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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Relay Month!!
Resolution No. 103. A resolution to declare July 2012 as Tree Farm Relay Month. Whereas, the Motor City Mountain Biking Association, Dark Horse Racing, and Team Tree Farm hosts a benefit race in July; and Whereas, MCMBA mountain bike races are a vibrant affirmation and expression of Michigan’s finest traditions, operating as volunteer-based events and…
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Ongoing Training…
Recently, we hosted a Stihl Chainsaw Safety and Maintenance course at Maybury State Park for our trail coordinators and interested volunteers. Our thanks to Fred Rinke at Bryan Equipment Sales and the staff at Maybury State Park for making this possible. In the coming months we hope to be able to resurrect the MMBA “Trail…
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Trail Trimming Time
It’s a common refrain this time of year… “Trail was awesome yesterday but lots of face slappers and blind inside corners at speed.” “The trail was great, but the over growth was getting out of hand.” “Just like every other trail out there – there are way to many face slappers.” Warm weather, sun, rain…
