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| It is the purpose of REDDING MOUNTAIN BIKING to promote the sport of Mountain Biking through an organizational establishment that will provide a weekly group ride, varying in the degree of difficulties to encourage both beginner and advanced riders out on the trails, along with establishing a base of riders for the purpose of trail advocacy. We will seek to maintain existing trails, and within legal limits establish new trail systems. REDDING MOUNTAIN BIKING will never purposely make any rider feel inadequate due to their abilities. The REDDING MOUNTAIN BIKING club membership will be open to all who apply and maintain their membership dues, and governmental positions within the club will be open to any who qualify and are voted in. |
| We get together on Saturdays, pick a trail to ride, take pictures, get to know the other riders and leave no one behind! The pictures are then posted on our website for viewing. (If you do not want your picture posted please let us know.) |
| Although as with anything, there are some riders who are faster than others. We help encourage everyone to improve, however, no one is looked down upon for being a little slower. We encourage new riders on several rides each month and while all trails are not suitable for all abilities we do our best to accomodate everyone. |
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| Most of our rides are right here in Shasta County at either Shasta or Whiskeytown lake, however we sometimes travel to nearby Mount Shasta, Weaverville and Downieville for either day or weekend trips. We are also very concerned with the reputation of Mountain Bikers in this area as well as the condition of our trails. We are an IMBA (International Mountain Bicycling Association) club and we sponsor "The Chimney", "The Ice Box", and "The Recliner", "The Taco Stand" and "The Couch" trails as part of the USFS's Adopt a trail program. |
| We do require helmets on all of our rides, for your safety and we ask anyone who rides with us to respect the trails, other trail users and each other. Attitudes that make someone else feel uncomfortable due to their ability will not be tolerated. |
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| We try to cater to everyone, both young and old, beginner and advanced. We try to label our rides with what type of ride it will be, either Beginner, Intermediate, Intermediate Advanced, or Advanced. Beginner: Brand new to the sport, should be familiar with basic riding principals, (stopping, shifting,) and be able to complete up to 10 miles of off road riding. Intermediate: Riders should be able to complete 15+ miles of off road riding, mild climbing, and have a good sense of balance and controlling speed on decents. Intermediate Advanced: For these rides, you should be capable of riding 15+ miles of rugged terrain, be able to climb consistantly for 10+ miles, and be very comfortable on technically difficult trails. Advanced: Take anything that we can throw at you and not whine, snivel, complain, or cry! (Seriously, these rides will involve a lot of climbing, 20+ miles, and very difficult terrain. |
| RMB is also an active member of the IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association), a sponsor of five trails in the Whiskeytown area, and now maintaining the trail that RMB helped to create and bring to being, the Clikapudi loop. |
| Remember, Whiskeytown requires a park pass, available at the visitors center. $5 per day, of $25 per year. |
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| REDDING MOUNTAIN BIKING STATEMENT OF VISION AND PURPOSE |
| Club Officers President: Ephraim Ingals Vice President: Dave Campbell Treasurer: Janet DeLong Sect.: Keely Tatom Trail work co-ordinator: Sandy Ross Elective Board Andy Dennis Sandy Ross Tori Park Annie Hahn Jan DeLong |