Flightline Progress Blog

Hey guys, Here is another fight,
I used to practice downhill on a steep and rocky trails at la costa preserve, these trails was great because of some berms double jumps, litlle drops…etc.Recently all the fun is gone: the jumps and drops have been destroyed. I used to ride there once a week and I’ve never […]

Michael Turko and his KUSI Turko Files is helping our cause! After numerous emails and phone interviews, Michael Turko is helping us to Save the FlightLine Mountain biking trails. Last Friday he met with Richard and Minnett and interviewed them at the parking lot behind the Carlsbad police station and fire department where we all […]

So, here is the dilemma folks. I have been getting emails from a bunch of different people. Some of them are getting angry because I say things on this site, which is by a mountain biker for other mountain bikers here in Carlsbad, that may tick off CNLM or the county. Then I get others […]

I really want everyones feedback and input on this.
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The real issue is that we are getting the run around by the local government. No one knows who has authority over the property, yet everyone is convinced that they have the authority to tear out the trails. Word to on who’s property it is has gone […]

Turko files called me and asked about our story. He may want to meet me tonight and you know I’ll be plugin’ www.RideFlightLine.coms’ petition and getting community support!

What: Meeting to create a list of action items and to assume roles in the battle to save FlightLine
Where: Tom Giblins Irish Pub & Grill in Carlsbad Village
When: Tuesday November 7, 2006 5:30-6:00pm
Bring Flyers, stickers and enthusiasm!

I referenced this eMail Ryan sent to the North County Times.
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There is a small land node in the city of Carlsbad which has been used by local residents for the past 10 to 20 years for hiking, running and cycling. Although the land node in question is set aside as an open space preserve, the […]

This was commented on the Riders Blog page but it is more about the Progress of saving flightline so I reposted it here.
Has there been any progress on getting something in the Local media? Papers or news?
We need to get the issue to more of the local public. We need to get someone involved […]

Minette went to the county offices today to get the “parcel number” of the property, since the County seemed to need this info to do any research on their end, and to see if I could track down Maryanne Vancio, the County Trails Coordinator.Minette found out that Maryanne’s dept is not responsible for this parcel. […]

Fellow mountain bikers and flightline lovers,
I heard lots of great ideas during the last couple weeks but I’d like to be sure all this creativity is not wasted. I think it could be great to organize a meeting to define some operating goals and to coordinates themselves.
Time is a key and an efficient organization is […]