Has anyone else noticed that crispness in the air in the morning? Yes, fall is knocking on the door which means glorious days of riding on the mountain or on the road. Flagstaff Biking Organization has lots planned for this fall; join us for one or all the events!

Every Saturday-Youth Mountain Bike Program Rides
September 8-Trail Day on Rocky Ridge Trail
September 9-Pancake Ride
September 22^nd-Trail Day Ft. Valley Trail System
October 6^th-Tour de Fat
October 7^th-Take a Kid Mountain Bike Day

Every Saturday-Youth Mountain Bike Program Rides
Youth Mountain Biking Program rides will continue every weekend through the fall until the trails are too snowy or muddy to ride. Through the spring and summer, we’ve had groups ranging from three or four to 12 kids for our Saturday rides. Now that school has started and the traveling has slowed down, it would be great to see some of the kids who haven’t been out much this summer. The schedule with times and locations is always kept up to date at www.flagstaffbiking.org/youth-mountain-bike/. There is no charge for participating in these rides! Contact Neil at neil@flagstafbiking.org for more information.

September 8-Trail Day on Rocky Ridge Trail
The next trail day is THIS COMING SATURDAY (September 8) at Rocky Ridge Trail, meeting at 9:30 am at the Schultz Trailhead. FBO would love to have kids and adults to come participate. It’s only fair for trail users to give something back and contribute to the upkeep of our wonderful trail system. Just as importantly, working on our trails brings a feeling of pride and involvement that makes hikes and bike rides more enjoyable… especially when you walk or ride a section of trail that you helped build or repair. These volunteer opportunities give everyone an appreciation for the importance and rewards of community service and shows them how much fun it can be! Each FBO trail day includes a free lunch and raffle prizes as well as the chance to spend time with fellow enthusiasts. For Youth Mountain Biking Program kids, FBO has sets of Kenda tires (thanks to the NOVA Youth Cycling Foundation) that kids can earn ONLY by participating in a trail day (five kids have participated in FBO trail days so far this year). Keep up with upcoming trail days at http://flagstaffbiking.org/trail-days/trail-dates/. Contact Mark Gullo at trails@flagstaffbiking.org or call 928-214-0106 for more information.

September 9^th-FBO Pancake Ride!
The last Pancake Ride for 2007 is this coming Sunday (September 9) at the Schultz Trailhead. Come out to enjoy a free breakfast anytime between 8:30 and 10, and/or join us on a guided bike ride at 10. We will split into as many adult and kids’ groups as necessary based on who’s there to ride. Contact Melissa at melissa@flagstaffbiking.org for more information.

September 22^nd-Trail Day Ft. Valley Trail System
Our second trail day for September will be held on the Ft. Valley Trail System from 9:30am to 3pm. Details for meeting places will soon be posted on our website. Contact Mark Gullo at trails@flagstaffbiking.org or call 928-214-0106 for more information.

October 6^th-Tour de Fat
Flagstaff Biking Organization’s biggest fundraiser is cruising into town on Saturday, October 6^th. The generosity of New Belgium Brewery has allowed us to continue our bicycle education, trail and youth programs so come out and support a great cause! If you would like to volunteer, please contact Kim at kim@flagstaffbiking.org. This year volunteers will receive a special edition T-Shirt! The event will start at 11am with the bicycle parade and New Belgium beer will begin to flow at noon in Wheeler Park.

October 7^th-Take a Kid Mountain Bike Day
Flagstaff Biking Organization, Trips for Kids and IMBA are once again collaborating to organize this national celebration of getting kids to ride bikes! Please contact Neil at neil@flagstaffbiking.org or Melissa at melissa@flagstaffbiking.org for more information. We will soon post the ride meeting place. This is a free event and parents are strongly encouraged to participate too!