Saturday, August 01, 2009

roundup

The Franklin 225 is coming later this month to Chambersburg. Celebrates the 225th anniversary of this county. A weekend of big road riding.
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Do you know who Marla Streb is?
Did you know she's a graduate of Mount Saint Mary's College?
Did you know her firm is contracted by the University to build an IMBA stacked loop trail system with trailheads at the town park and the university?


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In other news, and in my little opinion, this is one of the most important developments in mountain biking recently. Singletrack trail was built here in a National Park by Rich & Dan. Yes, a National Park, similar to Shenandoah or Catoctin. Same thing in a Pennsylvania State Park thanks to the Laurel Hills club.
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The next 5 weeks will be busy season. Trips to the sticky green Slatyfork, Cape Hatteras, Great North Mountain, and Spruce Knob will all be capped off at the Stokesville bash.

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