Our 2015 spring membership drive has been very successful. We now have over 65 members, making us one of the larger IMBA chapters in Minnesota.

Whether or not you’re a member, join us on Saturday, June 6 at Rice County’s Caron Park (map available on that page) for some trail work, food, beverages, and some celebrating.

Here’s the FAQ:

WHAT SHOULD I BRING FOR TRAIL WORK?

The last batch of rain will see the mosquito menace finally hatch so bring bug spray. Wear sturdy boots or shoes. Pants are sure nice to have. Work gloves are really worth it. We have a small selection of tools available, but will certainly need more. If you have loppers, a good hoe, or a nice rake, bring them. And bring some water. We’ll have a container full of water too, but it never hurts to bring a bottle to bring into the woods with you.

HOW DOES THE TRAIL WORK, UM, WORK?

We’ll most likely be breaking down into teams to work on specific sections. Marty Larson, trail steward, will delegate and provide instruction on what needs to be done.

WHAT TIME DOES TRAIL WORK START AND END?

We’re starting at 9am. We’ll break at noon for lunch and the membership raffle. And we’ll continue working into the afternoon if enough people are willing and able.

WHAT IF I CAN’T GET THERE AT 9 AM?

Come anytime before noon! Wander down the main trail into the woods towards the creek at the bottom and you’ll find us eventually. Or text me, Griff Wigley, at 507-319-5541. (Cell phone coverage is spotty.)

CAN I BRING KIDS, FRIENDS, NON-MOUNTAIN BIKERS?

You bet. There will be plenty of kids out and about in the woods, exploring the stream, with some learning to help build trail. If you’ve got friends who are  interested (they don’t NEED to ride a bike to attend, they just need to enjoy trails!) bring them along.

DO I NEED TO RSVP?

No, but if you have a Facebook account, we’d appreciate a confirmation on this event page so we have a rough idea of how many are attending and can order the right amount of food and beverages.

CAN I BRING MY DOG?

Please don’t. Dogs need to be leashed and they’ll hamper your ability to do trail work. And it can be a little dangerous for them to be around people swinging sharp tools.

SHOULD I BRING MY MOUNTAIN BIKE?

Sure! We can’t guarantee it but we’re hoping to have enough trail work done to get some riding in.

CAN I STILL JOIN AND QUALIFY FOR THE CROCT RAFFLE?

Yes. Anyone who’s an active IMBA/CROCT member by the time we hold the raffle at noon qualifies. Visit the IMBA/join webpage. Individual memberships start at just $30 ($20 for youth under 23). Family memberships start at $50 and entitle all family members in a household to membership benefits.

To join or renew your membership now click HERE:

Do it by noon on June 6 and you just might win one of the local CROCT gift certificates worth $75.

Thanks for your support. Hope to see you there?

Our Cannon River Offroad Cycling & Trails (CROCT) 2015 spring membership drive is coming to a close.

And we’re sweetening the deal for you to join.

Here’s our new poster, followed by an FAQ:

WHAT’S THE CROCT DEAL?

If you become a CROCT/IMBA member by the end of May (or renew), you will automatically be entered into a CROCT raffle to win one of 6 gift certificates worth $75 from one of three Rice County bike shops:

FIT To Be TRI’d, Mike’s Bikes, and Milltown Cycles.

That’s right, we have a total of $450 worth of gift certificates to give away. There will be a drawing for some additional prizes, too, courtesy of the bike shops.

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE CROCT RAFFLE?

We’ll have the raffle drawing at Rice County’s Caron Park on Saturday, June 6. It’s National Trails Day so we’ll also do some trail work there starting at 9 am.

We’ll then serve up lunch & beverages at noon, following by the drawing.

DO I NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN THE CROCT RAFFLE?

No.

ANY OTHER PRIZES/INCENTIVES?

Yes! Everyone in the USA who signs up or renews by May 31 is entered to win a Specialized Enduro Comp 650B or a catered mountain bike trip with Western Spirit Cycling:

Details on the IMBA/join webpage.

HOW DOES CROCT BENEFIT WHEN I JOIN IMBA?

By joining or renewing your membership with CROCT/IMBA you will be helping to create and preserve mountain biking trails both worldwide and locally right here in Rice County, MN. CROCT volunteers have built a very popular mtb trail at Sechler Park in Northfield, MN.

We’ll be expanding it in 2015. And we’re approved to begin working on new trails in Rice County’s Caron Park this year.

We’ll need your volunteer help as trailworkers but just as important, we need the financial support that your membership provides. We need to buy trailbuilding tools, rent machinery, buy the materials for trailhead kiosks, print brochures and posters, pay for liability insurance, and more.

Individual memberships start at just $30 ($20 for youth under 23). Family memberships start at $50 and entitle all family members in a household to membership benefits.

To join or renew your membership now click HERE:

Do it by May 31st and you just might win one of the local CROCT gift certificates worth $75 or one of the national IMBA prizes.

Thanks for your support!