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Post by kolbeck on Feb 10, 2014 18:55:05 GMT -5
Hello new to the forum and riding in Jacksonville. Anybody riding Osceola tomorrow? I know its supposed to rain, like I said I am new to riding here and dont know how well those trails hold up with a little rain? I am also trying to figure out how to ride the lease. I have looked on the river city riders website and this forum but can seem to find to much on it. I am probably just dumb though and missing it. Thanks! You will need to join RCDR before you can ride the lease. We have a meeting Tuesday Feb 11th that you can come to and check us out. Details are on the front page of the website regarding the meeting. We always have rides all over the place from the property to Ocala National Forest on both weekdays and weekends. Be sure and come see us Tuesday----- Awesome I will be at the meeting tomorrow, not to far from my place. Do you guys meet outside or how do I know whos who in the zoo? lol
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Post by Andrew on Feb 10, 2014 19:35:52 GMT -5
You can't miss the group. I just joined at the January meeting.....
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Post by dirtyrims on Nov 4, 2015 14:14:35 GMT -5
Has anybody been out to Osceola to see if it is dried out enough to ride designated trails? Thanks.
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Post by mundy on Apr 12, 2017 9:44:57 GMT -5
Looking for tagged riders for either Saturday or Sunday. This is due to at least 10 days of dry weather. Last I heard the north side seemed to be un-ridden, and in good shape. CALL ME-904-465-2013.
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Post by queenofslow on Apr 16, 2017 23:36:21 GMT -5
We rode on Saturday April 15 on the west side: Ocean Pond to West Tower to Gum Swamp and down to Cobb and the west side of the battlefield. It is drying up a bit, but my favorite trails are still underwater or with huge unpassable water holes. I had a hard time stitching together 50 miles of trails and we had to ride a bit of pavement and more forest roads than I wanted... but it beats dogpaddling in the sands of Ocala.
The forest service has changed the trails west of Ocean Pond toward Mt. Carrie and 215. Delightful twisty trails are now regular highways- depressing. That is 4-wheeler country now.
Overall it is amazing how wet Osceola is considering we are in a drought.
On the positive side, I am becoming very fond of the 505 although I am using only a fraction of its power...
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Post by mundy on Apr 18, 2017 10:42:51 GMT -5
We left Cobb camp and made our way up to 17 mile camp, with a few turn-arounds. You could tell the water level was going down, and alot of puddles were undisturbed and clear so you could see bottom. This whole week is predicted dry and warm. It's definitely worth going back this Sat. or Sun. before it rains!!! Tagged riders interested--CALL ME--904-465-2013 ahead of time!!! Mind your manners on forest roads, the younger Fed. is watching.
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Post by queenofslow on Apr 26, 2017 12:28:31 GMT -5
A small but select group of geriatric riders, led by his majesty Mundy himself, will take off Saturday April 29 at 9 from Cobb Camp. Confirm with Mundy if you plan to join us.
Hoping for NO rain in Osceola and LOTS in Ocala!
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Post by mundy on May 2, 2017 11:14:51 GMT -5
Trails were in really great shape. Water receded 6 to 8 inches, and dried up almost every where. May be going back this Saturday, depending on next front moving thru about Thursday. CALL ME if interested--904-465-2013.
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Post by queenofslow on May 4, 2017 7:36:13 GMT -5
What a difference two weeks makes. Two dry, hot weeks to be precise. Osceola dried up very nicely and most trails were passable. Lovely riding in a lot of dust, but worth it. Four old friends and a newby (average age 60 or so) had a blast, led by Mundy. Old Grumpy is back in the saddle and a little mellower. Sadly, his slowness skills have not improved at all. All orange bikes, all the way. This is my 505, which I am liking more and more. It takes a really fast machine to go really really slow. Suiting up for the ride. Mundy showing off his new hip. ( I think Mark is applying deodorant??) Smoke breaks every 15 miles. All of us watching carefully Mundy’s cigarette butts. The forest is a tinder box right now. I do not know what Jim is saying, but I don’t think Mundy and Mark were buying it… Yoga stretches are good for you. Marks shows how. Time to get going again. Jim is confessing his darkest secrets (probably involving volleyball girl players?) to Father Darrell, who is obviously horrified. Time for a nap. This riding is quite strenuous! Thank you guys! It was FUN! I SOOO enjoyed eating your dirt! Let’s do it again!
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Post by mundy on May 9, 2017 11:42:28 GMT -5
Last weekend ,the trails were --AMAZING!!! Logging going on near Hog Pen Landing area, ruined a few trails which have been converted to elevated ,dusty log roads. Made our way up to West Tower and back. Not too many turnarounds, and not much debris. Anyone looking to ride Thursday, Friday ,Saturday(rain maybe) or Sunday---CALL ME -904-465-2013. p.s. must be tagged to really enjoy all Osceola has to offer!
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Post by mundy on May 13, 2017 9:55:04 GMT -5
Anybody out there in cyberspace???!!!
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Post by mundy on May 20, 2019 17:34:50 GMT -5
WOOHOO!!!! Talk about "abnormally dry". Few muckholes, not much debris, grass growing pretty high. Clearcutting near 17 mile camp, woods maintenance in areas. All in all an A minus for trail conditions! Yellow flies in season! Any one wants to go one day, Thursday or Saturday or Sunday or Monday, CALL ME 904-465-2013. Get out EARLY ride til lunch.
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Post by mundy on May 27, 2019 9:17:25 GMT -5
Scouted more trails, getting drier every day. Alot of forestry and road work has been done. Yellow flies weren't as bad. Don't get the idea to start riding mid-morning, it was 95 by 12;30 Monday! What I could see from the roads, the designated trails south of I-10, are being well ridden--sandy, dusty and wide. The doubletrack on the north side are -PRIMO!
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Post by johnnyb300 on May 28, 2019 8:08:28 GMT -5
I just spooned some "real" tires onto the drz400. Looking forward to a forest ride with you when temps drop a bit (hopefully sooner than November!).
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Post by mundy on May 29, 2019 16:24:35 GMT -5
You can't trust mother nature when it comes to Osceola. Get up early!
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Post by Guns on Jun 14, 2019 7:32:36 GMT -5
Any chance it’s ridable still or am I to late? Might try it Saturday.
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Post by mundy on Jun 14, 2019 10:58:08 GMT -5
Maybe the improved forest roads, trails-- I doubt it!!!
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Post by johnnyb300 on Jun 14, 2019 13:34:06 GMT -5
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Post by Guns on Jun 15, 2019 6:49:54 GMT -5
Going to try anyway. Heading to Ocean Pond. I have the Coast Guard number on speed dial.
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Post by Guns on Jun 15, 2019 13:00:03 GMT -5
It was awesome in Osceola today. Went out of Cobb Camp. Went everywhere south and east of Cobb Camp and was amazed at the lack of water. Went north if I-10 for about a half hour, same thing.
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