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News & notes from the outdoor industry
Mt. Shasta trail access to expand
Forty-five miles of new trail is in the works for the Shasta Trinity National Forest. A collaboration between MSMBA (Mt. Shasta Mountain Bike Association), the US Forest Service, and Mount Shasta Trails Association, the proposed Gateway Phase II trail expansion project will open up additional non-motorized recreational opportunities for mountain biking, hiking, trail running, and horseback riding around the City of Mt. Shasta. Trails will connect to the existing Gateway trail system.
Get details about this Gateway Phase II trail expansion project atĀ fs.usda.gov/nfs/11558/www/nepa/108295_FSPLT3_4182120.pdf.
Trails will also link to Mt. Shasta Bike Park which boasts two chairlifts and over 25 miles of trail already developed. Scenic chairlift rides, hiking, disc golf and weddings are also available. The park is currently developing a āBeyond the Boundaries E-bike Experienceā program which will introduce riders to a new trail network on Gray Butte. From the bike park base at 5,500′, e-bike enthusiasts will be able to access the top of Gray Butte at 8,129′ via a service road ascent. For the ultimate adventure, riders may reserve a cabin on Gray Butte that accommodates up to eight people. Mt. Shasta Bike Park is scheduled to be open on weekends from June through September.
Learn more about Mt. Shasta Bike Park atĀ skipark.com.
Carson City Off-Road announces date change to June 28-30
To allow for this winterās deluge of snowpack to melt, Epic Rides has pushed its Carson City Off-Road mountain bike race out a couple of weeks. The date of this popular three-day mountain bike race and festival has been moved from June 14-16 to June 28-30.
All levels of racers are welcome to participate in this event that offers three course lengths to choose from (15, 30, or 50-ish miles). Riders will take on some of the areaās best trails and roads that boast impressive views of Lake Tahoe, Washoe Valley and the Carson Valley.
Learn more at adventuresportsjournal.com/carsoncityoffroad2019.
Wildflower cancelled
Citing āseveral external circumstances beyond our control,ā Wildflower Experience organizers have made āthe difficult decisionā to cancel its iconic triathlon festival for 2019. Organizers promise a ābetter than everā event for 2020, and are offering a priority entry process for 2019 entrants. Full refunds will be made to all of this yearās registrants.
Wildflower has had its share of setbacks. Extreme drought conditions from 2013 through 2016 forced the event to run on an altered course, resulting in decreased participation. Race director Terry Davis put the event āon holdā for 2017 but under new ownership the beloved triathlon festival came back strong with added events in 2018.
Learn more atĀ wildflowerexperience.com.
California is drought-free for first time since 2011
Winter storms that brought far-above-average rain and snow ended the seven year drought in our Golden State. As we go to press, snowpack in the Sierra is 159 percent above average. Winter resorts throughout the Sierra have announced an extended season.
Eppieās Great Race is resurrected as the Great American Triathlon
The Worldās Oldest Triathlon may have ended with the 45th running of Eppieās Great Race, but the tradition of a summertime triathlon on the American River Parkway will continue this July 20th with the inaugural Great American Triathlon. Sponsored by Innovations Health Systems, a Roseville-based healthcare holding company, and managed by Capital Road Race Management, this yearās paddle triathlon will raise funds to support the American River Parkway Foundation and local childrenās charities.
Set along the same course and comprised of the same 5.82-mile run, 12.5-mile bike ride, and 6.10-mile paddle events as Eppieās Great Race, the Great American Triathlon is a challenging athletic competition that is as unique as it is fun.
Learn more at adventuresportsjournal.com/great-american-triathlon.
Trials Cyclist Danny MacAskill returns to Sea Otter Classic
World-reknowned trials cyclist Danny McAskill will perform with fellowĀ bicycle ninjas Fabio Wibmer and Duncan Shaw in the Drop and Roll Continental Show at Sea Otter Classic in Monterey April 11-14. Offered all four days at this āCelebration of Cycling,ā the Drop and Roll Continental Show promises to inspire and entertain festival attendees with flips, tricks, and crowd participation.
Sea Otter Classic offers a wide range of cycling activities including races, demos, kidsā events, and more. Additionally, this yearās expansive expo will feature over 1,000 brands. Admission is free for ages 12 and under; and parking is also free.
Learn more at adventuresportsjournal.com/sea-otter-classic-2019.
āBike for a Healthy Californiaā license plate coming soon
Be on the lookout for the new āBike for a Healthy Californiaā license plate for your car, truck, motorcycle, or trailer. Funds support Earn-a-Bike and other school cycling programs, as well as driver and rider āshare the roadā safety classes, and initiatives that promote bikes as transportation. 7,500 pre-orders are needed to start production.
Look for the āBike for a Healthy Californiaā license plate at Sea Otter or get more information at adventuresportsjournal.com/bike-healthy-ca-license-plate.
CES raffles Specialized mountain bikes to benefit Truckee and Ashland trails
Not just one, but two Specialized mountain bikes are to be raffled off this season by the California Enduro Series. A 2019 Enduro Elite is slated to be raffled off at the seriesā fourth round at Northstar California Resort in Truckee, which is also the seventh round of this yearās Enduro World Series (EWS). A 2019 Stumpjumper EVO will be raffled off at the series finale, the Ashland Mountain Challenge in Ashland, OR presented by Ashland Mountain Adventures. Proceeds from these raffles will benefit not only the non-profit enduro organization, but trails in Truckee and Ashland as well.
Learn more atĀ californiaenduroseries.com/specialized.
KEEN awards funding to Outdoor Afro for childrenās swim program
KEEN has awarded Outdoor Afro two years of funding to support its āLearn to Swimā initiative. According to a 2014 study by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Black children ages 5 – 19 are 5.5 times more likely to die in swimming pools than their White counterparts. The disparity is even greater for Black children ages 11 and 12, who are ten times more likely to drown. This year, Outdoor Afro is focusing much of its efforts on changing these statistics. This non-profit organization celebrates and inspires African American connections and leadership in nature.
Learn more at adventuresportsjournal.com/keen-outdoor-afro.com.