New Year, New Location, New Thoughts

Welcome to 2010. No more of that pesky 2009.

As most of you know, we've got a new location. It's purple. And it's great. We like it and we'll be there for some time to come. I can't really imaging a location that I'd rather be in. Big old thanks to everyone who helped us through the winter. It's nice to see how the sport continues despite the cold. Not that it's really that cold. Spring has hit us and the desire to ride bikes is rocketing. The talk of the season is definately the new Rails to Trails pathway. So far as I know, it's not named yet. I know that a good number of you have riden the trail already. I suspect we'll have some sort of grand opening (by we, I mean the two cites,) in the spring to get things rolling. It'll be sweet. Probably the most pleasing thing so far this season is the number of people getting back into riding after many of years away from the sport. I can't even begin to imagine the value one would put this trail system... and I don't mean money. A 25 km (or so) length trail with only 3 (so far as I know) road crossings. Double that to get home and you've got an absolutely amazing day of riding for any level or style of rider. We've got a few ideas for events involving this great strip of asphalt and we'll let that cat out of the bag soon enough.

Events.
We've got a truck load of events for you all this season. Another few weeks and I'll post the calendar. What we're thinking is this:
- XC races once a month
- Traffic Jam contest twice this summer
- Group Rides each week for beginner women's co-ed and the Thursday night Pedal N Pint
- Shuttles for the DH folks
- Tooney Races for the DH folks
- Trail maintainance and building days
- Saturday morning repair seminars for basic bike fixing stuff
- Road time trials
And the list goes on. Something for everyone.

With it being spring and all, it's best that we all act on the better side of responsible. Take care of the trails. Our spring ruts will be with us for many months to come. Tread lightly and tread smartly. Going around a puddle makes the trail wider and going through it makes it deeper. Make a judgement and do the least damage that you can.

Otherwise, ride your bike.

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