It is hard to believe there was continuous riding
through February last winter with the abrupt ending of the season this
year. The deep snow curtailed the riding on the North Shore by mid
December this year. Hopefully members took advantaged of the snow
and got out on the skis. The January thaw is in full swing as I
write, so who knows what will happen for the rest of the winter.
At the November chapter meeting we discussed the great success of the Wicked
ride this year. Proceeds from the event will go towards a new leaf blower
for the staff at the ranger station at Harold Parker. Money’s will also go
towards repairs and improvements to the Jenkins Road parking lot. This
popular lot is used by many of our members and is getting worn and over crowded
on nice days so it will be nice to give back to the park.
The chapter voted to donate funds to some local land trusts at the November
meeting. Donations of $250 were made to both the
Essex County Greenbelt and
The Trustees of
Reservations. These organizations have land and trails that members
ride on we have also done trail work for both groups over the past year.
Hopefully this can only strengthen our relationships even more with these folks.
Dan Streeter and the trail committee have been meeting with the DCR and other
land managers in the area to get some trail projects for the springtime so
please make plans to come out and help. Details will be passed along as they
come along.
Remember to tread
lightly and avoid riding in the mud season.
