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July 2026 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes and Activity Reports

MORE – Board of Directors Meeting Minutes  July 13, 2026  Virtually present at meeting  Casey Anderson – President  Jali Fernando – Executive Secretary  Alison Wells – Administrative Coordinator  David Beugelmans – Secretary  Rob Lowe – Membership Director  Neil Blake – Treasurer  Michael Ullmann – VA Advocacy Director  Kathy Mihm – Ride Programs Director    Executive Director Report (Jali)  o Supported the Locust Shade Ride & Picnic  Plan to sell swag at future picnics and events  Edited BikeReg on picnic events, to encourage people to bring food items to the picnics  Propose to advertise the picnics as for members, sponsors, and perspective members/ people looking...

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Action Alert: Weigh In on Baltimore County Recreation Plan

Two opportunities for mountain bikers in Baltimore County!    First, Baltimore County is seeking public input on its Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP). The plan helps the County identify future park improvements and ensure that open spaces continue to support community health, wellness, and recreational opportunities for all residents.    Second, the County purchased 110 acres in the Windsor Mill Area in Western Baltimore County and is looking to develop the land for recreation. The public input period for the LPPRP, which runs until May 15, is the perfect time to let the County know that we want mountain bike-optimized trails and facilities such as skills areas, gravity lines, and a pump track in Windsor Mill. This parcel (located at...

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Annapolis Earns National IMBA Trail Town Designation

Annapolis has been recognized as a 2026 IMBA Trail Town, a new national designation from the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) honoring communities with an exceptional commitment to building, maintaining, and celebrating trail systems.    The IMBA Trail Town designation recognizes communities that are leading with trails by demonstrating strong trail infrastructure, a commitment to trail funding, an active local trail organization, a culture of community engagement, and a sustainable trail stewardship plan. Together, these criteria support healthy lifestyles, local economies, and outdoor recreation access.     Annapolis is home to Waterworks Park which has multi-use, sustainable trails and mountain bike skills areas. Its proximity to the trail system in Bacon Ridge Natural Area and...

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Germantown Earns National IMBA Trail Town Designation

Germantown in Maryland has been recognized as a 2026 IMBA Trail Town, a new national designation from the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) honoring communities with an exceptional commitment to building, maintaining, and celebrating trail systems.    The IMBA Trail Town designation recognizes communities that are leading with trails by demonstrating strong trail infrastructure, a commitment to trail funding, an active local trail organization, a culture of community engagement, and a sustainable trail stewardship plan. Together, these criteria support healthy lifestyles, local economies, and outdoor recreation access.    Germantown is home to the South Germantown Bike Park, a community hub for mountain bike events, youth rides, adaptive programming, volunteer...

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Action Alert: Urge Fairfax County Supervisors to Fully Fund the Parks Department

The Fairfax County Executive has released the FY27 Advertised Budget Plan. It includes reductions to the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) budget that the agency itself does not recommend.  Last year, trail maintenance funding was on the chopping block. Thanks to advocacy efforts of the community, we were able to protect that funding. This year, FCPA is at risk of losing essential staff who maintain our parks and outdoor recreation facilities. Funding for basic services, including mowing athletic fields, could also be reduced.  How can you help?  Sign up to speak at an upcoming budget hearing:- April 14 at 4...

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