As most of you know Doug Chambers has relocated to Colorado. Doug grew up in Denver and has a lot of family including his parents in the area. This is what I recently wrote for the KTC Newsletter. It was not easy. Last, but not least, we’re all still quite numb with the relocation of our buddy and #1 trail patron, Doug Chambers. Doug was one of 2-3 mountain bike enthusiasts who put in the original few mi of trail in the park. He has been THE solitary constant at this trail for the past 20 years, since the first bike rolled on the first few feet of tread. His absence in the community and the biking world of central Kansas will be profoundly felt and for a long time to come. His impact on trail riding in this area cannot be overstated nor can his influence on my life since I became Trail Coordinator here. And for that Im eternally grateful. He and I could literally chat for hours and hours about the nuances of the trail. Regardless, we wish Doug the absolute best of success with his new family enterprise in Buffalo Creek, Colorado, at the newly minted Long Trail Ranch. Thank you DC. You might be gone, but youll not soon be forgotten.
Posted on: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 21:42:46 +0000