Next Trail Day: Saturday, September 6th 8:00am

Next Meeting: September 5, 2008

Meeting will take place at the Sheriff Substation at 7:00 pm pizza and drinks will be provided.

In case of emergency call 911. To report non-emergency incidents please call the campground office during normal business hours at (352) 369-2693 or the Marion County non emergency number at (352) 732-9111

To help make EMS response more efficient and quicker OGT has obtained EMS addresses for the Vortex Pit and John Brown Pit as well as for all trailheads. The Vortex Pit is 9150 SE 25th Ave. and the John Brown Pit is 8725 SE 25th Ave. but you don't have to memorize these; the EMS address is posted on kiosks and at several locations around the Vortex freeride area. Please have this information ready when communicating with EMS, it will expedite the process!

Trails are open every day, dawn to dusk
Campground office: (352) 369-2693
For more information see the Office of Greenways & Trails website

OMBA News:

Sept Meeting

Written by Joan Bernat
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
OMBA Reminder Our next membership meeting will take place WHEN: Friday September 5, 2008 WHERE: Sheriff substation Santos TIME: 7:00 PM Rumor has it there might be pizza for all the participants, so show up you never know what you might found out. Hope to see everyone there.

Trail Work Day September 6, 2008

Written by Joan Bernat
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
OMBA TRAIL WORK PARTY REVISED Due to the cancellation of the August 23rd work day, OMBA trail crew will combine two work days. We will have two groups, one working on the Dirt Jumps the other group working on the Skills Park. It would be awesome if we had a HUGE TURNOUT. Photos from last month's trail party (Photos by Brianna Schuman) Last months trail day was great and Village Cycles did an awesome job on lunch and snacks. This month Santos Trailhead Bike Shop will provide the snacks, drinks, and swag. So come out and help us out, it will be a lot of fun.. WHERE: Meet at the OMBA Shed at the Campground WHEN: Saturday September 6, 2008 TIME: 8:00 AM WHY: It is a good way to give something back to spectular trails, and have fun. WHO: You, me and everyone who enjoys the trails Sponsored by: Ocala Mountain Bike Association (OMBA) and Santos Trailhead Bike Shop Web: www.santosbikeshop.com 8900 S Hwy 441 and 8620 Highway 466, the Villages 352-307-2453 352-750-4161 Santos bike shop carries, Specialized, Santa Cruz, Giant, Oreba, Dohon, Electra, Co-Motion and Sun Bikes. WHAT TO BRING: Gloves, Shovels, hard-tined rakes, hydration packs, sunscreen, eye proctection VOLUNTEERS - will be provided with snacks, drinks and lunch. Santos Trailhead Bike Shop will generously giving away swag to all volunteers who show up, so show up due your part, but most important, have fun. Joan OMBA Trail Crew

Next Trail Day: Saturday, August 9th 8:00am

Written by Rob Ern

Saturday, 29 September 2007

When:: Saturday, August 9th, 8:00 am
Where:: Meet at the OMBA shed at the Santos Trailhead, near the campground office.
Why:: The trails need some lovin’! Vortex work is planned this month!
Who:: You, me and everyone you know who enjoys the Santos Trails!
Sponsored By:: Ocala Mountain Bike Association, and Village Cycles
www.thevillagecycles.com
(352) 751-3443
Village Cycles proudly carries Diamondback, Felt, Raleigh, Marin, Sun, Biria and Electra brand bicycles.
What to bring:: Gloves, eye protection, sunscreen, hydration pack

Volunteers will be provided with snacks and drinks. Village Cycles will generously be giving away swag to all volunteers, so show up, do your part to maintain our awesome trail system, and walk away with a sense of accomplishment and free stuff!

National Trails Day June 7th

Written by Bre Ximenes
Friday, 16 May 2008
In celebration of National Trails Day, on June 7th, 2008, beginning at 8:00 a.m., the Office of Greenways and Trails will join with volunteers from around Florida for a work party on the Cross Florida Greenway. With the help of dedicated volunteers and support of trail user groups, much can be accomplished at the targeted areas of Coyote Corner and a former cow coral south of the Land Bridge corridor. In the past we have had close to 70 volunteers who participated in the trail work party consisting of bikers, equestrians and hikers. I hope that we can go beyond that number and accomplish a major clean up. At the end of the morning's activities, everyone will gather for a "volunteer appreciation" lunch with a special menu. You don't want to miss this one! We plan to meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Land Bridge Trailhead before breaking up into groups. Bring some work gloves, sun block and wear some closed toe shoes... Mosquitoes are out so bring bug repellant too... We're in for a fun-filled morning of working together to help our trails look great and then celebrating our good work with some great food! Please let me know if you will be able to attend or if you have an estimate of how many volunteers from your group will be able to participate: I look forward to seeing each of you out on the trails.

OMBA Prez Gets Guv Christ's Plaudits

Written by Webmaster
Friday, 18 April 2008
GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST TO NAME RENEE BLANEY OF MARION COUNTY AS POINT OF LIGHT TALLAHASSEE — Governor Charlie Crist today will recognize Renee Blaney as this week’s Point of Light for outstanding volunteerism in honor of Environmental Awareness Month. As president of the Ocala Mountain Bike Association, Renee regularly contributes to the development and maintenance of bike trails on the Cross Florida Greenway. Governor Crist will present the award during a Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra reception at the Governor’s Mansion... ...read all about it here: www.flgov.com/release/9967 Congratulations, Renee!!

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