When: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM
Meet: Radlands trailhead, High Desert Sports Complex, 1859 NE Maple Avenue, Redmond
Work site: Redmond Radlands

Come out and join us on May 12  for another build day at the RADLANDS. Also known as the East Redmond Trail Complex, this newest trail network will provide year round riding with spectacular views right here in Redmond. Meet at the trailhead at 9 A.M., which is located at the High Desert Sports Complex.

Before beginning work, enjoy a light breakfast and coffee provided by REI, Bend. After working, join us for lunch provided by REI and beer provided by Deschutes Brewery.

For more information on the Northeast Redmond Trail Complex (The Radlands): http://cotamtb.com/northeast-redmond-trail-com/

Please bring a hydration pack with water and a snack.
Be sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be.

All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures:
All participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment:

• Sturdy shoes or boots
• Gloves
• Eye protection with clear or light colored lens
• Long pants

Due to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events:

• For anyone 14 years of age or younger, we require one parent, guardian, or responsible adult for supervision of every four kids attending any COTA trail work events.
• All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.

Anyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.

Special Shout Outs!, Join COTA now for chance to win! Funner Trail Ale Launch @ BBC. Movie Night - May 17th. Trail Work Opportunities.

Celebrate beer and bikes with us at Silver Moon Brewing on May 4th at 7-9pm.  COTA with Broken Down Guitars presents the 2012 EPIC TRAIL ALE release party!

Epic Trail Ale is the one you need after a long ride, run, climb, EPIC adventure.  Every year since 2008 Silver Moon Brewing has brewed EPIC Trail Ale to honor and hydrate those that love going fast outdoors.

Silver Moon donates 30% of the sale of EPIC Trail Ale to COTA so that we can continue our awesome trail building projects.  More trail, more EPIC adventure, more EPIC Trail Ale chasers !

How would you like a chance to win a 3 day, catered, mountain bike trip from Cog Wild Bicycle Tours?

All current COTA members will be entered into a drawing for a 3 day trip from Cog Wild.  A $1,090 value! It is a trip for two; to be used in the 2012 or 2013 season.

If you are not a member now is the time to join, help out your local trails, and get a chance to win!

The winner’s name will be drawn at COTA’s annual Spring Fling, 6/9/12. You need not be present to win.

Go to cotamtb.com/membership to join COTA or renew your membership.

Thanks for the support!
COTA

Potentially muddy trails are well signed, but not closed. COTA does not have the authority to “close” trails, but we do appreciate those who heed the mud warnings. Below are some pictures of the kind of impact caused by riding in soft, muddy conditions. These ruts will last throughout the summer. When the trails dry out later in the year, the ruts will set up like pavement. There is no way to fix this hard rutted condition except PREVENTION!

Thanks as always for your cooperation, please spread the (gospel) word of mud etiquette in Central Oregon. For further reading, please consult this article:
The Etiquette of Mud in Central Oregon.

Photo by Rob Weston

Photo by Rob Weston

When: 9:00 A.M., Saturday, April 28, 2012
Where: The Lair
Barbeque and raffle: 2:00 P.M.

Come join COTA to clean up, repair, and improve the flow of the Lair. COTA will supply tools, direction, and refreshments. Bring your friends and family to help contribute to this progressive skills park.

Directions to The Lair:
From Phil’s Trailhead off Skyliners Road west of Bend, continue on the paved road past the trailhead. When the road ends, take a left on the gravel road. The road becomes a white pumice road. Stay on the road for approximately two miles to a small parking area at The Lair.

Please bring a hydration pack with water and a snack.
Be sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be.

All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures:
All participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment:

• Sturdy shoes or boots
• Gloves
• Eye protection with clear or light colored lens
• Long pants

Due to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events:

• For anyone 14 years of age or younger, we require one parent, guardian, or responsible adult for supervision of every four kids attending any COTA trail work events.
• All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.

Anyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.

We will also be out there throughout the week and on weekends leading up to the event shaping things in, and doing general maintenance and cleanup. We have a few surprises in store for you shredders out there that frequent the Lair, 11 new jumps added to the intermediate/ advanced intermediate lines (AKA Double Wide). If anyone is interested in helping out we will be meeting at Phil’s Trail head on Monday and Wednesdays at 5:15pm and heading out to the Lair. The gate is still locked due to the snow level at higher elevations so if you don’t make it out in time you will have to ride your bike out. Please don’t park on the road over by Tetherow as this is private property and your car may be towed.

I hope to see some new faces come April 28!

Cheers,

Joe Treinen
COTA – Free Ride Coordinator

P.S.
Diety Components has stepped up and thrown in some awesome swag for the raffle!

When: Saturday, April 7, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM
Meet: Radlands trailhead, High Desert Sports Complex, 1859 NE Maple Avenue, Redmond
Work site: Redmond Radlands

Come out and join us on April 7 for another build day at the RADLANDS. Also known as the East Redmond Trail Complex, this newest trail network will provide year round riding with spectacular views right here in Redmond. Meet at the trailhead at 9 A.M., which is located at the High Desert Sports Complex.

Lunch will be provided by Redmond’s New York City Sub Shop; beer provided by Deschutes Brewery.

For more information on the Northeast Redmond Trail Complex (The Radlands): http://cotamtb.com/northeast-redmond-trail-com/

Please bring a hydration pack with water and a snack.
Be sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be.

All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures:
All participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment:

• Sturdy shoes or boots
• Gloves
• Eye protection with clear or light colored lens
• Long pants

Due to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events:

• For anyone 14 years of age or younger, we require one parent, guardian, or responsible adult for supervision of every four kids attending any COTA trail work events.
• All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.

Anyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.

When: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM
Meet: Radlands trailhead, High Desert Sports Complex, 1859 NE Maple Avenue, Redmond
Work site: Redmond Radlands

Come out and join us on April 14 for another build day at the RADLANDS. Also known as the East Redmond Trail Complex, this newest trail network will provide year round riding with spectacular views right here in Redmond. Meet at the trailhead at 9 A.M., which is located at the High Desert Sports Complex.

For more information on the Northeast Redmond Trail Complex (The Radlands): http://cotamtb.com/northeast-redmond-trail-com/

Please bring a hydration pack with water and a snack.
Be sure to bring appropriate layers to accommodate whatever the weather may be.

All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures:
All participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment:

• Sturdy shoes or boots
• Gloves
• Eye protection with clear or light colored lens
• Long pants

Due to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events:

• For anyone 14 years of age or younger, we require one parent, guardian, or responsible adult for supervision of every four kids attending any COTA trail work events.
• All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.

Anyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet the above requirements.

Please join us for the April COTA monthly meeting.  It’s the season when COTA volunteers can plan for the coming year.  The next monthly meeting is 7:00pm at the Central Oregon Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave.  COTA monthly meetings are usually held the last Thursday of each month; the next meeting is May 31, 2012.  Among other topics, we will discuss plans for trail work at The Lair,  Maston/Cline Buttes, Redmond Radlands, our annual Spring Fling, and the Ochocos.  All are welcome, we hope to see you then!

When: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Meet: Central Oregon Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave.

All trail crew leaders and trail adopters are invited (expected) to attend.
Pizza, Deschutes Brewery beer, and soft drinks will be provided.

The topics we will cover include trail standards, COTA mission, goals and objectives, and expectations for crew leaders and for trail adopters.

In-the-field training will be Saturday, May 19.