Another superb Stampede in the bag! Thanks again racers, volunteers, and sponsors for making it possible! Join us for the next event at Illiniwek on May 4th!
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Trail Ettiquite Refresher
With the explosion of new riders on the trails, it's probably a good idea for a refresher PSA on trail etiquette.
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We've reached our funding goal! Thanks again everyone! So, what comes next? We'll start work on pouring a concrete pad for anchoring the shelter and once the shelter pieces are delivered we'll start putting it together. Stay tuned for announcements detailing the progress of the build!
We're nearing our funding goal rapidly thanks to a number of significant donations over the past few months. If you still want to contribute, click the button below to make a donation while there's still time! Thank you to everyone who has already donated! The shelter has been ordered. We have a contractor to do the concrete work. And we're ready to pull the trigger and get the shelter built once all the materials arrive. It won't be long!
The Lowdown:
We're giving away custom trail volunteer t-shirts as a way to say thanks to the volunteers who help maintain local trails and encourage new volunteers to get involved! These will not be available for sale and must be eared by sweat. Get a trail volunteer card, volunteer for 5 trail days, turn in the card, and then get a shirt! Check out how this all works here: Earn Your Shirt!
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Trails will be open just some extra riders on trail. The Jr MTB league will be there practicing race laps at 6pm and trails will be running race direction this evening (reverse of signage) and just...
MissMandy 04-25-2024, 11:42 AMI'm planning on riding Illiniwek late afternoon (Thursday, 4-25), I see there is a note about an event happening. What time does that take place? I want to make sure I am using the correct color...
tmiller 04-25-2024, 09:45 AMthe browns will course marshal the long XC (2 spots) and the Jr/Beginner race (2 spots). we will also be around for set up and tear down.
dirtboy 04-25-2024, 07:42 AMDeb and I will course marshal at the berms for all three races. Will also be around for Friday and Saturday morning setup.
Chief Illiniwek 04-24-2024, 06:54 PMFORC's climbed aboard the Instagram bandwagon! Follow us @qcforc and let's get taggin'.
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Mon. Apr. 29th 2024 - 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Sat. May. 4th 2024 - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Wed. May. 29th 2024 - 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Sun. Jun. 2nd 2024 - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Sylvan Island
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Sunderbruch
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Scott County Park
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Illiniwek
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Westbrook
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Stephens
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Prairie Park
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Dorrance
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Dog Park
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Scott Community College
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Winter weather is here and local trails will be experiencing freeze thaw cycles. This means conditions will be unsuitable for riding (as well as foot traffic) until the ground freezes solid and daytime temperatures stay well below freezing. Click here to learn more.
When the days get shorter and weekday riding opportunities fade, some riders opt to strap on lights and hit the trails after dark. Below are the current policies of local parks regarding night riding and after dark trail closures.
Illiniwek 4-25
Cool beans. I'll be there at around 4:45 if anyone wants to join.
tmiller 04-25-2024, 11:53 AMSent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk