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2013 SHARE Poker Ride

Posted on May 22, 2013 by sharemtb

2013 SHARE Mountain Bike Poker Ride was a success.

Share Mountain Bike wishes to than all the participants, vendors, and volunteers that participated in the 2013 Poker Ride.

2013 Share Poker Ride Overview

2013 was one of the biggest Share Mountain Bike Club Poker Rides ever! What a great way to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. We had 126 participants and 26 volunteers and 10 great partners / vendors.

This year was great ride, great fun, great food, great beer, and great prizes.

First, a thanks to all our volunteers: Kevin, Danny, Bob, Christine, Edward, Colin, Freddy, Mark, Jeremy, Dave, Phil, Reed, Barry, Margo, Sonomi, Bao, Lynn, Carolyn, Chris, Keith, Jim, Loren, Steve, Carolyn, Paul, and Brad. We could not do this event without you. Great job!

Second, thanks to all our great partners.

Third, thanks to the 126 participants in making the 2013 Poker Ride a wonderful event. Share Mountain Bike Club is a 100% volunteer organization. 100% of the money raised will be used to improve the trail systems and parks and to improve and enhance the mountain bike experience in Orange County.

Check out the 2013 SHARE Poker Ride photo album

 

Filed under: IMBA, Irvine Park, OC Parks, Partner, Poker Ride, REI, ride, Santiago Oaks, SHARE, Special Presentation, Two Wheel One Planet, volunteer | Leave a Comment »

2013 SHARE/IMBA Poker Ride on May 18th!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by sharemtb

2013 SHARE/IMBA Poker Ride

Join SHARE Mountain Bike Club of Orange County in celebrating our club’s 25th year and  celebrating our first year of being Orange County’s IMBA chapter mountain bike club. The 2013 SHARE/IMBA Poker Ride is on May 18th at 8 am in Santiago Oaks Regional Park. Ride is $25 for all participants. Post ride lunch and beverages is $10 (free for SHARE/IMBA members). Registration now open!

Register Here

2013 Poker Ride

Be Part of the Fun! Ride Hard, Get Dirty, Win Prizes, and Meet New Friends!

The SHARE Mountain Bike Poker Ride is a very fun event that has been run annually for over 15 years. The event raises critically needed money sponsoring trail work and wilderness restoration projects throughout Orange County. There will be a great post ride raffle, lunch and a wide selection of fine beverages from our sponsor New Belgium Brewing Company!

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Registration

If you haven’t renewed your IMBA/SHARE membership yet, this is a great time to do it. IMBA/SHARE members get the post ride lunch and beverages for free!

Ride is $25 of all participants. Lunch is $10 (includes two beverages). Pre-register on-line at Active.com (No day of event registration). Register at: http://www.active.com/cycling/orange-ca/santiago-oaks-poker-ride-2013

Again, lunch is FREE for Members. Late Fee $5 after May 12.

Volunteers Needed

We do need volunteers to make this a success, if you would like to help please let us know. Email us at Sharemtb@gmail.com

Filed under: Membership, Non Race Event, OC Parks, Partner, Poker Ride, REI, ride, Santiago Oaks, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment »

Trail Work Day in Crystal Cove State Park on April 20

Posted on April 16, 2013 by sharemtb

Trail Work Day in Crystal Cove State Park

Come celebrate EARTH DAY! SHARE mountain bike club needs your help on Saturday April 20. SHARE will be removing barb wire fencing along popular trails in Crystal Cove State Park. This year, SHARE was a recipient of a grant from REI supporting projects in Orange County. This project is supported by REI’s grant.

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When: Saturday April 20 from 8 am to 1 pm

Where: Crystal Cove State Park.  Meet at Ridge Park at the end of the cul-de-sac.

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What: Remove barbed wire along popular trails in CCSP.

Wear: long pants, long sleeve shirt, and work shoes. We will be working in the brush.

Please RSVP so we have enough tools and equipment for everyone.

RSVP:  SHAREMTB@gmail.com

Filed under: Crystal Cove State Park, REI, SHARE, Trail Work, Trails, volunteer | Leave a Comment »

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park Trail Work – Saturday March 30th @ 8 am

Posted on March 3, 2013 by sharemtb

2013 OC Trail Work Season in Full Swing

The weather is perfect and Spring wild flowers are starting to bloom. Please join OC Parks and IMBA/SHARE Mountain Bike Club for Trail Work in Orange County. We will be completing much needed trail work in our local Orange County parks.

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Laguna  Coast Wilderness Park – Saturday – March 30

Join us on Saturday, March 9th for some much needed trail work in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. We will be working on Old Emerald and Old Emerald Falls (BVD) doing some brushing and tread work. We will be meeting at 8:00 am at the Big Bend Parking Area (parking free for volunteers) on Laguna Canyon Road (see link below).

Bring: Sturdy shoes, hat and water, we will supply the tools. We will hike or ride up to the trail work location.
We should be done by 12:00 noon in time for you to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
We do need you to RSVP so we know make sure we have enough tools and equipment for everyone, so please let us know if you are coming.

Summary

  • Trail Work Day: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
  • What: Old Emerald and Old Emerald Falls (BVD)
  • Date: Saturday March 30
  • Time: 8:00 am to noon(ish)
  • Location: Big Bend Parking Area (parking free for volunteers) on Laguna Canyon Road (see link above)
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Please RSVP: SHAREMTB@gmail.com

Special Benefit for Being a Trail Work Volunteer

Don’t  forget our volunteers get this special offer for helping out.

At DirtBaggies, they understand great trails don’t maintain  themselves. Please come and invest some sweat equity in the land. DirtBaggies will reward your involvement by offering a 20% discount ($50 value) on their wonderfully comfortable, hyper-ventilated, made in SoCal, made for SoCal, baggy-bib MTB shorts.

Dirtbaggies Info

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Filed under: IMBA, Laguna Canyon Foundation, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Partner, SHARE, Trail Work, volunteer | Leave a Comment »

2013 SHARE/IMBA Poker Ride @ Santiago Oaks Regional Park – May 18

Posted on February 17, 2013 by sharemtb

2013 SHARE/IMBA Poker Ride @ SORP

Join SHARE in celebrating our club’s 25th year and  celebrating our first year of being Orange County’s IMBA chapter mountain bike club. The 2013 SHARE/IMBA Poker Ride is on May 18th @ 8 am in Santiago Oaks Regional Park. Ride is $25 for all participants. Post ride lunch and beverages is $10 (free for SHARE/IMBA members). Registration now open! Click link below.

Register Here

2013 Poker Ride

Be Part of the Fun!

Ride Hard, Get Dirty, Win Prizes, and Meet New Friends!

The SHARE Mountain Bike Poker Ride is a very fun event that has been run annually for over 15 years. The event raises critically needed money sponsoring trail work and wilderness restoration projects throughout Orange County. There will be a great post ride raffle, lunch and a wide selection of fine beverages from our sponsor New Belgium Brewing Company!

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Registration

If you haven’t renewed your IMBA/SHARE membership yet, this is a great time to do it. IMBA/SHARE members get the post ride lunch and beverages for free!

Ride is $25 of all participants. Lunch is $10 (includes two beverages). Pre-register on-line at Active.com (No day of event registration). Register at: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2088237

Again, lunch is FREE for Members. Late Fee $5 after May 12.

Volunteers Needed

We do need volunteers to make this a success, if you would like to help please let us know. Email us at Sharemtb@gmail.com

Filed under: IMBA, OC Parks, Partner, Poker Ride, ride, Santiago Oaks, SHARE | Leave a Comment »

SHARE Trail Work Opportunities – February 9

Posted on January 21, 2013 by sharemtb

2013 OC Trail Work Season in Full Swing

Please join OC Parks and IMBA/SHARE Mountain Bike Club for Trail Work in Orange County. We will be completing much needed trail work in our local Orange County parks.

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Santiago Oaks Regional Park – Saturday – February 9

Join SHARE mtb and IMBA on Saturday, February 9th for some much needed trail work in Santiago Oaks Regional Park (SORP) . We will be working on the Chutes Ridgeline and will be meeting at 8:30 am at the SORP Ranger Station where parking is free for volunteers. The parks are beautiful right now and the soil is perfect for maintaining our trails.

Summary

  • Trail Work Day: Santiago Oaks Regional Park
  • What: Chutes Ridgeline
  • Date: Saturday February 9
  • Time: 8:30 am to noon(ish)
  • Location: SORP Ranger Station (parking free)

Please RSVP: SHAREMTB@gmail.com

Special Benefit for Being a Trail Work Volunteer

Don’t forget our volunteers get this special offer for helping out.

At DirtBaggies, they understand great trails don’t maintain themselves. Please come and invest some sweat equity in the land. DirtBaggies will reward your involvement by offering a 20% discount ($50 value) on their wonderfully comfortable, hyper-ventilated, made in SoCal, made for SoCal, baggy-bib MTB shorts.

Dirtbaggies Info

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Filed under: Laguna Canyon Foundation, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, OC Parks, Santiago Oaks, SHARE, Trail Work, Trails, Uncategorized, volunteer | Leave a Comment »

2013 50 Mile Ride For Rwanda

Posted on January 7, 2013 by sharemtb

50 Mile Ride Registration Now Open!

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SHARE has always been a big supporter of the 50 Mile Ride For Rwanda. Last year, SHARE volunteers supported one of the many aide stations and led the 10 mile ride option. This is a premiere event for Orange County mountain bikers.

Online registration is now open at https://50mileride.webconnex.com/registration2013

Details

Date: Saturday, April 27th 2013

Start / Finish: Cooks Corner, 19152 Santiago Canyon Rd., Trabuco Canyon CA

The Ride

This is a fundraising mountain bike ride – with an emphasis on FUN. The event features a choice of 50, 25 or 10 mile routes. Post-ride party and BBQ sponsored by Cook’s Corner. HUGE prize raffle – over $25,000 worth of cool stuff – donated by the generous sponsors. Plus massage therapists, bike expo and live music. Bring your friends and family to share in the fun!

The vision this year is to raise $100,000 this year for Rwanda, in support of World Bicycle Relief and Team Rwanda Cycling. This will be the 7th annual Rwanda Ride. The ride has raised over $320,000 for Rwanda so far – thanks to all the riders and generous sponsors.

See you all there!

Filed under: 50 Mile Ride for Rwanda, Non Race Event, ride, SHARE, Trabuco Canyon, volunteer | Leave a Comment »

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