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Trail Day! September 21st, Pedals v. Pistons v. Horseshoes v. Hiking Boots, Secret Trail Maintenance

September 3rd, 2013

September 21st, Pedals v. Pistons v. Horseshoes v. Hiking Boots, Secret Trail Maintenance

JOIN THE CHALLENGE! Let’s see which trail user group can show up in the greatest numbers for this great trail! A lovely trophy is on the line for the winning group… they will hold that trophy until next year’s challenge. Join this fun event… we ALL WIN when we work together to build good trail and strong trail-user relationships!

***PLEASE COME OUT AND HELP WIN THE TROPHY FOR THE “PEDALS”!***

We will be working from the Schultz Pass/Sunset Trailhead area. Drive up Schultz Pass Road, (High clearance recommended), roughly 4 1/2 miles. Meeting location and parking will be signed.

Click here for a Google Map to the meeting location.

What to bring and other details:

All Trail events start at 8:30 am and conclude with lunch at 1:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Coffee will be served between 8:00 am and 8:30 am, and snacks, beverages, tasty lunch and FUN are all provided.

Sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, sunscreen, water, and head protection are required. Hardhats, gloves, tools, and trail work instructions will be provided. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

The RRRD trails planning meetings are coming to an end this coming Thursday the 26th of September. Please come show your support of the process and advocate for cycling opportunities.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH 6-8PM at the next (last scheduled) Red Rock Trails Planning Meeting at the Hilton in the Village of Oak Creek. Tentative agenda items include:

·         Special presentation/discussion with Trail Mix representative Scott Escott. He will explain how all trail users cooperate for mutual gain for trails around Moab Utah – hikers, bikers and equestrians – potential model for us.

·         Report out from Cate Bradley on the preliminary trail survey results.

·         Update on trail decisions and coming activities; trail program for 2014.

·         Discussion on who is willing to help to make progress on our trail priorities.

Want a bike park in Sedona? Show up and tell the City Council!!! We, You need to show our Strength in Numbers if we want to see this thing happen! Tuesday October the 8th is the day. The time for the Park to be on the agenda will be forth coming. Questions? contact us at board@vvcc.us

The Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition is sponsoring a trail work day on the new Lower Bones Trail in cooperation with the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest. We will be building fresh new trail to add to the system of trails accessed from Dead Horse State Park (trails are on the Coconino National Forest RRRD).

Let the front desk know you are there to do volunteer work on the trails and they will let you through the gate.

Volunteers need to come prepared and bring with them: a helmet if available, sun glasses (eye protection), work gloves, drinking water, sun screen, a hat, long sleeved shirt, long pants, and wear boots with ankle support.

Coordinate helping out on DHSP trail days through VVCC member Doug Brown - 202-9360

For more detailed information on locations and to share your interest, please call F. Adrian or Forrest Saville at 203-7531 or email Adrian or Forrest fcadrian@fs.fed.us  sfsaville@fs.fed.us

Many Arizona, Yavapai County Adopt-A-Highway groups will be on our highways on this date as we collectively restore the beauty to “America the Beautiful” and her highways.

VVCC members will meet near Spring Creek Ranch Rd. off 89A @ 8am. Saturday Morning to clean up our adopted portion mile marker 361 to 362. 

The VVCC is also looking for a new coordinator for this program to organize future clean up days. If interested contact board@vvcc.us

Any Adopt-A-Highway groups that wish to have a helping hand or residents wishing to offer a helping hand may contact us at (928) 202-1186 or email FolksvilleUSA@gmail.com so these groups and individuals can be connected.

Gary Chamberlain

Folksville USA