T. Kenji Sugahara

Hi Ron,

Thanks for the info. OBRA is already launching a high school MTB
program that Mike has been hard at work on.

We'd love to have Will and yourself help Mike with the effort.

On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Ron and Dorothy Strasser
wrote:
> I attended the Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA) meeting last evening at HUB.
> Free Beer!  Can you believe I did NOT have one?  It is true!  The place was
> packed!   Waiters kept bringing in extra chairs and people were still
> standing!  Pretty neat!
> Just a few notes, not trying to cover all discussed.  This is reported from
> perspective of "regular old NWTA member", not member of any committee etc.
> First meeting I have gone to in 3-4 months.
>
> The reports about work being done in various locations / activities were
> presented. A couple of which were...
>
> Will Cortez and another fellow presented about the new Washington State High
> School Mountain Bike Series that is kicking off this spring just North of
> the border.  They are going to work on bringing it to Oregon.  I am sure
> Ripley knows something about this one!  Sounds like there is real momentum
> on this activity that will be huge for the future of our sport.
> One presenter had a rep. from the Mt. Saint Helens Forest Service team
> report on the latest up there.  He ended by telling group about a 20 mile
> trail ride on some trail (He said he would give more info to David
> Anderson...the NWTA / St. Helens rep) up there that nobody seemed to know
> about.  There was interest of course!
>
> People running for the board introduced themselves (7 total) and the members
> voted.   I only "knew" one of these people...  Julie Kramer who will give
> tons of energy toward NWTA goals.  The other new board members bring
> additional positive energy, experience and expertise as well.   The
> different abilities and commitment each brings is uplifting and makes me
> believe more great things will continue to come from NWTA.  These are people
> willing to work for us.  Makes me feel great!
> I can't list all the things the NWTA is involved in which is / will make
> our riding better and provide more options, but I urge OBRA members to
> consider becoming a member of your local off-road access group.  Even if you
> do not get physically involved, being a member gives them better leverage.
> If you are a road rider and only venture off road for cyclocross, these
> groups help give you more riding options.
> Thanks for reading, riding and racing,
> ron
>
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Kenji Sugahara
Executive Director
Oregon Bicycle Racing Association
Phone:  503-278-5550
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Ron and Dorothy Strasser

I attended the Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA) meeting last evening at HUB. Free Beer! Can you believe I did NOT have one? It is true! The place was packed! Waiters kept bringing in extra chairs and people were still standing! Pretty neat!
Just a few notes, not trying to cover all discussed. This is reported from perspective of "regular old NWTA member", not member of any committee etc. First meeting I have gone to in 3-4 months.

The reports about work being done in various locations / activities were presented. A couple of which were...

Will Cortez and another fellow presented about the new Washington State High School Mountain Bike Series that is kicking off this spring just North of the border. They are going to work on bringing it to Oregon. I am sure Ripley knows something about this one! Sounds like there is real momentum on this activity that will be huge for the future of our sport.
One presenter had a rep. from the Mt. Saint Helens Forest Service team report on the latest up there. He ended by telling group about a 20 mile trail ride on some trail (He said he would give more info to David Anderson...the NWTA / St. Helens rep) up there that nobody seemed to know about. There was interest of course!

People running for the board introduced themselves (7 total) and the members voted. I only "knew" one of these people... Julie Kramer who will give tons of energy toward NWTA goals. The other new board members bring additional positive energy, experience and expertise as well. The different abilities and commitment each brings is uplifting and makes me believe more great things will continue to come from NWTA. These are people willing to work for us. Makes me feel great!
I can't list all the things the NWTA is involved in which is / will make our riding better and provide more options, but I urge OBRA members to consider becoming a member of your local off-road access group. Even if you do not get physically involved, being a member gives them better leverage. If you are a road rider and only venture off road for cyclocross, these groups help give you more riding options.
Thanks for reading, riding and racing,
ron