LAMBA in the media

Thanks John for the follow up.

Link to response letter… http://thegazette.com/2012/03/08/single-track-trails-boost-local-economy/

Who will be next?  Let’s see if we can flood local media and our elected officials with the benefits of dirt!  If you need help with a letter or want suggestions, feel free to send me an email… Michelle - michelle.e.barker@gmail.com

Link to original article… http://thegazette.com/2012/02/28/community-journalism-cheap-dirty-and-fun/

March 9, 2012   Posted in: Uncategorized  Comments Closed

Thanks to all who attended our 2012 membership party and fundraiser to support local singletrack trails, great showing and a fun time!

Here are your 2012 board officers and members…

President:  Michelle Barker
Vice President:  Noel Kehrt
Secretary:  Ted Noring
Treasurer:  Jerrica Gritsch
Board members:  Ken Barker, Bryan Crist, Jamie DeKruif, Rob Lanz, Rob Johnson, Steve Levi, Eric Penne
Ex Com:  Angy Snoop, John Peters
Some events to look forward to in 2012:
  • Ray’s ladies weekend… March 9 in Milwaukee
  • Conservation! (tree planting, invasive species control)
  • Green light for more trail at Squaw Creek
  • Trail improvements and signage planned for Beverly
  • Cross country mt. bike race @ Beverly… July 1
  • Educational clinic & events like: Women’s rides, Take A Kid Mt. Biking Day, etc.
Contact any board or ex com member to get involved, calendar and details coming soon…

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Annual LAMBA Party, Saturday, Feb. 18th 6-9pm in Cherry Building

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Support Singletrack!

Do you like walking, running, biking on soft / natural surface trails? Of course you do, we all do!

Many times we hear folks ask where when and how we can have more singletrack trails… well, come support the group who is making it happen… the Linn Area Mt. Bike Association (LAMBA)!

LAMBA has been working hard since 2006 to provide singletrack trail opportunities in our area… it’s good clean (actually kinda dirty) healthy FUN.

LAMBA does all this for free, but it is NOT free… this awesome advocacy group has operating expenses including but not limited to: insurance, equipment, maintenance, fuel, signs, event costs, etc. the list goes on and on…………..

These passionate volunteers need your support. Join the cause… sign up to help and or make a donation, but most importantly, have FUN!

The event will be family-friendly. Food provided by LAMBA and Brewed Awakenings. Drink provided by LAMBA and New Belgium & Fleck Sales. Swag / prizes provided by LAMBA, EcoLips, Hall Bicycle, and Northtowne Cycling & Fitness.

LAMBA Membership Drive Party
Saturday, February 18th 6-9pm
EcoLips space in the Cherry Bldg.
329 10th Avenue SE, Suite 204
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

MAP LINK

http://www.bikeiowa.com/asp/calendar/RidePopUp.asp?m=&e=6301
http://lambaonline.org/2012/02/04/annual-lamba-party-saturday-feb-18th-6-9pm-in-cherry-building/

February 14, 2012   Posted in: Uncategorized  Comments Closed

Beer Dinner @ CSPS

Beer Dinner:  Brewed Awakenings Coffeehouse presents its first beer dinner @ CSPS on Wed., Feb. 1st (6-9pm), with featured craft beers from New Belgium Brewery.

 

During the times that Carlo bar will be open [5 to 6 & 7:30 to 9] Brewed will donate a $1 of every sale of beer and wine to LAMBA.

 

For more information and reservation details, use this form. Beer Dinner @ CSPS Invitation

January 8, 2012   Posted in: Uncategorized  Comments Closed

New logo rollout at the Membership Party!

Saturday, Feb. 18th 6-9pm
Eco Lips space, Cherry Building, 329 10th Ave SE
Food and drink provided; donations welcome. 
Your chance to get LAMBA swag with the new logo.
Bring your friends and family.

January 2, 2012   Posted in: Uncategorized  Comments Closed

Trail Maintenance – Saturday, Nov 5th 11am-1pm


 


The trails are in pretty good shape but, with the rain and wind, there’s only going to be more leaf litter.

Trail work / maintenance has been scheduled for this Saturday from 11am – 1pm, this is the official time but you don’t have to adhere to that as anyone with a rake can help out… so please spread the word and or come on out to Beverly some time before Sunday’s Trail Run Event, with your rake.

 

 

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Fairview Trail Run/Walk @ Beverly Park Nov 6, 2011

Fairview Farm Trail Run & Walk

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Beverly Park, Cedar Rapids, IA
Sunday November 6, 2011 12:00 pm

Run distances: 3 mile & 5 mile
Walk distance: 3 mile only

For more information and to get your early race application visit the event webpage.

The event presented in association with Cedar Valley Running Association.

Purpose of Fairview Farm Trail Run & Walk

Introduce Beverly Park and all its beauty to all of you in the area who have never heard of it. Trails are constructed and maintained by members of Linn Area Mountain Bike Association, but they are for everyone to enjoy. I hope you enjoy the wildness and natural surroundings of the trail system. I hope you appreciate the challenges and rewards trail running offers. Modest entry fees and awards allow me to keep the event simple. After expenses are met any excess entry fee money will be donated to the Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department for improvements to Beverly Park.

October 25, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  Comments Closed

Halloween Rides

Annual Halloween Rides are happening this year again.

On Friday the 28th ICORR is hosting their ride at Sugar bottom.

Then on Saturday the 29th LAMBA is hosting a ride at Beverly Park.

Bring lights to both rides because it will be dark and you never know what is out there.

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Good times! Thanks all for attending and sponsors for the support…

October 20, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  Comments Closed

Cyclocross Race at Morgan Creek Park Sunday, Oct. 9.

HBA is hosting a cyclocross race at Morgan Creek Park on Sunday October 9.

HBA Racing page

Morgan Cross Flyer

Morgan creek Park is a wonderful park where many LAMBA members enjoy Cross country skiing. Look for those announcements this winter.

Cyclocross racing has competition but also a laid back atmosphere of fun. Mt Bikers are welcome to race on their Mt Bikes.

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A note from the organizer…

All,

What a day!  The turn out exceeded our expectations, the weather was great, and the course was pretty fun.

I can’t thank all of you enough.  It was a group effort for every step of this and would not have been possible otherwise.

Special thanks to:

Morgan Creek Park (Shawn, Steve and crew – these guys are awesome to work with)
Course designers (many Tuesday nights trying different things), setup/tear down crew, registration crew
Bruce G – stakes and barriers
Larry H – use of the van for getting stakes and barriers

Swag donators (very cool stuff!!):
Northtowne Bike and Fitness
Hall Bicycle
Twin Six

Everyone who brought food – very cool and much appreciated, especially by the racers!!

Hopefully I didn’t miss anyone.

Got an email from Todd saying this:
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Thanks again for putting on a great race yesterday, best course so far this year, and bar none the most fun.  Had it all: barriers, mud, sand, stairs, and the log on the hill made it.  From the outside (maybe you were running around with your head cutoff) it looked like everything was organized very well.

No stairs at work for this old guy in the next few days, elevators only.
Cheers, Todd
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Looking forward to next year!

October 4, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  Comments Closed


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