Earlier this month, the NAW board voted to close the Thunder Valley trails to bikes, leaving them open for hiking and equestrian use. Neal Glazebrook, Events Director and one of our MMBA Leads, was the only board member to vote against this decision. He spoke out, emphasizing that if trails are to be separated by user groups, there should be equal facilities provided for each group. Neal’s stance was clear: taking away trails from bikers without providing alternative options or equitable solutions is unfair. His stance is a testament to our commitment to ensuring mountain bikers in Michigan are heard and supported.
This pushback against the Thunder Valley land use order underscores our dedication to advocating for mountain biking (mtb) and is part of MMBA’s broader effort to protect and expand mountain biking opportunities in the state. Not only are we hosting mtb skills clinics and pushing for state legislation for natural surface trail funding—we’re actively defending your right to ride.
This is where you come in. By joining and supporting MMBA, you help us continue these crucial efforts. Your membership means we can fight for your access to trails, provide top-notch community programming, and ensure that mountain bikers have a voice in state legislation. Together, we can build a stronger, more united mountain biking community. Thank you for standing with us and supporting mountain biking in Michigan!
You asked for it. We heard you. LMB is excited to now offer MMBA membership categories. A MMBA membership gives you the same member perks as being a LMB member, but now you can show off your support for our work to improve mountain biking in Michigan.
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