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outside WORK NOW, RIDE LATER. COTA TRAILS REPORT Work It, Baby


COTA Trail Report BY WOODY STARR, COTA CHAIRMAN


Editor’s note: This is the first installment


of a new trails column that is being produced for The Source by the Central Oregon Trail Alliance. Look for COTA’s weekly reports in The Source to keep you updated on the latest news from around Central Oregon’s always bustling trails, including, closures and events. Ride on. —EF.


Welcome to the first


installment of the Central Oregon Trail Alliance’s (COTA) Weekly Trail Report. I hope to provide you, dear trail lover, with up-to-the-minute information on trail conditions, COTA work events and progress and trail eti- quette tips and timely issues facing trail ac- cess. If you have some pertinent trail info you think needs to be shared, please send me an email: chairman@cotamtb.com This being the first week of June and a


sort-of cold, wet spring season, the trails are in fine condition close to town but re- main under snow at elevations above the Swampy Lakes area. Just because there are fewer trees fallen across trails in the lower elevations doesn’t mean it will be that way up higher. We shall soon see whether COTA’s certified Chain Sawyers will be busy “getting the cut out.” Since the blowdown in some areas is


lighter this year, more trails are ready to ride. That’s a good thing because COTA is six months into a two-year grant cycle to construct 35 miles of new trails in the area south of Century Drive, otherwise known as the Wanoga Event Area. On May 22, COTA hosted its 11th annual Spring Fling and 135 people showed up to help us build a new trail to be called the Steve Larsen Trail, in honor of the accomplished local biker and triathlete who died suddenly last year during a training session. From little more than a few pink ribbons hung on


branches to a clear corridor complete with a finished tread, about three miles of trail were built in one day. Of course we can’t do all that ourselves, the generous support from U.S. Bank, BendBroadband, REI, Pine Mountain Sports, Deschutes Brewery and Cog Wild Bicycle Tours made it possible to show our vol- unteers how much we appreciate them and the importance of pre- and post-work event


nourishment! If you missed out on


the Spring Fling, don’t sweat it. COTA work events are held every


Wednesday and leave from various out- door shops. This Wednesday, June 2 meet at Gear Peddler at 5 p.m. prepared to head


OUTDOOR EVENTS Weed pull at Rimrock


Ranch Join the Land Trust as we battle knapweed and mullein for the upper hand at Rimrock Ranch. Registration required; call 541-330-0017. 9:30am-12:30pm Thursday, Jun 3.


Physical Fitness Chal-


lenge Open to the public. Two min. pushups / two min. sit-ups / two mile run. For pre-registration contact 541-322-3143 or dgreen- wood@cocc.edu. Free BBQ for all participants. 9am Friday, Jun 4. Mazama Field, COCC Bend Cam- pus, 2600 NW College Way.


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out. Next Wednesday, June 9 we will meet at Pine Mountain Sports. Speaking of being pre- pared, COTA requires the following work event attire: Long pants & long-sleeve shirts, sturdy shoes, gloves and eye protec- tion. Dress in appropriate layers and bring snacks and plenty of water, too. At each COTA work event we provide the tools and expertise. A COTA Trail Work event is a great way to meet like-minded people and to learn a new appreciation for what it takes to maintain one of the best trail sys- tems in the country. The benefits of that system go beyond


just riding opportunities. A recent visitor survey conducted by Visit Bend found that a majority of visitors come to Central Oregon to enjoy our trails. COTA is an integral part of providing quality trails for everyone. If your business relies even partially on visi- tors, please consider supporting COTA as a business member or corporate sponsor.


Sawyers will be busy “getting the cut out.”


There are other benefits to this, too. For more information on COTA’s Sponsorship opportunities please visit our website and click the Sponsors tab. www.cotamtb.com/ sponsors/. Since COTA believes that the world is


run by the people who show up, we look forward to seeing YOU out there!


at Stone Soup. has Sprung Spring


We shall soon see whether COTA’s certified Chain


Deborah A. LaPaugh, VMD Angie Untisz, DVM


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Talk to LaPaw


HELP SUPPORT BREAST CANCER RESEARCH BY PARTICIPATING IN THE HEAVEN CAN WAIT WALK/ RUN AT DRAKE PARK. 9AM-11AM SUNDAY, JUN 6.


Oregon Join a naturalist for an informative hike at one of several Central Oregon destinations. $12/adults, $8/children and $10/ SNCO members. Pre-registration & pre-payment required. Call 541-593-4394. 9am-12pm Satur- day, Jun 5. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Rd.


Second Annual Stick & Sage 3-D Shoot Hosted by Traditional Archers of Central Oregon. Contact Larry at 541-410-6835 for info and directions. Camping available. Potluck dinner Saturday at 6pm. $15/weekend, $10/day for individuals; $20/weekend, $15/day for familes. 9am-6pm Saturday, Jun 5.


Heaven Can Wait The 11th Annual 5K Walk/Run held on National Cancer Survivor’s Day. Raising money for the Sara’s Project, a local program breast cancer project committed to women’s health through education and outreach. 9am-11am Sunday, Jun 6. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Dr.


Come in early for the best selections.


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Visit our website for details.


store credit for your gently used kids’ items.


We pay cash or


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With Every New Bicycle!


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