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  • 27 Dec 2022 2:51 PM | Tracy Randall (Administrator)


  • 29 Nov 2022 9:41 AM | Tracy Randall (Administrator)

    Hello VVCC Members,

    The City of Sedona on Nov 22nd  approved the purchase of the 43 acre Cultural Center property in West Sedona. Many cyclists are familiar with this area as the Girdner Trailhead starts from there and leads to six trails that comprise much of the Western Gateway trail system.

    The VVCC Board voted to support this initiative and I spoke before the City Council on 11/22 to this effect. As I mentioned in my comments to the Council this plan makes sense because “...it offers the potential for an expanded vision that allows for a community-focused and multiuse approach to the development of the property... Green spaces, public commons, and multiple outdoor recreation activity and venue opportunities, along with safe biking access via bike lanes, sidewalks and multiuse paths should be part of this community focus...”

    The Cities of Cottonwood and Clarkdale and the Town of Camp Verde also have consistently promoted a community perspective that supports outdoor recreation and works to preserve the unique natural environment of the Verde Valley. The VVCC vision of “Developing a world class bicycling environment in the greater Verde Valley” does not take place in a vacuum. Rather, our advocacy efforts for  healthy, safe and fun cycling must work in concert and in context with the Verde Valley communities. The Cultural Center property is a great opportunity for such synergy to take place.

    Dan Blaettler


  • 6 Nov 2022 6:46 AM | Tracy Randall (Administrator)


  • 23 Oct 2022 1:18 PM | Tracy Randall (Administrator)

    The annual Arizona Out-of-School Time Awards of Excellence recognizes innovative out-of-school time programs and staff members for their exemplary work in providing and promoting quality youth development programs for Arizona’s children. Wheel Fun received this prestigious award yesterday at the Arizona Center for After School Excellence’s 30th Annual School’s Out, Make It Count Conference at the Phoenix Convention Center. Included with the award was a Commendation signed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and $500.00.

    This youth program was originally founded by then VVCC Director, Rich Leever in early 2018 and was run by the VVCC until it was spun off to Wheel Fun in January 2020.


  • 23 Oct 2022 1:14 PM | Tracy Randall (Administrator)

    Volunteers are needed on 12/11/22 to assemble bikes and do fittings for kids for Toys for Tots in Sedona.

    VVCC members have partnered with Toys for Tots for the last 6 years.

    The event is held at the West Sedona Elementary School at 570 Posse Ground Road, Sedona 85336. Donuts and refreshments are provided.

    9:30 - 11:30 AM--tightening and adjustments --4-5 volunteers needed

    We need individuals with their own tools to do bike assembly and/or tightening bolts (if you have a bike tire pump please bring it). If you can come at 9 AM, you can help move the bikes from storage to the gym. Most bikes will come pre-assembled from Walmart, but they will need final safety checks to make sure all parts fit and are tight. There may be a few bikes that come in a box and need more assembly.

    Noon to 3 PM --Safety adjustments/check 1 volunteer needed

    We need at least a person that can stay until the end of the program to custom fit the bikes to the height of the kids. This involves making sure seats, handlebars, brakes are all correct for each child. Parents will bring their kids at assigned times to pick up and get fitted for their new Christmas bike.

    Contact Rich Leever at rlleever@gmail.com by 11/18 if you want to volunteer and how you can help. 

  • 23 Oct 2022 1:09 PM | Tracy Randall (Administrator)

    The following summary is from the Coconino National Forest’s Red Rock Ranger District Trails Accomplishment Report, 2022 Field Season.

    The VVCC is proud to be a part of this impressive effort!

    Summary of Accomplishments:

    During the Fall 2021-Spring 2022 trail season, a combination of workers from the Forest Service, Conservation Legacy (Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps), Friends of the Forest, Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition, Beaver Creek Trails Coalition, Summit to Sea Trails Specialist LLC, and many other individual volunteers completed extensive maintenance improvements of non-motorized trails in the Red Rock Ranger District.

    411 total miles of trail on the Red Rock Ranger District and 284 miles in the Sedona/Village of Oak Creek
    • 275 miles of trail maintenance completed during the 2022 field season.
    • 3440 ft. of retaining walls built and armoring.
    • 122 rock stairs installed.
    • 3.7 miles of social trail naturalized.
    • 1788 drainage structures newly constructed and/or maintained.
    • 115 trail signs and junction maps installed.
    • 2 kiosks installed.
    • 36 new kiosk maps, section maps, and Trail Keepers signs posted at trailheads.
    • 37 new cairns constructed.
    • 74 old style cairns removed.
    • 2000 feet of fencing constructed.
    • 550 volunteers (Friends of the Forest and public).
    • 3,400 total volunteer hours donated to district trail work.
    • 3,100 volunteer hours in the Sedona/VOC area dedicated to trail maintenance and construction.
    • $98,600 total value of labor provided by volunteers during the trail season.
    • 49 public trail work events with an average of 10-15 volunteers attending each event. 
  • 29 Sep 2022 3:17 AM | Tracy Randall (Administrator)

    Hello VVCC Members,

    Let me introduce myself, having been elected VVCC President by the Board of Directors at the September Annual meeting. I’ve been on the VVCC Board since September, 2014, not long after moving to Sedona; and I’ve held the position of Vice President Since 2017. In addition, I have chaired the Fundraising Committee since 2018. Preserving the unique and rich cycling opportunities in the Verde Valley is a passion of mine. To this end, I also served on the Board of the Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund since 2015, where I was also Vice President and chair of the Grants Committee. I completed my Director term on SRRTF in September. This will allow me time to focus on carrying out the VVCC mission and business plan (more on this will follow in subsequent Member newsletters). 

    At the annual meeting in September, the Board elects the Executive Committee members to one year terms.

    The 2022-2023 Executive Committee is:

                  President - Dan Blaettler

                  Vice President - Tracy Randall

                  Secretary - Marty Glinsky

                  Treasurer - Kevin Adams 

    One of the things I want to mention is a shift in priorities by the Board. 2022 was a record-setting year as we raised almost $600,000 for trails in the Verde Valley. We also initiated a Five Year Business Plan which places a top priority on events and support for Members. This means that you can expect to see more and enjoyable events and benefits and less emphasis on trails. To this end, the Board also adopted an official VVCC Mission Statement.

    VVCC Mission Statement:

    The mission of the VVCC is to advocate for Verde Valley cyclists by providing memorable, safe riding experiences while preserving and expanding biking access through partnerships. 

    Our Mission to provide memorable, safe riding experiences is now the #1 Priority in our Five Year Strategic Business Plan.

    The Board will be communicating to you about this commitment over the next year. 

    Ride safe with fun and passion!

    Dan Blaettler





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