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Thread: FDR Park in Dubuque

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    Default FDR Park in Dubuque

    http://trails.mtbr.com/cat/united-st...3_4547crx.aspx

    any forc'rs ever been there? im thinking about checking it out before it gets too cold

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    Oh YEA! It's like Sylvan Island with hills! Super fun! Post on Chain Reaction's forum and see if a local can meet you and show you around (it's easy to get lost). http://www.chainreactioncycling.org/forum/

    Richard, Jennie, Traci, and Martha are all excellent contact people.
    I wanna ride!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bexter View Post
    Oh YEA! It's like Sylvan Island with hills! Super fun! Post on Chain Reaction's forum and see if a local can meet you and show you around (it's easy to get lost). http://www.chainreactioncycling.org/forum/

    Richard, Jennie, Traci, and Martha are all excellent contact people.
    Sweet thanks! Getting lost is kinda the point ^_^

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    We finally made it up there today. Bridges were out everywhere so we had to go the long way around to get there. It was interesting to say the least. The limestone outcroppings were cool, as well as all the sinkholes. There was quite a bit of mud down by the creek but it wasn't too bad throughout the rest of the park. Here's my quick overview of the trails:

    The trails are quite technical with many crude obstacles strewn about. Roots and rocks are prevalent throughout the park and they are hidden by several inches of leaves so be careful! Also, some of the descents start out slow but can turn quite steep and throw you into some scary stuff. The best you can do when you hit these sections is just pick a line and hold on, as your brakes won't do you much good on the loose leaves and soil. The trails near the creek would have been super fun if it wasn't so wet. You can cross the creek several times and ride next to the limestone cliffs. It's about a 6 foot drop into the creek at this point so exercise caution. Also, be ready to CLIMB!!!

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