So long for now - heading back to the US

[anotheroldtrailrider]

Just a note to tell everyone so long - my power plant project in Pennsylvania has been moved up, so I'm headed back to the US sooner than I expected. I'd like to thank everyone for the fantastic welcome to Calgary and to the RMDRA - everyone went out of their way to make me feel at home. I was a delighted guest on a lot of fantastic rides. I'm sorry to miss this year's riding season in the Canadian Rockies, but on the other side of the coin, it'll be nice to get back to a 10 month riding season, and the area I'm going to has 18 enduros and 12 hare scrambles this year - the old strip mine country in that part of the US is largely available for riding with heavily wooded mountains, and literally a thousand kilometers of great singletrack within a couple hours from where I'll be working.

I'll keep my membership up and stay in touch - I'm not sure how soon, but I'll definitely be back to play (I'm retiring after the next project), and plan to spend some time on those new trails that are in the works. I'd really hoped to help with that effort before I left the area.

See you down the trail - if you're ever headed to the south central US, we have some great riding in the Ozark mountains, too, give me a shout.

Art (anotheroldtrailrider)

[timbruce]

Art it was a real pleasure to have you. You are a roll model volunteer and an outstanding dirt biker. Also a great dude. Thanks for helping the club out on so many levels.

[okotok]

Sorry to see you go Art. Wish there were more members like you. Good luck.

[dirtyboy]

Art it was a real pleasure to have you. You are a roll model volunteer and an outstanding dirt biker. Also a great dude. Thanks for helping the club out on so many levels.

I feel the same way. You made a great difference here, and your presence will be missed. I'm thankful that we we met, rode and worked together. Come back for some riding anytime.

[350scott]

Art, reading your note this morning makes me feel like one of my best friends just said he's leaving. I'm already dreaming of excuses to come south to ride and tell stories. You'll be sorely missed and not forgotten around these parts. Safe travels and finish your next job ASAP so you've got more time to ride and travel.

[turbo2point3]

Going to miss bumping into the oldest, coolest rider on the trails.

Take care Art, all the best to you and your family of riders!

[Ynot303]

Thanks a lot Art! Safe travels.

[NoPlan]

See ya Art. Was a pleasure riding with you and thanks for taking us out with ya!

Have a great time and see you again

[Bark]

Going to miss you Art, good luck with the next project and come back to see us soon!

Here's hoping you get to teach your great grand daughter how to ride!

Cheers,
Aaron

[Dakota_c69]

Thanks for all your help and support with the club Art. Really enjoyed riding with you, and hope to see you back this way again soon!

[axel99]

Not much left to say that hasn't already been said. Awesome to meet and ride with you.

[axel99]

Not much left to say that hasn't already been said. Awesome to meet and ride with you.

[alyssabruce]

All the best Art, echoing the sentiments of those who have posted already - thank you for all of your support for the club, feeling really fortunate to have had the chance to meet you and ride with you. Safe travels!

[Spinalguy]

Have fun Art in your new endeavors. See ya on the trails.

[anotheroldtrailrider]

Thanks for all the kind words - I know it's a long haul, but I've always got a spare bedroom or two - I'll be in northeast Pennsylvania for the next year and a half, and back in eastern Oklahoma after that. Both have excellent riding (and a completely different character) - come visit and ride. Bring a street bike, too - both areas have fantastic back-road twisties.


Art