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If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Mountain Bike Trails
New trails coming to Philpott Lake, VA: You can help!
Sep 18, 2007
A Garmin Edge 305 bike computer displaying metrics such as time (02:16:46), speed (38.6 km/h), total distance (64.6 km), elevation (364 m), and heart rate (139 bpm) on a dark screen with a gray casing.
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Convert your Garmin Edge cycling data here!
Sep 17, 2007
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**Alt Text:** A chart outlining a trail difficulty rating system, including categories for trail width, tread surface, average trail grade, maximum trail grade, and natural obstacles. The system ranges from easiest (white circle) to extremely difficult (double black diamond), with specific criteria for each rating level.
Mountain Bike Trails
Mountain bike trail difficulty ratings
Sep 14, 2007
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
Economic impact of mountain biking
Sep 13, 2007
  1
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
This bike could be a bait bike
Sep 12, 2007
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
How's your bike handling?
Sep 11, 2007
  1
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
Tara Llanes needs your help!
Sep 10, 2007
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
MTB Race Through a Brewpub!
Sep 6, 2007
  1
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
Summer isn't over yet: Women's MTB Clinics and New Trails
Sep 5, 2007
Mountain Bike Trails
Bull Mountain and Jones Creek Ridge
Sep 4, 2007
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
Interbike 2007: I'm there
Aug 31, 2007
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
Bad mountain bike crash at Nisene Marks
Aug 30, 2007
Culture
GPS helps save injured mountain biker
Aug 29, 2007
  1
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
To catch a bike thief
Aug 28, 2007
A rocky landscape featuring a smooth granite surface with patches of green vegetation around the edges. In the foreground, a large log is positioned on the rock, and a faint path winds across the terrain leading into the background, where lush trees are visible. Overcast skies create a soft, muted light in the scene.
Mountain Bike Trails
Georgia International Horse Park: Site of 1996 Olympics MTB
Aug 27, 2007
  1
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Mountain Bike Trails
Epic trail construction: Israel
Aug 24, 2007
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
MTB News Round Up: August 23, 2007
Aug 23, 2007
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Mountain Bike Trails
Too good to be true: Free lift-serviced downhill!
Aug 22, 2007
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Mountain Bike Trails
What makes a mountain bike trail difficult?
Aug 21, 2007
  3
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Mountain Bike Trails
Yellow River and missing socks
Aug 20, 2007
  1
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Mountain Bike Trails
New MTB trails could be coming to your area: Speak up!
Aug 17, 2007
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
MTB gear evolution with Lennard Zinn
Aug 16, 2007
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
Mountain bike deaths
Aug 15, 2007
  1
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
Landis takes 2nd at Leadville
Aug 14, 2007
  1
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
Armstrong flakes on Leadville (again)
Aug 9, 2007
  1
Culture
When biking, heat stroke is no joke
Aug 8, 2007
  1
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
Mountain Bike News
Aug 7, 2007
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Community
Mountain Bike Oregon
Jul 31, 2007
  4
A motorcyclist performing a jump over a muddy water puddle in a snowy forest setting, surrounded by tall pine trees.
Culture
Share the Trail: With Motorcycles?
Jul 30, 2007
  1
A smiling man wearing a colorful floral shirt and a blue bucket hat stands with his arms crossed on a dirt path. He is surrounded by a scenic landscape with rolling hills and clear blue skies in the background.
Culture
Gary Fisher: Founding Father of Mountain Bikes
Jul 26, 2007
Community
First Ever Colorado Trail Race
Jul 25, 2007
  1
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
Dangers of Mountain Biking in Canada
Jul 24, 2007
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
MTB News Round Up
Jul 23, 2007
A group of cyclists racing along a roadside, with onlookers in the background taking photos. The cyclists are wearing colorful racing jerseys and helmets, and there are cars parked alongside the road. The backdrop features a rocky hillside and trees.
Community
Armstrong vs. Landis at Leadville: On again?
Jul 20, 2007
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Community
O&P Extremity Games Start Today
Jul 19, 2007
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
Want to guide a MTB tour of France? Not unless you're French
Jul 18, 2007
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Community
Team IMBA: 24 Hours of Moab
Jul 16, 2007
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Expanding our mountain bike reviews
Jul 13, 2007
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
New look, same great taste
Jul 12, 2007
Mountain Bikes and Gear
Are you old school too?
Jul 11, 2007
  1
A winding dirt path through a lush green meadow, surrounded by mountains under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
Mountain Bike Trails
Favorite Mountain Bike Rides in Colorado
Jul 10, 2007
  2
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Community
World Mountain Biking Bog Snorkelling Championship
Jul 9, 2007
  1
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
Wipe off that water bottle: 200 mountain bikers vomit
Jul 6, 2007
  2
A narrow dirt path surrounded by lush green trees, leading through a wooded area. The sunlight filters through the foliage, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.
Mountain Bike Trails
What makes a trail a trail? Part II.
Jul 5, 2007
  4
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Mountain Bike Trails
Continental Divide Trail at risk
Jul 4, 2007
  2
A narrow dirt path winding through a lush green forest, surrounded by tall trees and dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves. The ground is covered with fallen leaves and small rocks, creating a natural, serene atmosphere.
Culture
FATS is PHAT!
Jul 3, 2007
  1
If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Mountain Bike Trails
Top 100 MTB Trails in the World
Jun 29, 2007
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If you're in southern Virginia, NC Triad or NC Triangle area, this concerns you! Potential for a huge trail system just up the road, read on to find out more. <blockquote>The Philpott Lake area has always been considered a "future" mountain bike destination with tremendous potential to be as big or bigger than Douthat State Park, with very similar topography. It could very easily become a 40 to 80 mile trail system located just 30 minutes up the road ! ! ! That's a very exciting thought. In the past, The Army Corps of Engineers has approached SVMBA to gauge our interest in partnering with them to develop a trail system up at Philpott. In the past we've been too focused on Angler's Park and we've been unable to dedicate any resources in that direction. In the past few months, however, SVMBA member Jim Frith has had dialogue with several interested stakeholders in what we call "The Philpott Project". The response has been very positive. Many different groups are coming together, namely Army Corps of Engineers, SVMBA, Friends of Philpott, Franklin Freewheelers, Henry County Bike Club, Franklin County Parks & Rec and Henry County Parks and Rec. SVMBA's designation as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization gives us the ability to funnel grant monies from around the Philpott area right back into the Philpott Project. Thanks to the generous support of The Harvest Foundation, Henry County, and Franklin County, SVMBA will be hosting IMBA's Trail Solutions group for a two-day trailbuilding school up at Philpott Lake (November 10th and 11th). Trail Solutions will be returning the following week to spend two additional days for a specialized "Ditch Witch" mechanized trailbuilding workshop with a few select members of each of the groups that will be working in and around the area. SVMBA will be sending "Trail Boss" Berndie Lunsford back up to Philpott the following weekend. Rich Edwards of IMBA Trail Solutions will be on hand each week to pass along invaluable guidance to help us get this project off the ground and running on all cylinders ! ! ! We are very excited to be working with Rich again. Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. We will be building Philpott's first "IMBA-inspired" trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! ! SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week. The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow. SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails. More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent "Southern Virginia" without forgetting where we started. Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.) During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of. It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come. On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? We're eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best. Thank you, Chris Tompkins Founder - SVMBA<script><!-- D(["mb","\u003cbr /\>Mark your calendar for November 10th and 11th (Saturday and Sunday). &amp;nbsp;This two-day trailbuilding school will be very similar to the one hosted here in Danville back in 2004. &amp;nbsp;We will be building Philpott\'s first &amp;quot;IMBA-inspired&amp;quot; trails and you can be there to see it begin ! ! !\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA has been granted 7 positions in the trailbuilding school. &amp;nbsp;Berndie Lunsford, Scott Buckner and I will be attending. &amp;nbsp;That makes room for 4 more SVMBA members and we would like to have a firm commitment by the end of this week.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>The class is limited to 40 participants and the waiting list is beginning to grow.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>SVMBA will be communicating more information regarding this project in up coming e-mails.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>More than ever, SVMBA is moving in a direction that will allow us to represent &amp;quot;Southern Virginia&amp;quot; without forgetting where we started. &amp;nbsp;Danville will continue to be a top priority in terms of maintenance and &amp;nbsp;technical obstacle construction (i.e. bridges, skinnys, teeter-totters, etc.)\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>During this time, we hope to expand our membership to include many of those in the Martinsville, Henry County and Franklin County areas. &amp;nbsp;Current SVMBA members can help us tremendously in the beginning by commiting some time to this project and encouraging prospective new members to join SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Once it gets off the ground, I know that it will gain a momentum that we will all be proud of.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>It was always my vision, that SVMBA might grow to represent more than just Danville. &amp;nbsp;With your help we can grow to represent Southern Virginia by making new friends, creating new alliances with other groups, and expanding our access to additional trail systems that our friends and families can enjoy for years to come.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>On behalf of the Board Members and Officers of SVMBA, we certainly welcome your thoughts and concerns regarding this new opportunity for SVMBA. &amp;nbsp;Would you please share with us your thoughts by replying to this e-mail? &amp;nbsp;We\'re eager to know what each and every SVMBA member and supporter thinks, and of course, we always hope to represent each member in a way that THEY feel is best.\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Thank you,\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Chris Tompkins\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>Founder - SVMBA\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003cbr /\>\u003c/div\>",0] ); //--></script></blockquote>
Culture
Adaptive mountain biking festival at Keystone last weekend
Jun 28, 2007