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Greetings!
Life is like riding a bicycle; you don't fall off unless you stop pedaling. Claude Pepper
Help us by reaching our 2010 membership goal of 500 COTA members.
If you are already a member, on your next ride with your friends, urge them to join. Make sure it is right when they are giddy from their exhilarating ride. |
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Merci, Gracias, Mahalo | | |
A big THANK YOU to a few folk. Make sure you let them know how much you appreciate what they do for COTA:
Webcylery donated $600 from the ticket proceeds of "Chasing Legends" at Tower Theatre during the Nationals championships in Bend.
Deschutes Brewery donated four kegs of Pilsner that we helped crit watchers quench their thirst while being at most definitely the most exciting (dangerous) corner of the criterium.
92.9, Baldy's BBQ and Summit Saloon for their generous donations. |
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Logging Operations on Funner | | |
In the coming weeks expect logging equipment on the upper portion of the Funner trail. As part of a fuels reduction project, a forest service contractor will be removing the trees with blue paint and making slash piles to be burned in the fall. If you see or hear equipment, use caution. They are aware that there is a trail there, but better to be safe than sorry.
Trail closure is not expected at this time. |
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2nd Annual Cascade 100 | | |
The Second Annual High Cascades 100 is coming to Wanoga on August 7th (next Saturday). This is also the second year the promoters of this event are contributing a significant amount of the proceeds from race entry fees to COTA. Last year this event raised $3,500 for COTA and the goal for this year is to raise $5,000. In return, COTA is looking for volunteers to help out with the event. The promoters are seeking course sweep riders both before and after the event (no, you won't have to ride the WHOLE course!) as well as a few Aid Station helpers. Call Mudslinger events to get involved in one of the most challenging mountain biking events in the country and a part of the National Ultra Endurance Series. Phone: 541-847-3030 or email: mike@mudslingerevents.com.
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Wanoga Update | | |
Trail construction in the Wanoga Project area is ongoing and COTA's Crew Leaders and volunteers have been very busy lately. Two new trails are nearing completion with a third trail segment due to be finished this Fall. Look for announcements of new completed single track to check out later this year and then get out there to add your tire or foot prints to the new tread. As the Wanoga Trails become ready for "public use" the opportunities for huge, epic loops and all-day, one-way rides will expand greatly. Your support makes these new riding areas possible, THANK YOU! |
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Trail Zen | | |
Take the "high trail" to help perserve our trails. If the other rider coming towards you on the trail is not following proper trail etiquette by stopping and letting you pass. Then take responsibility and stop and let them pass. By both people riding by each other often one is off the trail. Let's keep single track single. |
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Upcoming Work Events | |
Don't miss these opportunities to give back to earn good trail karma:
Wednesday, August 11th 5:30 pm - Pine Mountain Sports
Wednesday, August 18, 5:30 pm - Webcyclery
Saturday, August 21st, 9:00 am - Sunnyside Sports
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Monthly Meeting | |
Please join us for the COTA August monthly meeting to participate in discussions of upcoming COTA events. The next monthly meeting will be held at 7:00pm Thursday, August 26th, 2010. It's going to be at the usual place - the Central Oregon Environmental Center on Kansas Street, downtown Bend.
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Reminder: Work Event Requirements |
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In order to ensure the utmost safety of all our volunteers, COTA would like to remind everyone about the rules for Work Events.
All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures:
All participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment:
- Sturdy shoes or boots
- Gloves
- Eye protection with clear or light colored lens
- Long pants
Due to COTA's insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events:
For anyone 14 years of age or younger, we require one parent, guardian or responsible adult for supervision of every four kids attending any COTA trail work events.
- All minors under the age of 18 must have their parent or their guardian available to sign our waiver.
Anyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if they can not meet the above requirements.
Thanks in advance to adhering to the requirements! |
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