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IMBA Hot Spots Program Focuses on Sacramento For Immediate Release 11-04-03 Contact: Dan Vardamis, IMBA advocacy coordinator dan@imba.com, (303) 545-9011IMBA Hot Spots Program Improved mountain bike access in Sacramento is the goal of an upcoming 10-day Hot Spots campaign hosted by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) and the Sacramento Area Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA), Nov. 7-16, 2003. IMBA invites bicyclists and the public to attend one or more of the following events during the Sacramento IMBA Hot Spot visit. The events are a great opportunity to learn about trailbuilding, trail access and other issues that impact outdoor recreation. It's also a chance to meet IMBA staff, the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew and get involved with your local club. These events celebrate the spirit of mountain biking and focus on constructive trail management solutions that benefit all Sacramento outdoor enthusiasts. The IMBA Hot Spots program is made possible in part by generous support from CLIF Bar, Inc. Below is the current list of events open to the public. For more information visit www.sustainableenterprises.com/SAMBA or email event coordinator Rob Horowitz at rhorowit@pacbell.net. Schedule of Events Friday, November 7 Event: Around the World with IMBA slideshow at Citizens Restaurant, Nevada City Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Citizens Restaurant, 221 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA Details: The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew builds and rides trails around the world and lives out of a car 12 months a year. Come to Citizens Restaurant in Nevada City for an entertaining presentation about life on the road and to get ideas for your next mountain biking adventure. Saturday, November 8 Event: South Yuba Weekend - Day 1: Trailwork Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: South side of Edwards Crossing along the North Bloomfield Road Details: Join IMBA for a campout, trailwork session and ride along the fabulous South Fork of the Yuba River, near Nevada City. Saturday will be the trailwork day. Please wear long pants, heavy footwear, work gloves and be prepared for a variety of weather. We encourage you to attend both days of this weekend event. If the weather cooperates, we'll camp at the South Yuba campground, along North Bloomfield Road, about three miles from the other side of Edwards Crossing. More info: Call IMBA California Representative John Gardiner at 650-279-3809 or email john@johngardiner.com Sunday, November 9 Event: South Yuba Weekend - Day 2: Mountain bike ride Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: South Yuba campground, along North Bloomfield Road, about three miles from the other side of Edwards Crossing Details: On Sunday, we'll mountain bike along the fabulous South Fork of the Yuba River, near Nevada City. This trail features smooth, tight singletrack with many short, steep hills. If you missed the IMBA Epic Ride along the South Yuba this spring, you won't want to miss this. This weekend is being organized in collaboration with the Bicyclists of Nevada County.More info: Call IMBA California Representative John Gardiner at 650-279-3809 or email john@johngardiner.com Monday, November 10 Event: Around the World with IMBA slideshow at American River Bicycles, Sacramento Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: American River Bicycles, 256 Florin Road, Sacramento Details: The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew builds and rides trails around the world and lives out of a car 12 months a year. Come to American River Bicycles on Florin Road in Sacramento for an entertaining presentation about life on the road and to get ideas for your next mountain biking adventure. Tuesday, November 11 Event: Around the World with IMBA slideshow at California State University - Sacramento Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Hinde Auditorium, California State University - Sacramento Details: The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew builds and rides trails around the world and lives out of a car 12 months a year. Come to Hinde Auditorium at California State University - Sacramento for an entertaining presentation about life on the road and to get ideas for your next mountain biking adventure. Peak Adventures is co-sponsoring the event and will give away door prizes. Wednesday, November 12 Event: Around the World with IMBA slideshow at City Bike Works - Midtown, Sacramento Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: City Bike Works, 2419 K Street, Sacramento Details: The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew builds and rides trails around the world and lives out of a car 12 months a year. Come to City Bike Works in Midtown Sacramento for an entertaining presentation about life on the road and to get ideas for your next mountain biking adventure. Thursday, November 13 Event: IMBA Trailbuilding School - Introductory Level Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Folsom Aquatic Center, 1202 Riley Street, Folsom Details: Join the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew for an evening of trailbuilding instruction. Unless you have previously attended an IMBA Trailbuilding School, attendance at this classroom session is required to attend the Advanced Trailbuilding School. Registration: You must register to attend this event. To register email SAMBA@sustainableenterprises.com Saturday, November 15 Event: IMBA Advanced Trailbuilding School - Part 1, Classroom and Field Session Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: Auburn State Recreation Area, Park Headquarters. Located off Highway 49. Details: This two-day workshop is much more advanced than a standard IMBA Trailbuilding School. This course will present cutting-edge trailbuilding techniques, including a focus on design strategies for highly challenging trails, advanced user-conflict resolution methods and success stories from around the world. First day of two-part sequence. Attendees must have previously attended a regular IMBA Trailbuilding School or the Introductory IMBA Trailbuilding School held November 13. The classroom session will run from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and field work will take place from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please wear long pants, heavy footwear, work gloves and be prepared for a variety of weather. Registration: You must register to attend this event. To register email SAMBA@sustainableenterprises.com Sunday, November 16 Event: IMBA Advanced Trailbuilding School - Part 2, On-the-Trail Session Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Auburn State Recreation Area Details: Second day of a two-part IMBA Advanced Trailbuilding School sequence. Please wear long pants, heavy footwear, work gloves and be prepared for a variety of weather. Some water and snacks will be provided, but it's a good idea to bring your own, too. Registration: You must register to attend this event. To register email SAMBA@sustainableenterprises.com |
IMBA Hot Spots is a mountain biker driven program dedicated to improving
trail opportunities in urban areas. This is one of the most difficult challenges we face. As
cities continue to expand and open space dwindles, it's becoming more and
more difficult for mountain bikers and other trail enthusiasts to find
convenient places to enjoy the outdoors. The Hot Spots program focuses on
improving urban trail access and
advocacy resources. IMBA will lead 10-day
Hot Spot campaigns in a handful of cities each year, working with
local clubs and land managers, building trails and tackling tough advocacy
issues. Each campaign will include
events designed to get people psyched about mountain biking, including
fun group rides, riding clinics and other social events. The 2003 designated IMBA Hot Spots cities are IMBA's urban access work goes well beyond these cities. IMBA will continue to refine an urban advocacy tool kit designed to help mountain bikers in any big city.
For more information email IMBA's Hot Spots coordinator Dan Vardamis at dan@imba.com or call 303-545-9011. |
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