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Agenda for the November 14th Board of Directors Meeting.

THURS (Nov 15) - 8 AM 

LOC: MEET AT BELL ROCK TRAILHEAD 

MTB EASY CHICAS RIDE. 

Details: 

Beginners welcome. Easy/sociable pace. No drop. We'll ride for 60-90 minutes but there will be at least two "bail-out" spots where you can shortcut back to the trailhead if you're short on time, have mechanical issues, etc.. We'll be there to ride/play together, so this will be at a fun and supportive pace. This is generally for local chicas, however, every now and then we let a lucky guy or two join us (provided he's a beginner! :-)

Temps are dropping so plan to warm up with coffee/lattes after the ride at the Bike & Bean (by trailhead). The only things ya need for this ride are a BIKE, HELMET, WATER, sense of adventure and a good joke if ya have one. If you have sponsors that's cool, but leave your race kits at home. In fact, if ya wanna throw on a tutu or a tiara on your helmet, then go for it. If you haven't been on your bike in a while, ya might want to make sure your bike is ready to roll. Feel free to stop by any of our local shops to have them check it out, especially the tires (slime? stans?)....tell them you're going on this ride and I'll bet they'll cut ya sweet deal and/or maybe even for free! :-) Questions? 

...RedRock88@ymail.com 

See ya there!

     More than 70 show for first trail planning meeting

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

U.S. Forest Service

Coconino National Forest 

www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino 

www.twitter.com/CoconinoNF 

www.flickr.com/photos/coconinonationalforest 

For Immediate Release 

October 29, 2012 

Contact: 

Brady Smith, Coconino National Forest, 928-527-3490 

Brienne Magee, Flagstaff Ranger District, 928-527-8290 

Connie Birkland, Red Rock Ranger District, 928-203-7505 

Participate in volunteer trail work to “make a difference” 

Sedona, AZ – If you like the outdoors and are interested in volunteering to “make a difference” in the National Forest, come join the Forest Service trail team with several upcoming volunteer trail work days. 

The first volunteer work day is scheduled for Sunday, November 11. Volunteers will organize into several small teams lead by the Forest Service where they will work on a portion of the Slim Shady trail, located west of Yavapai Point Vista. Individuals will learn trail construction techniques and how to safely contribute to a well planned and maintained trail system. 

Interested volunteers are asked to meet at the new Yavapai Vista parking area for the November 11 event at 10 A.M. The parking area is located south of Sedona on State Route 179 and is accessed from the southbound lane.

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

Additional Red Rock District volunteer trail events are planned for: 

· December 8th and 19th, 2012 

· January 19th and 30th , 2013 

· & February 16th and 27th , 2013 

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

2012 World Summit Resources | International Mountain Bicycling Association

So the meeting was a great turnout! Lot of ideas and Kate Bradley the facilitator took notes of the many comments and here are pics of the notes in case you missed it and are wondering what happened.

A reminder tonight is the RTCA trails planning meeting for the Coconino NF RRRD. 6pm at the Synagogue of the Jewish Community of Sedona

100 Meadowlark Dr

Sedona, AZ 86336

VVCC is seeking motivated people to help organize and promote the Sedona Singletrack Celebration for 2013. Please contact us at president@vvcc.us

Click to read the latest trails update from the RRRD. Much new trail cleared for adoption as well as new construction. Get ready for many trail days coming up to help bring these into the system and to construct the new ones. Most people will know of the two big ones Hiline and Hangover trails. These two iconic trails will now be brought into the system. We as cyclists must deliver on helping out on these to fix some parts and assist with the maintenance. Are you excited?? I am!!!! Many determined people deserve much thanks in working with the local RRRD to accomplish this!! Get ready for the trail days.

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

U.S. Forest Service                                                            

Coconino National Forest

www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino                                           

www.twitter.com/CoconinoNF

www.flickr.com/photos/coconinonationalforest

For Immediate Release

October 11, 2012

Public Affairs Contacts:

Brady Smith, Coconino National Forest, 928-527-3490

Brienne Magee, Flagstaff Ranger District, 928-527-8290

Connie Birkland, Red Rock Ranger District, 928-203-7505

A call for community collaboration on future trails

Sedona, AZ – The Red Rock Ranger District, in partnership with the City of Sedona and the Big Park Council, are seeking to create a non-motorized trail plan that reflects local values and recreation needs and promotes tourism for regional economic benefit while protecting the resources that draw people to this special area. Your help is needed!

Local citizens are encouraged to join this collaborative effort by attending a kick-off meeting October 25, from 6 to 8 p.m.  This event will be held at the Synagogue of the Jewish Community of Sedona, located on Meadowlark Drive and State Route 179.

This is the first in a series of monthly meetings to update the local trail plan for our forest lands near Sedona and Big Park.  All members of the public are welcome. Your ideas are vital for this community planning effort.  

Agenda items for the October 25 meeting will include: an overview of the process, discussion of desired outcomes, sharing of ideas/values and trail interests, brainstorm of concerns, monthly schedule, and developing a core working group.

Annually, over 600,000 trail users enjoy National Forest trails in the Red Rock area. Popularity and use continues to increase, particularly for hiking and mountain biking. What will the future of our trails be and what new trail opportunities are appropriate? How can trails better connect with the community? These are some of the challenges that will be addressed.

For more information concerning this planning effort, please contact Jennifer Burns at 928-203-2900. Additional forest recreation information is available on our website at: www.fs.usda.gov/coconino.