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Tomorrow, November 15th is the opening day of Michigan’s Firearms Deer Season. Hunting hours start ½ hour before sunrise and end ½ hour after sunset. The season extends until November 30th. Bright colors are recommended at Fort Custer, as well as other trails that border private or state land. We'd also suggest not riding during twilight conditions in the early morning or late afternoon.

Let's respect each other and stay safe this season, bikers and hunters alike. 👍 ... See more

Photos from Southwest Michigan Mountain Biking Association - swmmba's post

Successful trail day at Maple Hill! Some much needed drainage and armor added to the South side and we even had time to add a little beginner friendly mini rock roll. Thanks so much to all of our volunteers that helped move stone 🤘 ... See more

Fat Biking - Best Places to Ride This Winter | REI Co-op Journal

Congratulations Marquette! Well deserved 🤘

https://www.rei.com/blog/cycle/best-places-winter-fat-biking

Poor conditions for skiing typically lend themselves to fat biking. Learn why these six towns are making the sport part of their identity at the REI Co-Op Journal.

A big thank you to the Three Rivers Downtown District Authority for their Aluminum Sponsorship of the Warnaar trail!

We officially need 3 more volunteers for the Fort Custer XTERRA race event this Sunday the 29th.

We need course marshals to sit at an intersection and make sure racers are making the correct turn. The course will be very well marked, so course marshals will only be needed in case of any confusion or emergency.

Volunteers will need to be able to meet at 8:30 am at the upper Eagle Lake lot and will be needed until around 12:30 pm (some being done earlier.)

Can anyone help this Sunday?

The race promoter is donating a portion of the entry fees to SWMMBA for volunteering 🤘 ... See more

Unexpected Fundraising Opportunity

A donor who believes in supporting the work of SWMMBA and other eligible regional cycling clubs and advocacy groups has offered to make an unexpected donation based on how many of their members supply their affiliation online when registering for BFK's Fall Bike Celebration Ride and/or Awards & Recognition Dinner on/by September 17 at www.fallbikecelebration.org. The Ride and Dinner are on Saturday, Sept. 21 in scenic Southwest Michigan.

Depending on how many of us register AND declare our affiliation online, we could receive $100-250-$500 or more just by doing what we love to do anyway while supporting some great bike and community charitable causes at the same time. The donation is based on $5 for each registered rider and/or dinner-goer. This is above and beyond BFK's publicly advertised "Great Clubs, Great Riders" and LMB's $1 per Rider program, but in the same spirit.

The Ride is on Saturday, Sept. 21 with routes in the rural area to/from Vicksburg, MI. The routes will take in Shipshewana IN, Climax, Scotts Mill Park with additional loops covering the photogenic Vicksburg Quilt Trail. There is a family trail route and kid's bike parade, too. An Ice Cream Social should be fun the night before, together with live music in the village and other attractions on Friday. Bike Friendly Kalamazoo has organized a Dinner that evening that might give us insights as to how BFK involves local officials in its advocacy. The Schedule is packed with these and other activities from Friday through Sunday.

If you want to check it out, be sure to mention your affiliation online by September 17, when you register for the Sept. 21 Ride and/or Dinner at www.fallbikecelebration.org ... See more

Click here to support SheShreds supporting Meyer Broadway Wanaar Trail organized by Jess Weir

Maybe you already know about She Shreds our local ladies MTB group? If you don't, check them out here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1282523878531772/

They are currently running a GoFundMe campaign for the Warnaar Trail, with the goal of $500 for a "She Shreds" plaque on the kiosk. They are currently well over halfway. Thanks so much for the support She Shreds 🤟 ... See more

We have a strong group of women out riding our local trails. Individually, we've all come a long way in our riding abilities and involvement in the local riding community. Collectively we have an opportunity to make a lasting impact on our local trail system. After riding the new Warnaar trail... ... See more