Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts
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MORE builds, maintains, and advocates for public, sustainable, natural surface trails in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. 💻 more-mtb.org
What a weekend for trail work! There were over a hundred volunteers working on Fountainhead, James Long, Lake Fairfax, Wheaton Bike Park, and Emmitsburg trails yesterday.
Thank you for maintaining these places to ride.
Thank you for maintaining these places to ride.
March 25, 2025 at 12:04 AM
What a weekend for trail work! There were over a hundred volunteers working on Fountainhead, James Long, Lake Fairfax, Wheaton Bike Park, and Emmitsburg trails yesterday.
Thank you for maintaining these places to ride.
Thank you for maintaining these places to ride.
Something funky happened with the platform we use to send out the newsletter and some of the photos got switched out. (We swear we didn't deliberately put a beer flight to describe adaptive trails or a jersey mockup for trail projects).
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March 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Something funky happened with the platform we use to send out the newsletter and some of the photos got switched out. (We swear we didn't deliberately put a beer flight to describe adaptive trails or a jersey mockup for trail projects).
Fairfax County residents, we need you to speak up for parks and trails!
Fairfax County Park Authority is being forced to cut its budget, significantly impacting how the agency is able to maintain parks, trails, and public outdoor amenities.
Fairfax County Park Authority is being forced to cut its budget, significantly impacting how the agency is able to maintain parks, trails, and public outdoor amenities.
March 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Fairfax County residents, we need you to speak up for parks and trails!
Fairfax County Park Authority is being forced to cut its budget, significantly impacting how the agency is able to maintain parks, trails, and public outdoor amenities.
Fairfax County Park Authority is being forced to cut its budget, significantly impacting how the agency is able to maintain parks, trails, and public outdoor amenities.
We're looking for mountain bikers to ride with us in the coming weeks for the Adaptive Series.
Ride with adaptive mountain bikers or help out at an event. No prior adaptive experience necessary. See you in Patapsco (3/15), Little Bennett (3/22), and Fairland (3/29)!
Ride with adaptive mountain bikers or help out at an event. No prior adaptive experience necessary. See you in Patapsco (3/15), Little Bennett (3/22), and Fairland (3/29)!
March 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
We're looking for mountain bikers to ride with us in the coming weeks for the Adaptive Series.
Ride with adaptive mountain bikers or help out at an event. No prior adaptive experience necessary. See you in Patapsco (3/15), Little Bennett (3/22), and Fairland (3/29)!
Ride with adaptive mountain bikers or help out at an event. No prior adaptive experience necessary. See you in Patapsco (3/15), Little Bennett (3/22), and Fairland (3/29)!
How does MORE stay engaged and advocate for natural surface trails? Find out in this week's newsletter!
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March 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
How does MORE stay engaged and advocate for natural surface trails? Find out in this week's newsletter!
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‼️ Action alert: protect funding for Maryland's Program Open Space
Program Open Space (POS) is in danger of being zeroed out in the next four years, and we need you to speak up against proposed cuts.
Program Open Space (POS) is in danger of being zeroed out in the next four years, and we need you to speak up against proposed cuts.
March 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
‼️ Action alert: protect funding for Maryland's Program Open Space
Program Open Space (POS) is in danger of being zeroed out in the next four years, and we need you to speak up against proposed cuts.
Program Open Space (POS) is in danger of being zeroed out in the next four years, and we need you to speak up against proposed cuts.
Congratulations to our brew crew!
These folks will be creating a beer in collaboration with Third Hill Brewing Co. Stay tuned for more details on the launch party happening on April 26.
These folks will be creating a beer in collaboration with Third Hill Brewing Co. Stay tuned for more details on the launch party happening on April 26.
March 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Congratulations to our brew crew!
These folks will be creating a beer in collaboration with Third Hill Brewing Co. Stay tuned for more details on the launch party happening on April 26.
These folks will be creating a beer in collaboration with Third Hill Brewing Co. Stay tuned for more details on the launch party happening on April 26.
Which trail systems topped the charts for 2024 volunteer hours?
(Data gathered from trail work registration data and ad-hoc hours reported by Trail Liaisons)
(Data gathered from trail work registration data and ad-hoc hours reported by Trail Liaisons)
February 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Which trail systems topped the charts for 2024 volunteer hours?
(Data gathered from trail work registration data and ad-hoc hours reported by Trail Liaisons)
(Data gathered from trail work registration data and ad-hoc hours reported by Trail Liaisons)
Patagonia Old Town (Alexandria, VA) is hosting a film screening of "Fire Lines" on Friday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. MORE will be tabling at the event and chatting with folks about all things trails and mountain biking.
February 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Patagonia Old Town (Alexandria, VA) is hosting a film screening of "Fire Lines" on Friday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. MORE will be tabling at the event and chatting with folks about all things trails and mountain biking.
Newsletter just dropped!
▫️ Master plans and why you should care about them
▫️ Master plan win in Anne Arundel
▫️ Advocacy in Loudoun
▫️ Spring adaptive rides
▫️ Trail job openings
▫️ Film screening in Patagonia Old Town
▫️ Rides, events, and more
imba.com/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=9072
▫️ Master plans and why you should care about them
▫️ Master plan win in Anne Arundel
▫️ Advocacy in Loudoun
▫️ Spring adaptive rides
▫️ Trail job openings
▫️ Film screening in Patagonia Old Town
▫️ Rides, events, and more
imba.com/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=9072
February 20, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Newsletter just dropped!
▫️ Master plans and why you should care about them
▫️ Master plan win in Anne Arundel
▫️ Advocacy in Loudoun
▫️ Spring adaptive rides
▫️ Trail job openings
▫️ Film screening in Patagonia Old Town
▫️ Rides, events, and more
imba.com/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=9072
▫️ Master plans and why you should care about them
▫️ Master plan win in Anne Arundel
▫️ Advocacy in Loudoun
▫️ Spring adaptive rides
▫️ Trail job openings
▫️ Film screening in Patagonia Old Town
▫️ Rides, events, and more
imba.com/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=9072
Prince George's Parks is hiring a Natural Surface Trails Specialist!
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncp...
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncp...
Natural Surface Trails Specialist (15171, 15172, Grade 16)
The Natural Surface Trails (NST) Specialist is part of a team responsible for the planning, design, construction, implementation, maintenance, and programming for natural surface trails throughout Pri...
www.governmentjobs.com
February 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Prince George's Parks is hiring a Natural Surface Trails Specialist!
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncp...
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncp...
RECREATION FOR ALL!
We're partnering with Catalyst Sports, Montgomery Parks, Patapsco Valley State Park, and PG Parks to expand adaptive mountain biking in the region.
(Photo by David McSpaden)
We're partnering with Catalyst Sports, Montgomery Parks, Patapsco Valley State Park, and PG Parks to expand adaptive mountain biking in the region.
(Photo by David McSpaden)
February 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
RECREATION FOR ALL!
We're partnering with Catalyst Sports, Montgomery Parks, Patapsco Valley State Park, and PG Parks to expand adaptive mountain biking in the region.
(Photo by David McSpaden)
We're partnering with Catalyst Sports, Montgomery Parks, Patapsco Valley State Park, and PG Parks to expand adaptive mountain biking in the region.
(Photo by David McSpaden)
In two weeks, we'll be selecting 6 folks to be part of the brew crew and create a beer by mountain bikers, for mountain bikers! 🍺
You still have time to jump in. Hit up this link to donate: more-mtb.org/products/mor...
You still have time to jump in. Hit up this link to donate: more-mtb.org/products/mor...
MORE x Third Hill Brewing Collaboration
Be a part of the team that brews a beer by mountain bikers for mountain bikers! One ticket = one entry We will be selecting the top 3 donors and 3 random winners to be part of the team who will be pla...
more-mtb.org
February 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
In two weeks, we'll be selecting 6 folks to be part of the brew crew and create a beer by mountain bikers, for mountain bikers! 🍺
You still have time to jump in. Hit up this link to donate: more-mtb.org/products/mor...
You still have time to jump in. Hit up this link to donate: more-mtb.org/products/mor...
A few months ago, we asked the MORE community to weigh in on Anne Arundel County's plans for Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park (CHMP). Thank you to everyone who advocated for trails! 🎉 The county just released the final master plan for the park, which includes huge wins for trails and AACo.
February 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
A few months ago, we asked the MORE community to weigh in on Anne Arundel County's plans for Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park (CHMP). Thank you to everyone who advocated for trails! 🎉 The county just released the final master plan for the park, which includes huge wins for trails and AACo.
Thank you for speaking up for trails!
Last year, we invited the MORE community to testify at Montgomery County budget hearings. Dozens of mountain bikers spoke up in support of more funding for Parks.
Last year, we invited the MORE community to testify at Montgomery County budget hearings. Dozens of mountain bikers spoke up in support of more funding for Parks.
February 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Thank you for speaking up for trails!
Last year, we invited the MORE community to testify at Montgomery County budget hearings. Dozens of mountain bikers spoke up in support of more funding for Parks.
Last year, we invited the MORE community to testify at Montgomery County budget hearings. Dozens of mountain bikers spoke up in support of more funding for Parks.
Rain, snow or shine, MORE is working to make sure our region is a great place to ride. In this week's newsletter, we highlight a few of our current trail projects and recent advocacy wins.
Read on: imba.com/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=9047
📷️: Montgomery Parks
Read on: imba.com/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=9047
📷️: Montgomery Parks
February 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Rain, snow or shine, MORE is working to make sure our region is a great place to ride. In this week's newsletter, we highlight a few of our current trail projects and recent advocacy wins.
Read on: imba.com/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=9047
📷️: Montgomery Parks
Read on: imba.com/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=9047
📷️: Montgomery Parks
📣 Calling all beer enthusiasts! 🍻 Be a part of the crew that will create a beer by mountain bikers, for mountain bikers! You'll get to create a recipe with the guidance of a professional brewer and work hands-on to make your brew a reality.
February 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
📣 Calling all beer enthusiasts! 🍻 Be a part of the crew that will create a beer by mountain bikers, for mountain bikers! You'll get to create a recipe with the guidance of a professional brewer and work hands-on to make your brew a reality.
Rounding out our 2024 numbers, we ended the year with 17,235 volunteer hours! This includes time devoted to trail work, leading rides, event support, and admin tasks.
Thank you so much to everyone who shared their time and energy. You all are truly amazing! 🌟
📷: Alisha Lacey
Thank you so much to everyone who shared their time and energy. You all are truly amazing! 🌟
📷: Alisha Lacey
February 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Rounding out our 2024 numbers, we ended the year with 17,235 volunteer hours! This includes time devoted to trail work, leading rides, event support, and admin tasks.
Thank you so much to everyone who shared their time and energy. You all are truly amazing! 🌟
📷: Alisha Lacey
Thank you so much to everyone who shared their time and energy. You all are truly amazing! 🌟
📷: Alisha Lacey
2024 trail work numbers:
🔸 13,227 volunteer trail work hours
🔸 925 miles stewarded
🔸 19 miles of trail built
Thank you to our Trail Liaisons, volunteers, and supporters for a strong year of trails.
📷 Photo credit:
1- Marcos Sejas
2- Martin Fernandez
4- James Long Trail Liaisons
🔸 13,227 volunteer trail work hours
🔸 925 miles stewarded
🔸 19 miles of trail built
Thank you to our Trail Liaisons, volunteers, and supporters for a strong year of trails.
📷 Photo credit:
1- Marcos Sejas
2- Martin Fernandez
4- James Long Trail Liaisons
February 5, 2025 at 8:08 PM
2024 trail work numbers:
🔸 13,227 volunteer trail work hours
🔸 925 miles stewarded
🔸 19 miles of trail built
Thank you to our Trail Liaisons, volunteers, and supporters for a strong year of trails.
📷 Photo credit:
1- Marcos Sejas
2- Martin Fernandez
4- James Long Trail Liaisons
🔸 13,227 volunteer trail work hours
🔸 925 miles stewarded
🔸 19 miles of trail built
Thank you to our Trail Liaisons, volunteers, and supporters for a strong year of trails.
📷 Photo credit:
1- Marcos Sejas
2- Martin Fernandez
4- James Long Trail Liaisons
2024 was a solid year of mountain biking with 752 group rides, 1,599 unique riders, and 135 ride leaders. Thank you to everyone who led and swept rides and hit the trail with us.
Trail work stats coming soon!
📷 Photo credit:
2 - Erika Gardner
3 - Steven Newton
4 - Daisy Rodriguez
Trail work stats coming soon!
📷 Photo credit:
2 - Erika Gardner
3 - Steven Newton
4 - Daisy Rodriguez
February 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
2024 was a solid year of mountain biking with 752 group rides, 1,599 unique riders, and 135 ride leaders. Thank you to everyone who led and swept rides and hit the trail with us.
Trail work stats coming soon!
📷 Photo credit:
2 - Erika Gardner
3 - Steven Newton
4 - Daisy Rodriguez
Trail work stats coming soon!
📷 Photo credit:
2 - Erika Gardner
3 - Steven Newton
4 - Daisy Rodriguez