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2010 Tamarancho Annual Passes Now on Sale
The 2009 Tamarancho Passes are now expired! (Recycle them as luggage tags).
If you want to ride the trails at Tamarancho, you must have a new 2010 Annual Pass. The 2010 Pass is valid for unlimited riding until December 31, 2010. The cost for the pass is $45 for an Individual Pass, and $60 for a Family Pass (2 adults living in the same household).
SAVE $5 OFF PASS SALES PRIOR TO JANUARY 15, 2010
To purchase a pass online, with a credit card, go to:
TAMARANCHO PASS ONLINE
If you want to pay by check, print out an application and mail to the scouts. If you wish to pay by cash, print out an application, and the address for the scouts office in San Rafael is listed on the application.
To print out a 2010 application go to:
2010 TAMARANCHO APPLICATION
Notes about the 2010 Annual Passes:
1. A plastic pass will be sent to you via snail mail.
2. Carry the receipt until you receive your pass.
Day Passes cost $5, and are available online (print out the pass on your own printer). For a day pass go to:
Purchase Day Pass and Print On Your Printer
Also, you can purchase a day pass at the following bike stores:
Fairfax Cyclery and Sunshine Bikes (Fairfax)
Summit Bike (San Rafael)
Caesar's Bike and Paradigm (San Anselmo)
IMBA California Continues to Push for Bicycle Access to Bill's Trail
California State Parks recently announced that it will delay its plans to open Bill's Trail to bicycle use, but mountain bikers advocates are still pushing for more equitable access to this and other trails in Marin County. "Our position has not changed," notes IMBA California Policy Advisor Tom Ward. "Mountain biking is a popular activity that promotes health and well-being, and it's compatible with other recreational uses. We fully expect that state parks will soon introduce a new plan to facilitate increased bicycle access."
Team IMBA Fundraiser Will Benefit the Marin Mountain Bike Patrol
Please help raise money for the Marin Mountain Bike Patrol by supporting their Team IMBA fundraiser at the 24 Hours of Moab.
Earlier this year, the San Francisco Urban Riders raised more than $10,000 with a Team IMBA effort at the Sea Otter Classic. Please help the Marin patrollers achieve a similar success.
Marin patrollers work with land managers like California State Parks to help keep trails safe and break down barriers between different user groups.
The Marin patrol is about two years old and needs help to grow by recruiting patrollers and expanding the lands on which they volunteer. Especially in this time of reduced state funding for the parks, this kind of stewardship can play a vital role in trail management.
Click here to make a donation to the Marin Patrol by supporting patroller Chris Harges at the 24 Hours of Moab this October.
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/
SUPPORT BIKE LEGAL SINGLE TRACK IN MARIN.
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
New Bike Trails in Marin?
State Parks in Marin is responding to the request from Bicycle Trails Council of Marin and Access for Bikes (A4B) to open four new routes to multi-use access. This proposal has been in the works for a long time, and local advocates have spent many hours working on this proposal.
The four routes are, Easy Grade Trail & McKennan Gulch Fire Road in Mt. Tamalpais S.P., Bill's Trail in Samuel P. Taylor S.P. & Mount Burdell Trail in Olompali State Historical Park. State Parks staff are conducting individual evaluations for each route, to determine what actions are necessary to bring the trails up to multi-use standards, per their requirements. These routes will all require different work to become multi use, including some minor reroutes and signage. Local media has reported on the news here:
http://www.marinij.com/marin/ci_7347039?_requestid=4373360
Free Meals at BTC Marin Meetings
BTC Marin is offering free meals to any attendees at our monthly meetings. We'd like to reward your participation in local advocacy efforts with full belly. BTC Marin meets the FIRST THURSDAY of every month, at Iron Springs Brewpub, 765 Center Blvd, in Fairfax. Meetings start at 6:30 PM. Check the Events link for actual dates. |