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Michigan House Bill No. 4684 Introduced May 26 Endangers Mountain Bike Trails
The Back Country Horseman, Michigan posted a copy of House Bill No. 4684 on their website. This bill seeks to amend the “Right to Ride” bill that was passed, last year. Under the current legislation, equestrians many not ride on trails in Michigan state parks and recreation areas unless otherwise granted in writing. Conversely, they may ride in state forests unless otherwise prohibited in writing.House Bill No. 4684 updates some of the … Read entire article »
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2011 MMBA Annual Meeting & Expo—A Photo Essay
I was super busy for this year’s expo, so I didn’t get many pictures. I did manage to get some completely useless photos…that may be kind of enjoyable. Nate Phelps and Jason Dew (I believe that’s Jason Dew) showing us how it’s done with the Ditch Witch. I know that’s Nate because he turned to look at the camera as I snapped the photo. Jason Wells (orange shirt) of … Read entire article »
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Volunteer for the Bent Rim Bugle! PLEASE!
Do you want a job? Come on, you know you do. A pretty good chunk of you reading this blog are MMBA members. Yeah, I’m on to you. Some of you even need something to do, and are begging for volunteer opportunities. Well isn’t this your lucky day? I have something for you to do! Bent Rim Bugle I am currently looking for people for the following: Writers to create or … Read entire article »
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Eastgate Park Pump Track Grand Opening – A Photo Essay
Michigan Mountain Biking Examiner: Eastgate Park Pump Track Grand Opening was a great success MMBA Midstate: Eastgate Park Pump Track Grand Opening a Success! The State News: Bicycle pump track unites community … Read entire article »
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MMBA Annual Meeting and Expo – A Photo Essay
I apologize for the really bad quality of these photos. I was using a borrowed camera that I do not feel is very good, and it was horrible in the type of lighting we had at the expo. At least we have the memory. Six-time Leadville 100 winner Dave Wiens and me. Dave Wiens talking to the crowd at the 2010 MMBA Annual Meeting and Expo. Dave spoke about his cycling life as well as his … Read entire article »
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Complaining About the MMBA
The MMBA recently asked all trail coordinators to remove teeter totters from the trails for insurance reasons. This is a nationwide issue. The MMBA Freeride Forum was full of users who were up in arms over this. After 13 pages of complaining and hating the MMBA, I wrote the following. It is clear to me than many of you have no idea how the MMBA works. That’s okay. I didn’t know how it worked until I became a board member. The state board works on larger tasks such as: Finding recently-introduced legislation that can be harmful to our sport. This can include legislation that allows horses on all trails, legislation that bans us from all public trails, and everything in between. Working with IMBA to find and pay for a … Read entire article »
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Important Changes in Voting for MMBA State Board At-Large Members
Some important changes regarding the timing and process of voting for the State Board At-Large Members are now in effect. The following is a guide to familiarize you with the new changes and to tell you how you can update your information with the MMBA. Topics Covered in this Article • Nominations Are Being Accepted until December 12 • New Electronic Voting • New Two-Year Terms for State Board At-Large Members • Annual Meeting and Introduction of the State Board • Update Your Information with the MMBA Nominations Are Being Accepted until December 12 Nominations for the State Board At-Large Members are now being accepted. You can request to be placed on the ballot by submitting a “Bio” with the following information to the nomination committee at simse@ntcna.nissan-usa.com. • Applicant’s history and accomplishments with the MMBA. • … Read entire article »
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Massive Fallout
I spent most of yesterday driving down from Marquette. After a detour through [near] Owosso, I headed to Mt. Clemens to begin my several-day excursion to the Detroit area for some mountain biking. I know… …I’ve heard it from so many people: “Why would you go down there to mountain bike?” Well, because there is a lot of mountain biking down there. Sure, it’s not like the stuff we have in the Keweenaw or the rest of the Upper Peninsula, but they still have some great trails with their own special characteristics. Many of the trails are just incredibly freakin’ fun! Today, my guide, John Rose of Knobby Tire Tours, showed me around the Stony Creek Metropark trails. John is also co-director of the Michigan … Read entire article »
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Getting Involved
When I wrote yesterday’s post, I was feeling pretty cruddy (upper respiratory infection) and all I wanted to do was sleep. I went downstate, last weekend, and all I brought back was this stupid cold! While swimming in my self-misery, I forgot to mention one of the key things that took me down to Lansing. As some of you may remember, I accepted a nomination to run for one of the Michigan … Read entire article »
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2009 MMBA Expo
The Michigan Mountain Biking Association’s Expo and Annual Meeting was held last Sunday. Amanda and I headed down to Lansing to represent the Copper Harbor Trails Club and also show the world, or at least the Michigan mountain bikers, what the Keweenaw had to offer. The Keweenaw exhibit that was the source of so much excitement during the expo. Look at all those hot guys swarming around our table. We had a … Read entire article »
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