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Help preserve the land at the headwaters of the Upper Charles, a.ka. "Vietnam." This area in Milford, Massachusetts is under imminent threat of development, and the New England Mountain Bike Association is working with local and state agencies and groups to protect as much of this area as possible.
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NEMBA has created the New England Land Preservation Fund to
purchase land that is critical for mountain biking. The number one goal of the fund is to the buy 47-acre Liner Trust Parcel located to the east of the power lines. This parcel contains miles of the technical trails that have made 'Nam a favorite riding location for mountain bikers throughout New England. If you've ridden 'Nam, you've ridden this parcel, and we want to make sure you can ride it tomorrow, and forever.
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We must raise $200,000 by October 31, 2003, and the only way to do this is for you to step up to the plate and make a financial commitment toward the purchase. As of April 2003, we've raised $130,747 in cash and we have $32,240 in pledges. But we still have a long way to go, and we need all riders to join together and donate to this cause. The alternative is not acceptable—losing some of the best riding in New England.
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NEMBA is working closely with The Trustees of Reservations, the Town of Milford, and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs.
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 Thousands of bikers ride Vietnam each year, coming from all over the eastern seaboard to experience the technical challenges that these trails offer. |
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required to buy the Liner Trust Parcel and place it under permanent conservation easement, guaranteeing that mountain bikers will
ride these trails forever. This purchase is part of a broader strategy with other groups to protect hundreds and hundreds of acres in the Upper Charles River area. Cyclists from around the region need to climb on board this campaign and help make this historical purchase.
Now is the time to act. In November, NEMBA purchased an "option" to buy this land. This commits us to finalizing the purchase
or losing our investment. Your help is absolutely necessary and is needed now.
Dig as deep as you can! Save 'Nam and have a place to call your own, to ride forever! |
These 47 acres of open space are prime for trails. With many glacial erratics, rock gardens and flowing topography, it's a perfect candidate for the creation of a top-notch trail system for both technical and cross-country riders. Numerous trails already exist, and the area has great potential for more. Help us make this happen! |
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