Flagstaff Biking Organization

“Pedals v Pistons v Horseshoes v Hiking Boots”, New West Secret Trail, with Coconino Trail Riders, Coconino Horsemen’s Alliance, Northern AZ Audubon Society

Flagstaff Biking Organization — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:14:10 +0000

September 11th, “Pedals v Pistons v Horseshoes v Hiking Boots”, New West Secret Trail, with Coconino Trail Riders, Coconino Horsemen’s Alliance, Northern AZ Audubon Society

JOIN THE CHALLENGE! Let’s see which trail user group can show up in the greatest numbers for this great trail! A lovely trophy is on the line for the winning group… they will hold that trophy until next year’s challenge. Join this fun event… we ALL WIN when we work together to build good trail and strong trail-user relationships!

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

Take Snowbowl Rd to Freidlein Prairie Rd (FR522). Drive in on Freidlein Prairie Rd a little over a mile to a right turn to campsites 8 & 9. Drive in on that road to the meeting location. (Look for signs).

Click here for a map.

Click here for a DETAILED map.

Sponsored by:

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

Sedona “Ride the Red Road” SR179 Completion Celebration

Flagstaff Biking Organization — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:09:13 +0000

* ATTENTION ALL BICYCLISTS * After nearly 3 years of road construction in Sedona AZ, the road work is going to be finished and the town is having a party! As part of the festivities that will be happening throughout Sedona (Friday-Saturday, August 20 & 21), the Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition is sponsoring a SATURDAY MORNING BIKE RIDE. We are inviting the entire cycling community in the Southwest and beyond to come join us and ride the new road through some of the most incredible red rock landscapes in the world. The VVCC lobbied long and hard, and with a coalition formed of community leaders and ADOT managers, we were successful in getting bike lanes added to the newly completed roadway between the Village of Oak Creek and the city of Sedona. Come ride with the VVCC on Saturday morning through the rolling hills of Sedona and enjoy a town that is becoming a bicycling mecca for both roadies and mountain bikers.

START TIME: Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 8:00am sharp

BEGIN/END LOCATION: Rear parking lot behind the VOC Outlet Shops. Corner of Jacks Canyon Rd & Cortez

TWO GROUPS TO CHOOSE FROM (both leave and end from the rear parking lot of the VOC Outlet Shops):

• GROUP 1 – Beginner to intermediate riders. Casual pace with several rest stops along the way. Will leave the VOC Outlet Shop rear parking lot and travel SR179 into the city of Sedona, west on SR89A, up to the first stop light and go right up to the parking lot behind Judi’s Restaurant. Approximately 20 miles round-trip.

• GROUP 2 – Moderate to more advanced riders. Faster paced ride (14-16 mph) and longer mileage with few rest stops. Will leave the VOC Outlet Shops rear parking lot and travel out Jacks Canyon Road through Pine Valley and back. Will then follow SR179 into Sedona, west on SR89A, up to the first stop light and go right up to the parking lot behind Judi’s Restaurant. Approximately 26 miles round-trip.

• BOTH GROUPS will rendezvous at the parking lot behind Judi’s Restaurant in the city of Sedona between 9:30am -10:00am. As a unified group we will ride up the rather steep climb of Airport Road to the Sedona Airport, where we will rest and watch the VIP Opening Ceremonies which begin at approximately 10:15am.

• At the conclusion of the VIP Opening Ceremonies, the VVCC Road Ride participants will return through the city of Sedona, down SR179 and back to the Village of Oak Creek.

HELMETS ARE MANDATORY & a signed ride waiver will be requested.

BRING PLENTY OF WATER/FLUIDS to stay hydrated.

Come ride your bicycle on the newly completed bike lanes of SR 179, and enjoy scenery like no other. Even better, make it a weekend trip and enjoy everything about Sedona Red Rock Country.

Highlands Trail maintenance with Coconino Horsemen’s Alliance, this Sunday, August 15th

Flagstaff Biking Organization — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:01:24 +0000

August 15th (Sunday!), Highlands Trail maintenance with Coconino Horsemen’s Alliance

We will be working on some light maintenance on the Highlands Trail just south of Ft. Tuthill and the Soldiers Trail.

This trail is popular with cyclists and equestrians, so it is a perfect place to stage this cooperative event!

Come join us, help fix some tread and meet some of your fellow trail users!

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, 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 map.

Sponsored by:

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

Clips of Faith-August 13th!

Flagstaff Biking Organization — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:21:23 +0000

ROLL IT! The Clips of Faith season is upon us and Flagstaff gets to view
HANDMADE FILMS while enjoying HANDMADE BEERS under the stars.

Join FBO and New Belgium Brewing Company this Friday night for a FUNdraiser for FBO at Thorpe Park from 6pm – 9pm!

Check out the trailer for the films here!

Some tips for beer and fun lovers attending:

1. Your derriere is your chair. Should you prefer something else – bring it!
Blankets are great, low chairs are comfy, and high back chairs might
get you placed near the rear.

2. DO NOT BRING ALCOHOL. We will have up to a dozen delicious beers
for you to sample and enjoy.

3. Food? Yes. There will be something super tasty for sale,
but you are also welcome to bring your own.

4. All films begin at dusk.

5. High-fives to those who ride! Keep it safe and let’s have some fun!?

Volunteers receive a great t-shirt and endless good Karma! (and a couple of beers too!)

Email kim@flagstaffbiking.org if you’re interested in helping out!

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

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

CANCELED because of excessive rain.

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:

Sponsored by:

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.