The new Northville Trails are open and ready for use. There is an official opening planned for mid-June, but the trails are open for general use. The mountain bike trail is around 2 miles (for now) and well-suited to beginners. Please be aware, the surface needs to be packed down and can get pretty soft in the rain, so ride with caution. We are continuing to work on fixing drainage issues, completing the trail markings and we also plan to look for compatible features to build.
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MDOT Cycling Survey
The Michigan Department of Transportation is conducting a research project that will attempt to quantify the economic and community benefits of bicycling in Michigan. Part of this project is a detailed online survey on your cycling and spending habits and contributions to the Michigan economy. http://surveymonkey.com/s/MDOTsurvey So many of us spend thousands each year biking,…
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Ridge Rocker
This Saturday, a race event to benefit Beacons of Hope is being held on our trails at Island Lake Recreation Area. It’s a good cause – go register! http://ridgerocker.com/ (If you’re not up to the race, please consider volunteering. Course marking, road crossings, registration – think they’ll need help everywhere. It would be great to…
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Awareness Signs
One of the common refrains from our recent membership survey was the need for more chapter promotion at our trails. We agree. MCMBA board member John Cox made arrangements for the printing of a stack of these cool weatherproof signs. Look for them to start popping up at a trail near you!
