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Saturday, August 7th, Loop Trail, new construction, Fisher Point area

Flagstaff Biking Organization — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:21:14 +0000

August 7th, Loop Trail, new construction, Fisher Point area

We have arranged with Pine Canyon security to stage our volunteers in the Pine Canyon maintenance area known as the ‘old cart barn’ which is right beside the FUTS trail and about a 15-20min walk from the work site where the Loop Trail crosses the Arizona Trail. Parking will be on the pavement adjacent to the large ‘tent and we must park in such a way as to insure access to that building. Pine Canyon security will direct our volunteers to the location and it will be signed the morning of the event. The FUTS trail is a bit muddy right now but passable.

This event starts at at 8:30 am and conclude with lunch at 1:00 pm. Coffee will be served between 8:00 am and 8:30 am, and beverages, tasty lunch and FUN are all provided.

Sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, sunscreen, water, and head protection are required. Hardhats, gloves, tools, and trail work instructions will be provided. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Click here for a map.

Sponsored by:

For more information on this trail day event, contact: looptrail@flagstaffbiking.org

CANCELED! Arizona Trail new Construction in Ft. Valley with NATRA and ATA

Flagstaff Biking Organization — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:15:33 +0000

Because of excessive rain, this weekend’s event has been canceled for both days.

July 31st-August 1, FBO Trail Day, AZ Trail FT. Valley/Schultz area, with ATA, NATRA

Please click HERE to see what you’ll need to bring and other important information.

Join us July 31-August 1 for this 2-day trail work weekend to complete Segments 34A and 34B. Come volunteer your time from 8am-3pm Saturday and/or 8am – 12:30 Sunday. Saturday lunch will be provided. We will have a campsite designated for those that would like to camp Friday and Saturday nights with us.

At the end of the day on Saturday, Arizona Trail sponsors have generously provided T-shirts that will be available for each volunteer with the “Close the Gap – Finish the Arizona Trail” slogan. After work on Saturday, everyone is invited to join us for a social gathering.

Please bring long pants, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and water, and if you have them, work gloves and a bike helmet. Tools and trail crew instructions are provided, as well as some gloves and hard-hats. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

You provide the enthusiasm!

Meet at:

From Hwy 180 and Snowbowl Rd. proceed up Snowbowl Rd. about .5 mile and turn right on FR-164B. There will be an “ATA event” sign at this intersection. Proceed east on FR-164B about 1.75 miles. Here you will find a two-track road to the left and another “ATA event” sign. The base camp is up this road about .2 mile. If you are not camping please leave your car along FR-164B and walk in to the base camp.

Click here for a map.

For reservations and questions for this “Close the Gap” event, please contact Gay or Gary Hohner at sghohner@cox.net or 480-595-9303.

Sponsored by:

For more information on this trail day event, contact: trails@flagstaffbiking.org

Subaru / IMBA Trail Care Crew Training this Saturday, July 17th!

Flagstaff Biking Organization — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:32:06 +0000

July 17th, FBO Trail Day, Schultz Creek re-route on the screwy corner with the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew

Please click HERE to see what you’ll need to bring and other important information

The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew, Steve and Morgan Lommele, will be presenting a class on sustainable trail building and then working with us on the ground at building some sustainable trail. This is a great opportunity to learn all about how trails go from concept to a ride; there’s a lot more to it than you might think!

Schedule for the weekend:

Saturday, July 17th, 8:30 am-12:00 noon, classroom presentation at the Peaks & Mormon Lake Ranger Station, on North Highway 89 directly across from the Flagstaff Mall.
Saturday, July 17th, 12:00 noon-1:30 pm, lunch, courtesy of Biff’s Bagels and travel to work site. We will be working on the Schultz Creek trail, just off of Schultz Pass Road, about 3 miles in on Schultz Pass Road. (Location will be marked on the road.)
Saturday, July 17th, 1:30 pm- 5:00 pm, new trail construction, old trail obliteration (if new construction is finished).
Sunday, July 18th, 10:00 am, group ride with Steve and Morgan from IMBA. Meet at Schultz Creek Trail head.

(If you are interested in participating in the layout of the new alignment on Friday, please email Anthony for details. trails@flagstaffbiking.org We know what we intend to do with the alignment, but this could be a good learning experience for anyone wanting to know more about how proper layout is done.)

Please pre-register here for the event.

Click here for a map to the classroom session/ Peaks & Mormon Lake Ranger Station.

Click here for a map to the work site. (Work site is not actually at Schultz Pass proper, but that is all that Google Maps was letting me get away with…look for signs on Schultz Pass Road.)

Partner:

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For more information on this trail day event, contact: trails@flagstaffbiking.org

Flagstaff Hullabaloo this Saturday!

Flagstaff Biking Organization — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:23:47 +0000

Come on down for an afternoon of cold beverages, good times, and old friends. Carouse with bike lovers on the hallowed grounds of Wheeler Park. Jubilate with wild costumes and kick up your heels for the best time all summer.

Please join us as we revel in the sheer goodness that is a summer afternoon in Flagstaff. Come Hullabaloo!
Proceeds from this event will benefit Flagstaff Biking Organization!! Have a great time and do a great thing all at once!

July 10th, Loop Trail, Fisher Point area

Flagstaff Biking Organization — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:13:30 +0000

July 10th, Loop Trail, Fisher Point area

Please click HERE to see what you’ll need to bring and other important information.

Take Lone Tree Road south to J.W. Powell Blvd and turn left/east. Go to the barricades and turn into Pine Canyon Club’s NORTH entrance: Important! Get a visitor’s pass at the booth. Follow signs: take an immediate left on Clubhouse Circle, drive 1.3 miles and turn left/east on Del Rae, following it 0.6 miles to the end circle. We will stage in front of “Lot 191”.

Click here for a map.

Sponsored by:

For more information on this trail day event, contact: looptrail@flagstaffbiking.org

Schultz Fire closure order amended, July 1st, 8:00 am

Flagstaff Biking Organization — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:10:11 +0000

The Schultz Fire Closure Order was amended July 1st, 8:00 am.

Map of new Closure

New Closure Order

Press release here

As far as specific trails go, this information will be posted on signs throughout the Dry Lake Hills and Mount Elden Trails area:

ATTENTION TRAIL USERS

Due to the SCHULTZ FIRE there are ongoing safety hazards in the forest and the following TRAILS ARE CLOSED:

(1) Portions of Little Elden Trail

(from junction of Heart Trail north to Sunset Trail)

(2) Little Bear Trail

(3) Portions of Sunset Trail

(from junction with Brookbank Trail to Schultz Creek Trail)

(4) Deer Hill Trail

(5) Weatherford Trail

(6) Inner Basin Trail

(7) Waterline Road/Trail (FR 146)

Please contact the Peaks Ranger District if you have any questions at (928) 526-0866.

(Update in Post Above) Current Fire Map with affected trails and other important info regarding the Schultz Fire

Flagstaff Biking Organization — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:46:39 +0000

SEE ABOVE FOR UPDATE originally posted the week of June 25th

Please see here for a map of the Schultz fire perimeter with a trails layer.

FIRE MAP

Please note that not all trails shown are system trails! Some trails may or may not exist as shown and may not be signed, maintained or safe to use, regardless of the presence of fire. The trails layer is shown for reference only!

Please see here for the Forest Order and corresponding map for the fire area closure.

This Order only affects the area around the fire! Many of the Flagstaff area trails are still open, including the Arizona Trail in Hart Prairie, the trails in the Walnut Canyon area and more.

If we get rain and/or containment of the fire, we would expect most of the Dry Lake Hills and Ft. Valley trails to be re-opened almost immediately. Stay tuned.

Fire restrictions are in effect! Please see here for details about this.

We’d like everyone to keep a positive outlook on the fires!

Our trails are not being “destroyed”. We will most likely see some temporary trail closures for safety concerns like hazard trees, but this will be on only a few trails most likely. (Probably Little Bear, Little Elden, Deer Hill, Waterline). Although the scenery will definitely have changed for the burned area, we can look forward to spectacular wildflower displays and the regeneration of aspen in much of the burned area. The trails and the forest will recover!

If you’d like to help, stay tuned for info on classes in trail maintenance and construction.

IMBA will be here next month, cross-cut saw classes are usually held in the spring. Flagstaff Biking Organization will be working with the Forest Service to help keep our trails as awesome as ever, but we’ll need your help!

Please comment on the Red Rock Ranger District’s Trails Proposal- Deadline June 30th!

Flagstaff Biking Organization — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:42:15 +0000

The Coconino National Forest, Red Rock Ranger District is interested in hearing your thoughts
on possible new trails and trailheads within the greater Sedona area. Trails and trail heads are
being considered by the District as additions to the existing Red Rock Ranger District trail
system.

Flagstaff Biking Organization is strongly in favor of this proposal! For those familiar with the trails in Sedona, the District is considering including Hangover Trail, Highline Trail, Slim Shady and Made in the Shade Trails and many others.

Although we do not condone the construction of trails without Forest Service study and approval, we do feel that the adoption of the trails, with some realignments to improve sustainability, is a necessary addition to the system in Sedona.

In the words of the proposal, “No person should infer from this proposal that future unauthorized trails will be considered for adoption. If you have a specific idea for a new trail, please contact the Red Rock Ranger District.”

Please let the Red Rock District know that you, too, are in favor of incorporating these great routes into the system!

See here for complete details.

Please submit comments to Jennifer Burns, at the Red Rock Ranger District by email or mail, PO Box 20429, Sedona, AZ 86341, before June 30th!

Help ADOT Create Bicycle Safety Plan!!

Flagstaff Biking Organization — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:45:14 +0000

Click here, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the link to take a survey on your concerns and observations about riding on State Highways in Arizona.

Press Release:

PHOENIX—As more people use two wheels instead of four to get around, the Arizona Department of Transportation is developing a Bicycle Safety Action Plan to help keep cyclists safe on Arizona’s highways. The goal—to reduce the number of bicycle crashes with motor vehicles and improve safety for both cyclists and drivers.

One of the most important steps in creating the Bicycle Safety Action Plan is to document the perspectives, concerns and input from the cycling community. All residents of Arizona are invited to participate and complete a survey about bicycle safety. The results of the survey will serve as valuable feedback in identifying important bicycle safety issues and will help establish goals and objectives for the Bicycle Safety Action Plan.

“We want to hear from the cycling community about safety concerns when biking along Arizona’s highways,” said Michael Sanders, ADOT’s bicycle and pedestrian coordinator. “Feedback from users is critical to improve highway safety for everyone and also to provide input on specific locations around the state that concern cyclists.”

The survey asks cyclists about their level of biking experience and comfort level, where they like to bike, and their suggestions for improving bicycle riding and safety along the state highway system. The survey results, along with an analysis of crash data over the past five years, will help shape the Bicycle Safety Action Plan. The plan is expected to be in place in 2011.

A link to the survey can be found on ADOT’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program website at www.azbikeped.org. The results of the online survey are collected automatically, so respondents do not have to e-mail or print the completed survey. The survey will be active through the end of July.

For assistance completing the survey or for more information on the Bicycle Safety Action Plan, please contact Michael Sanders, ADOT’s bicycle and pedestrian coordinator, at msanders@azdot.gov.

Upper Oldham Trail Maintenance, this SUNDAY, June 20th

Flagstaff Biking Organization — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:03:51 +0000

June 20th (Sunday!), FBO Trail Day, Upper Oldham

Meet along Elden Lookout Road, where the pavement turns to dirt, at 8:30 am. We will be shuttling in from there so folks without high clearance vehicles can get to the work site.

All Trail events start at 8:30 am and conclude with lunch at 1:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Coffee will be served between 8:00 am and 8:30 am, and snacks, beverages, tasty lunch and FUN are all provided.

Sturdy closed-toe shoes, long pants, sunscreen, water, a hat or head protection are required. Hardhats, gloves, tools, and trail work instructions will be provided. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Click here for a map.

Sponsored by:

For more information on this trail day event, contact: trails@flagstaffbiking.org