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PMBA Events and Opportunities coming up in June
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Has your PMBA Membership Lapsed?
IMBA is running a June Membership Drive and offering you the chance to win one of two Yeti's when you join or renew your membership. Go to https://win.imba.com/ to join, and make sure to select PMBA as your local chapter.
Upcoming Events
PMBA Board Meeting
When: June 6th at 6:00 p.m.
Where: 98 Limberlost Lane
What: The board meeting is open to all members. Various topics will be discussed, including upcoming social events and trail building projects.
Ken and Barbie Race
When: June 17th at 9:00 a.m.
Where: White Rock Parking Lot
What: This is a friendly guy and girl team race. Each team must consist of one male and one female rider. This year will be a new course including the Emanuel Pines area. The race will likely take about 90 minutes. 
Pedal to the Pool
When: July 22nd at 9:00am
Where: Prescott Athletic Club
What: We will pedal around in Emanuel Pines for a couple of hours ending back at the Athletic Club for a pool party.  PMBA will cover your cost to get in but bring your dough if you want something to eat and drink. Prescott Athletic Club is providing a hamburger special for $8.00 which includes a hamburger and a drink. Should be a super fun day - enjoy a great ride and finish with a plunge into a cool refreshing pool!!!   
Weekly Ride Series for Youth
Who: Young mountain bike riders who are currently in 5th to 9th grade
When:  Wednesdays at 5:30pm, beginning May 31 and continuing through June 28
Where:  Location will vary weekly, contact 8to80rides@gmail.com for details.
Why:  To help youth and parents gain skills and confidence to ride all the great Prescott Trails
 
Riders will need to be at the trailhead, ride-ready at 5:30 PM, drinks and light snacks will be provided and then riders hit the trail at 5:45 PM after instructions from the ride coordinators. Rides last for 90 minutes.
 
Parents and other adults are encouraged to join in, but it is not required for a child to participate.
 
All riders will need to bring a mountain bike suitable for riding easy to moderate trails, a helmet, water and a way to carry it, and clothing appropriate for the weather.
 
All youth riders will need to have a parent or guardian-signed liability release waver in order to be able to ride.  Wavers will be available at the trailhead, or can be requested via e-mail (see contact info below) and filled out in advance.
 
If interested contact PMBA at: 8to80rides@gmail.com.
Volunteer Opportunities
Prescott Trail Riders is looking for volunteers to help with car parking at the Rodeo. Shifts are 2-3 hours and you get a free entry into the Rodeo.  For more information, contact Barrett Johnson at barrettejohnson@yahoo.com or 925-7241. PMBA will receive a donation for the time PMBA members volunteer. Plus you'll get free entry into the Rodeo!! 
Help Build Trails!
Trail Work Day, Sponsored by Manzanita Outfitters
When: June 3rd from 8am to Noon
Where: Meet at the White Rock trail head on Thumb Butte rd. This is 1.7 miles past Thumb Butte Park.
What: PMBA will be doing some more rock armoring and fixing drainage issues along Garden Party and Garden Grove trails. This is a PNF trail work day so you MUST wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, eye protection(sunglasses are OK), good work shoes, bring gloves, snacks, and water. Tools and hard hats will be supplied.
Trail Etiquette
Our continued access to trails as mountain bikers depends in part on maintaining a good image and relationship with other trail users. Please be mindful of other trail users and yield as appropriate. This is expecially important in high-traffic areas. Stay safe and have fun!
Check out the Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance calendar at www.prescottmtb.com/cal/ or find us on Facebook for more details on the youth ride series, information on other ride opportunities, trail building and maintenance work days, and other ways to get involved in the Prescott-area mountain bike community!


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