[The_Dude]

Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Coming to Ithaca, NY

The International Mountain Bicycling Association’s (IMBA) Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew will be in Ithaca, NY, September 21st through the 24th to talk trails, teach people proper trailbuilding technique, and spend quality time digging in the dirt. The visit is one of 70 stops on the 2006 schedule. Everyone is invited to attend the weekend’s events.

The award-winning Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program includes two full-time, professional teams of trail experts who travel North America year-round, leading IMBA Trailbuilding Schools, meeting with government officials and land managers, and working with IMBA-affiliated groups to improve mountain biking opportunities. IMBA’s Crews have led more than 1,000 trail projects since the program debuted in 1997. Coming to Ithaca are Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew members Kristin Butcher and Ryan Schutz. Trail work will take place in Shindagin Hollow State Forest, 10 miles East of Ithaca in the Town of Caroline.

The Crews teach “sustainable” trailbuilding, which means building trails that last a long time and require minimal maintenance. This helps reduce trail damage, protects the environment, and enhances visitor enjoyment. Now in its tenth year, the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew program is more popular than ever.

All are welcome to join the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew leaders when they come to town. Below is a schedule of events that are open to the public. All events are free. There will be raffles and giveaways as well as free food and drink for trail work volunteers!

Friday, September 22nd
5:00-8:00pm
Cayuga Ski & Cyclery, 624 West State Street, Ithaca
Meet and greet, free BBQ, Around the World with IMBA Slideshow!

Saturday, September 23rd
8:30am-noon - IMBA Trailbuilding School, Classroom instruction session at Cornell University, Appel Commons building, 3rd floor Multi-Purpose Room. http://www.cornell.edu/maps/
Please register for this free event here - http://go.imba.com/ithacatcc
1:30-dark – IMBA Trailbuilding School, trail work at Shindagin Hollow State Forest

Sunday, September 24th
9:00-noon - IMBA Trailbuilding School, trail work at Shindagin Hollow State Forest
1:30-? – Group ride at Shindagin Hollow State Forest

For more information, visit http://www.cycle-cny.com/ for up to date details, or contact Michael Jura, Cycle-CNY Shindagin Trials Committee, 607.621.3120.

Many thanks to our event supporters – Cayuga Ski and Cyclery, The Bike Rack, Swan Cycles, EMS, Red Bull, CLIF Bars, Cornell Outdoor Education, and the Ithaca Beer Company.

For a complete list of visit dates, photos and additional information on the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew visit www.imba.com.

 

[bluebug32]

Interesting....

I rode at Shindagin once and ended up lost with a flat. You should talk to robdamanii

 

[Hunter]

I rode at Shindagin once and ended up lost with a flat. You should talk to robdamanii

Bummer man. Shindagin has some awesome trails, and our local riders have put in a lot of work on them this summer. We've partnered with the NYS DEC (land managers), and have approval to mark about 25 miles worth of trails here. We've got a few labeled now, should have about 20 miles labeled by the end of this Fall. Maps will follow shortly.

Hope some of you guys are coming to Ithaca to check this fun event out. The http://www.cycle-cny.com/ has more details listed about the event. If you plan on attending any of it, please register here - http://go.imba.com/ithacatcc. We've got lots of sponsors, free food, raffle give-aways, etc. It'll be a good time, for sure.

 

[bluebug32]

Bummer man. Shindagin has some awesome trails, and our local riders have put in a lot of work on them this summer. We've partnered with the NYS DEC (land managers), and have approval to mark about 25 miles worth of trails here. We've got a few labeled now, should have about 20 miles labeled by the end of this Fall. Maps will follow shortly.

Hope some of you guys are coming to Ithaca to check this fun event out. The http://www.cycle-cny.com/ has more details listed about the event. If you plan on attending any of it, please register here - http://go.imba.com/ithacatcc. We've got lots of sponsors, free food, raffle give-aways, etc. It'll be a good time, for sure.

Cool. I'll have to give that place another shot. We just got horribly lost when trying to follow the map. Maybe we could meet as a group sometime.

 

[Hunter]

We’re really excited to host this event and hope y’all are planning to attend. We’ve got great support from local businesses, and you’ll reap the benefits of that. Please register for this free event here - http://go.imba.com/ithacatcc, even if you only plan on attending a part of the event.

We’ll be doing raffle prizes through out the event. The more parts of the weekend you attend, the more chances you’ll have to win. Here’s just a small preview of some of the items you can win by volunteering at this event:
• Multiple gift certificates to the local bike shops
• 3 bike helmets (valued at $100 each)
• Crank Brothers multi-tool 17
• Crank Brothers mini-pump
• Gift certificates to EMS
• Free ski/snowshoe rentals from EMS

Lots more, come join the fun to find out!

Friday, September 22nd
5:00-8:00pm
Cayuga Ski & Cyclery, 624 West State Street, Ithaca
Meet and greet, free BBQ, Around the World with IMBA slideshow!
What to bring: yourself and a friend!


Saturday, September 23rd
8:30am-noon - IMBA Trailbuilding School, Classroom instruction session at Cornell University, Appel Commons building, 3rd floor Multi-Purpose Room. Free parking located right behind the building. http://www.cornell.edu/maps/
Learn how to build trails the right way! Free bagels & coffee provided in the morning. Raffle giveaways start at the end of class!
What to bring: Pen & paper, money for lunch.

Saturday Lunch
The Appel Commons building has an outstanding dining hall located on the 2nd floor. For just $5, you can chow down at the all-you-can-eat buffet – fill your energy reserves before the trailwork! Selections include pizza, hot entrees, burgers, fries, Chinese food, salad bar, omelets, cereal, soup, cookies, cake, ice cream, beverages, and much more. Of course, people are free to eat lunch on their own anywhere in Ithaca.

1:30-dark – IMBA Trailbuilding School, trail work at Shindagin Hollow State Forest. Details on the exact location of the trail work will be posted here on Friday afternoon, and also provided to class attendees on Saturday morning. We have a fairly large selection of tools for volunteers to use, but please bring your own if you have them (mattock, pick, shovel, metal rake, mcleod, Pulaski, tamper, bow saw, etc). Snacks (CLIF Bars, apples, Snickers bars) and beverages (Gatorade, Red Bull, water) will be available for free during the trail work.
What to bring: gloves, waterbottle, snacks, bug spray, trail tools if you have them

End of Saturday (6:30 or 7pm)
Free pizza party at Shindagin Hollow! Pizza and beverages provided for all our volunteers.


Sunday, September 24th
9:00-1:00 - IMBA Trailbuilding School, trail work at Shindagin Hollow State Forest. Free bagels and coffee from Ithaca Bakery. Details on the exact location of the work will be posted here on Friday afternoon, and also provided to class attendees on Saturday morning. We have a fairly large selection of tools for volunteers to use, but please bring your own if you have them (mattock, pick, shovel, metal rake, mcleod, Pulaski, tamper, bow saw, etc). Snacks (CLIF Bars, apples, Snickers bars) and beverages (Gatorade, Red Bull, water) will be available for free during the trail work.
What to bring: gloves, waterbottle, snacks, bug spray, trail tools if you have them

Sunday Lunch
Free BBQ for our volunteers! Burgers, hotdogs, salt potatoes, and beverages.

2:00pm - ?
Group ride at Shindagin Hollow State Forest. Get your bike and come check out the trails at Shindagin Hollow!
What to bring: bike, helmet, change of clothes, water


Once again, many thanks to our event supporters – Cayuga Ski and Cyclery, The Bike Rack, Swan Cycles, EMS, Red Bull, CLIF Bars, Cornell Outdoor Education, the Ithaca Beer Company, the Ithaca Bakery, Stans NoTubes, Ludgate Farms, and RedNeck BBQs.

 

[Hunter]

We had an awesome IMBA Trail Care Crew event in Ithaca NY this past weekend. Thanks to all of you who came out to support us!

Here's a big write-up on Cycle-CNY