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Understanding Flow

Sustainability is a common buzz-word that everyone wants, but few know what it is and how to achieve it.

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In our opinion, FLOW is one of the basic elements of SUSTAINABILITY. FLOW is the constant horizontal and vertical movement of the trail- the trail is always moving up, down, and side to side. From a design, management, and rider standpoint, the benefits of creating flow are plentiful and positive.

With Flow:

  • Tangents are minimized and curves are maximized creating a serpentine trail.
  • Horizontal curves provide potential drainage points.
  • Vertical curves provide grade reversals- the best drainage possible.
  • The two together reduce tread watershed sizes and therefore reduce erosion and sedimentation potential.
  • Twisting and turning allow the trail to lay lightly on the landscape.
  • Shorter sight distances reduce speed, thereby increasing seat time and decreasing potential tread impacts.
  • For the mountain biker or single-tracker, flow provides momentum- often referred to as FLOWMENTUM.
  • Flowmentum significantly increases the fun factor of the rider.
  • Flowmentum reduces braking and acceleration which reduces tread impacts and maintenance.
  • Flow constantly changes the viewshed of the rider which increases the enjoyment of the rider.
  • Flow allows the designer to focus the eye of the rider on views and unique objects and away from sensitive objects/areas.
  • When riders get what they want ON the trail, they don’t look for it OFF the trail.
  • With these simple techniques, we can better manage the riders and the use.

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With our experience, vision, and creativity, we craft:

GREAT TRAILS

GREAT OHV OPPORTUNITIES

GREAT RECREATION EXPERIENCES

 

 

 

By blending:

ART
SCIENCE
LANDSCAPE HARMONY
FLOW
PLAYFULNESS
& RESOURCE SENSITIVITY

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