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25 June Cuban MagLab Higher Ground Beginner Ride

The Cuban MagLab Higher Ground Beginner Rides: You need not be Cuban, MagLab, Higher Ground, nor Beginner to participate. Show up and ride with us! 2 JULY GROUP RIDE WAS CANCELED: Due to severe thunderstorms in the hour before the planned 2 July group ride, the ride was canceled. I did go out to Red Bug in case anyone showed up. Promptly managed to high center my car! One couple was informed of the cancellation on site. Despite destructive local storm conditions in east/central Tallahassee, Red Bug Trail was unaffected. There's a lesson here. The 25 June ride had another great turnout. Jose had us meet by the Tom Brown Park BMX Track. We did a "most of" Tom Brown Park's Magnolia Trail loop. We regrouped at the west water fountain, then headed east across the Conner Creek bridge for a Cadillac Trail, Lafayette Heritage Trail, and Loblolly Trail mix. Turnaround was at or near the Piney Z parking lot (where we met for last week's ride). Much more compact area than we rode the last two weeks. Same photo excuses this week, but it was fun trying! I think this week's video clips might be better whenever I get time to fiddle with them. The point-and-shoot takes nicer video than the helmetcam. Here's an example from the 2008 FSC race at Tom Brown. What to do, what to do. 23 September jaunt through Maclay Gardens State Park here. 17 September mini gallery of our Piney Z mudfest is here. 10 September Munson's westside action is here. 3 September action is here. 27 August ride gallery is here. 20 August ride gallery is here. 13 August vid and photos are here. 6 August ride gallery is here. 23 July ride was canceled for a MagLab student going away party. 16 & 30 July ride photos are here. 9 July gallery is here. 2 July ride was canceled (weather call). 18 June ride photos are here. 11 June gallery is here. 4 June ride was canceled (weather call). THIS SITE is private property, and doesn't necessarily represent any other individual or organization. You are welcome to download/use my photos for your private enjoyment, including printing them. Any other usage/linking must come from me in writing (email ok), with credit given. Questions, pre-scoldings, comments, ID, complaints? Thanks, John Kalin Email me "If I fall you're going down with me" - Trail running advice from my Dixie Chicks http://www.tallahasseetrails.com/
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  • Count 'em! I get 28 riders, plus me, for a total of 29 at the start. I counted 10 girls, 18+1 boys. Girls, step your game up. Just kidding - this is awesome.

    Count 'em! I get 28 riders, plus me, for a total of 29 at the start. I counted 10 girls, 18+1 boys. Girls, step your game up. Just kidding - this is awesome.

  • All the video clips from the 25 June ride rolled into one.

    All the video clips from the 25 June ride rolled into one.

  • This isn't a GPS track of the 25 June group ride. It's a general map of the area we rode. It includes all of Magnolia Trail, including what no longer exists (west construction area), Goose Pond (paved), Cadillac, Lafayette Heritage, and Loblolly trails. It doesn't include the temporary west Magnolia field sections.

    This isn't a GPS track of the 25 June group ride. It's a general map of the area we rode. It includes all of Magnolia Trail, including what no longer exists (west construction area), Goose Pond (paved), Cadillac, Lafayette Heritage, and Loblolly trails. It doesn't include the temporary west Magnolia field sections.

  • Kayla is in for a treat this week. She's going to try rockin' P-Snoop the Pugsley around our eastside trails. After dropping the saddle height and tire pressure, K was easliy spinning the 45 lb+ beast around on a test ride.

    Kayla is in for a treat this week. She's going to try rockin' P-Snoop the Pugsley around our eastside trails. After dropping the saddle height and tire pressure, K was easliy spinning the 45 lb+ beast around on a test ride.

  • The parking lot is beginning to get crowded. This is great. Jose, Todd, Katie, Christine.

    The parking lot is beginning to get crowded. This is great. Jose, Todd, Katie, Christine.

  • These two look like trouble. Katie and Christine, I hope that's just water in those bottles.

    These two look like trouble. Katie and Christine, I hope that's just water in those bottles.

  • Kayla and Katie monkeying around with the Pugsley.

    Kayla and Katie monkeying around with the Pugsley.

  • Danny's geared up and ready to go, as Brian makes last minute prep..

    Danny's geared up and ready to go, as Brian makes last minute prep..

  • Let's pan around the meeting area.

    Let's pan around the meeting area.

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    DSC_7821

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    DSC_7822

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    DSC_7824

  • Last of the photos before we headed into Magnolia Trail.

    Last of the photos before we headed into Magnolia Trail.

  • I shot some video of everyone entering at the trailhead, then rode at the back. Here, Ken Foster is helping as always at the caboose of our train.

    I shot some video of everyone entering at the trailhead, then rode at the back. Here, Ken Foster is helping as always at the caboose of our train.

  • Alicia went from very tentative here, to riding well on much more technical sections within an hour.

    Alicia went from very tentative here, to riding well on much more technical sections within an hour.

  • Alicia near #7 in Magnolia Trail's "highside" Ravine Loop section.

    Alicia near #7 in Magnolia Trail's "highside" Ravine Loop section.

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    DSC_7830

  • I've done a small shortcut to get snaps of the trail group near #8, adjacent to the Ravine.

    I've done a small shortcut to get snaps of the trail group near #8, adjacent to the Ravine.

  • Ken

    Ken

  • Before we realize, Hannah Foster will be leading her own group.

    Before we realize, Hannah Foster will be leading her own group.

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    DSC_7834

  • Getting up the courage at the Ravine. When you're brand new on a bike in the woods, it can be intimidating. I'm on the west side of the Ravine by #10, looking back eastward toward #9.

    Getting up the courage at the Ravine. When you're brand new on a bike in the woods, it can be intimidating. I'm on the west side of the Ravine by #10, looking back eastward toward #9.

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    DSC_7836

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    DSC_7837

  • The ravine runs between #9 and 10. It's located in the Ravine Loop (!) section of Magnolia Trail.

    The ravine runs between #9 and 10. It's located in the Ravine Loop (!) section of Magnolia Trail.

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    DSC_7839

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    DSC_7840

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