chunky and occasionally slippery rock garden. The snow was surprisingly grippy, but it was challenging in a super fun way. Maybe you guys just need better bikes.

Lol I just told somebody that the never ending skinny is now the never ending rock garden. I actually had more grip today than Sunday, it just beats the hell out of you. I’d imagine the fatty floats over it much better, but it was pretty rough on 2.4’s

 

[icebiker]

Same thing at Loantaka Park on Monday. 10 miles of chunky rutty skinny and slippy trail, littered with the occasional grenade 💩from inconsiderate dog owners...it was the best of rides, it was the worst of rides...😄

 

[A Potted Plant]

ah yes, that time of the year tourne is relevant

 

[Soundguy]

ah yes, that time of the year tourne is relevant

I’ve still never ridden there outside of snow...seriously no clue what the trails are actually like.

 

[JimN]

ah yes, that time of the year tourne is relevant

I've ridden there 8 of the last 11 days.

 

[A Potted Plant]

I've ridden there 8 of the last 11 days.

What other options are there

 

[JimN]

What other options are there

Snowmobile tracks on the fire roads at Ringwood or Waway from the sounds of it, but I'm not gonna drive 35-45 minutes for that when the Tourne is 10 minutes away.

 

[Balan]

Seems like the snow is winding down. Anyone planning to ride at the Tourne today?

 

[JimN]

It was a bit rough this morning but got better later. Should be good to go tomorrow morning.

 

[SmooveP]

Thinking about busting out the fat for some of this tomorrow. Anyone interested in joining? Note that I'm not familiar with the trails, but from what I know of the place, that might not be a problem. Right?

 

[Patrick]

Thinking about busting out the fat for some of this tomorrow. Anyone interested in joining? Note that I'm not familiar with the trails, but from what I know of the place, that might not be a problem. Right?

You won't get lost!

 

[onetracker]

Same thing at Loantaka Park on Monday. 10 miles of chunky rutty skinny and slippy trail, littered with the occasional grenade 💩from inconsiderate dog owners...it was the best of rides, it was the worst of rides...😄

I say this as a dog owner. WTF is it with people that as soon as it snows; they do not pick up dog shit. I see shit everywhere: my neighborhood, the trails. WTF. The only time I do not see tons of dog shit is when XC skiing because dogs are not allowed. Makes me so mad that dogs are banned from from a lot of places. But the dog shit issue gives dogs a bad rap. Pisses me off. Rant over........

 

[serviceguy]

I say this as a dog owner. WTF is it with people that as soon as it snows; they do not pick up dog shit. I see shit everywhere: my neighborhood, the trails. WTF. The only time I do not see tons of dog shit is when XC skiing because dogs are not allowed. Makes me so mad that dogs are banned from from a lot of places. But the dog shit issue gives dogs a bad rap. Pisses me off. Rant over........

True, paging @mtbiker87. Dog shit on trails is really annoying.

 

[mtbiker87]

It sure as shit is annoying ! The whole day was great untill right before we got back to the lot I ended up riding through a nice fresh pile !

 

[onetracker]

True, paging @mtbiker87. Dog shit on trails is really annoying.

OK rant back on. Also, WTF is with these ass clowns who put the shit in a poop bag and then just leave the bag in random places. WTF. Is the shit fairy going to deposit the bundle in a trash can. People should not be able to own dogs if they are this dumb/lazy IMO.