Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance

Here is a map for the Ridgeback trail.  Thanks to Chris for making it look so damn good!

Good News Everyone!  The Moose Mountain Environmental Enhancement Fund has awarded $40,000 to the CMBA for the purpose of working on the Tom Snow trail.  The CMBA is extremely grateful for this grant, and thanks Shell and Husky for their generosity. 

There are some conditions that the CMBA has agreed to in order to receive funding:

The Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance is dialling it up to 11 for 2009, with an onslaught of trail development and advocacy!

Tearing Tom Snow a New One
Planned trail work for 2009 includes major re-routes of the soggy sections of Tom Snow between Moosepackers Trail and Station Flats, plus some work on Sulphur Springs. If all goes well, work will be done in time for the Bow 80 in September.

Lend a Hand
Tom Snow isn't going to tear itself a new one, so the CMBA needs your help [yes, you]. We need you out for as many trail days as you can handle. Let us know when you're coming and we'll provide the tools.

Get Up, Sign Up
We're now accepting new members. The hot membership level is Big Wheel, which gives you a joint IMBA and CMBA membership for only $45. Basic membership is free. Join Now. Yes, you with the bike.

Put the Word in the Streets

[^^^^^That looks like one of the bogs on Tom Snow!]

We've got our Trail Building Days sorted out for the season.  Here is The List:

• Saturday, May 30
• Sunday, June 21
• Sunday, July 19
• Saturday, August 8
• Saturday, August 22
• Saturday, September 12
• Saturday, September 19 - Bow 80 prep!
• Saturday, October 3rd
• Saturday, October 17th

All the Trail Building Days will be based out of Station Flats, and will focus on Sulphur Springs and Tom Snow.  There is a ton of work to be done, so we'll need everybody we can get.  Details will be posted closer to the actual dates.