Do not give yourself or other mountain bikers a bad name by riding on trails during the spring thaw. The recent warm weather may be melting the snow, but the sub-surface layers of soil are still partially frozen. Trails are critically sensitive to erosion damage at this time.
Currently, water from the melting snow is unable to sink into the soil, so trail surfaces are muddy. Tire ruts help channel this water and contribute to erosion and muddy spots that can become long-term trail damage.
Please ride on pavement or gravel roads for a few more weeks while the trails properly thaw and dry out. A good rule of thumb is that when the earthworms begin to emerge, the ground is suitably thawed for trail activities. Help us keep trails open to mountain biking by riding in an environmentally sound manner.
If you want to ride and are unsure of the trail conditions, call the park where you would like to ride or check the MMBA bulletin board.
The MMBA is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and we invite you to celebrate along with us. We are sending the call out for any skilled designers, artists, or anyone interested in winning some swag to create a 20th anniversary logo. In addition to the logo contest, we are also holding a t-shirt design contest.
The Championship Point Series is just around the corner! Experienced racers are training to beat their PRs or their friends. Beginners are looking forward to racing for the first time. The upcoming season will bring much excitement for everyone.
