photo ©Dave Smaldone
24 Hours at Big Bear
June 13 and 14, 2009
166.4 Down and Dirty Big Bear Miles in 24 Hours
MRTC Team Endurance raised nearly $1,500 for the rail-trails while mountain biking on a grueling 12.9 mile course at this year's 24 hours at Big Bear. These funds will be used to match MRTC Department of Transportation grants to repair landslide and flood damaged areas and resurface sections of trail.
The team faced a muddy course with boulder mazes and long up-hills. There were a few bike mechanical mishaps, a headlight failure during a night ride, and several crashes leading to bloodshed. Despite the setbacks the team persevered and placed 18th out of 32 in the most competitive category of MenŐs Sport and 66th overall out of 174 teams.
Thank You: MRTC Team Endurance: Don Ferguson, Nathan Harlan, Forrest Schwartz, and Josh Wilson. Wamsley Cycles for sponsoring the team and providing on-site bike repair services and donations from Pathfinder, Kroger, and Giant Eagle to keep the team fed and energized for 24 hours and the 166.4 miles the team racked out. And of course thank you to those who pledged to keep them cycling and improve our rail-trails.
Mountain Bike Team: MRTC ENDURANCE
Landslides, flood damage, and trail surface multiple use and age, have taken their toll on the Mon River and Deckers Creek Trails. We need your help!
The Mon River Trails Conservancy (MRTC) and Wamsley Cycles have teamed up for a Rail-Trail fundraiser at the 24 Hours of Big Bear on June 13-14 at the Big Bear Camplands near Hazelton, WV. MRTC Endurance will be cycling the grueling 12.9 mile course for 24 hours straight.
PLEDGE NOW
Your pledge for every hour the team completes will help stabilize landslides, re-surface, and repair flood damage on the rail-trails. They will ride rough and dirty so you won't have to!
Your pledge will be used to match MRTC Department of Transportation grants to manage and maintain 48 miles of Rail-Trail.
1 mile of trail re-surfacing cost: $7,600
1 landslide repair cost: $50,000 (estimated)
Please mail in a pledge form with your donation.
Thank you for your support!
Nathan Harlan - Morgantown WV
This is Nathan's 3rd season racing in the Granny Gear 24 Hour series and his second season racing for MRTC. The majority of his mtb career has taken place right here in West Virginia. Nathan is excited to ride in the mud and rocks of Big Bear so that others can continue to enjoy the nice trail system in and around Morgantown. It's not uncommon to run into Nathan on the rail trail with his wife and their large friendly dog!
Josh (Too Tall) Wilson -Slippery Rock, PA
He is normally found single speeding his way through the single track of Pennsylvania. Connections through family and friends in Morgantown have kept him coming back to visit, often for dinner at Black Bear or bouldering at Coopers. Josh is very excited to have the chance to help raise support for the MRTC.
Forrest Schwartz - Morgantown WV
A native of Morgantown, Forrest is always willing to help out MRTC. This will be Forrest's 3rd Big Bear race in a row and his second year fundraising for MRTC. When not on a bike Forrest can be found keeping the beat with a variety of bands around Morgantown. Fairly new to Mountain Bike racing, Forrest started his career as a strong member of the 2007 Team MRTC (1st Place just for fun category - Bear Bear) and the 2008 Team Incognito Endurance (second place overall mens sport category).
Don Ferguson - Morgantown WV
Although his first year racing for MRTC, Don brings deep experience in mountain biking and mountain bike racing. A long time resident of Morgantown, Don and his wife are committed to the area and it's community. Living just a stone's throw from the rail trail, Don is appreciative of the resources that MRTC provides and is eager to help continue that work.
June 13 and 14, 2009
166.4 Down and Dirty Big Bear Miles in 24 Hours
MRTC Team Endurance raised nearly $1,500 for the rail-trails while mountain biking on a grueling 12.9 mile course at this year's 24 hours at Big Bear. These funds will be used to match MRTC Department of Transportation grants to repair landslide and flood damaged areas and resurface sections of trail.
The team faced a muddy course with boulder mazes and long up-hills. There were a few bike mechanical mishaps, a headlight failure during a night ride, and several crashes leading to bloodshed. Despite the setbacks the team persevered and placed 18th out of 32 in the most competitive category of MenŐs Sport and 66th overall out of 174 teams.
Thank You: MRTC Team Endurance: Don Ferguson, Nathan Harlan, Forrest Schwartz, and Josh Wilson. Wamsley Cycles for sponsoring the team and providing on-site bike repair services and donations from Pathfinder, Kroger, and Giant Eagle to keep the team fed and energized for 24 hours and the 166.4 miles the team racked out. And of course thank you to those who pledged to keep them cycling and improve our rail-trails.
Mountain Bike Team: MRTC ENDURANCE
Landslides, flood damage, and trail surface multiple use and age, have taken their toll on the Mon River and Deckers Creek Trails. We need your help!
The Mon River Trails Conservancy (MRTC) and Wamsley Cycles have teamed up for a Rail-Trail fundraiser at the 24 Hours of Big Bear on June 13-14 at the Big Bear Camplands near Hazelton, WV. MRTC Endurance will be cycling the grueling 12.9 mile course for 24 hours straight.
PLEDGE NOW
Your pledge for every hour the team completes will help stabilize landslides, re-surface, and repair flood damage on the rail-trails. They will ride rough and dirty so you won't have to!
Your pledge will be used to match MRTC Department of Transportation grants to manage and maintain 48 miles of Rail-Trail.
1 mile of trail re-surfacing cost: $7,600
1 landslide repair cost: $50,000 (estimated)
Please mail in a pledge form with your donation.
Thank you for your support!
Nathan Harlan - Morgantown WV
This is Nathan's 3rd season racing in the Granny Gear 24 Hour series and his second season racing for MRTC. The majority of his mtb career has taken place right here in West Virginia. Nathan is excited to ride in the mud and rocks of Big Bear so that others can continue to enjoy the nice trail system in and around Morgantown. It's not uncommon to run into Nathan on the rail trail with his wife and their large friendly dog!
Josh (Too Tall) Wilson -Slippery Rock, PA
He is normally found single speeding his way through the single track of Pennsylvania. Connections through family and friends in Morgantown have kept him coming back to visit, often for dinner at Black Bear or bouldering at Coopers. Josh is very excited to have the chance to help raise support for the MRTC.
Forrest Schwartz - Morgantown WV
A native of Morgantown, Forrest is always willing to help out MRTC. This will be Forrest's 3rd Big Bear race in a row and his second year fundraising for MRTC. When not on a bike Forrest can be found keeping the beat with a variety of bands around Morgantown. Fairly new to Mountain Bike racing, Forrest started his career as a strong member of the 2007 Team MRTC (1st Place just for fun category - Bear Bear) and the 2008 Team Incognito Endurance (second place overall mens sport category).
Don Ferguson - Morgantown WV
Although his first year racing for MRTC, Don brings deep experience in mountain biking and mountain bike racing. A long time resident of Morgantown, Don and his wife are committed to the area and it's community. Living just a stone's throw from the rail trail, Don is appreciative of the resources that MRTC provides and is eager to help continue that work.