http://www.ntmba.org/ Northeast Tennessee Mountain Bike Association en-us Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:54:23 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly Northeast Tennessee Mountain Bike Association News http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html http://www.ntmba.org/images/logo.gif http://www.ntmba.org/ http://www.ntmba.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=43 NTMBA has been asked to join the Appalachian Mountain Bike Club, the Big South Fork Mountain Bike Club and SORBA-Chattanooga for the... "Big South Fork Epic Weekend" Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:54:23 GMT http://www.ntmba.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=42 Membership Coordinator, Andy Mullins has put together a list of dates for beginner rides for 2010. These rides are designed to help beginning riders develop riding skills and prepare them for riding more advanced single track trails. If you're a beginning rider and want to know more, email membership@ntmba.org, post up on the forum. Below is the list of dates. Mark your calendar! April 10 Creeper Trail, Damascus, VA Will meet at the caboose in Damascus, VA on Beaver Dam Rd. May 15 Bays Mountain Park, Kingsport, TN This ride coincides with the NTMBA's Bike at Bays Day. June 12 Sugar Hollow Park, Bristol, VA July 24 Bays Mountain Park, Kingsport, TN Aug 14 Warrior's Path State Park, Kingsport, TN Sept 25 Road trip. Location to be determined by attendees. These dates are subject to change for inclement weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:34:37 GMT http://www.ntmba.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=41 There are many ways to support NTMBA. Consider donating time to trailbuilding, helping with event planning, helping with beginner ride clinics or just donating some money to help fund trail advocacy. NTMBA focuses to help create more resources for mountain biking, through community volunteerism, advocacy, education, land stewardship and trailbuilding. NTMBA is a not-for-profit corporation and donations are generally tax-deductible. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:44:28 GMT http://www.ntmba.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=40 The IMBA Trail Care Crew will be visiting Northeast Tennessee the weekend of April 17 - 18. There will be a sign-up form and more information to come. Anyone interested in helping with a trail work project and learning more about trail building that weekend is encouraged to check back for updates and sign-up. Stay tuned! Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:35:49 GMT http://www.ntmba.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=39 Bays Mountain Park’s strategic planning process is underway and park officials, city leaders and consultants leading the effort want public input. A public forum will be held Thursday, January 28, at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:14:41 GMT http://www.ntmba.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=38 In order to keep our email distribution list in order and to get more people signed up to receive emails from the NTMBA, we have developed a new email distribution system. If you currently receive emails from the NTMBA then there is no need to fill out the new form, your email has already been added. If you currently do not receive emails from the NTMBA, but would like to receive alerts, e-newsletters, announcements and lots of other stuff, then.... This new system will allow us to manage our email recipients much more efficiently. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:52:04 GMT http://www.ntmba.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=37 This 2 ½ day workshop will provide community leaders with an opportunity to explore significant issues facing the community that are balancing community and economic development while preserving the pristine beauty and natural flavor of our region. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:40:43 GMT http://www.ntmba.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=36 Tonight's monthly meeting will be postponed due to the weather. The tentative rescheduled date is Monday, Jan. 11, 2010. A HUGE thanks goes out to everyone that has been working diligently to clear trails after the Winter storm. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:52:34 GMT http://www.ntmba.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=35 Merry Christmas to all! Best wishes to those who may be traveling throughout the holidays. A special thanks to all men and women of the armed forces, police, fire, and rescue, who keep us all safe and afford us the freedom to celebrate this season. Fri, 25 Dec 2009 05:31:12 GMT http://www.ntmba.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=34 Dan Reese of SAGA (Southern Appalachian Greenways Alliance) is planning a fun gathering for all fans of the proposed Tweetsie multi-use trail. Join us right by the tracks and get to know the many individuals and groups that behind this great project. Hike, ride in a mule wagon, see why this project is so important. Where: Home of Bill Teatrick, 2708 Elizabethton Hwy, Elizabethton, TN (Next to Happy Valley Memorial Park) on Rt. 91. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. What to bring: Boots, warm clothes, some friends, a donation and hope. Hey, this is going to be fun! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:43:30 GMT