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IMBA Hot Spots Program Focuses on Sacramento
For Immediate Release: 11-04-03
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.comSunday, 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.comMonday, 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.comSaturday, 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.comSunday, 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.comContact: Dan Vardamis, IMBA advocacy coordinator dan@imba.com, (303) 545-9011
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