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Encountering vandals on the trail Recently, a pair of mountain bikers were riding down the McGill Trail at Mt. Pinos when they encountered logs that had been pulled onto the trail at various locations. Even though they were avoidable, the mountain bikers stopped to pull them off as a courtesy to other trail users. As they rounded a bend, they spotted a man pulling a large log across the trail. The hiker explained that he was trying to slow people down, not hurt them. Our mountain biking friends reported this activity to the local ranger station and were told that this had happened before.
Other mountain bikers have found rocks and logs pulled across trails as well (photo at right). What should you do if you spot trail vandalism of any sort? As our mountain biking friends realized upon reflection, if you see the culprit in the act, do not confront them! You don't know anything about their state of mind or if they may be armed, carrying a camping knife or walking stick, etc. Instead, note their appearance (sex, height, build, hair color and length, clothing, etc), get a license plate number if possible, and report it to the nearest ranger station or park office. Leave the troublemakers to the professionals who are trained in law enforcement! No State budget yet; State Parks still slated to close As of July 1, the state government in Sacramento has not passed a new budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1. A proposal to pay for the parks by adding a $15 fee to the vehicle registration fee, and providing free access to vehicles with California plates, seems to have been defeated. So for now, the state parks are still threatened with closure. The full list of parks to be closed includes
CORBA of course is strenuously opposed to closing parks or reducing funding from their already decimated level. For more information on, background on and repercussions of closing State Parks, visit our Trail Issues page.
The FTF Committee is looking for volunteers for this year’s event. Email us at ftf@corbamtb.com. Interested in Sponsoring or exhibiting? To secure your spot & maximize your FTF benefits, contact us at ftf@corbamtb.com. June 6 - National Trails Day at Mount Wilson. A number of CORBA members joined the Forest Service and other volunteer trail user groups to work on the trails around Mount Wilson in the Angeles National Forest. View the photo gallery. Why do Trailwork? If you've ever wondered this, take a look at this article in the Summer 2008 issue of Terra Times to learn more about why it's important. Visit the CORBA Trail Crew page for more information and links to photos of past events. Check the CORBA Calendar for the ride description, details on difficulty level, directions to trailhead, changes, more rides, etc. Wednesday, July 1
• 9:00 am -12:00 pm : NRMB
Weekday morning intermediate ride: Wildwood Thursday, July 2
Sunday, July 5
• 9:30 am -11:30 am : Palos
Verdes- intermediate/advanced MTB ride Tuesday, July 7
Wednesday, July 8
• 9:00 am -12:00 pm : NRMB
Weekday morning intermediate ride Thursday, July 9
Saturday, July 11
• 9:00 am -11:00 am : Beginner
MTB ride- Sycamore Canyon Tuesday, July 14
Wednesday, July 15
• 9:00 am -12:00 pm : NRMB
Weekday morning intermediate ride Thursday, July 16
Tuesday, July 21
Wednesday, July 22
• 9:00 am -12:00 pm : NRMB
Weekday morning intermediate ride Thursday, July 23
Tuesday, July 28
New intermediate/advanced skills clinic Mark Langton, organizer and instructor of CORBA's free basic mountain biking skills clinic and newest member of the Board of Directors, will be conducting intermediate/advanced clinics through BikeSkills. They take place on the second Saturday of each month through the end of 2009 at Malibu Creek State Park from 9-1. Cost is $89. Contact Mark directly at markmtb@roadrunner.com or 805-558-1606 for further details. Equestrian article on trail sharing is more balanced An article in the June 15th issue of the Examiner by Marla White may be one of the most balanced articles on sharing the trail ever written by an equestrian. Although it is full of questionable statements about mountain bikers and our impact on trails and their use, it is much more reasonable than much of the testimony at a recent LA City hearing on mountain bike access to trails in city parks. You can read the article here. New on the CORBA Website
Saturday July 4 is the next skills clinic. The CORBA free skills clinic is held on the first Saturday of every month at Malibu Creek State Park. Mountain biking is a lot like tennis or skiing. Just a few minor adjustments in technique can make a huge difference in your control and proficiency. If you want to get better faster, you need to know the fundamentals of mountain biking technique. Whether you're just getting into mountain biking or have been riding for years, you'll learn some valuable tips from our Introduction to Mountain Biking skills class that is offered each month. Check out our Skills Clinic web page for all the information. After the clinic, see photos of your new skills on the CORBA web site that you can share with your family and friends! CORBA holds a recreational bike ride for beginners the second Saturday of every month, a week after the Skills Clinic. This is the perfect opportunity for the clinic attendees to practice their new skills! But you don't need to attend the Skills Clinic before you come on this ride; everyone is welcome. This is a great ride for first-timers to the CORBA recreational rides. The ride leader will go over the basics of riding a mountain bike along the route. Check the Calendar for details. Join or Renew your membership today on our membership web page. Join Our Team! Do you have any ideas about mountain biking recreation in the L.A. region? Would you like to apply your skills and manage projects that contribute to the sport and lifestyle that you love? Is there an advocate in you? We are recruiting motivated individuals who work well with others. Send an email to info@corbamtb.com or come to a monthly Members Meeting to find out more about what we do and how you can help. Check the calendar for the next meeting. Other simple ways to support CORBA
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