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From: Bob Mueller<bob @insitesinc.net> <br /> Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 12:25:29-0500 <br /> To: <swensman @ci.elk-nver.mn.us>,Tim Dalton <br /> <tim.dalton @princeton.kl2.mn.us> <br /> Subject: Re: Hillside Park <br /> Hi Steve. <br /> In my discussions with Tim I have mentioned the importance of developing <br /> course that is at least 6miles of single track. Doing so will encourage <br /> riders to come from a distance. If the trails are short they only encourage <br /> local riders to use them. Please keep this in mind in presenting this to <br /> the staff. I do feel that 80 acres is enough land to present a challenging <br /> course of this length and the the topography with elevation and woods <br /> presents opportunities to create a challenging and memorable course with <br /> many technical switch backs.The terrain presents a course a course that <br /> winds thru the hillsides, being sensitive to the terrain by not allowing <br /> long straight runs that cause"channelized"erosion. In essence the trail <br /> will weave and switch back through the terrain taking advantage of the <br /> natural features, preserving all trees, cutting out only brush. 2 or 3 <br /> major climbs and descents up and down the northeast end of the park(the <br /> areas with the most elevation)will be the signature trail sections of the <br /> Ocourse. <br /> Both Tim and myself believe that holding mountain bike events every year at <br /> the park will keep the sport alive and well in the park. It can also <br /> present a source of donations and funds to for purchases directly related to <br /> the trails. The BLAST can build and design a trail through its Blast Big <br /> Trail Program. This program gives riders the incentive to build trail and <br /> get race fee perks in the process. These costs are differed to free entries <br /> to trail builders. It work and is the way we get things done. We can <br /> donate our time which is an immeasurable value, in turn we can hold events <br /> and drive the interest in the done in Milaca and what we park <br /> re presently doing in Monticello.at e have <br /> Sincerely <br /> Bob Muelller, RLA, Clarb Certified <br /> President <br /> INSITES <br /> http://www.insitesinc.net <br />