Mar 25

National Parks Service is Listening . . . Talk!

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Advocacy, Take Action

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The National Parks Service has started a centennial initiative, and they want your help to form a vision of what the National Parks and Parks Service will be like in 2016. They want you to answer a few questions by April 2.
Please read the document, and click on the “Comment On Document” link on the left.

I attended the National Parks Service Listening Session on Thursday in the Presidio. It was very much a mix and mingle kind of session, with a speech by the big boss and even a movie.

I was especially impressed by the deep enthusiasm of all of the staff. These folks really care about getting people excited about National Parks.

I managed to introduce myself to the superintendent of GGNRA. He is enthusiastic about working with San Mateo County Parks and MROSD to get multi use trail alignments heading north through the SF Watershed by Crystal Springs Resavoir.

I talked to folks from Point Reyes and met the Superintendent for Yosemite. The problem here is that 2/3 of Point Reyes is Wilderness and virtually all of Yosemite as well. The yosemite guy is a road biker and he would really like to see families be able to ride their bikes around the valley floor not on the major roads, but rather on a mostly paved path that circles the valley floor.

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Mar 18

CA IMBA Summit at Sea Otter 4/13

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Advocacy, Meetings

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For the last three years we have had a CA IMBA Summit at the Sea otter. This Years’ Summit is on Friday, April 13th.

The Summit is from 4PM to 8PM and includes a free dinner.

The First year, it was basically a discussion, providing IMBA goals advocates would like to see happen in California. I think hiring Tom Ward to some extent came out of the Summit.

Last year, various people gave presentations on success stories, such as the BLM project in the King Range, NorCal High School Mountain Bike League, and our very own Soquel Demonstration Forest.

The Summit is a terrific way to meet land managers, other advocates and industry leaders. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Jim & Cathy Haagen-Smit .

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Mar 18

ECDM Ride Report

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Events, Rides

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Between March Madness and St Patrick’s day I believe I was the only person to show up for the 3rd Sunday Ride at ECDM. Granted I was ten minutes late so it is possible that some folks left before I got there.It was a brisk morning up on skyline with temperatures around 50 degrees, rapidly rising. My objective for the day was to ride up Resolution and ride a whole lot more. The obvious approach is from a descent down Tafoni as the Leaf trails, Giant Salamander and Virginia Mill are still seasonally closed. Fortunately many other seasonal closures are currently opn including Fremont Older’s Toyon, and Long Ridge’s Peters Creek.
http://www.openspace.org/preserves/trail_conditions.asp

I had forgotten how much fun it is to ride down Tafoni. After a mile or so of fire road the trail turns into single track, and then you get to drop more single track on the ECDM trail before heading up Resolution.

Riding up Resolution always presents a reasonable technical challenge, and currently I think the big roots are easier in the uphill direction. At the top of Resolution I stopped and spoke with Supervising Ranger Brandon. As usual, the Ranger was in his truck, insulated from nature and the preserve’s users. We had a good positive conversation, and I thought about how to politely suggest rangers spend more time out of their trucks. Perhaps I will take this up with my board member.

And then I was off on my trek down Manzanita, crosscut and crossover. Fun. I rode up Gordon Mill far enough to drop Voodoo / Steam Donkey and then rode up Springboard so that I could go down Blue Blossom. Springboard is still a long challenging climb, but the last half mile or so is pretty reasonable and goes through an amazing redwood zone.

Blue Blossom is growing and maturing. Some of the sharp corners are straightening out, and over the winter some new lines have appeared to thrill even experienced riders. This was my favorite trail of the day for sure. I am impressed how well the trail has held up. It is a tribute to sustainable trail design.

I rode back to Gordon Mill and rode up to Crossover, and then headed up Timberview up to skyline and back to Skeggs along Serra Morena. Timberview has become my preferred way out. This Fire road is less disturbed than Gordon Mill, goes up through some great trees, and in parts has a wonderful creek running nearby. And if like me you are tired of climbing both sections of Serra Morena, Timberview takes you out to Skyline in the middle of the two.

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Mar 18

Help Wanted

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Advocacy, Volunteer

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Newsletter Layout Designer / Graphic Designer

Local cycling non-profit seeks creative volunteer to layout an 8,12, or 16 page black and white mountain bike advocacy newsletter 5-6 times a year. We hope to find someone who would do it for at least a year. We currently use Microsft Publisher, but we would be amenable to changing design tools, as well as the look of the publication, but not our logo. For more information contact president@romp.org.

Educational Programs Coordinator

Local cycling non-profit seeks enthusiastic, organized individual to build and develop educational programs. Programs to be developed may include skills clinics, cycle/equestrian events and trail information stations. Benefits include giving back to the community. For more information contact president@romp.org.

Santa Clara County Open Space Authority (OSA) Liaison

The OSA is a relatively new and fast growing land manager in the South Bay. The coordinator will work closely with the OSA advising and informing ROMP and the OSA on mountain bike related issues. Responsibilities include attending OSA meetings, and writing reports. Benefits include insider knowledge and influence with a local land manager. Please send your letter of interest to mtbikes@gmail.com.

Web Content Editor / Web Master

Bay Area 501.c(3) seeks a web content editor for a high visibility, high traffic web site. Responsibilities include posting news and announcements to the web site, helping others to post, and keeping abreast of issues. Commensuration equivalent to a heartfelt thanks. Knowledge of HTML required and php/mysql a big plus. Send your letter of interest to president@romp.org.

Social Programs Coordinator

Local mountain bike club seeks energetic party girl or boy to organize social events such as picnics, parties, night outs, weekend trips and such. No experience required, just a desire to party! Please contact mtbikes@gmail.com for more information.

Sponsor Coordinator

Do you like getting a good deal? Enjoy hanging out at bike shops? Dynamic local organization seeks individual to work with bike shops to make sure our customers get the best deals around, and that shops know about local mountain bike issues. Great Perqs! Contact president@romp.org.

Marketing Coordinator

Bay Area Cycling Organization seeks motivated, experienced marketer to develop our brand and customer base. Candidate will work closely with directors and other key players. Huge earnings potential . . . relatively speaking. Contact mtbikes@gmail.com.

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Feb 16

Santa Clara County parks and Rec Supervisor Wanted

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Land Management, News

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There is a vacancy for Santa Clara COunty Parks and Rec. The 5 supervisors approve plans made by Santa Clara County parks and Rec and help devise the long term strategic direction of Santa Clara County Parks.

Parks and Recreation Commission Appointee shall represent the public at large. Appointment is for a rotating 4 year term which commenced on July 1, 2006. Authority to appoint remains with District 1 until term expiration on June 30, 2010. (Incumbent Susan Brain is eligible for reappointment.)

If you are interested, download the application form

And send it to:

Clerk of the Board
Records Unit
10th Floor, East Wing
County Government Center
70 West Heeding Street
San Jose, CA 95110

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Feb 16

Greg Lemond/Mike Sinyard

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News

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The CEO Show, featuring:
Greg LeMond & Mike Sinyard
1590 KLIV

February 20
7pm – Tuesday Night
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Please tune in this Tuesday night (February 20) for an engaging and interactive conversation with America’s first Tour de France Champion Greg LeMond and Mike Sinyard, CEO, Specialized Bikes.

Mike Sinyard, Founder and CEO of Specialized Bikes and Greg LeMond, First American to win the Tour de France Championship will join The CEO Show, on Empire Broadcasting’s KLIV Radio – 1590 on your AM dial.

The weekly talk show (starting at 7pm) features prominent CEOs and Senior Officers who impact our Valley, State, Nation and World, for an unrehearsed discussion on the key issues facing our Valley’s economy and quality of life. It is a show about Silicon Valley for Silicon Valley.

The show includes a call-in portion for interested listeners who would like to participate in the conversation. This Tuesday’s calls must be pre-taped, but phone calls will resume with the following Tuesday’s show.

I hope you can join us this Tuesday, February 20 at 7pm, for an engaging conversation.

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Feb 06

Joint ROMP/REI project at ECdM 5/19

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Events, Trailwork

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Project Details:
El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve
Saturday, May 19, 2007 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Trail brushing & tread work (trail to be determined as date nears) Meet @ Skeggs
We can of course set up the popular ride in-ride out feature if you like.

Please RSVP to volunteer@openspace.org and president@romp.org

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