Charge:The BCTCC is charged with maintaining and advancing the Blue Clay Bike Park Mountain Bike Trails according to the provisions of the MOU between Cape Fear SORBA and New Hanover County.

MOU:The COUNTY may terminate this agreement for a breach by CFS of the terms and conditions hereof. The COUNTY may immediately terminate this contract and close the park for conditions posing public health or safety concerns.

Issues:Bridges

8 complete1 rework pending (beginner)1 replacement (inner loop

bypass)Crossovers

4 replacements

Issues:$ for Material

County FundingCFS FundingGrantsother?

Allen McCauleyI just ran the 2010 NYC marathon for a local charity in town Hope from Helen.  This charity was formed by my friend Tony Butler who wanted to raise money for his mothers cancer treatments.  Mrs. Helen Butler passed several years ago after a long hard battle.  Now the charity raises money in her memory and donates to great local causes.  Each of the five runners was given the opportunity to pick a charity or non profit to give money too.  So on behalf of Hope from Helen I picked CFSORBA.  I can send a check for $500.  Thanks for all your hard work 

IMBA Guidelines

Two Critical Trailbuilding Tips1)Avoid the Fall Line

Fall-line trails usually follow the shortest route down a hill - the same path that water flows. The problem with fall-line trails is that they focus water down their length. The speeding water strips the trail of soil, exposing roots, creating gullies, and scarring the environment.

2)Avoid Flat AreasFlat terrain lures many trailbuilders with the initial ease of trail construction. However, if a trail is not located on a slope, there is the potential for the trail to become a collection basin for water. The trail tread must always be slightly higher than the ground on at least one side of it so that water can drain properly.

http://www.imba.com/resources/trail-building/designing-and-building-sustainable-trails

Issues:Beginner Trail – approximately 1.5 milesBuilding on Flat ground - 5 percent grade• compaction – drainage, roots• route• signage•Trail width - IMBA Trail Rating System

• Green (easy) 36” or more• Blue (more difficult) 24” or more• Black Diamond (Very Difficult) 12” or more

Issues:Inner Loop• compaction – drainage, roots•erosion – mounds, Daniel’s ridge•roots as Technical Trail Features•Flow

Issues:Two ditch crossings on the West side of the trail after reentering the woods after the power lines.1) First board crossing – OK?2)Second board crossing – reroute or repair?

Issues:Other areas of the trail?•Bryan’s mounds?•Technical mound after Bryan’s mounds.•Other?

Issues:Open/Closed Sign•Liability with Open Sign•Who makes decision?•Timeliness?•Trail Section Closed Signs•If no sign how to keep riders from riding when the trail it too wet?

Issues:• Parking for events

• Portable Bathroom

• Kiosk

Issues:Pump Track•BMX gap jump•How to stop people from riding in wet conditions•Ownership?

Wish List:• Technical Trail Features• picnic shelter• men/women bath with changing area• permanent storage• bike wash• water fountain• area for scoring/registration/awards

Ownership of trail segments by Work Groups

Who wants what?Process of working

• Who can work on the trail?• When can I work on the trail?