WHY VOLUNTEER with MORC and Unruly Women?
Volunteering is a great opportunity to learn more about the areas we recreate in, about the work that goes into maintaining trail systems we use, and to not only give back to the community but to become a part of the community.
Meet in front of the Trailhead building 5-10 minutes before 5PM or join us later on the trail - if posted or you know where to go.
As a reminder, MORC liability waivers need to be signed every year (in person upon arrival), so please make sure you've signed this year's waiver and signed in for the trailwork session before grabbing a tool.
No experience needed - we love new faces! Familiar faces too! Okay, we love (and need) help.
you are welcome to ride or walk to the site, there will be places to lock up your bike, but keep in mind you will likely be carry tools - but you do you! Whatever makes you feel most comfortable, and this could depend on where we’re working on the trail as to what would make the most sense.
WHAT TO BRING :
wear long pants / durable pants
sturdy shoes/work boots
gloves
eye protection (plastic work glasses/glasses/sunglasses for examples)
bug spray
plenty of drinking water and snacks
a backpack helps to easily transport your belongings while keeping your hands free to carry items to/from the trail work site
Trailwork begins at 5pm, you are welcome to stay as long as fits into your schedule :) I do plan on riding afterwards!
WHY is Unruly adding MTB trail work this year along with group rides?
I (Monica) have always wanted to learn how to build and maintain single track mountain biking building, it’s something I find interesting and also intimidating to get into and I know I’m not the only one who feels this way, so I want to help create a bridge to this experience and education for myself and others.
I ride these trails a lot - a lot - and I feel one of the best ways to give back is to learn the amount of work that goes into building and how to maintain these trail systems - - the more we know about an outdoor space the more likely we are to speak up for it and protect it too.
I also think that by learning how the trails are built, it might further my understanding of the trail itself and improve my mountain biking skills by making it less intimidating by having more depth of understanding of the trail itself.