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Update: Emma Long Park

Update on Trail Use at Emma Long Park
By: Laura Peters

Based on events that have occurred between November 7 and January 11, the following update is being provided to those who wish to follow the progress of trails and trials at Emma Long Motorcycle Park. Regardless of what is happening now and in the future, please remember to be grateful for all that we have to ride at the Park. Respect the rules and be a good steward of the land. Clean up trash, remember your spark arrestor, and do not ride on Oak Shores Dr.

Since the November 2012 presentation that disclosed the City’s intent to close certain trails that were regarded as “unauthorized” in the Park, many events have taken place. From that time, the club has come together to gather information to understand the events taking place and establish documentation that indicated the trails were authorized. The areas marked as unauthorized include the 2-way trail on Connor’s Creek and the majority of the trials sections. During our time of data gathering, the City also began to review historic information. We feel this historical review was most likely triggered as a result of the informational speeches provided by both the CTTA and Ridge Riders at council meetings (Parks and Environmental) in November and December 2012. On December 21, 2012 a park walk was held to review areas of the main loop that were scheduled for repair with current grant money. Members of Parks and Rec, Austin Water, CTTA, Ridge Riders, and AMSA were present. The meeting started off with greetings and introductions. At the conclusion of introductions, Austin Water revealed that their historical research provided information indicating areas of the Park that had been designated as “unauthorized” were actually documented within the history. Various maps and correspondence that they had found indicated that no single map from the mid 90’s documented all trails and uses of the park.  One important portion of the trails that were identified as unauthorized is the 2-way trail on Connors Creek. The creek trail itself is currently being regarded as authorized. The other areas marked as unauthorized have not been discussed in detail. All attendees agreed that creating an official map with all features would be a good goal. The remainder of the afternoon of December 21 was spent collaborating on how to repair and make the main loop more sustainable. Personnel from all groups worked well together and established the framework for creating a long lasting relationship. Repairs are anticipated to take place from late January through February. During the walk, some of the trials sections were identified. The City indicated its desire to have these areas become more sustainable. The CTTA will be working with City personnel to understand and create sustainable trials sections, as well as map their locations.

Since the site walk, the CTTA has worked with the City to gain approval for a 2013 State Series Event weekend. Our event weekend is February 16/17.

More information on the main loop repair schedule will be posted as it becomes available. We ask you to be aware of where and when repairs are happening so you are not inconvenienced by the areas being worked on. It is possible that sections of the trail may be closed while they are working. We will know more soon.

All that has transpired the past few months is a result of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP) and the City’s duty to manage it. Emma Long Metropolitan Park is one of many parcels within the Austin area that are part of this preserve. Because of this designation, the park needs to be managed in a certain way. More information and history about the BCP will be posted soon.

Laura Peters
Vice President CTTA 2012 – 2013

2012 CTTA Summer Series Final Results

The 2012 Summer Series is in the bag. Round #1 was at CTOR, #2 at Joe Miller’s, #3 at The McMahan’s, #4 at the Harvest Classic Charity Trial at Luckenbach and #5 at The McMahan’s – a Big Thank You! to all of our hosts. We couldn’t do this without you! Another Big Thank You! to all of our Trials Masters: Jay Gasscock, Mark Martin, BJ Miller, Wayne McMahan, Don Hubbard, Bobby Reece and Ray Peters.

We also want to thank everyone that rode a Summer Series event in 2012. 98 riders rode at least one event and 11 rode all 5!

2012 CTTA Summer Series Class Champions are:
Rookie – Mike Cody
Novice – Jon Dalgleish
Vintage – Davis Wilson
Amateur – Daniel Hunt
Vintage Expert – Stephen Hetzel
Intermediate – Rick Shanks
Advanced – Bobby Reece
Expert – Jeff Mooney
Master – Ray Peters
Check out the Final Results for 2012!

Results Round 5

Trialsmasters Bobby Reece and Ray Peters set a gate trials for everyone’s riding enjoyment! I think fun was had by all. Thanks guys!

Overall results (independent of class entered)

Results by class

A special thanks to The McMahan’s for hosting Round 5!

Results – Harvest Classic Charity Challenge (Rnd 4)

We had a great turnout yesterday, with 49 riders in attendance, for the Charity Challenge Trials at the Harvest Classic Rally. We also raised $2,397 in donations for the Candlelighter’s Childhood Cancer Foundation! Thank you for your generosity!

Update: In December 2012, the Central Texas Motorcycle Charities presented a check for $60,000 to the Candlelighter’s Childhood Cancer Foundation! A BIG Thank You! to each of the participating trials riders! In addition to your donations and rally fees, you make another contribution by being part of the show! We hear lots of positive comments about how folks enjoy watching the trials event and demonstrations. Hope to see you at the Charity Challenge in 2013!

For more info on the rally: www.harvestclassic.org

Results 2012 Harvest Classic Charity Challenge

Results Round 3 – CTTA Summer Series

34 Riders braved the wet conditions today at the McMahan’s Ranch in Smithville. A BIG Thanks! to the McMahan’s for having us out today and a shout out to all of the riders that came out to ride. I think fun was had!

Wayne and the AllBallz team did a nice job of setting and adjusting sections for the conditions! Thanks Guys!

Section-by-section results are here.

Hope to see you at the Harvest Classic Rally! If you haven’t already done so, register for the rally online.

Results Round #2 CTTA Summer Series

42 riders came out for the fun at Joe Miller’s today! BJ Miller set some fun sections for our riding enjoyment  and it appeared that a great time was had by all. A big THANKS goes to Joe for hosting the event (and for manning the smoker) and to BJ for the fun sections!

The scores reflected that the sections were fun – check ’em out – section-by-section results.

Hope to see everyone in Smithville at the end of September!
Don

Results from the Hot Potato in Salado!

We had a good turnout with 46 riders in Salado for the Hot Potato! It was a beautiful day, although the temperature was starting to live up to the event name by the time everyone was done with their 3 loops of 5 sections.

Jay Glasscock and Mark Martin set some fun sections with a few loose rolly-pollys… on the beautiful bluff above camp. Special thanks to their wives for manning the gate – we can’t do this without collecting all of the waivers!

Toni Migliavacca, Craig Henderson, Stephen Hetzel, Joe Miller, Bobby Reece, Michael Martin & Ray Peters took home “the gold” (custom trophies created by Papa Wolf!) Click here for all of the results.