Celebrated the 4th with first official trail ride!

To cap off a wonderful fun filled holiday weekend, I decided to take my first official bike ride" on the trail from start to finish.  Well, at least as much as as I could.   Here is the status as of tonight.

Rail Trail Connection

Connection to Flat River Valley Rail Trail - The rail crews were out Saturday ripping up the tracks that cross Foreman, so the rail removal is now complete.  Late last week, our crews began to layout the connection from the LARA trail to the rail trail.  This includes preliminary grading in front of Metric Manufacturing, which should be complete this week.

Cherry Creek

Cherry Creek - The path in front of Cherry Creek Elementary was rough graded late last week and the detectable ramps were installed at each intersection.  The connection to the 10 ft. wide sidewalk installed as part of the SAfe Routes project was also made.   Rougn grading contuned west to the corner with Gee Drive where the detectable ramps were installed.  

Gee Drive

Gee Drive - The widening of the existing 5 ft. sidewalk was completed.  It was necessary to cross over inithe middle of this run to avoid trespassing on the Litehouse property and to maximize the distance from their new retention pond.

Alden Nash - Work began last week on the installation of the storm sewer that will assist with the drainage of the road.  While out there last Thursday, I ran into a couple of regular walkers who expressed great joy in the new planned trail!

Alden Nash Walkers

Wege Easement South - No work was pursued on this section last week, as the crews were waiting for things to dry out a bit and they were busy in other areas.

Wege Easement North - This section has not changed since last week, but I was able to ride on the compacted gravel.  A little rough, but certainly a rideable trail.

Alden Nash West - The lower section of this part of the trail is paved and boy does it ride smoooooth.  See the historic first ride video below which documents the pavement quality.  The upper sections are still being graded and lack gravel so the riding was a bit tougher in loose sand, but after all the food consumed this weekend, I needed the workout.

High School North - The section next to the tennis courtas well as the section at the Wittenbach/Wege Center.  The ramps are still being worked on so the crossing is not ready yet.

So, not officially a complete ride, but a ride none the less.  This week looks good weather wise so keep your eyes open for more drastic changes to the trailscape!