• A lush day in the JTJ clearing trail and installing signs

  Event Coverage | Posted May 18, 2013 by Kim Coram for Johnson T. Janes Park

  Sure is green more...

  Activities: Run, Off Road Run, Bike, Mountain Bike, Trail Maintenance

• Help Save Joey and Mandi's Trails!

  News | Posted May 16, 2013 by Benjie Klimas for West Virginia Mountain Bike Association

  As you may already know, Hurricane Sandy destroyed trails in the higher elevations. Help us get trails for Joey and Mandi to ride to save them from a nasty fate-road biking only. Contact info@wvmba.com if you live or like to ride in the Elkins area and would like to help us clear out trails on Cheat Mountain. This is a pristine area of Mon National Forest accessible from Files Creek Road in Beverly(just 2 miles south of Elkins). more...

  Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike

• Ultra Series vs. Point Series Showdown!

  News | Posted May 14, 2013 by Benjie Klimas for West Virginia Mountain Bike Association

  No not really, the Wayne kept its date from last year, but Crying Wolf Challenge had to be this weekend to fit in with their title sponsors plans. We try not to have conflicting dates within our own series, but this just worked out this way. Click here to see if you are an Ultra racer or Points Series racer. more...

  Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike

• Go Fast at the Cole Subaru Crying Wolf Challenge in Bluefield Sunday

  News | Posted May 14, 2013 by Benjie Klimas for West Virginia Mountain Bike Association

  Race organizers will be giving out a free race jersey AND a tshirt to the first 50-60 race participants. New race course that is longer and more rideable and a pre-race mixer at Cole Subaru at 6pm on Saturday!!! Free camping!! www.cryingwolfchallenge.com more...

  Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike

• Go Long at the Wayne Ultra Outside of Marietta Ohio

  News | Posted May 14, 2013 by Benjie Klimas for West Virginia Mountain Bike Association

  If you haven't tried an Ultra before, this might be a good one to start with. RVMBA has put a lot of effort into making and maintaining some sweet trails in the Wayne National Forest. Smooth, flowy trails wind up down and around some pretty big hills. more...

  Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike

• Exploring the many wondrous trail in the JTJ

  Event Coverage | Posted May 13, 2013 by Sherry Ellem for Johnson T. Janes Park

  A gorgeous Monday afternoon walk more...

  Activities: Walk/Hike

• 6 Hours of Arrowhead Showcases New Trails in Fayetteville

  News | Posted May 08, 2013 by Benjie Klimas for West Virginia Mountain Bike Association

  You haven't seen the new trails in Fayetteville? Want to get trained up for 2X12 at Big Bear? If you're hardcore try the solo event. Bring a friend(or two) and sign up for the team competition. more...

  Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike

• oPam events are now showing up on Marietta-Washington County CVB website

  Article | Posted May 07, 2013 by Kim Coram for The Editor's Hangout

  A next big step to the oPam's getting the word out! more...

  Activities: Advocacy

• Douthat Causes Cramped Legs and Smoked Brake Pads

  News | Posted May 06, 2013 by Benjie Klimas for West Virginia Mountain Bike Association

  No hazard markings here. You better hold on tight when you make it to the top and start back down. You rail a pencil-thin singletrack perched on the edge of a cliff going 40 mph, then around a turn comes a 180 degree switchback. Hope you have four-piston Hayes, and even then some are not makeable without posting a foot down and forcing the bike to slide around through the switchback. Cramp your legs on the way up, cramp your arms on the way down, this is good fun if you are brave enough. more...

  Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike

• A differnt park in the rain - a rainy day hike

  Event Coverage | Posted May 06, 2013 by Sherry Ellem for Johnson T. Janes Park

  The hike goes on in all kinds of weather more...

  Activities: Walk/Hike

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• Help Save Joey and Mandi's Trails!

  News | Posted May 16, 2013 by Benjie Klimas for West Virginia Mountain Bike Association

  As you may already know, Hurricane Sandy destroyed trails in the higher elevations. Help us get trails for Joey and Mandi to ride to save them from a nasty fate-road biking only. Contact info@wvmba.com if you live or like to ride in the Elkins area and would like to help us clear out trails on Cheat Mountain. This is a pristine area of Mon National Forest accessible from Files Creek Road in Beverly(just 2 miles south of Elkins). more...

  Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike

• Ultra Series vs. Point Series Showdown!

  News | Posted May 14, 2013 by Benjie Klimas for West Virginia Mountain Bike Association

  No not really, the Wayne kept its date from last year, but Crying Wolf Challenge had to be this weekend to fit in with their title sponsors plans. We try not to have conflicting dates within our own series, but this just worked out this way. Click here to see if you are an Ultra racer or Points Series racer. more...

  Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike

• Go Fast at the Cole Subaru Crying Wolf Challenge in Bluefield Sunday

  News | Posted May 14, 2013 by Benjie Klimas for West Virginia Mountain Bike Association

  Race organizers will be giving out a free race jersey AND a tshirt to the first 50-60 race participants. New race course that is longer and more rideable and a pre-race mixer at Cole Subaru at 6pm on Saturday!!! Free camping!! www.cryingwolfchallenge.com more...

  Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike

• Go Long at the Wayne Ultra Outside of Marietta Ohio

  News | Posted May 14, 2013 by Benjie Klimas for West Virginia Mountain Bike Association

  If you haven't tried an Ultra before, this might be a good one to start with. RVMBA has put a lot of effort into making and maintaining some sweet trails in the Wayne National Forest. Smooth, flowy trails wind up down and around some pretty big hills. more...

  Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike

• 6 Hours of Arrowhead Showcases New Trails in Fayetteville

  News | Posted May 08, 2013 by Benjie Klimas for West Virginia Mountain Bike Association

  You haven't seen the new trails in Fayetteville? Want to get trained up for 2X12 at Big Bear? If you're hardcore try the solo event. Bring a friend(or two) and sign up for the team competition. more...

  Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike

• Douthat Causes Cramped Legs and Smoked Brake Pads

  News | Posted May 06, 2013 by Benjie Klimas for West Virginia Mountain Bike Association

  No hazard markings here. You better hold on tight when you make it to the top and start back down. You rail a pencil-thin singletrack perched on the edge of a cliff going 40 mph, then around a turn comes a 180 degree switchback. Hope you have four-piston Hayes, and even then some are not makeable without posting a foot down and forcing the bike to slide around through the switchback. Cramp your legs on the way up, cramp your arms on the way down, this is good fun if you are brave enough. more...

  Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike

• Middle Mountain Momma WVMBA's First Ultra Race of Series

  News | Posted April 30, 2013 by Benjie Klimas for West Virginia Mountain Bike Association

  Are you ready for some serious climbing and then descending? Douthat is a serious riding destination, with two long extended singletrack climbs to get you up to some awesome ridgetop riding before getting the big payout switchback downhills back into the valley. The XXC/Ultra version does the regular course with an extra bit of wild thrown in on the back of the ridge. Take advantage of drop points and checkpoints to get you to the finish line! (Bring your inner mountain goat) more...

  Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike

• WVMBA Finances April 30, 2013

  News | Posted April 29, 2013 by Michael Miller for West Virginia Mountain Bike Association

• Chief Logan Wilderness Challenge First Southern Stop on the WVMBA Tour

  News | Posted April 26, 2013 by Benjie Klimas for West Virginia Mountain Bike Association

  Come on down to Chief Logan State Park and check out the third race in the WVMBA Series. Moderately technical with sustained climbs, this is good early season training. I know its a long drive from up north, but that's why you need to carpool with your friend and make them pay for gas. See you there! more...

  Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike

• Splashdam Trail Rocks!

  News | Posted April 25, 2013 by Benjie Klimas for West Virginia Mountain Bike Association

  Roadies read no further, but if you like rocky, technical, maneuvery singletrack, this trail is for you. Tucker County Trails really outdid themselves to create a new trail in a slice of heaven known as Canaan. Leave your flimsy lightweight racing garbage at home and bring your full-suspension with beefy tires and your riding skills. more...

  Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike

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• oPam events are now showing up on Marietta-Washington County CVB website

  Article | Posted May 07, 2013 by Kim Coram for The Editor's Hangout

  A next big step to the oPam's getting the word out! more...

  Activities: Advocacy

• The oPam's May 2013 newsletter

  Article | Posted May 01, 2013 by Kim Coram for The Editor's Hangout

  Looking for highlights of May activities

• Hiking with Mayor Newell through the Johnson T. Janes City Park

  Article | Posted April 23, 2013 by Kim Coram for Johnson T. Janes Park

  A wonderful place right in town more...

  Activities: Walk/Hike, Bike, Mountain Bike, Tour/Ride, Advocacy

• Riding a dream in Parkersburg

  Article | Posted March 11, 2013 by Kim Coram for The Editor's Hangout

  Bike lanes and dirt trail more...

  Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike, Road Bike, Cyclocross, Tour/Ride, Trail Maintenance, Advocacy

• The oPam's March 2013 newsletter

  Article | Posted March 01, 2013 by Kim Coram for The Editor's Hangout

  Highlights from March 2013 more...

• Wood County Commission funds trails project

  Article | Posted February 27, 2013 by Kim Coram for The Editor's Hangout

  oPam Editor hired to develop county coalition for alternative transportation planning and implementation

  Activities: Bike, Road Bike, Tour/Ride, Walk/Hike, Safety, Trail Maintenance, Advocacy

• Next phase of bridge to the Johnson T. Janes is complete and work to being on Dean trail

  Article | Posted February 13, 2013 by Kim Coram for Johnson T. Janes Park

  Next phase of the Johnson T. Janes nears completion. more...

  Activities: Run, Off Road Run, Bike, Mountain Bike, Cyclocross, Tour/Ride, Walk/Hike, Trail Maintenance, Advocacy

• The oPam's February 2013 newsletter

  Article | Posted February 01, 2013 by Kim Coram for The Editor's Hangout

  Highlights from the oPam select by the Editor

  Activities: Run, Road Run, Bike, Mountain Bike, Road Bike, Tour/Ride, Walk/Hike, Other, Trail Maintenance, Advocacy

• WTAP covers Johnson T. Janes City Park

  Article | Posted January 28, 2013 by Kim Coram for Johnson T. Janes Park

  Great video of Johnson T. Janes Park project from WTAP more...

  Activities: Bike, Mountain Bike, Walk/Hike, Trail Maintenance, Advocacy

• Join the Frontier Hiking Club

  Article | Posted January 27, 2013 by Court Witschey for Frontier Hiking Club

  Join an active hiking club in the Mid-Ohio Valley more...

  Activities: Walk/Hike

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