Trace flow is a summary of all the week’s news related to mountain bike trails, including new trail construction, advocacy and planning. Do you have trail news? E-mail [email protected] for possible inclusion.
Advances of the house EXPLORE, BOLT Act
Lawmakers on the House Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (ESPLORA). The Act is an outdoor recreation package that includes the Biking on Long Distance Trails Act (BOLT), and other measures to protect Wilderness hiking, modernize recreation permits for guides, and funding for parks in “neighborhoods that need them the most,” according to a press release. Outdoor Alliance is asking those who support it to keep the bill moving and send a memo to lawmakers.
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
The plans for a pump track in Pittsfield are still waiting more than two years after a positive support from the Parks Commission of the city. A revised memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the city, NEMBA, Shire Shredders, and Berkshire Mountain Bike Training Series Inc. still needs approval, according to The Berkshire Eagle. The proposed agreement requires the groups to raise funds for the project plus additional funds for maintenance and deconstruction in the event the park is no longer active after ten years.
The $3 million bike park is targeting a 2024 opening
Sioux City, IA
Singletracks first reported plans to open a $3M bike park in Sioux City last year and according to the latest update, the track construction is 91% complete and construction will resume in April. Rock Solid is leading the construction which includes 10.5 miles of trails and an asphalt pump track among other amenities.
