Trail Advocacy

Just thought that I would put a word in on the work that the folks at Reser's are doing in the realm of Trail Advocacy.

I have been working with Jason and the Northern Kentucky Chapter of KyMBA for over a year making in-roads with the Campbell County, Boone County, and Covington city parksd epartments for the installation of new multi-use trails in a number of local parks. What this means is, new mountain bike trails for us all to enjoy. We have been successful in getting permission for new trail systems in A.J. Jolly Park outside of Alexandria and a new park under construction in rural Boone County. Additionally, a recent public meeting was held for the new Master Plan for the Devou Park in Covington, and the presentation used agreat deal of the information and ideas that we presented to the planners in a presentation we provided nearly a year ago. So, things are looking good for future trails in Devou Park.

In short, I suppose that I am trying to say is that Reser's not only provides you with rides, but they also are working hard to make sure that you have a place to enjoy you new bike. So your dollars not only buy you a nice rig, but get you some public service and advocacy as nice fringe benefits.

'08 Yeti Bikes Have Arrived!

That's right, the newly redesigned Yeti mountain bikes have started arriving at Reser Bicycle Outfitters. The new 575 features a hyperformed tubing (not hydroformed). This eliminates some welds, increases strength, decreases weight and most importantly, it looks wicked. Oh yeah, they have more sizes available this year too.

BMC donates $10 from each bike to IMBA

The US Distributor for BMC bicycles has announced that it will give $10 to IMBA for each bicycle or frame sold. Hooray! The International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) has been an important part of the changing landscape of mountain biking, advocating trail access as well as teaching techniques for sustainable trail construction. The techniques taught by IMBA have helped out in the recent routings of virtually every local trail, as well as access to new trails like AJ Jolly, England Idlewild and Hamilton County Parks.

Tank Bike & Ride

All TANK buses are now equipped with bike racks for easy on-easy off bike loading. TANK's Bike & Ride program offers you another way to get around Northern Kentucky while getting some exercise and saving on high gas prices. Bike & Ride allows you to combine bike and bus travel offering more travel options. Just load your bike on the racks provided and you're all set to go.

For those wanting to take a mountain bike adventure without the vehicle, TANK is a great option. From Ohio you can even ride a METRO bus to downtown to pick up the TANK.

The Route Map shows that the 29-Express (Schedule out to EI, in to Cincinnati) will take you to within 2 miles of the England-Idlewild Trails. Bus routes 11 and 16 takes you right to Tower Park, and 26-Express takes you to Race Track Road, just a mile from the AJ Jolly Trails.