International Mountain Bicycling Association

MISSION: THE SANTA FE FAT TIRE SOCIETY IS DEDICATED TO THE SPORT OF MOUNTAIN BIKING AND TO PROVIDING RIDERS OF ALL LEVELS THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET, SOCIALIZE, IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS, AND, MOST OF ALL, TO HAVE FUN. WE ARE STRONG ADVOCATES FOR RESPONSIBLE MOUNTAIN BIKING AND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, CREATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF MULTI-USE TRAILS. THE SOCIETY WILL ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR THE TRAILS ALLIANCE OF SANTA FE, AS WELL AS OTHER LAND STEWARDSHIP ORGANIZATIONS THAT CARE FOR TRAILS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.

DESCRIPTION: OUR ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF LOCAL MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILS TO ENSURE SAFE AND ENJOYABLE RIDING EXPERIENCES FOR ENTHUSIASTS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: CONDUCTED REGULAR TRAIL MAINTENANCE SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE TAX YEAR, INCLUDING TRAIL CLEARING, EROSION CONTROL, AND SIGNAGE IMPROVEMENTS. COMPLETED MILES OF TRAIL MAINTENANCE, FOCUSING ON HIGH-TRAFFIC AREAS AND SECTIONS PRONE TO DETERIORATION. ENGAGED VOLUNTEERS FOR TRAIL WORK, TOTALING X HOURS CONTRIBUTED BY DEDICATED MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS. IMPACT: ENHANCED TRAIL SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY, REDUCING HAZARDS AND MINIMIZING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. INCREASED TRAIL ACCESSIBILITY AND ENJOYMENT FOR RIDERS, HIKERS, AND OTHER OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS. FOSTERED A SENSE OF STEWARDSHIP AND COMMUNITY PRIDE AMONG TRAIL USERS THROUGH HANDS-ON INVOLVEMENT IN MAINTENANCE EFFORTS.

SOCIAL RIDE SERIES: DESCRIPTION: OUR MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB HOSTS A SERIES OF SOCIAL RIDES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, DESIGNED TO BRING TOGETHER RIDERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS FOR ENJOYABLE AND INCLUSIVE BIKING EXPERIENCES. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ORGANIZED SOCIAL RIDES DURING THE TAX YEAR, EXPLORING A VARIETY OF TRAILS AND TERRAIN WITHIN OUR LOCAL AREA. CURATED RIDE ROUTES SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED RIDERS, ENSURING INCLUSIVITY AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR RIDERS TO CONNECT, SHARE EXPERIENCES, AND BUILD CAMARADERIE BOTH ON AND OFF THE TRAILS. IMPACT: FOSTERED A WELCOMING AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY OF MOUNTAIN BIKERS, PROMOTING FRIENDSHIP, MUTUAL ENCOURAGEMENT, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING. INTRODUCED NEWCOMERS TO THE SPORT OF MOUNTAIN BIKING, OFFERING GUIDANCE, MENTORSHIP, AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO HELP THEM DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE ON THE TRAILS. STRENGTHENED BONDS AMONG CLUB MEMBERS, FORGING LASTING FRIENDSHIPS AND CONNECTIONS BEYOND THE REALM OF MOUNTAIN BIKING. SPECIAL EVENTS AND GATHERINGS: DESCRIPTION: IN ADDITION TO REGULAR SOCIAL RIDES, OUR CLUB ORGANIZES SPECIAL EVENTS AND GATHERINGS TO CELEBRATE MILESTONES, HOLIDAYS, AND SHARED INTERESTS WITHIN THE MOUNTAIN BIKING COMMUNITY. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: HOSTED ANNUAL GATHERINGS PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO SOCIALIZE, RELAX, AND ENJOY GOOD FOOD IN A CASUAL SETTING. ORGANIZED THEMED EVENTS, SUCH AS MOVIE NIGHTS, AND TRAILSIDE CAMPOUTS, TO ADD VARIETY AND EXCITEMENT TO OUR SOCIAL CALENDAR. COLLABORATED WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SPONSORS TO ENHANCE EVENT EXPERIENCES WITH GIVEAWAYS, PRIZES, AND EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS FOR CLUB MEMBERS. IMPACT: STRENGTHENED THE SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND BELONGING AMONG CLUB MEMBERS, FOSTERING A SUPPORTIVE NETWORK OF FRIENDS AND RIDING COMPANIONS. PROMOTED ENGAGEMENT AND PARTICIPATION WITHIN THE CLUB, ENCOURAGING MEMBERS TO BECOME ACTIVE CONTRIBUTORS TO OUR VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE BIKING COMMUNITY. CULTIVATED A FUN AND WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE THAT EXTENDS BEYOND THE TRAILS, ENRICHING THE OVERALL MOUNTAIN BIKING EXPERIENCE AND ENCOURAGING LONG-TERM MEMBERSHIP RETENTION.