[Capt. Jack Sparrow]

Gov. Ehrlich proposes $75,000 grant to MORE

Quote from the article: "If approved by the General Assembly, funding could become available in July."

 

[NotQuiteJdm]

I wonder what they'll waste that on..

 

[sguhrofst8]

I like the sound of that. Hopefully it will be used wisely.
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[sguhrofst8]

I wonder what they'll waste that on..

c'mon man, why do have to be so negative? Let's give them a chance.
on another note, 3 of the guys that work at that bike shop in columbia are buying p1 street bikes so maybe well have more to ride with in baltimore.
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[MTB_Rob_NC]

I wonder what they'll waste that on..

Wow that sounds negative. Maybe instead of hating you should get involved and see if you can help them spend it wisely.

Or are you just one of those guys that sits back, does nothing and complains about what other people do?

 

[riderx]

I wonder what they'll waste that on..

Probably a big party with booze and hookers for everyone who comes out for trail work. Too bad you won't be there.

 

[DamienC]

Just off the top of my head I think of several worthy projects to which MORE could apply such a grant...

- Help defray expenses for people to attend this year's IMBA 24 hrs of DC lobbying effort. MORE sent several people to the IMBA summit last year and I've heard nothing but positive reports from that.

- Procurement of materials and tools for the Conway Robinson State Forest project, MORE's first real foray into a legal freeriding area. This project continues and will ramp up again in the coming months.

- Subsidizing mountain biking clinics throughout the region to attract new people into the sport and to help promote awareness of mountain biking and access to trails in the region.

- Subsidizing ongoing and continuing trail maintenance at all MD/VA areas under MORE's care.

Remember folks, MORE is an all-volunteer organization. A grant like this would be a great benefit to all riders in the mid-Atlantic region. If you've ridden any stretch of singletrack in the MD or VA you've benefitted from what MORE has done.

 

[BikeGeek]

Probably a big party with booze and hookers for everyone who comes out for trail work. Too bad you won't be there.

I hear they're investing in a mini-dozer too; you know, to aid with stunt destruction.

 

[riderx]

- Procurement of materials and tools for the Conway Robinson State Forest project, MORE's first real foray into a legal freeriding area. This project continues and will ramp up again in the coming months.

Since this is MD state funding, that particular project most likely cannot be funded with this pot of money (since it's in VA).

 

[DamienC]

Since this is MD state funding, that particular project most likely cannot be funded with this pot of money (since it's in VA).

Ah right...small details like state borders. I forget about these things sometimes being from the left coast where one can drive in one direction for several hours and still be in the same state .

 

[BikeGeek]

Perhaps they'll take another look at the DH/FR options at Greenbrier.

 

[corey_rideDC]

... or taking another stab at whitetail... that would rock. no matter what gets done with it, that grant would be an amazing thing.

 

[NotQuiteJdm]

Lol holy ****...wow 3 people that took that in a negitive way. If they put it towards whitetail Id LOVE that! Id probably try to get a job there but its up to the people that own the 4 resorts..which is not a good thing.

 

[Stiff]

Lol holy ****...wow 3 people that took that in a negitive way. If they put it towards whitetail Id LOVE that! Id probably try to get a job there but its up to the people that own the 4 resorts..which is not a good thing.

Speaking of which, Damien and I met with MORE at Conway to talk about the FR/DH thing there and in the Shed. They're totally into it.

One MORE guy has this idea for Whitetail, which I'll run by y'all:

There is new ownership and they've expressed some interest to MORE in re-opening to chairlift-accessed MTB. The problem is financial viability. The MORE guy suggests that an interest-bearing escrow account be set up. Each potential season pass holder would put $100-200 into the account. Multiplied by 200 riders, that's 20-40k. This amount demonstrates to Whitetail that we're serious about supporting them. If the resort says ok and opens to MTB then the acct funds are released to Whitetail and each donor gets their money credited toward a season pass. If Whitetail doesn't go for it you get all your money back, less interest (which would go toward the charities of our choice). I know it sounds like a Nigerian prince's uncle's cousin's scam to get the Village People to play in Lagos but I think that too sounds cool. Anyway all the trails from 2000 are apparently still there...and they're darn tootin good.

Well that's the idea. Good? Personally I think my 2005 Diablo season pass is a steal at $220, compared to my $10,000 worth of overpriced motorless bicycles.

 

[NotQuiteJdm]

Would it really take that much money start it up again? If it reopened I'd like to see some stunts and jumps!They'd have my $$$ now only 199 more to go. how would you get the word out though? Not everyone has the internet (yikes!)

 

[DßR]

maybe they can use it for a thumping techno dance party.......

 

[riderx]

... or taking another stab at whitetail... that would rock. no matter what gets done with it, that grant would be an amazing thing.

Whitetail is in PA. See above comments. I doubt our Gov. will allow MORE to spend MD grant money up there.

 

[Stiff]

Whitetail is in PA. See above comments. I doubt our Gov. will allow MORE to spend MD grant money up there.

Fill up one pot, free up the others.

Regardless of MORE's solvency, their idea about the escrow acct for Whitetail involvves our money, not MORE's.

 

[riderx]

Regardless of MORE's solvency, their idea about the escrow acct for Whitetail involvves our money, not MORE's.

I agree, I think the escrow acct. idea is a winner for the Whitetail owners and those who want to ride it.

I would highly suggest getting some PA groups involved to boost the numbers of people signing up if this goes forward. These guys can probably help:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/yorkareamountainbikers/