RCDR Eagles Nest Enduro 1/24

[bmiller]

Mark your calendars, we will need your help.

1/24/16 – RCDR Enduro, Seville, FL (Dual Sanction & KOW)
Dec. 18, 19, 20 – Workday (Tentative)
Jan. 8, 9, 10 – Workday
Jan. 15, 16, 17 – Workday
Jan. 22, 23, 24 – Race Weekend
Jan. 30 – Final Clean up

Parking and start area are off Union Bag Rd (Truck Trail 2), west of the intersection of Hwy17 and SR305 in Seville, FL. GPS: 29.335038, -81.533816

Flyer with more details:

Attachments:

RCDR Eagles Nest flyer 2016.pdf (255.55 KB)

[dirtyrims]

WOW !!! Who's in for some of the best trail riding Florida has to offer ??

The Eagles Nest is only open once a year to dirt bikes, take advantage and get your hours in.

Free camping (primitive) with great riding along Lake George for the next three weekends (Fri-Sun).

Especially, please make plans to support your club the day of the race 1/24. See you there !!!!

[ghunt800]

Good Morning RCDR.
We have work days this weekend for the Enduro. As of today we have 103 riders and that is way ahead of last year’s entries. This should be a very well attended race. Our work at this location over the past 2 years is beginning to pay off. Thanks to all that came to the December work days and we did get a fair amount of work done.

Additionally, the RCDR board has approved gas cards for the first 40 that attend the Enduro work days. The December group has 8 claimed so still available is 32 more. I will have them with me this weekend and see me to sign in and pick up yours if you drove down. These will be given out until gone, first come first served. I know that this weekend is the Polar Bear dual sport and several will be attending that.

GPS for camp road: 29.32393 -81.53319

Work Plan for 1/8: Friday
1) Begin with mower and trail clearing from start of loop 2 to about 5 miles. Chain saw will be needed with this group (will bring my big boy saw - 20” Husky 380 professional). A section has been logged and trail is still usable but will need big limbs and a few oak trucks removed.
2) Mark remaining new trail section, 4.75 to 5 mile markers, as well as remaining trail section start and end so people can ride without getting lost.

Work Plan for 1/9: Saturday
1) Trail work with mower loop 2 from 5 mile marker to 14 mile marker.
2) Cut trail by hand in the twisty, sandy Pine tree section (mower will not do much in this area).
3) Trail work with tractor / bob cat around the creek crossing near the north end. Someone have one to do this?
4) Cut new trail on the north section (new to gain woods trail and remove road).- optional but highest need.
5) Trail work (mower) on loop 1 & 2 from Truck Trail 2 / Middle Road to camp. about 8 miles.

Work Plan for 1/10: Sunday
1) finish trail work on loop 1 & 2 from Truck Trail 2 / Middle Road to camp.
2) Run each loop with GPS to turn in maps to SJWMD. Must be done!!! So all new trail must be clear enough to be followed.
3) Begin riding to burn in the loops Sunday afternoon.

If we have enough people this weekend the trail cutting and prep work could be completed. If so the next week end arrowing and riding. So come out this weekend and help accomplish the aggressive work list and get this done.

Future dates / workdays are;
1/15, 1/16, 1/17
1/22, 1/23
1/24 Race Day
1/30 final ride and final clean-up day.

[jes]

Per Glenn, the start time is 09:00 AM.

[jes]

There were five RCDR members (including Glenn) working today at Eagles Nest. We were able to finish everything that Glenn had planned to be accomplished today.

The property looks great and although I wanted to ride when I was done, I was actually too tired after running the DR Field Mower to clear the trail from the start of loop 2 out to the creek and back.

I want to thank Glenn for leading this effort and the RCDR Board for the Gate Gas Gift Card. 

[jes]

Glenn,

How is the work at Eagles Nest going? What do you need help with between now and the Enduro?

Finally, what volunteer positions do you need filled for the actual race?

Thank you for the information and update. 


Joe

[bmiller]

The racers have spoken, and now its time for our club members to do the same. We have over 160 riders that have preregistered. That's more than twice the number of pre-entries we had last year, and more than we had total last year as well.

Glenn and our club members have established an enduro that is gaining popularity in a huge way. We are on pace to easily exceed 200 riders. And the weather is looking perfect for the riders as well, which should convince anyone who was on the fence

BUT, the event can't happen without everyone helping out. WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! Everyone's help. And don't hesitate to invite others. If you have neighbors, friends, family or whoever, invite them out. They don't need to be members, and can be any age. You can turn it into a camp out also. There will be club members at the event site all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so feel free to come out anytime. Friday and Saturday will allow a lot of time to ride if you'd like to ride an awesome piece of property that is only open once a year. Feel free to come out any day and camp for the weekend.

-If you enjoy spectating, we can use your help at one of the 47 road crossings that need to be attended
-If you enjoy being in the action, we can use your help as one of the ~40 checkpoint workers, where you'll be shoulder-to-shoulder with the riders as they leave and/or arrive.
-If you enjoy talking with people, you can help as one of the 8-10 people registering the racers or selling t-shirts
-If you like getting out and seeing various parts of the course, we need people to keep in contact with the sweep crew and pickup riders who need help.

As you can see, we can use help from over 100 people, and there are many different roles to meet your interest. And don't forget, your help will go towards reducing your dues next year.

So now for the details:

Event date: This Sunday (1/24)

Location: Seville, FL (GPS N29.32393 W81.53319)
www.google.com/maps/dir/30.1661287,-81.5553423/29.3349616,-81.5336667/@29.7407923,-81.9801147,195171m/am=t/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!4m1!3e0

When you get to the intersection of HWY17 and CR305, you'll see the familiar orange and black arrows guiding you to the event site. They will be posted on telephone poles and trees.

Time: Meet at the (white) club trailer at 7:00am, and everyone will be assigned their roles and locations. Please be on time.

What to bring: Bike, Quad and/or UTV, but are not necessary for most
Chair
Dress for being out doors, and keep an eye on the forecast
Mosquito spray (although they have been very minimal)
Good outdoor shoes

Come out and support the club.

Any questions contact us via any method below
Club email: [e-mail]
Glenn Hunt 678-231-4100 (call or text)
Barry Miller 904-613-6572 (call or text)

[saddlesore904]

Is there a work day / fun day for those that volunteered this coming Saturday at the Eagles Nest location ?

[jes]

Per the first post by Barry in this thread, the final clean up day is this Saturday 30 January, 2016.

[jes]

Just in case you missed the email about the Eagles Nest workday scheduled for this Saturday:

First of all Thank You to each person that came down to the Enduro this past Saturday and Sunday to help and work the Event. It was a big event for our Club.

We had 251 riders. Wow in deed. A big turn out of 100 riders more than last year. We have about 90% of the FTR forum feedback as very positive. We had a few issues and we will address each one of them for next year.

Event date: This Saturday (1/30)

Event to do: Ride and check for any arrows on the trail. Repair the roads that we damaged during the Enduro, about 6 locations. A tractor and Box blade drive needed with 2 flag people. Once done Ride until dark and enjoy the trail for the last time before next January 2017. If someone has a piece of chain link fence or a drag that can be pulled behind an ATV that would be a big help as well.

Location: Seville, FL (GPS N29.32393 W81.53319)

Google Maps - Directions to Seville

When you get to the intersection of HWY17 and CR305, you'll see the familiar orange and black arrows guiding you to the event site. They will be posted on telephone poles and trees.

Time: Meet at the (white) club trailer at 9:00am, and everyone will be assigned their roles and locations. Please be on time.

What to bring: Bike, Quad and/or UTV, Riding gear and fuel, lots of fuel. We should be able to get up to 90 miles of riding if you start early and end late. Just follow the trail and slow down at all road crossings (no flag people at the roads for us)

Come out and support the club.

Any questions contact us via any method below
Club email: [e-mail]
Glenn Hunt 678-231-4100 (call or text)