The weather cooperated and produced a great weekend for riding and trailwork. Last month's trailwork prepared the FDLT to shed the water so that Saturday's ride was perfect! There was no standing water and just a few muddy spots. Ten riders showed up and had a ball doing the FDLT and the full Connector Trails.

Then on Sunday, Auburn Bike Works sponsored our monthly trailwork on the Olmstead Loop to prepare for the Cool Race next weekend. Over twenty people showed up to cut star thistle and fix drainage issues. If we get a week of sunshine, the course will be in perfect conditions. Stop by the shop and say, "Thank You," to Lisa and her crew for sponsoring the trailwork and the race.

Come out for our next trailwork so that you can share in that pride of ownership that comes with sweat equity in our trails.

FATRAC 's annual bike tour of the tasting rooms of Dry Creek Valley and mountain bike campout weekend will be happening the weekend of May 7-9 this year. The date printed in FATRAC 's winter newsletter is incorrect.

FATRAC volunteers do a lot to maintain the trails that we all enjoy. Please do not ride on the local trails this weekend.  FATRAC is cancelling our ride scheduled for Cronan Ranch on Saturday, 2/6, because of the rain.  The rain in the past couple of days has saturated the ground and more rain is expected on Saturday. If you go play in the mud tomorrow you will do damage that will cost our volunteers hours to repair. Give the trails time to absorb the water and dry out a little. If you are leaving furrows in the trailbed, you are doing harm.

FATRAC's annual bike tour of the tasting rooms of Dry Creek Valley and mountain bike campout weekend will be happening the weekend of May 7-9 this year. The date is printed in FATRAC's winter newsletter in incorrect.

The Trail Gnome Flu epidemic of 2009 is officially over. More than 60 volunteers showed up at Granite Bay on Sunday, Jan. 10 to help out at the Mad Cat-sponsored trail work. We had coffee and bagels to get us warmed up on a cold, foggy morning, but we warmed up quickly as we broke into teams of five to start the dirt work. There were a number of gullies being created by flowing water that needed to be redirected. Pay attention next time you ride the trails at Granite Bay because we fixed a lot of erosion spots from Twin Rocks to the top of the hill.  We also had a crew out with hedgers cutting back the poison oak and other brush. Thanks to Mad Cat for sponsoring the event and to Phred at Hammerin' Wheels for bringing in lots of volunteers. Everyone had a great time and took home a little swag. Keep your eye on the calendar for our next trail work in February and join the trail gnomes.