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!
Who are the Friends of Off Road Cycling (or FORC for short)? We are a group of dedicated volunteers on a mission to improve local mountain biking opportunities by building new trail, maintaining existing trail, hosting MTB related educational events, and building the mountain bike community right here in the QC. If you'd like to be a part of this, become a member and let's get to work. Click here to find out more about what we do.
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Focusing efforts on the South Loop this Sunday. Starting at 8am and meeting in the Upper Lot on the South Loop (up by the salt dome) (map here).
We'll be rehabbing a few dirt berms, maintaining...
Will do! I can be there @ 6:20 tonight.
PowderTrip 04-14-2024, 04:26 PMThanks again to everyone who made it out. Smoothed out a lot of the exposed roots on the north up/down trails that should make the climb a little easier.
PowderTrip, we need to do some leaf...
Group Ride at Illiniwek! Sorry for the late notice friends, but, Monday looks like the best weather of the week so let?s take advantage of it! Meet 5:30 pm in the lower parking lot at the trail head....
MissMandy 04-14-2024, 01:35 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
Count me in. I can bring a flat shovel and impact driver.
PowderTrip 04-17-2024, 10:50 PMFocusing efforts on the South Loop this Sunday. Starting at 8am and meeting in the Upper Lot on the South Loop (up by the salt dome) (map here).
We'll be rehabbing a few dirt berms, maintaining...
Sylvan Island
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Sunderbruch
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Scott County Park
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Illiniwek
Closed
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: Sunday 4/21 @ 8am
Count me in. I can bring a flat shovel and impact driver.
PowderTrip 04-17-2024, 10:50 PM