Blue Hills Mountain Bike Day May 20th

[SteveC]

Here's the official text, go to www.semassnemba.org for more info:

Sunday May 20, 2007 10:00 to 3:00PM

* Skills Clinics to practice everything from riding techniques to bicycle repairs!
* Marked trail loops for self guided bike rides, set up for all ages and abilities!
* MTB Day very famous BIKE LIMBO competition!
* Special kids bike riding area and obstacle course!
* Local Bike Shops and industry vendors will showcase their latest bikes and gear!
* Your chance to connect and learn more about NEMBA

Directions: Take Houghton's Pond Exit off of Route 93/128 in Milton Then follow Mountain Bike Day Signs to Houghton's Pond

More Info:

Contact Joe Sloane jgsloane@netway.com

Blue Hills Headquarters: 617-698 -1802

[SteveC]

I'm putting together the rides/events list for the day, so if you want to lead a ride or a skills clinic(or help out in any other way), let me know......
Steve Cobble
cobblestv@gmail.com
781.254.8796

[SteveC]

It's right around the corner......hope we can shed our cold-weather layers by then!

[SteveC]

I will be posting the full list of sponsors soon, but headsup! the Trek/GaryFisher trailer will be there again! AND QuadCycles of Arlington will be there with Jamis and a small fleet of demos! Dave's Bike Infirmary of Milton will be sportin' the Raleigh XXIX and the RushHour.......
Don't want to forget anyone so I will post the full list soon.......
SC

[Plywood]

lol im only posting b.c u seemed lonly...

Sounds like a great time.

U can count me in... i think

[bikdav]

If it is not "raining to beat the band" I am planning on being the there again.

[SteveC]

Let's just say 'participation', NOT 'precipitation'..... ;-))
Thanks!
Steve

[heckler]

Well, so far we have precipitation. How are the trails holding up? I am assuming it will be held unless the sky is falling.

[SteveC]

The day is still on.:) Ranger Maggi Brown made the decision Sat afternoon, as the forecast looks good. There still may be a 'passing shower', but otherwise a good day.....Either way, the trails are the least of our worries. Blue Hills always drains well, and needed alittle rain to keep down the dust and put out the fires that have been burning for weeks. There are two specially arrowed routes: one fairly rolling doubletrack with some good climbs,a nd not too technical. The other, on the North side of Hillside st, way more technical and some rooty spots that I would recommend caution on.......
We have at least 9 or 10 led rides going out between 10:30 and 12:30 for adults and kids of ALL levels, the ongoing OBSTACLE course, the world-famous bike LIMBO, lots of DEMO BIKES and SPONSORS, SCHWAGfest raffle, AND a national trials CHAMPION, Mike Steidley, doing two shows for us at 11:30 and 1:30!!
See you there!
SteveC

[bikdav]

Hey everybody, despite the not so marvelous weather and a concession stand that was closed (much to the surprise of many), the Blue Hills Mountain Bike Day was excellent.

[SteveC]

Yes! Blue Hills Mountain Bike Day was a success! despite the wetness, at least a couple hundred people came out and enjoyed the day!
BIG thanks to Joe Sloane with his tireless efforts once again organizing this for the 12th year, and to all the DCR staff for all their support, TrailWatch, and all the sponsors of course!
SC

p.s. I do agree that there should be a food option--something is in the works for next year......