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Access4Bikes
News & Events
August 2009 |
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In This Issue
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Shorty Summit
Dias Ridge Trail
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IMBA TCC Visit
Biketoberfest
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Dear Subscriber,
Access4Bikes meets monthly at Iron Springs Brewery. Our meetings are now on the 2nd Thursday of the month, and everyone is welcome. Drop on by if you are curious about what we are up to, or if you are feeling like getting more involved. Next meeting is August 13th, 6:30, look for us in the back room.
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Shorty Summit - Every Tues Evening - Starting August 2nd, 5:30
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The Summit Shorty is back in 2009 for more short course XC racing! The summer series is about to begin.
The racing happens Tuesday evenings atop the hill at McInnis Park.
The Summer Series races are 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1 and 9/8.
Registration opens at 5:00 PM on race day. The C class race and
the Women's Race start at 5:30, B class at 6:00 and the A class at
6:30.
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each class. Compete in all 6 races for the series title.
A4B is once again sponsoring the shorty and we could use your help at the races. Volunteers are needed, for everything from registration to course marshal. Volunteers can get future race entry fees waived. To volunteer either contact us at A4B (access4bikes@gmail.com) or call Jim Hewett at Summit Bicycles: Shop: 415-456-4700 Cell: 415-412-5132
For more information: http://www.summitmarin.com/events.php
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Dias Ridge Trail - Future Shared-use trail on NPS Land - to open in Spring!
Construction and realignment of the 1.5 mile Dias Ridge
Trail segment on National Park Service land is now complete, but not yet open. This multi-use
trail connects the Golden Gate Stables along Highway 1 to the Mt. Tamalpais
State Park boundary. The
eroded gullies of the former ranch road have been repaired and erosion control
materials have been installed in order to protect the sensitive habitat within
the Redwood Creek watershed. Restoration of the 1.2 mile ranch road is still
underway. This winter, Trails Forever volunteers and youth from
the North Bay Conservation Corps will be planting 25,000 coastal scrub and
grassland plants that were grown by community volunteers in the Marin Headlands
Native Plant Nursery.
The new Dias Ridge Trail segment will remain closed through
winter 2009 and will open in spring 2010. The trail will be closed for this
extended period to allow the trail to settle and compact, and for the new
vegetation to become established. Closing new trails for the first winter after
construction helps ensure a better and more stable trail in the long-term and
protects water quality and wildlife habitat. Thank you for your
patience and understanding during this transitional period.
The next phase of work will be the construction and
realignment of the Dias Ridge Trail segment on Mt. Tamalpais
State Park. This segment of the Dias Ridge Trail will also be closed until Spring, to reduce temptation to check out the new trail. We ask that you please respect the closure and we can all celebrate together when the trail opens in Spring. This is a big step forward, and it has been many years in the making.
For those of you who just can't wait, there will be special behind-the-scenes tour of the Dias Ridge Trail on each of the following days:
Saturday, August 15th: 10am-12pm
Sunday, September 20th: 10am-12pm
Saturday, October 17th: 3pm-5pm
Meet at the Muir
Beach parking lot. Space will be limited on these hiking only events due to the delicate condition of the newly
constructed trail. NPS understands there may be interest in bicycle or equestrian
tours but the primary goal now is to ensure the trail is sustainable for the
long-term enjoyment of all users once it opens. Please help support this goal.
Contact NPS at (415) 561-3054 or email trailsforever@parksconservancy.org to reserve a space on the walk or to
find out more about the project or volunteering.
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IMBA Trail Care Crew Coming to Marin - Saturday, Sept 26th
SAVE THE DATE: IMBA Trail Care Crew is coming to Marin Saturday, Sept. 26 to work on the Olema Valley Trail!
The
Olema Valley Trail is in Point Reyes National Seashore. It's a
beautiful trail, with lush forests and pretty meadows. It's also one of
the few multi-use trails in the park, and is in need of some TLC.
Share
the Trail is organizing a trail day and picnic. Hikers, bikers and
equestrians will be working side by side to make some much needed
improvements to the trail. These improvements will increase the
longevity of the trail, so future generations have the same trail
experience we have today. The IMBA Trail Care Crew will help with the
project and will offer a Trailbuilding School, teaching sustainable trail design.
There will be a picnic following the trailwork with great food,
including hamburgers and sausages from Marin Sun Farms and locally made
beverages!
What: Trailwork including brushing, berm removal and drainage improvements. Where: Meet at the Pacific Coast Science & Learning Center on Hwy 1, between Olema and Dogtown. When: Saturday, September 26 - Trail work: 10 am - 2 pm Picnic: 2:30 pm - 5 pm Fee: FREE!
There will also be other activities while the Trail Care Crew is in town, stay tuned! |
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Hope to see you at all of these great events. Thanks for taking the time to be active!
Lisa Luzzi
Access4Bikes
Marin County, CA
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