MTB: Nassahegan, Burlington, CT - Sunday, 6/29

[Greg]

Time to buy a chainsaw.

 

[o3jeff]

Time to buy a chainsaw.

What you end up with damage? We just got heavy rain, no wind. Stopped now and sun is just about out.

 

[Greg]

An oak was struck by lighting. We watched the top third rip off. It must have then traveled to the base of the tree and then the wind blew the rest of it over. It's about 18-20" in diameter at least. We didn't notice the lightning hit it, but the base of it is all charred. There's also a carpenter ant nest at the base which must have weakened it a lot too.

 

[MR. evil]

An oak was struck by lighting. We watched the top third rip off. It must have then traveled to the base of the tree and then the wind blew the rest of it over. It's about 18-20" in diameter at least. We didn't notice the lightning hit it, but the base of it is all charred. There's also a carpenter ant nest at the base which must have weakened it a lot too.

That sucks!

what you should do now is cut off a large 3 or 4 foot long peice of the tree and use it to practice getting your bike over.

 

[powhunter]

me and jp are heading out there now...little warmup ride but we will be back in the lot at 6

steve

 

[Greg]

I'm looking like 6:15 at this point...

 

[bvibert]

Not gonna make 6:00 either. Have a good ride guys!

what you should do now is cut off a large 3 or 4 foot long peice of the tree and use it to practice getting your bike over.

Now you're talking!

 

[o3jeff]

I'm out again, really want to go but still need to finish up a few things.

Have fun.