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MEETINGS. . .
Next RAMBO meeting Thursday, Feb 11, '10
Roswell Bicycles has committed to present some state-of-the-art bikes and giveaway goodies at our Feb chapter meeting. Smokejack, Alpharetta will be our location again. Come join us for good food, friends and be prepared to feel the MTB love.
RAMBO '10 Meetings
Club Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month, 7pm at Smokejack Southern Grill & BBQ, 29 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009-1965, (770) 410-7611. www.smokejackbbq.com. Come gather early, stay late to share MTB experiences. Learn about MTB events in the area. Inspire, and be inspired. Meet fellow mountain bikers, find a riding partner, place to ride, or swap equipment and trail info. All are welcome at any of our RAMBO gatherings. It's always wise to check back here, or view our Google calendar to confirm dates:
January 14
February 11
March 11
April 8
May 13
June 10
July 8
August 12
September 9
October 14
November 11
December 9
Master Calendar Maker Eases MTB Scheduling
Mike Young has created a Google RAMBO calendar from club member Joe's tremendous effort. We now have access to not 1, but 4 calendars, all with different types of events:
RAMBO Chapter
SORBA
Southeast Races
Woodstock Chapter
To integrate these calendar events into your own Google calendar:
1) Create a Google Account if you do not already have one.
2) Open each of the calendars above and click on the tiny "Subscribe" link at the bottom right of the calendar.
3) Follow subsequent instructions.
As dates and details change, you will then get automatic updates. Extra credit:If you use Google homepage, you can add the calendar to homepage.
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RAMBO RIDES
2010 IMBA World Summit, Augusta, Georgia, May 5-8, 2010
With the theme Great Communities Build Great Trails, the Intl Mtn Bike 2010 IMBA World Summit is coming May 5-8, 2010 to our back yard down Augusta-way at the recently designated IMBA "epic" FATS (Forks Area Trail Systems). Many of us have made the pilgrimage there and can attest to the greatness of the trail systems and the chapter folk who are not only great trail designers and stewards, but also excellent hosts.
If past Summit experience is any guide, hundreds of national and International folks will converge to hear experts on topics that include destination and urban trail networks, land conservation and sustainable trails, youth outreach and new programs designed to grow local capacity for the 700+ clubs and patrols in IMBA’s global network. In addition to informative seminars and networking, the gathering will feature great parties and plenty of riding -- including a closing day tour of the Forks Area Trail System (FATS).
The conference will be held at the beautiful Augusta Marriott hotel. We have received a limited number of discounted rooms available at a rate of $109 from May 3 - May 8, 2010. The rooms are first come, first served.
The IMBA World Summit is open to the public. Registration is open now. Attendance package options include: Full Summit, single day, member, non-member. They're even giving away scholarships to a select few.
Get full details at: http://www.imba.com/summit/2010_World_Summit.html
SORBA Board Meeting: we're all invited to something completely different this year
We're trying something a little different this year, turning the typical SORBA Board of Directors Meeting into a festival weekend for all of us at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, NC, heart of all good things outdoors. Board of Directors, Regional Leadership Advisory Council, Subaru-IMBA Trail Care Crew, and mountain bikers of all stripes will converge March 19-21, 2010. for a Spring weekend of mountain biking, including trail education, riding, a party, and more riding!
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Mountain Biking Night Rides at Big Creek Park, Fall '09, Winter '10
Night rides start at 7PM sharp from the North Big Creek Park parking lot. Arrive at about 6:30PM to get in gear, sign-in, socialize, etc. Night riding is allowed at City of Roswell Big Creek Park through a program setup by the Parks & Rec Dept. The program is designed for mountain bike riders with extensive experience with all aspects of night riding, bike maintenance and rules of the trail. These are rides supervised by RAMBO volunteers and limited to the natural bike trails within Big Creek Park. All riders must wear helmets and appropriate night riding equipment and must be a part of the scheduled group ride. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Time changes on Sunday, November 1st 2009
NR#1 Thursday, November 5th (*)
NR#2 Wednesday, November 11th (*) Rescheduled for Monday Nov 16th.
NR#3 Thursday, November 19th
NR#4 Wednesday, November 25th
NR#5 Thursday, December 3rd Rescheduled for Monday Dec 7th.
NR#6 Wednesday, December 9th
NR#7 Thursday, December 17th
NR#8 Wednesday, December 23rd
NR#10 Wednesday, December 30th (note day sequence change due to New years eve)
NR#11 Thursday, January 7st
NR#12 Wednesday, January 13th
NR#13 Thursday, January 21th
NR#14 Wednesday, January 27th
NR#15 Thursday, February 4th
NR#16 Wednesday, February 10th
NR#17 Thursday, February 18th
NR#18 Wednesday, February 24th
NR#19 Thursday, March 4th
NR#20 Wednesday, March 10th
Time changes back on Sunday March 14th 2010
(*) Extra instructors and ride leaders provided for 1st time or 'newbie' night riders. Please arrive 1/2Hr early for gear check and quick info session and assigning of guides.
Recreation & Parks Online Registration
Registration for Fall/Winter Programs is now open for Roswell Residents and Non-Residents.
http://www.roswellgov.com/index.aspx?NID=510
Another fine Group Ride - Tanasi 11 July 09
07-13-09 - filed by Emil - Last Saturday went like clockwork with RAMBO event coordinator czar, Joe, leading our logistics. I think we had about 20 riders who either: met us at the Big Creek Car Pool Dispatch Station; hooked up with MTBers further North, or met us at the beautiful Tanasi Whitewater Park. On the trails at 10:45 we split into A & B groups, with a further split up of the B as the day progressed.
This was my first experience with Tanasi, and I'm kicking myself for ignoring this legendary trail system. All climbs were handsomely rewarded with unrivaled, free-flowing singletrack. Advice: no matter how fun, be on your guard for the odd surprise when bombing the downhills. The trail system lends itself to riders of all skill levels and stamina, allowing folks to spend as much or as little time huffin and puffin before heading back to base.
Minus Chef Brad, we nevertheless had a full complement of Sandwich choices, fruit and drink for lunch. See some of the shots in our gallery. To those with images you'd still like to share, email me at advertise at ejwassoc.com with a link if they're posted, or to add them to our RAMBO galley.
Have an idea for a group ride or MTB event?
Watch this web site and the SORBA Forum for group rides and othe RAMBO events. If you don't see what you'd like to see here... raise your hand, send Mark, our event planner, an idea thru our CONTACT form at http://www.rambo-mtb.org/about.php
RAMBO group rides are coordinated by...
dedicated RAMBO Ride Directors well qualified to guide all skill levels. Planned MTB rides are listed below. However, we entertain and encourage all requests. For scheduled rides, it is important to notify us in advance of your intent to attend. Drop us a line via our contact form at http://www.rambo-mtb.org/about.php. Remember to bring: helmet, nourishment and water for 1-2 hours of exercise, appropriate clothing for the ride’s weather, tools, equipment or gear to ensure a fun, safe ride. As always...NO HELMET - NO RIDE.
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WORK PARTIES. . .
Big Creek Work Party SAT, Feb 13th 9am - 1pm
Volunteers needed to build new X-country and Free Ride trail+trail extensions. Now's your chance to pay forward for using one of our best urban trail systems. Meet in the NORTH parking lot. To get here: Hwy 400 Exit 7 East on Holcomb Bridge Rd, Turn left-Old Alabama Rd, entrance1/2 mile on left. Please bring gloves & closed toe shoes or boots.
Lunch will be provided
Join Us - RAMBO Trail work parties '10
If you ride 'em, you should help build & maintain 'em... for the community, fellowship, fun & more - 2nd Saturday every month (*except where noted). Work parties generally meet at 9AM at an announced trail location, and last til lunch (which we or a gracious sponsor provides). Bring work gloves, hydration and wear closed shoes. For those with some energy left over, feel free to ride afterwards. All are welcome at any of our RAMBO gatherings. It's always wise to check back here, or view our Google calendar to confirm dates.
Join us to give back, pay forward, donate sweat equity by participating in these RAMBO Work Parties in 2010:
January 16 no formal work party, but folks will be working the Big Creek downhill and other trail areas.
February 13
March 13
April 10
May 15
June 5 National Trails Day
July 10
August 14
September 11
October 16
November 13
December 11
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