Summerset expansion on Nov. 14

Thanks to the initiative of some DNR interns and earnest CITA leadership, there will be an effort to design and build a new trail segment at Summerset State Park on Nov. 14. Of course, we can’t build trail without your help. There will be design work very soon; stay tuned for details. And please mark your calendar to help us build more trail (after building at Center and before racing the...

Center expansion Nov. 7

November 7, 20091:00 pmto6:00 pmJoin the City of Des Moines in adding to Greenwood Park’s ‘Hillside’ trails. We plan to reroute two segments with longer, faster (and more sustainable) trails. No experience is necessary, and we’re providing the equipment needed. Please dress for the work and the weather, especially sturdy footwear and gloves. If you have a shovel (or...

Bates Park (and Ewing Park?)

Brian Sheesley is leading our pursuit of a grant funding a contracted design/build in Des Moines’ Bates Park (map here). We’re also pursuing design of Ewing Park trails in this effort. The City sounds enthusiastic about the idea, too. Let us know what you think. What would you like to see at...

October meeting is Monday

October 26, 20096:00 pmWe’ll be at Legends (60th/Ashworth in WDM) at 6 p.m. on Monday, making decisions about: Center and Summerset work Stunts 2010 Goals We’ll also be discussing: Grants and finances Leadership IMBA relationships Anything you bring to the table If you care about singletrack, we need to see you at this...

2009 Dirty Duathlon – rescheduled

November 15, 200911:00 amto2:00 pmRain is pushing us back to Sunday, Nov. 15. Click here for all the details on this rockin’ event in the woods! Also, volunteers needed for course marshall, registration & timing. If interested, please contact Justin directly,...