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CAMBC in the News!
CAMBC's advocacy and volunteer work on local trails was covered in the Daily Progress on June 22, 2009: http://www.dailyprogress.com/cdp/lifestyles/local/article/retreading_trodden_trails/41821/Walnut Creek Chimney Chase - July 12, 2009
Charlottesville Racing Club (CRC) and CAMBC are co-sponsoring the Annual Chimney Chase race on July 12, 2009! Check out the details in the announcement message from James Gist, President of CRC:Walnut Creek Chimney Chase - July 12, 2009
The Charlottesville Racing Club brings several cycling events to central VA throughout the year. The Chimney Chase showcases some of the best trails we have to offer. This is the third year that we are bringing you the event and we are extremely excited to be part of the Virginia Off-Road Series
The Cause:
C-Ville riders are indebted to the Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club, CAMBC for working with Albemarle County Parks and Recreation to keep these trails in tip-top shape year round. Many CRC members are also CAMBC members, and as such, this year's race is co-sponsored by CAMBC and CRC. Profits from this race go to CAMBC.
The Race:
All races will start at 10:00 AM. Lap counts are as follows:
Beginners: 1 Lap
Sports: 1.5 Laps
Experts: 2 Laps
The 10.5 mile laps are suited to the all-a-rounders as there is a fair bit of climbing, smooth fast descents and a few technical sections to keep you on your toes.
Registration & Additional Info: Available at Bikereg.com: http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=8163
Rain Date:
James Gist
In the event the trails are wet enough to sustain damage by the race, a rain date of August 2, 2009 has been reserved at the venue. Stay tuned to www.cvilleracing.com and the CAMBC forums if there are any questions regarding postponing the event.
Charlottesville Racing Club
SERS #3 - Whetstone Ridge - May 31, 2009
On Sunday, May 31, 2009, some of our club members headed out to Whetstone Ridge for some epic fun. If you want to see what you missed out on, check out the following links! Come on out and join in on the Summer Epic Ride Series!
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Superbowl Sunday Ride!
On Sunday, February 1, 2009, some of our club members made their way out to Harrisonburg to participate in the long-standing Superbowl Sunday ride of Flagpole Knob. The weather was great and all had fun!
Building Trails at Preddy Creek!
Thank you very much to those who shared their photos from the trailwork day!
On January 24, 2009, the first trailwork day at Preddy Creek was held by Albemarle County Parks and Recreation. There were over 80 people of all ages and interest groups in attendance including a large contingent of mountain bikers, hikers, students from Blue Ridge School, and from University of Virginia's Madison House, at the very least. It was great to see the various groups working together in harmony! Again, many thanks to those of you who contributed photos!
Blue Ridge School Volunteers |
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Old News
Happy New Year! In 2008, CAMBC accomplished a lot, but we hope to accomplish a lot more.
- First Preddy Creek workday on January 24, 2009, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.! Yes, it's finally here! Albemarle County has announced the first official trailwork day at Preddy Creek. Come on out and help build some of the new trails that will be in this new County Park! See below for details:
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009
- Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Meeting Point: Open field off of Burnley Station Road (the future parking area)
Directions:
From US Route 29, go east on 641/Burnley (you'll bear left along a church immediately after turning on Burnley). Approximately 1 mile in on Burnley you'll pass a vineyard and go through a sweeping "S" turn. The road will somewhat straighten and there will be woods on your left. All that woods is part of Preddy. There are also 2 houses along the left side that are not part of the property. Approximately 3/4 mile to 1 mile after the "S" turn, the field will be on your left. So the field is about 2 miles from Route 29.
You'll likely exit Burnely into the field at the CREST of the hill. Be very careful turning in, make sure you are at the crest and can see over the other side incase there is oncoming traffic. If you drive a low clearance sports car, consider catching a ride with someone else.
Show up around 8:45 and enjoy pancakes and coffee on CAMBC.
- What to bring/wear: Boots/good shoes, bring work gloves, water for personal consumption, and eye protection.
- NOTE: No experience is needed, just eager volunteers!
Background information on Preddy Creek.
- What is Preddy Creek? This property has about 453 mostly wooded acres in Albemarle County that has been owned by Albemarle for 20+ years.
- How much trail will be built? Initial trail improvements will be about 10 to 11 miles on the 453 acres. There will be a newly constructed outter loop and beginner loop, while existing trail in the middle will provide a couple small loop variations.
- Does this mean that the park will be officially opened after this work day? No. It will be several months before a proper parking lot is in place, however, keep posted for the future grand opening announcement!
Happy New Year!
Keep posted for further upcoming events! Below is a brief recap of some of the highlights of 2008:
2008 Highlights
- Record trailwork hours! In 2008, CAMBC members put in over 884 hours of trailwork towards improving existing trails, building reroutes, and breaking ground on new trails. Great job, everyone!
- Grants. CAMBC also received a $4,800 grant from BAMA Works Foundation of the Dave Matthews Band and Charlottesville Area Community Foundation. The grant is for the purchase or rental of small, narrow-gauge, mechanized equipment that will be used to help construct new trails. Approximately $700 has been spent purchasing training and safety equipment related to the use of narrow-gauge machines.
- Freeride trails at McIntire Park. In February, CAMBC got the go ahead from the City of Charlottesville to break ground for some freeride style stunts at McIntire Park.
- Night Rides at Walnut Creek Park. CAMBC received permission to hold night rides at Walnut Creek Park twice per month.
- Trail Advocacy. Many club members participated in numerous advocacy meetings, including meetings related to future access in the George Washington National Forest.
- Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day. CAMBC had record attendance at TAKMBD in 2008 with 40+ kids attending. There was fun to be had by all.
- Wild Ride. CAMBC had a lot of fun at the Wild Ride at Sherando this year and got some great trailwork completed on White Rock Gap.
- Summer Rides at the Blue Ridge School. The Blue Ridge School opened up its trails to CAMBC members during Sundays in the summer for riding.
- Summer Epic Ride Series. CAMBC members coordinated and led several epic rides in the George Washington National Forest to help fellow riders prepare for the Shenandoah Mountain 100 endurance race.
- More trailwork tools and tool trailer improvements. CAMBC used some funds to improve the condition of the tool trailer and build up the tools available for trailwork.
CAMBC is a young club, started in the summer of 2003, dedicated to promoting mountain bike access in the Charlottesville Virginia area, maintaining trails, and providing a meeting point for local mountain bikers.
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