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Welcome to the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers website!
Click here to learn about SBMTV News from IMBA Support California State Park Initiative (Prop. 21) <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <div class="filefield-file clear-block"><div class="filefield-icon field-icon-image-jpeg"><img class="field-icon-image-jpeg" alt="image/jpeg icon" src="http://www.imba.com/sites/all/modules/filefield/icons/protocons/16x16/mimetypes/image-x-generic.png" /></div><a href="http://www.imba.com/sites/default/files/Cali alert.jpg" type="image/jpeg; length=719158">Cali alert.jpg</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <p>California's state parks are suffering after decades of chronic underfunding, and projects that would increase mountain biking opportunities throughout the park system are stalled due to lack of funds. On Nov. 2, 2010, California voters will have the opportunity to save state parks and gain more bike access by approving Proposition 21, also known as the State Parks and Wildlife Conservation Trust Fund Act of 2010.</p> <p><b>Voice Your Support, Then Get Out and Vote on Nov. 2 </b></p> Reshaped Land Protection Bill in Colorado is Ready for Next Steps <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <div class="filefield-file clear-block"><div class="filefield-icon field-icon-image-jpeg"><img class="field-icon-image-jpeg" alt="image/jpeg icon" src="http://www.imba.com/sites/all/modules/filefield/icons/protocons/16x16/mimetypes/image-x-generic.png" /></div><a href="http://www.imba.com/sites/default/files/4896343410_858b812fdb_o.jpg" type="image/jpeg; length=361749">4896343410_858b812fdb_o.jpg</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <p>For Immediate Release 9-30-2010</p> <p>Contact Mark Eller</p> <p>IMBA Communications Director</p> <p><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">markeller</span> [at] <span class="d">imba [dot] com</span></span></p> <p>303-545-9011 ext.115</p> Tahoe Trails Conference Days Away, Speakers and Sessions Announced <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-image"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <div class="filefield-file clear-block"><div class="filefield-icon field-icon-image-jpeg"><img class="field-icon-image-jpeg" alt="image/jpeg icon" src="http://www.imba.com/sites/all/modules/filefield/icons/protocons/16x16/mimetypes/image-x-generic.png" /></div><a href="http://www.imba.com/sites/default/files/IMG_3427.JPG" type="image/jpeg; length=2814100">IMG_3427.JPG</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <p>For Immediate Release<br />Contact: Mark Eller<br />IMBA Communications Director<br /><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">markeller</span> [at] <span class="d">imba [dot] com</span></span><br />303-545-9011 ext. 115<br /><br />The Tahoe Trails Conference will get underway in less than two weeks (Oct. 1-3, at South Lake Tahoe's Montbleau Casino Hotel). An impressive array of <a href="/events/tahoe-trails-conference/agenda-and-speaker-bios"><b>sessions and speakers</b></a> will provide the Lake Tahoe mountain bike community with the information and guidance necessary to shape trail access for the next decade or more. <br /></p> SBMTV: We are a group of advocates dedicated to building a trail community and sustainable trail system through continued volunteer work. And, some of us also enjoy riding mountain bikes. The Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers formed over 15 years ago in response to threatened trail closures. Since then the Trail Volunteers have worked hard to promote responsible mountain bike trail use and volunteer trail maintenance activities. We are currently focusing our energy on rider education and the development of closer ties between members of the trail community. For more information on your trail community, check www.sbtrails.org What we do Trail maintenance, building and repair: We organize and conduct volunteer trail maintenance events to preserve the trails for everyone's enjoyment. Events are held monthly March through November and are open to all trail users. Trail User Education: Our local trails are receiving more use than ever before. It is very important that everyone using the trails behaves in a responsible and courteous way. SBMTV's Trail Head education program informs trail users of proper trail etiquette and encourages everyone to respect their fellow trail users. Advocacy: SBMTV leads the way in advocating for increased trail opportunities for all trail users. We also work for the preservation of open space and wild places. What we have done: » Twenty one years of trail maintenance with 2000+ volunteer hours of work each of the past 6 years. » Created a local bike bell / user education program that has helped ease trail user tensions and created a safer trail network. » Developed ties between SBMTV and local equestrian groups in the interest of fostering better understanding and cooperation. |
Ride In/Out Maintenance Sundays, 9am - 12noon!
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For the last two decades, the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers (SBMTV) has provided some 2000 hours of volunteer work each year to care for the Santa Barbara front country trails. Founded in 1988, our mission is and has always been to maintain and improve our trails for the safety and enjoyment of all users. Our mission and goals are to promote:
SBMTV trail crew leaders are trained by the US Forest Service to make trail work safety their first priority. Our volunteers are trained in tool safety and sustainable trail work techniques. All SBMTV work events are reviewed and authorized by the appropriate governmental agency. These agencies include the US Forest Service, Santa Barbara County and the City of Santa Barbara . Our volunteers include hikers, equestrians, trail runners and mountain bikers. Almost all of our trail work is done using hand tools such as Pulaskis, McLeods, hand saws, and brush loppers. SBMTV has a strict, “no power tools” policy during fire season or whenever conditions pose a risk of fire. Only select SBMTV volunteers who have received US Forest Service approval in their safe use may use power tools. The members of SBMTV extend their support and best wishes to the members of our community who have suffered losses because of the Jesusita fire. We look forward to playing an important role in restoring our trails and community as we move forward.”Find current information, calendars, and news on local racing events here: RideSB and the Stump Grinder Dirt Club The Chicken Ranch - B Team Use this link to view or download the report with Adobe Acrobat. And stay tuned for the upcoming 2007 trail maintenance dates. New SBMTV T-Shirts - Show your support for local trails SBMTV now has t-shirts available for purchase! The short-sleeve shirts are natural color (off-white) and have SBMTV's logo in large on the back and in small on the front breast. They are made of organic cotton by Patagonia's Beneficial Tees. To view the shirts click here. For a tshirt flyer click here. We have men's small, medium, large, and XL, and youth large and XL, which are the equivalent of women's medium and women's large. The shirts are $20 each and all of the proceeds go directly to SBMTV. To order, contact Rick Margolin at rsmarg@yahoo.com, or 805.895.2731.
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If you have questions about the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers, or would like to become more involved, please contact us at info@sbmtv.org. We also have an e-mail list-serv we use to coordinate trail projects, discuss trail issues, and distribute important information. Send a blank e-mail to: sbmtv-subscribe@topica.com. Like what you see? Let sbtechworks design your next web project with innovative services that make technology simple and accessible; Contact tosh@sbtechworks.com. |
