Welcome to the Bicycle
Trails Council of Marin
Tamarancho Trail News and Local Mtn Bike Events
1/2 Year passes, to ride Tamarancho, are now on sale.
The cost is $25 for an individual or $40 for a family.
The passes are valid for unlimited riding until December 31, 2009. (less than $4 per month for an individual).
To purchase online with a credit card, or to print out an application go to:
www.boyscouts-marin.org/
Mtn Bike Racing In Marin
Summit Bicycles Short course mountain bike racing on Tuesday evenings from May 5 - June 9, and August 4 to September 8, at Mcinnis Park in San Rafael.
Beginner to pro - everyone's welcome! For more information contact, Jim Hewett, Summit Bicycles jim@summitmarin.com/ 1820 4th St San Rafael, Ca 94901 www.summitmarin.com Shop: 415-456-4700 Cell: 415-412-5132
NorCal HS League Seeking Coaches
Ride Leaders The NorCal High School Mountain Bike Racing League is seeking coaches for its ever expanding programs in the Bay Area. The NorCal League has its greatest concentration of teams in Marin County, with nearly every high school - public and private - fielding a team. Each team relies on volunteer coaches and ride leaders to help teach important skills and techniques to riders. In addition to bike skills, riders also learn about trail maintenance and stewardship that ensures that future generations will be enjoying the same trails. If you would like to volunteer with a local team as a ride leader or coach, or even just come out to the races to help out, please contact Tyler at tyler@norcalmtb.org. You can find more information about the NorCal League at www.norcalmtb.org
Marin Bike Patrol hits the trails in Marin!
BTC Marin and A4B sponsor bike patrol at China Camp and Mt. Tam State Parks
The Marin Bike Patrol is a volunteer organization dedicated to keeping Marin fire roads and trails safe and accessible. The Marin Bike Patrol partners with local land managers to assist trail users and promote responsible mountain biking. Patrolling in pairs and equipped with radios, Marin Bike Patrol members provide a vital link between recreational trail users and park staff.
The Marin Bike Patrol started patrolling at China Camp State Park in July and is in discussions with land managers about expanding the service to other parks in Marin. Patrollers are receiving training from the Volunteer In Parks Program and from the International Mountain Bicycling Association’s (IMBA) National Mountain Bike Patrol, which is modeled after the successful National Ski Patrol.
Bike patroller responsibilities include:
- Reporting and responding to injuries and accidents
- Troubleshooting trail hazards, obstacles and dangers
- Assisting riders with faulty equipment
- Educating trail users about safe and low-impact trail-usage
- Building relationships among the various trail users
If you are interested in joining,
contact Tom at sharethetrail@gmail.com
Recent News:
1. Tamarancho 2009 1/2 Year Passes
2. Marin Bike Patrol Recruiting
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TAMARANCHO NEWS (trail map available here)
(link to Boy Scouts website)
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Mountain Bike Patrol being formed
in China Camp State Park.
e-mail BTCJIM@comcast.net for more info or to sign up.
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BTCM and volunteer crew at the
new bridge in China Camp. Click here for more news!
