March News!

In this issue...

Celebrate BMA Volunteers March 22nd
Dave Wiens Named IMBA Exec Dir
2017 BMA TRIP: ANGEL FIRE, NM (6/16-18)
BMA Members Save $100
BMA Events & Save the Dates...

Celebrate BMA Volunteers March 22nd

BOA Volunteers Walker Ranch 1992...25 Years of Service!

Volunteers make it happen and BMA runs on volunteer labor...mostly. Last year BMA volunteers did incredible work in our community and on Wednesday March 22, BMA will honor them with the annual Volunteer Recognition & Recruitment Party held at Bicycle Village in Boulder from 6:30-8:00PM.

If you volunteered in 2016 or are simply interested in how you can contribute in 2017, you are invited to this celebration. BMA will provide great food, Oskar Blues beer, and awards and swag for all volunteers! Last year about 80 people attended and the top prize was a Specialized Fatboy fat bike. Who knows what we'll have this year?!

Even if you weren't able to volunteer last year, we have plenty of volunteer opportunities available. The following committees still need volunteers to assist in some of the many things BMA does to improve trails and our community!

Advocacy: BMA Trail Master Plan, access, new trail development, community-wide planning, political & community networking
Programs: Social events, skills courses, social rides, yoga classes, youth programs, BRUTE Squad, volunteer programs, maintenance classes, weekend trips!
Development & Events: fundraising events, Sufferfest, Spring Soiree, Annual meeting, House Parties
Trails: BMA Trail Master Plan, trail projects maintenance, building, decommissioning, reclamation, National Trail Days
NATO-BMA Magnolia Trails Project Ad Hoc: working with USFS to develop great trails in Ned

Time spent volunteering in a committee qualifies you for awesome Volunteer Recognition prizes awarded each year during the annual Volunteer Recognition and Recruitment party held in March.

Dave Wiens Named IMBA Exec Dir

Dave Powers by Lance at Leadville 100

Mountain Bike Icon Moves into Leadership Role to Advance IMBA into New Era

Boulder, CO—The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is pleased to announce it has completed its Executive Director search. Dave Wiens will join IMBA staff as Executive Director, effective Feb 8, 2017.

A legendary racer, revered local advocate and an inspiring leader in the mountain bike world, Wiens joined IMBA’s Board of Directors in January 2016 and was elected Chairman in November 2016. His vision and commitment to the non-profit quickly stood out to the Board of Directors and management team. It became clear Wiens is who IMBA needs to lead the organization into its next era. Wiens raced mountain bikes professionally from 1988 to 2004 and has raced on trails all over the world. He is the founder and executive director of Gunnison Trails, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing singletrack bike trails on public lands adjacent to Gunnison, Colorado. A member of the mountain bike hall of fame, Wiens also works in the bicycle industry for Ergon.

"As a mountain biker I share a passion for trails and riding with this entire community. IMBA has been an important part of mountain biking getting better and better over the past 30 years and I'm looking forward to working with mountain bikers from all over, as well as other stakeholders, while IMBA continues to help provide great places to ride,” said Wiens.

"I can speak on the behalf of BMA and say we're excited to see Dave's plan for the future of IMBA. This is a great opportunity for IMBA to establish a deeper relevance to mountain bikers, regardless of their level of expertise or enthusiasm," commented BMA Executive Director, Steve Watts.

2017 BMA TRIP: ANGEL FIRE, NM (6/16-18)

$1200 Goal Set for Trail Fund Event

Purchase your tickets now for an awesome mountain biking adventure in Northern New Mexico. Chasing Epic Mountain Bike Adventures once again is partnering with BMA to bring BMA members a special weekend of riding that benefits BMA's Trail Fund--up to $1200 if we can sell this trip out!!!

Trip Dates: June 16-18th (Fri-Sun)
Trip Cost: $450 for BMA members, family and friends

Limited to first 24 riders! Buy now here!

Trip includes:

Two days of guided riding, including the legendary 25-mile South Boundary Trail from Angel Fire to Taos
One day of lift-served downhill riding at Angel Fire Bike Park (lift ticket included)
Two nights double-occupancy lodging at Angel Fire Resort
Catered dinner on Friday and Saturday night
Ride Nutrition from Clif Bar and Infinit
Post-ride beers from Oskar Blues
Lots of BMA swag!
Opportunity to ride the day before and day after with BMA's ED Steve Watts as guide in Los Alamos and Santa Fe. This portion of the trip is not included in the cost of the Angel Fire Weekend trip and would be at your own expense.

Full details and itinerary here.

BMA Members Save $100

Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures April 2 – May 25

Spring Session is the perfect time to get outside, build fitness and review skills. Although there is never a bad time to join the SMBA Team, the spring is the best time to learn the ropes. Spring rides meet two days a week and one day on the weekend. Riders are encouraged to be at as many rides as possible but the training is built so that even just one day a week is good start toward being ready for summer.

If you have weekend or after school obligations, check out the part time option. Riders may choose to sign up for just the weekday rides or the weekend rides. Swapping between weekends and weekdays is not permitted. If you would like to do both weekends and weekdays please sign up for the full time option.

Grade 8-12: Tuesday, Thursday 4:15pm – 6:45pm and Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00pm
Grade 2-7: Monday, Wednesday 4:15pm – 6:45pm and Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00pm

Full Time (Weekday & Weekend) $649 after March 1; $549 BMA member price
Part Time Weekday: $499 after March 1; $399 BMA member price
Part Time Weekend: $499 after March 1; $399 BMA member price

NEW for 2017: SMBA is offering a One Day a week Program. These Wednesday rides will meet at various trailheads around the Boulder area.

Grade 2-7 One Day: Wednesday 3:45pm – 5:45pm (Meets at trailheads)

One Day:$299 after March 1; $199 BMA member price

BMA Events & Save the Dates...

News and Events Worth Noting:

BMA Volunteer Recognition & Recruitment Party: Wednesday March 22 from 6:30-8:00PM at Bicycle Village Boulder.
BMA Ride Guide Training: Tuesday April 4th
BMA Social Rides Start mid-April! Time and Place TBD.
Crank It Forward, Friday May 12, 2017: Cyclists 4 Community is hosting its inaugural evening fundraiser called Crank It Forward.
Sports Garage DEMO DAY 2017, May 13th 2017, Valmont Bike Park.
BMA Annual Spring Soiree: Saturday June 3rd, Roadhouse boulder Depot, 6-10PM.
Magnolia Nonmotorized Trails Project planning is currently underway. If you would like to get more involved, please email the Trails Committee for additional information or how you can assist.
How can you help BMA? Some have asked me how they can help BMA achieve its goals. One simple way is to share our story on social media or forward a newsletter to a mountain biker you know who isn't a member yet. Either way, it truly does take a village to get trails built in the Boulder area and every little bit helps. Thank you!

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