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On Tuesday, November 29th, you can support that work, and allow us to do more of it, by becoming a Trailblazers' donor. Giving Tuesday is your opportunity to contribute to the core areas of Trailblazers' work: Trail and Active Transportation Development, Community Outreach, and Advocacy.
We invite you to make a gift and become a donor to support the movement for all by clicking the link below.
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ACTION ALERT- Rainbow Curve Bond Project
The City of Bentonville needs to hear your input on the Rainbow Curve Improvements. Currently, there are no plans to accommodate bikes in the design even though this area is listed on the Connect Bentonville Plan. The city needs to hear from you about improving connectivity through this area of town safely for people walking and riding bikes. They will be hosting a public input session on November 17, 2022, at the Bentonville Public Library in the Walmart Room from 4:30 pm to 6 pm.
For more information on the proposed construction. Please click here for more information.
Last Chance for Feedback:
Bella Vista- Shared-Use Paved Path/Trail Extensions
The City of Bella Vista and Trailblazers are excited to start design work for extending two existing shared-use paved trails/paths. These extensions were adopted by the City of Bella Vista and the Bella Vista Property Owners Association during the creation of the 2015 NWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. If you would like information on the extensions and to take a feedback survey, please click here. Now Open:
Bentonville- SW 8th St. between SW I St. and S Walton St.
Thank you to the City of Bentonville for the recent completion of the road widening project on 8th St. between SW I St. and S. Walton St. This is another step forward in connectivity in Bentonville. For more information on the opening of SW 8th St. between SW I St. and S Walton St. click here.
Fayetteville- Mission-Razorback Connector
The City of Fayetteville recently completed the Mission-Razorback Connector On-Street Bikeway near Wilson Park. This active transportation connection will utilize several types of bicycle facilities on and off the street to connect the Washington/Willow neighborhood to the Razorback Greenway and Wilson Park. More information can be found here. |
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Paved Trail Inclusivity Survey
Help shape a more inclusive and equitable network for recreation and transportation by taking our Paved Trail Inclusivity Survey. All participants will be eligible to win a $100 Visa gift card in random weekly drawings. To enter, simply submit a completed survey at the link below. Help us make #MovementForAll a reality.
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Join Us on Dec.1st to Celebrate Another Protected Bike Lane
Trailblazers will partner with People For Bikes, Peel Compton Foundation, Osage Park and Runway Group to host an 8th St. Protected Bike Lane Community Celebration on December 1st at 5 pm at Osage Park Pavilion. There will be a community bike from the Osage Park Pavilion to 8th St. Protected Bike Lanes. In addition, there will be free food, music, and much more.
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Adult First Ride
There's nothing like the joy of getting your first bike! Thanks to Pedal it Forward NWA for providing eleven bikes for our Adult First Ride participants. Also, thank you to CEI for providing flat repair kits to help these new riders be extra prepared.
We need your help to bring the joy of riding a bicycle to more adults in Northwest Arkansas. We currently have 40 people on a waiting list to learn how to ride. For $50 a person you can help create lifelong riders. These efforts support our goal of growing a more diverse cycling community!
For more information about how to underwrite an Adult First Ride class, contact Gabriela@WeAreTrailblazers.org.
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Critical Mass Summit
The second Critical Mass Summit was held on Friday and Saturday November 4-5 at Mt Sequoyah in Fayetteville to discuss barriers to participation in the trails, cycling, and active transportation community. Attendees joined Trailblazers and Bike.POC for a keynote with Charles T. Brown about our built environment and equitable mobility as well as sessions on organizing communities and accountability of non-marginalized groups to advocate for mobility and social justice.
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We Passed the Mic!
On Wednesday, November 19, Trailblazers and Bike.POC joined up with PeopleForBikes during their SHIFT’22 event to host Pass the Mic: Bike Culture in the US and How We Got Here. Rahsaan Bahati, Rachel Maney, and Wes Craiglow were led by Bea Apple in conversations about the impact of our built environment and how it shapes communities and cultures, both on and off the bike.
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Trailblazers' Bike Club Applications Now Open
Grant applications are now available for your school or community organization to implement a Trailblazers Bike Club program. Bike Club is an educational FUN program that teaches kids bicycle safety and handling skills and we provide the bicycles, curriculum, and training to implement the program. The program works to build self-esteem, inspire healthy lifestyles, and encourage individual responsibility. Click here to apply for a program by December 17th for a Spring 2023 implementation.
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Northwest Arkansas Adaptive Off-Road Adventure
The last weekend of October, we were excited to support the Ozark Adaptive Sports Association - OZASA "Northwest Arkansas Adaptive Off-Road Adventure" through sponsorship and assistance with rides. It was a rewarding experience for everyone involved, and we will keep working to make our trails adaptive-friendly. Trailblazers truly believe in our motto "Movement For All."
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On October 14th thru 16th, the City of Fayetteville hosted a UCI Nationals cyclo-cross race at Centennial Park. The Trailblazers did course maintenance in preparation for the event and led the setup/teardown for the course. By utilizing the knowledge we gained from the 2022 UCI World CX Championships, the Trailblazers delivered an unforgettable race course and race experience to all who attended.
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SRAM Trail LUV Day
On October 26th, Trailblazers partnered with Sram to put on another Trail Luv Day with over 50 employees from Sram showing up to do repairs on Loam Wolf and Schroen Train in Slaughter Pen. Special thanks to Shoreline Shuttles for providing transportation. If you would like to host a Trail Luv Day, please contact Ciara at Ciara@WeAreTrailblazers.org |
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Mark Your Calendars! Upcoming Events
Weekly Rides and Runs
To see more rides, clinics, workshops, and volunteer opportunities click here!
*We are always looking for more events and rides/runs to be included in next month's newsletter. Please send us an email if you know of any that we are missing.
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