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Trailforks Winter Map
Did you know you can see summer and winter maps on Trailforks? This is especially useful for the Brainard Lake Recreation Area that has trails that only exist in the winter, and Little Raven trail changes from bike accessible in the summer to ski only in the winter.
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How to Make More Fun (Fatbiking) Trails
Backcountry snow riding comes with rewards and challenges. Unlike groomed trails at a Nordic center, in the backcountry there are no hard and fast rules, but we can do a lot to “self-groom” a trail to be awesome (or trash it so it’s basically unrideable).
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BMA is hiring a Trails Program Director!
BMA is seeking candidates for a new full-time position as BMA Trails Program Director. This position is responsible for developing and implementing BMA’s Trails Program.
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My 5 Year Journey to Falling in Love with Fatbiking
My first fatbike ride was in January 2014, but I didn’t fall with the sport and buy my own fatbike until January 2019. I’ll share what I did wrong and what I didn’t know so you don’t have to miss out on 5 years of fun.
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Schedule Your Colorado Gives Gift Today
We don’t know exactly what 2021 holds for us but with the increased wear and tear on the trails, whatever rehabbing Heil Valley Ranch holds in store for us, and new opportunities as they arise, we need you to be there for the trails like they were there for us.
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BMA’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity
Boulder Mountainbike Alliance is taking steps to be more welcoming and inclusive for first-time riders, women, BIPOC folks, and anyone who might not see themselves represented in typical mountain bike culture.
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Heil Fire Update
At the Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee (POSAC) meeting, Boulder County Parks & Open Space Director (BCPOS) Eric Lane and Senior Forestry Resource Specialist Stefan Reinold gave a great update on their initial look at fire impacts to Heil Valley Ranch.
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A sign of the times
BMA and Contour Logic installed trail signs in the West Mag lower system in November! Gone are the days of random trail numbers or no markers at all.
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UPDATED: Boulder Canyon Construction Impacts Betasso and Chapman Trails
The Canyon Trail bike path is expected to re-open mid to late December 2020. Cycling is permitted in both directions on Boulder Canyon Drive through the work zone.
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Maryland Mountain Sneak Peek
Take a look at the new multi-use trails at Maryland Mountain in Black Hawk and get a sneak peek at the bike-only trails coming at you in 2021!
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Boulder County Fire Resources
Two major forest fires started burning in Boulder County the weekend of October 17, including the CalWood Fire that burned significant acreage at Heil Valley Ranch.
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UPDATED: Valmont’s getting a paved pump track this summer!
To address the needs for skating and biking in Boulder, the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation is completing a project in 2020 to design and build new skate and pump track features at Valmont City Park.
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Time to Dust off Your Lights, It’s Night Riding Season!
Just because the days are getting shorter doesn't mean the end of your evening rides. With the right gear (and good conditions) you can get in an after-work ride year round.
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October 3 is Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
Celebrate IMBA's Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day with family and friends!
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Brutes Crush 2020 Season
The Brute Squad still trained hard to ride stronger, smarter, longer and funner even with all their races canceled this year.
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New Community Ditch Trail is Open
BMA and City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) opened the new and improved Community Ditch realignment on September 19!
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New Trail System in Black Hawk
BMA is stoked to be teaming up with the Colorado Mountain Bike Association to help the City of Black Hawk develop a new trail system!
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Weigh in on bike amenities in Boulder County
This month you have the opportunity to weigh in on TWO Boulder County bike projects - a Boulder to Erie gravel regional trail and Wonderland Lake amenities.
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Updated: Virtual Town Hall on 8/12
Do you wonder what BMA’s board is thinking we’ll be doing in the next couple years? Wonder how you can get involved? Watch the recording of BMA's first virtual town hall.
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