Become a MemberPMBA has several annual membership options. All supporting members become memrs of IMBA also! (if you're not already a member) We are a charitable non-profit organization and your donation is tax deductible! We will greatly appreciate you if you join up. Your money will be used wisely. For example, we perform trail projects every month and we always need new TOOLS and related items. Please feel free to contact us with any questions! You can use the above web fulfillment, or download the application: PDF Print it, fill it out and mail it in. Wissahickon Trails Update
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Trail RulesEventsMerchandiseRiding EtiquetteThe way we ride today shapes mountain bike trail access tomorrow. PLEASE do your part to preserve and enhance our sport’s access and image by observing the following rules of the trail, formulated by IMBA and fine tuned by PMBA to make them more relevant to riding in this great city of Philadelphia! 1 Ride On Open Trails Only: Respect trail and road closures (ask if uncertain); avoid trespassing on private land; obtain permits or other authorization as may be required. The way you ride will influence trail management decisions and policies. 2 Leave No Trace: Be sensitive to the dirt beneath you. Recognize different types of soils and trail construction; practice low-impact cycling. Wet and Muddy trails are more vulnerable to damage and use will require more frequent maintenance. When the trail bed is soft, consider other riding options. This also means staying on the existing trails and not widening them or creating new ones. Be sure to pack out at least as much as you pack in. 3 Control Your Bike! Inattention for even a second can cause problems. Get to know your equipment. 4 Always Yield Trail: Let your fellow trail users know you’re coming. A friendly greeting or bell is considerate and works well; don’t startle others. Show your respect when passing by slowing down to a walking pace or even stopping. Use common sense and put yourself in their shoes. Anticipate other trail users around corners or in blind spots. Yielding means slow down, establish communication, be prepared to stop if necessary, and pass safely. 5 Never Scare Animals: All animals are startled by an unannounced approach, sudden movement, or loud noise. This can be dangerous for you, others, and the animals. When passing horses use special care and follow directions from horseback riders (ask if uncertain.) 6 Plan Ahead: Know your equipment, your ability and the area in which you are riding, and prepare accordingly. Be self-sufficient at all times, keep your equipment in good condition, and carry necessary supplies for changes in weather. Always wear a helmet and other appropriate gear. 7 Don't Ride in Large Groups: Groups of 5 or 6 should be the maximum size, especially during peak usage periods. 8 Have fun! Remember why you are out riding and always smile! Weekly RidesThursday 5:30PM Thursday Ride from VGI 3/11
Monday 7:30PM Janette St. 3/15
Tuesday 6 PM Ladies Ride All levels 3/16
Tuesday 6:00PM "Gentlemens Ride" 3/16
Wednesday 6 PM Wednesday ride from VGI 3/17Wednesday 6:30PM Livezey St. Pavilion 3/17
PMBA Official Events4th Annual Rally in the Valley! 4/17
Group RidesDIRTFEST 2010 5/21
[PMBA] The Philadelphia Mountain Biking AssociationLetter from the new PMBA PresidentWritten by Jon Pearce Dear PMBA,On Wednesday September 30th, 2009 the Board of Directors assembled for the monthly BOD meeting. This meeting was particularly interesting as it was also the annual Executive elections. As many of you might have heard, Lou Harris (President), Rob Krotee (Vice President) and Chris Hunter (Vice President) have retired from the executive positions to allow some new blood to steer the ship for a while. Actually, it is speculated they just wanted to ride more, but I digress.... Statement on Recent FPC ActionsWritten by Systems Administrator PMBA cares very much about what happens in the Wissahickon Valley Park, which arises from and even transcends our desire to ride our mountain bikes there. PMBA has proved its care and commitment to the Park through the hundreds of volunteer hours its members have spent maintaining the trails and controlling erosion damage, among other things. As a steward of the Park and local trail systems, PMBA is fully committed to the continued preservation of the Park's environment and the land we ride on. We are motivated and sustained by our passion to ride. Yet, we acknowledge the challenges the Wissahickon faces on a daily basis and the impact these challenges may have on surrounding communities. As an advocacy group, PMBA may not always agree with the alterations made to the trail system in the Wissahickon by land managers and we acknowledge that other user groups and political bodies may agree with us, though some may also have their own views about what's best for the Park. We strive to understand our differences while remaining committed to the importance of working together with land managers and other user groups. In response to recent demolitions of technical trail features (fallen trees transformed from obstructions into effective and meaningful user management tools) and other biker utilized features in the Wissahickon, PMBA raises the following concerns. Many of the removed features performed important passive control roles as well as other purposes, such as user conflict reduction and erosion control, which support all trail users. PMBA will continue to advocate integrating properly designed and approved technical trail features in the Wissahickon, which will be a process and will require a lot of hard work. While PMBA does not support illicit or rogue trail building, we acknowledge that the Daisy Field "Bowl" has been used by bikers for over 20 years and fulfilled a valuable biking need that is as legitimate as any recreational use in the Fairmont Park System. Additionally, bikers took it upon themselves to police the underage parties and clean up the trash left afterwards. We will continue our efforts to build an approved bike park area in the Wissahickon to officially acknowledge and serve this need. We have and will continue to support the Fairmont Park Commission, the Friends of the Wissahickon and communities at large in the City of Philadelphia, all while advocating mountain biking, sustainable trail usage and stewardship. It is PMBA's goal to reach a common understanding with all trail users in the Wissahickon. This is what we have done and will continue to do. With that said, we need and count on our members' support. A strong PMBA will serve all the people who ride mountain bikes in the Wiss and beyond. Now, more than ever, consider making contributions (time, expertise and/or money) to PMBA to help us achieve the goals we set forth above. More Articles...Page 2 of 3 «StartPrev123NextEnd» |
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