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- Ales for Trails Corporate Sponsor |
Past Event Highlights |
- Magic City Trail Trek 2008 |
BikeNet Newsletter |
Upcoming Events |
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September 26: 8th Annual Ales for Trails @ The Depot
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TRAIL BUILDER - $2,000
CTA Architects |
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Trail Blazers - $1,000 |
Trail Boosters - $500 |
| Billings Gazette Gap West Communications Health InfoNet HKM Engineering, Inc. Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson NorthWestern Energy Paradigm Group The Spoke Shop Vision Net XPEDX Yellowstone Surgery Center
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Axilon Law Group, PLLC Patrick & Carla Cobb Electrical Consultants Mike & Chris Schmechel Selby's Tetra Tech |
Trail Benefactors - $250 |
Trail Supporters - $100 |
Billings Clinic Bill & Anne Cole Paul & Michelle Collins Future Shirts Green Realty Mackin Bridge Construction Meineke Car Care Jim McMeekin & Kathleen Ryan Gregg Singer, MD Darlene & Ron Tussing Mike & Libby Young |
Chuck & Kathy Aragon Dean & Heidi Blackford Harry & Margy Bonner Libby & Dave Chavez Ann & Carl Cossitt Laura Estes Glen & Susie Guzman HGFA Architects Bob & Carolyn Jones Robert & Laurie Jorgenson Mark & Lauri Miron Jim & Carol Spielman Deric Weiss & Claire Kenamore Tina Whitford |
Weekly Group Bike Rides
Tuesday: Unhosted Level II rides (12-14 mph on average) and since there are riders of various levels just make sure that you don’t leave a slower rider all by themselves. If you have to double back you will just get in an even better workout. All rides start at 6 p.m., weather permitting. Schedule:
- 1st Tues meet at the Target Parking lot in the Heights
- 2nd Tues meet at the End of Rimrock Rd. and ride the Molt Hills
- 3rd Tues meet at Pierce RV Park to ride River road to Laurel
- 4th Tues.meet at Briarwood entrance to ride the hills to Pryor Rd.
- 5th Tues. (if there is one) meet at Elder Grove School at 68th and Hesper Rd.
Tuesday: Jay Marschall and crew alternate between the Molt loop and the Pryor/Briarwood/Lockwood loop; ride starts at 6:00PM. Call 406.672.2347 for more details.
Thursday: Jay and crew have a time-trial ride leaving the Harley Davidson at 6PM. Same number as above.
Thursday: Renee Coppock hosts a ladies ride starting at 6:30PM. Contact Renee to confirm the starting point 406.255.7287.
Saturday: Steve Mysse and/or Dale Sekora have a "long" ride leaving from Steve's shop. Now that the group is in "riding-shape" the rides typically go up to 100 miles. More info: 406.652.6566.
Sunday: Steve and Jason Preble host a mountain bike ride. In the fall they'll pick up a Thursday night cross/mountain bike ride too. Email yvccpres@gmail.com or call 406.652.6566 for more information.
Recent Events
Trail Trek 2008
Trail Trek 2007 was such a big hit that the City of Billings hosted the second annual Trail Trek on Sunday, June 1, 2008 as part of the celebration for National Trails Day. The Trek started as part of the Go Play! campaign created by Dr. Sarah Keller and Montana State University-Billings communications students. Initially the goals of the campaign focused on promoting physical activity and awareness of local trails with the intent of motivating, activating and educating people to engage in healthier lifestyles through pedestrian modes of transportation. This year, Dr. Keller’s class and Dr. A. J. Otjen’s marketing students collaborated on year 2 of the Go Play! campaign with the goals of promoting cleaner air, physical activity, mass transportation (MET transit) and nutrition.
This year's Trail Trek once again included biking, walking, jogging, rollerblading, and skateboarding on the Dutcher or Kiwanis Trail with live musical entertainment along the way. During morning registration, participants were serenaded by the Quick Sound Barbershop Quartet. Along the trail, there was entertainment for everyone's taste with the F4 Funk Jazz Band, guitarist Ryan Kabeary, the Senior High Drum Corp, Elizabeth Adcock on the bagpipes and the Billings Fire Department showing off one of their fire trucks. The day ended with live music by the Mojo Catz and a barbecue lunch at Earl Guss Park. It was a great family event and the weather was absolutely perfect.
The Trail Trek also included a raffle drawing for an adult bike donated by The Spoke Shop, a kid’s bike donated by The Bike Shop, a $100 gift certificate from The Base Camp, a 3-month family membership at the YMCA, a $150 car detail from Underriner Motors, a $25 cash card from Poet’s Street Market, and a couple of canvas totes from Pepsi. Trails got an extra bonus from the Raffle Drawing. Joni Harmen won the kids bike and didn’t have an immediate kid to give it to so Trisha Parkam bought the bike from Joni for a $200 donation to BikeNet for the trail system. Helmets at a reduced price were also available for sale through ThinkFirst, a joint effort of the Billings Clinic and Saint Vincent Healthcare. Many people commented on what a fun event the Trail Trek was, so it looks like it’s here to stay.
The continued success of Trail Trek is due to a core group of supporters and organizers including Stella Fong, Kathy Aragon, Mary Peet, Linda Byam and Darlene Tussing. Thanks also to the continued efforts of Bruce Larsen who mowed and readied the park for the day's activities. Other contributors to Trail Trek 2008's success were Billings Clinic, Saint Vincent Healthcare, City/County Health Department, EconoPrint, Bresnan Communication, Sean & Nicolle O’Donnell, Albertsons, Costco, Log Cabin Bakery, Enzo’s, Billings Dematology and Skin Cancer Clinic, Famous Dave’s Restaurant, and Adam Schaffe with all his power connections.
Bike Walk Bus Week 2008
In celebration of National Bike to Work Week, Billings hosted its second Bike, Walk, Bus Week. The event encouraged businesses and organizations to offer incentives to their employees and/or the public to use alternate transportation modes during the week. Billings patterned some of its activities after Missoula's successful 17-year old campaign, but we also grew a few of our own this year.
Back by popular demand was the Sneakers, Spokes and Sparkplug Challenge hosted by Yellowstone Valley Citizens Council along with a free barbecue for particpants who used alternate transportation to come to the event. This year twelve teams participated (including the Billings Gazette, McCall Development, Vella Bella's, and the Outlaws) and once again the bikers won the event. Even most of the walkers and runners came in before the car drivers. YES for people power! (List of all public incentives and events.) We also had more organizations providing incentives and rewards for employees this year.
We’re hoping this type of celebration helps change some people’s habits toward a more active, healthy and "CAR-free" lifestyle. A special “Thanks” to everyone that helped make this such a successful undertaking.
Mayor Ron Tussing and SD2 Trustee Kathy Aragon helped hand out tickets to morning commmuters |
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2007 Ales for Trails ...
It Happened in a BIG Way for Billings Trails
A crisp autumn evening was the perfect backdrop for one of Billings’ most-loved Micro-Brew Festivals, Ales for Trails. Ales for Trails guests enjoyed a flavorful selection of regional microbrews, danced to tunes from the Mojo Catz, and were surprised with the wonderful sound of Chris Cunningham from Story Hill, out of Bozeman.
The legendary Trail Room was the hot spot, though, with people pouring over maps to see all the trail segments, connections and bike lanes Billings now has….we’ve come a long way, baby! But the sight to see was the plethora of bikes lined up along the west side of the Depot. There’s no two ways about it….2-wheels or 4-wheels, pedal or drive, a lot of great people came out to support this fundraiser for trails.
Thanks to our broad-based support and help from our exceptional sponsors and cadre of volunteers, Ales for Trails netted about $35,000 this year. Simply put, that translates into more trails for Billings. Don’t miss out next year, mark your calendars now for September 26, 2008, and have fun while helping trails.
If you
would like to be a sponsor or be involved in for Ales for Trails 2008, please contact Kim
Prill at kjetprill@hotmail.com |
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