Cycles Ed, ASR and Zanfel - it was combination that along with 3 ASR members: Marianne Swann, Daniel Rodriguez and Bill Swann completed 3 major reroutes of the trails at the Scout Camp. Anyone familiar with the trails out there would have no problem remembering - probably with some amount of pain, the three sections that were reclaimed. All three were in great need of some R&R as they had become nothing less than fall line trails. Cycles Ed (above showing to be the first recipient of our Zanfel product - and very happy - as you can see - to have it ready to go when needed) did a great job in picking out new lines to replace the previous sections. For more photos for the day, just go to our Photo Gallery and open the Trail Care Team folder.

More trail work is planned and hopefully we'll be opening it to other trail workers to come out and help, so keep your eyes and ears out for that opportunity.

As usual - big thanks to Cycles Ed Jones for his continuing hard - yet passionate - work on the trails at the Scout Camp!

Team,
Great to see everyone who attended the Team banquet on Saturday evening!!
Thanks so much to Phil and Lisa for hosting us again this year.

Just wanted to bring you up to speed on our Team Trail Days and agenda for Spring 2012.
Our team philosophy remains the same as always, to give back to the community and trails that we all love and use.
With that said, your race and trail work volunteer time is always welcome and appreciated towards your individual requirements for race reimbursement.
Team Trails Day will grant you double the hours worked towards that same individual requirement for race reimbursement.
Keep in mind that your individual requirements are as follows:
20 hours of trail work
10 hours of volunteer time
Make sure to report your hours immediately following the event to: mswann@richmondasr.com

Our Team Trail Days for Spring 2012 will be focusing on Camp Brady Saunders (Scout Camp), working along with Ed Jones.
Our first team day is this coming Saturday, January 14th.
I will get back with you later this week with the details.

Our remaining Team Trail days for Spring 2012 are as follows:
February 11th
March 10th

Thanks in advance and looking forward to seeing everyone on the trails!!

A hearty group of trail workers gathered under the guiding hand of Cycles Ed to move the scout camp trail closer to putting rubber to the dirt. Marianne and Bill Swann from ASR were present with what Ed & Jody said was the biggest group so this summer.
A number of tasks were completed - the western section was cleared from overhanging limbs and debris and is ready to ride. Ed also sent out a small crew to clear a 3 mile section on the eastern side. Jody and her partner also cleared a big section. Ed and Pete continued work on the WAG (section dedicated to injured rider and trail worker, Wayne Goodman) - as you can see below, this section is almost complete and should provide challenge and fun for the riders as they grind it out!
Thanks to all who came out and worked and big thanks to Ed and Jody for all their work!
                    
Marianne and friend pose at the top run of the WAG trail.



A look down the trail from near the top.


Looking up at the next section to be completed.

ASR and a small contingent from mother MORE threw in to help with moving the Lost Trail rock garden to completion!

Team,
Change to original plans for our first Team Trail Day of the 2010/2011 season.
This coming Saturday, 10/9/2010, Richmons ASR will join Richmond MORE and Nathan Burrell of JRPS to kick up some dust on the trails in Forest Hill Park.
Meet/park behind the school at 9 a.m.
Bring: sturdy shoes/boots, gloves, hydration & a snack.

Remember, team days get you 2x's your actual worked hours towards your volunteer obligation.

Thanks for caring enough to give back to our local trails.
We appreciate your team involvement.

Any questions just give me a call: 804-399-4533

Hope to see you all out there.
Marianne Swann
mswann@richmondasr.com

Team,

It’s that time of year once again, the race season is waning, it’s time to haul out the picks and shovels.

Our trails are in need of some TLC and Richmond ASR is on board to tend to those needs.

As you know, we are a team committed not only to our sport but to giving back to our community.

 

That said, we are once again lined up to provide community service in the form of trail building/maintenance and special projects.

            We hope to be doing projects with the following: Clark Jones (Richmond MORE), Nathan Burrell (JRP), CyclesEd

 

Team Trail  Days are scheduled for the second Saturday of each month starting in October 2010 and continuing through March 2011.

            Team Trail Days will garner you 2x’s your worked hours towards your yearly 20 hours of trail volunteer time.

            Trail work outside of team days is encouraged and will garner you the actual amount of hours worked.

 

Those specifics team day dates are as follows: 2^nd Saturday of each month

October 9^th

November 13^th

December 11^th

January 8^th

February 12^th

March 12^th

         

 **Details of Team Trail Days will be announced via email the week prior to our team day and will also be posted on the 
     ASR Trail Care blog:

                    http://richmondasr.com/_blog/ASR_Trail_Care
 
Keep in mind that Richmond ASR follows IMBA standards and requires a total of 30 hours of volunteer time per year as part of team requirements for reimbursement. 
That said, we ask that each member volunteer 10 hours by helping out at local races and/or our team sponsored races, 18 Hours Scouts Honor and The Sproute.
Here again, time worked at team sponsored races will garner you 2x’s your hours worked. (and…..we really need your help at these events!)

     
 **Remember to submit your volunteer time immediately following the trail work/event and in this format:

• # of hours worked

• Date of work

• Location of work or Name of event

• Trail boss on site that day or Race Director      

Marianne Swann

Richmond ASR

Trail Care Liaison

mswann@richmondasr.com

ALWAYS  - ALWAYS - ALWAYS...
use a good strong bug repellenant when doing trail work.
Use it especially around your shoes, ankles and lower pants legs.
I almost always use it and, the one time I don't, it get a bite. I didn't even feel it but I ended up having to get on some doxicycline (antibiotics).
The bite initially itched then showed some swelling eventually turning a blotchy red then a strange brown and now its very dry and red. I believe its improving now.
My doc and I didn't think it was lyme but are treating it as such...just in case.
So, wear long pants, use bug repellant especially on your pants, lower legs, ankles and shoes.
But - get out and do some trail work...it'll make you feel good!

ASR Trail Care crew Marianne Swann, Bill Swann and Billy Moffett got out and opened up a new section of trail with the direction of Trail Boss and 18 Hours Scouts Honor founder, Cycles Ed. It was a hot day but once we were done, looking back over the work, we were excited! We worked on and finished 3 sections that will be a blast to ride.

Watch here for announcements of riding and/or working the trails at the Scout Camp!

Swannee

Team,

Mr. Nature must have done more than leave the toilet seat up…………Mother hasn’t been this pissed in quite some time!!

Hopefully he can redeem himself this weekend with some chocolates and maybe a red rose or two.

As a result of Mom Nature’s current mindset we are postponed for just about everything….including trailwork.

 

We are hoping that Pa Nature chooses the best of chocolates and roses and soften her attitude a little so we can dry out a bit.

If so, we are hoping to get back to tending the trails.

 

Look for more information in regards to trailwork on upcoming dates: 2/20/10 and 2/27/10.

Since the postponed date was a Team Trail Date, we will extend that opportunity to both 2/20 and 2/27.

 

Thanks for all you do and we hope to see you out there.

 

Marianne Swann

Richmond ASR

Trail Care Liaison

THIS JUST IN:

Team,

As promised, here is one of the Team Trail Work opportunities that is available in place of the postponed Team Day which was originally scheduled for this Saturday, 2/13.

 

If you can make it out to Forest Hill Park on Saturday, 2/27/10, please make sure you sign in and out with Nathan Burrell in order to properly document your time.

 

Also, make sure you email your time to me within one week of the event: ossie195@verizon.net.

We will also need your signed paperwork.

 

Thanks again for your continued support of our valuable resources.

 

All Hail Mother Nature!!

Marianne Swann

Richmond ASR

Trail Care Liaison

 

From: Richmond MORE [mailto:Richmond_MORE@mail.vresp.com]
Sent: February 11, 2010 10:28 AM
To: Marianne Swann
Subject: Forest Hill Park - Let's plant some trees!

 

On February 27th we will be working with Friends of Forest Hill Park, Forest Hill Civic Association, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, RA-MORE and the City of Richmond Parks and Recreation Department  to reclaim the old trails on the eastern side of Forest Hill Park. The Friends of Forest Hill Park have purchased $3,000 worth of native and specialized plants to go along with the 1,500 hard wood saplings that Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay has donated, as well as all the plants that RA-MORE volunteers dug up and staged from the new trail corridor. 

This will be a fun day planting trees in the park,  so come out and get to know your park neighbors and fellow organizations helping to make this project a reality.  This is a family friendly event so please bring the kids. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Event: Forest Hill Park Trail Reclamation

Date: Saturday, February 27th

Time: 9:00 Am - 1:00 PM

Meeting place: 42nd Street Parking lot in Forest Hill Park

Bring: Gloves, Water, and a digging tool if you have one 

 

Team……Update for this weekend’s Team Trail Day.

Location: Forest Hill Park – Picnic Hill off of 42^nd St. (off Forest Hill Ave.)

Time: 9:00 a.m.

 

We will be assisting Nathan and RA-MORE with clearing the corridor for the new trail development.

 

As always, dress for the weather.  Layers, layers, layers!!

Work gloves, sturdy shoes/boots.

Bring hydration and a snack.

 

If you are unsure of the location just email me and I will assist you with finding.

Also, in case of inclement weather conditions please look for an email from me or check http://richmond-more.org/

 

Looking forward to seeing everyone out there!

Team,

 

Happy New Year!!!! 

I hope 2010 proves to be a prosperous year for everyone….not only financially but also in family, health and racing!!!

 

We will start 2010 off in the right direction by giving back to the fabulous trail system that provides all of us with such joy and adventure!!

Our team trail day will be Saturday, January 9^th.

 

As you all know, there are several exciting projects in the works and ASR is proud to be a partner in getting them underway and complete.

As soon as I hear details from Nathan I will provide an update as to our first Team Day of 2010.

 

Please save SATURDAY, January 9^th, on your calendar.

Come on out and give 1 hour or many hours…….just come out!

 

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the trails.

 

Marianne Swann

Team,

Our final Team Trail Day for 2009 will be this coming Saturday, 12/12/09.

We will continue our work on the Maymont Ramp, finishing up the last bit of the hill at the very top.

 

Please consider coming out even if you can only give an hour……it’s an hour well spent.

 

Please meet at Hampton & Kansas Aves. On Saturday 12/12/09, at 9 a.m.

In case of inclement weather, please either check the MORE website or look for an email from me.

 

As always, remember to dress in layers, bring gloves, wear sturdy shoes.

Bring hydration and a snack.

 

Wear your Holiday Cheer!!

 

Marianne Swann

Richmond ASR

Trail Care Liaison

ossie195@verizon.net