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Moonlight Madness!!

naross — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:59:35 +0000

This year’s Moonlight Madness ride glowed with 50 blinking, flashing and sparkling riders of all ages riding from downtown to Fort Tuthill Park and back; about 11 miles. We had a beautiful nearly full moon and surprisingly crisp weather for our great, enthusiastic group. Click the Images link above to see some photos from the event (be patient while the photo galleries load on the Images page).

We are already getting suggestions to start next year’s Madness with a barbeque and a band… who knows! Lots of people showed interest in more frequent Moonlight rides… if you would like to help plan and implement such rides, Let US KNOW HERE!

Check out Flagstaff’s Proposed Helmet Law

naross — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:11:41 +0000

The City of Flagstaff is considering a proposed ordinance that would require all children under the age of 18 to wear a protective helmet while riding a bicycle on any street, road, sidewalk, bikeway, or trail. The City wishes to promote public involvement and invite public comment. FBO supports this effort. There will be a series of public meetings to consider the ordinance, the first before the City’s Bicycle Advisory Committee on Monday, June 29, 2009.

For detailed information about the proposed ordinance, go to the city’s website.

FBO Father’s Day Ride and Brunch, June 21

naross — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:08:12 +0000

We continued our annual tradition of a family-friendly Father’s Day event with a bike ride and brunch at the Schultz Creek Trailhead on Sunday, June 21. We split into two great groups of mixed kids and adults, including four fathers with their kids; thanks to Robin Hoff and Dave Needham for stepping up to help lead the groups. We came back to delicious hamburgers and hotdogs, fruit, and drinks thanks to TC and Melissa. Thanks to Jack Welch for bringing so much stuff and holding down the fort at the trailhead.

Check out photos from the ride and barbecue.

Giro de Luna 2008

naross — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:21:31 +0000

We had a fantastic group and a beautiful night for this year’s Giro de Luna. Led by Jack Welch and Martin Ince, more than 25 riders of all ages rode the urban trail and through quiet neighborhoods by the light of the full moon and a handful of headlamps. Thanks to all who organized this event and those whose participation made it so much fun!

FBO teams with IMBA for two great events

naross — Wed, 07 May 2008 04:22:29 +0000

Did you see an IMBA (International Mountain Bicycling Association) Subaru in town this weekend? Anna and Jason, one of the traveling Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crews, came to Flagstaff to meet with local trail builders and managers and to lead a workshop on sustainable trail design and building. On Saturday, they gave an interesting and informative presentation to a full room at the Forest Service office near the Flagstaff Mall, then took the group out to check out nearby trails and to practice trail layout. On Sunday, they rode from Campbell Mesa to Fisher Point, joining the Youth Mountain Biking Program group for several miles at the beginning and end of the ride. Check out pictures from these events on our images page!

Youth Mountain Biking Program’s first Flagstaff ride of 2008!

naross — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:11:32 +0000

Our next Youth Mountain Biking Program ride will be Sunday, April 13 at Fort Tuthill Park, at the south end of Flagstaff off Rt. 89A. We will ride at 10:30 from the parking/picnic area closest to the park entrance across from the I-17 overpass. Please arrive by 10:15 so we can get started on time. YMBP trips are supervised, instructional rides designed for kids 10-14 of all levels of mountain biking experience; older teens are totally welcome as well. We also welcome parents and other adults who are experienced mountain bikers (i.e., who are comfortable riding challenging trails). Please see the Youth Mountain Biking Program Page for more information and contact Neil Ross if you (or your child) would like to participate in the ride.

Youth Mountain Biking Program Sedona ride

naross — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:14:08 +0000

The FBO Youth Mountain Biking Program ride in Sedona on Sunday, March 9, was our biggest group ever! We had a great group of veterans and new riders. See photos in the Images gallery (as before, be patient as the albums load on the screen). Watch the YMBP page for information about our next ride.

February Youth Mountain Biking Program Sedona Ride

naross — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:29:24 +0000

Weather permitting, the next YMBP ride will be on Sunday, February 24. We will carpool from Flagstaff and start our ride at the Absolute Bikes shop in the Village of Oak Creek. If you’d like to join us as a participant or adult ride leader, please contact Neil Ross at neil@flagstaffbiking.org or (928) 814-9792.

FBO Youth Mountain Biking Program Sedona ride

naross — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:20:52 +0000

Our third Youth Mountain Biking Program ride of the winter was in beautiful Sedona on Saturday, January 12. We had a great group of kids and adults for a long, fun loop. There were no major crashes and five flat tires didn’t slow us down too much. Thanks to Absolute Bikes for the use of their van to carry kids and bikes. Check out pictures from the ride on our Images page; be patient while the photo galleries load on the page, then click on the YBMP Sedona Ride, 1-12-08. For more information about our program, its goals, and upcoming rides, check out the Youth Mountain Biking Program page and/or contact Neil Ross at 928-814-9792 or neil@flagstaffbiking.org.

Youth Mountain Biking Program Sedona ride

naross — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 07:04:56 +0000

After 30 rides in Flagstaff this year, we’re heading south for the “winter.” Our first Sedona ride was a great success, with nine kids and three adults besides the program director… and with no significant crashes and only two flats. Thanks to Absolute Bikes for letting us use the big white van (and for last-minute bike repairs) and to Bill Gallen and Ken VonSchulze for driving down with kids and bikes as well. See photos from this ride