Dax Myhand "the Legend"

BBMT trail update: I just rode a full loop from the Stables, and it is ALL CLEAR! Thanks to a dedicated crew of mtbrs that cleared and cleaned the trail. It is in really great shape. There were several folks and I don't want to miss anyone, you know who you are, the MC MTB team thanks you! Bobby Hamilton lead the charge and I saw him blowing off the final section this afternoon. Most of the damage is when you cross the main point road and start back along the Marina side. The lower trail below the big log ride over still had a widow-maker near it. Someone broke my orange ribbon but it's still hanging there. The big log has been shaved so it's easier to cross, so I suggest going that way around it. Bear in mind that there are some limbs and cut logs very close to the trail, so ride with caution around those blind corners. We will eventually get them moved farther away. We will be making some new ride overs also, so hopefully you will enjoy them. Thanks again for all the quick work on the trail!! Special thanks to: Hamilton's, Darnall's, Wood's, Robert's, Burkeen's, Frankie, Amanda Wallace, Caleb Pahl, Carson! […]

The BBMT trail took a big hit from that storm. Bobby and Holly Hamilton and Jason and Jessica Darnall were out working it today trying to clear it. They did a ton of work, but it still needs a ton more to clear it and make it rideable and safe. Beware that there are some Widowmaker limbs near the trail. I should be able to cut them by Friday. Most damage seems to be on the Marina side which took the brunt of hit. Lopers, small saws will work and leaf blowers on the trail. Leave the big log cutting to experienced chainsawers please. […]

Informational meeting, Tues., June 4 at 5:30, Central Elementary Cafeteria […]

Thanks to all who braved the elements to race in the 1st ever “Drop the Hammer” Time Trail Sunday at the Ky. Lake BBMT trail. Great job parents/team/volunteers for putting on a great event! Head over to our Facebook page for photos! https://www.facebook.com/MarshallCountyHighSchoolMountainBikingTeam/ […]

Final morning of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association conference in Idaho. We heard a heartbreaking and yet uplifting story of being different in a world that often fails miserably to be inclusive from NICA alum Zack Rundell. As a child trying to fit in with special needs in the face of direct hostility and bullying from adults and peers, suffering severe depression and suicidal thoughts, in addition to dealing with learning challenges and trying to navigate school and find accepting friends, Zack found NICA and mountain biking gave him a passion and purpose and community, plus the tools he needs to be successful at life. Our second session of the morning was led by amazing speaker and leader of Risha Grant, LLC, a diversity consulting and communications firm whose mission is to create an inclusive culture in every organization and community. NICA has identified a need for much more diversity and inclusiveness within an already open and inclusive culture. Her presentation was a thoughtful and inspiring call to action for each one of us to self-reflect on our personal biases towards others and how we exclude those who we label (consciously or unconsciously) as different from ourselves. Her “Platinum Rule” is priceless. To “Treat others the way you want to be treated. Take it one step further and treat people the way they want to be treated.” She left us all with a parting thought to internalize as a core value: “There is no THEM, there is only us. ALL OF US.” Words to live by. My final and personal thought about the 2019 @National Interscholastic Cycling Association conference is that I am truly grateful to work with so many people who want to create joy and positive growth in the lives of children and who volunteer their time and energy to make themselves and the world around them better. Many thanks to each and every one of you for your open hearts and for sharing your unique gifts to us all. - Beth Pride Ford […]

Final morning of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association conference in Idaho. We heard a heartbreaking and yet uplifting story of being different in a world that often fails miserably to be inclusive from NICA alum Zack Rundell. As a child trying to fit in with special needs in the face of direct hostility and bullying from adults and peers, suffering severe depression and suicidal thoughts, in addition to dealing with learning challenges and trying to navigate school and find accepting friends, Zack found NICA and mountain biking gave him a passion and purpose and community, plus the tools he needs to be successful at life. Our second session of the morning was led by amazing speaker and leader of Risha Grant, LLC, a diversity consulting and communications firm whose mission is to create an inclusive culture in every organization and community. NICA has identified a need for much more diversity and inclusiveness within an already open and inclusive culture. Her presentation was a thoughtful and inspiring call to action for each one of us to self-reflect on our personal biases towards others and how we exclude those who we label (consciously or unconsciously) as different from ourselves. Her “Platinum Rule” is priceless. To “Treat others the way you want to be treated. Take it one step further and treat people the way they want to be treated.” She left us all with a parting thought to internalize as a core value: “There is no THEM, there is only us. ALL OF US.” Words to live by. Learn more about Risha Grant and her work at https://rishagrant.com/about-risha/ My final and personal thought about the 2019 @National Interscholastic Cycling Association conference is that I am truly grateful to work with so many people who want to create joy and positive growth in the lives of children and who volunteer their time and energy to make themselves and the world around them better. Many thanks to each and every one of you for your open hearts and for sharing your unique gifts to us all. - Beth Pride Ford Zack Rundell finds sanctuary on his mountain bike. "When I found the bike, this was my medication," Rundell said. "I didn't need any medication this is the real medication right here." The 18-year-old knows about medications, prescribed 25 of them over seven years to treat everything from autism to.... […]

Coach licensing and team info, NICA values, collaborative discussions, rulebook, Pit Zone, GRiT program, training, and more. Lots of great stuff at this year’s TN Leaders’ Summit. Stay tuned to this URL for our first 5-race schedule in Fall, 2019. http://www.tennesseemtb.org/events/races/ […]

Online pre-registration for Race 1 at Chickasaw Trace in Columbia is open until Noon on Thursday. On-site registration will be available Saturday and Sunday at the race venue. See you there! […]

Shoutout to Mark Hoyle and the group from Cacapon Resort State Park in West Virginia - they are the inaugural winners of @clubrideapparel Impact Grant and will be working on trails for @westvirginiamtb races and trainings!! Congrats and thanks for helping get #morekidsonbikes! #Repost @clubrideapparel ・・・ We are stoked to announce the winner of our inaugural Impact Grant!! Mark Hoyle and his group out of Cacapon Resort State Park in West Virginia have been awarded the $2500 grant. They will use these funds to help complete an @nationalmtb training and race course for the West Virginia NICA league. Congratulations and we are stoked to be part of the process!!! Learn more through the link in our profile. #itsmorethanaride . . . #givingback #trailwork #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #advocacy #sweatequity #morekidsonbikes #grants #impactgrant #makingadifferencetogether […]

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Our goal is not just #morekidsonbikes but building strong mind, body, character and communities through cycling -https://bit.ly/2X85BKU - thanks @REI for highlighting our NICA is #morethanracing! […]

Congratulations to Cacapon State Park in West Virginia - the Park's team is the recipient of Club Ride Apparel's Inaugural Impact Grant and will be using the funds to complete a trail system to support the West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League! https://www.clubrideapparel.com/blogs/blog/mountain-bike-impact-grant-cacapon-nica-course Club Ride recognizes that sometimes the smallest grant can make the largest differences. We're excited to announce the West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League's Cacapon Resort State Park NICA Course project. […]

Congratulations to Cacapon State Park in West Virginia - the Park's team is the recipient of Club Ride Apparel's Inaugural Impact Grant and will be using the funds to complete a trail system to support the West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League! https://www.clubrideapparel.com/blogs/blog/mountain-bike-impact-grant-cacapon-nica-course Club Ride recognizes that sometimes the smallest grant can make the largest differences. We're excited to announce the West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League's Cacapon Resort State Park NICA Course project. […]

Our goal is not just #morekidsonbikes but building strong mind, body, character and communities through cycling -https://bit.ly/2X85BKU - thanks @REI for highlighting our NICA is #morethanracing! […]