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From Bicycle Face to a New Face in Mountain Biking

This article first appeared as an IMBA blog on May 3, 2022 and has been repurposed for MORE. Photos by Korey Hopkins. Register forWomen's MTB Day In the late 19th century, as the modern-day bicycle was gaining popularity in America, women were dissuaded from riding bikes. Doctors coined the term bicycle face, a medical condition that would afflict women if they chose to pedal. Some doctors even went as far as saying the condition was permanent and irreversible.  Below is a description of bicycle face in an 1895 issue of Literary Digest.  Over-exertion, the upright position on the wheel, and the unconscious effort...

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More ride experiences in Western Maryland forests

Western Maryland is home to technical singletrack and beautiful mountain vistas, making it a great weekend destination for mountain bikers living in the metropolitan Washington area. And more trails are in the works! Now is your chance to let the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) know you support more mountain bike trails in the area.  Maryland DNR is seeking public input on the Annual Work Plans for the Green Ridge, Savage River, and Potomac-Garrett State Forests. Full draft work plans can be found here. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide comments that public land managers can use to set priorities and...

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MORE Seeks Executive Director

MORE is seeking candidates for an exempt, salaried, full-time position as MORE’s Executive Director (ED).  Deadline February 8, 2023

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2023 MORE Board of Directors Elections

MORE Members will receive an email on December 18 with instructions on how to vote for this year's Board of Directors candidates. Join before the December 18th to vote!Secretary - David BeugelmansI have proudly served as MORE's Vice President for the past three years. In that capacity, I have been responsible for coordinating and running MORE's Board Meetings. I am also a lawyer and have assisted with pro bono (in other words, free) legal work for the club. I am excited to run for the newly created Secretary position to continue providing these vital back-end services.In addition to Vice President,...

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2023-2024 Board of Director Elections and Position Descriptions

Would you like to join MORE's leadership team? Are you ready to give back to the mountain biking community? MORE Board of Directors elections are scheduled for December 18 – 30, 2022. Nominations are open from November 20th - December 16, 2022. Open this cycle are Ride Program Director,  Communications/Marketing Director, Secretary, Activities Director and Membership Director. MORE encourages members to nominate members (with their permission) or themselves for vacant positions by sending an email to nominations@more-mtb.org. Not a member? JOIN NOW To VOTE! Position Descriptions Communications/Marketing DirectorThe Communications/Marketing Director is a MORE Board of Directors volunteer position responsible for effective communication of...

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