Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day, October 7, 2006
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Wow - what a great day! We had a whole bunch of
kids come out for OMBA's Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day Oct. 7th - we got 17
on the sign up sheet but that was after the ride when some had already left.
We started out with a skit on Leave No Trace ethics presented by the cub
scout troop from Ocala's Blessed Trinity Church - I especially liked the
skeleton in a cub scout uniform that represented what happens when we
disobey those ethics. Great job guys!
Next we took a ride on some of the trails around the Santos system. Thanks
to Ashley and Pete Axson, Michelle Shearer, Carrie Miller, and Joan Bernat
for helping guide everybody through! We practiced our riding skills as well
as Leave No Trace ethics (by picking up trash) and trail etiquette (don't
forget to clear the trail while stopped at an intersection.) There were lots
of big grins!
We got back to the trailhead and enjoyed some snacks provided by Ocala
Bicycle Center, Santos Trailhead Bike Shop, and Cliff Bar - thanks for
supporting this event!
Afterwards anybody that had any energy left headed over to the Skills
Development area for some serious fun - this is a great spot to learn how to
conquer some of those tough spots on the trail like roots, rocks and
log-overs. Thanks to OMBA volunteer Gary Hoel it was in perfect shape!
Thanks to everybody for coming out, we'll see you again next year and
remember there are lots more opportunities for outdoor recreation on the
Greenway.
Thanks,
---Valerie Naylor.
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