On Saturday, June 22, I learned that there is now a Michigan Mountain Biking Day. This is from the post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Happy Michigan Mountain Biking Day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
LANSING \u2014 State Rep. Sara Cambensy (D-Marquette) introduced House Resolution 138 today to declare June 22 as Michigan Mountain\n Biking Day to recognize the state\u2019s many trails and destinations, as \nwell as Michigan\u2019s commitment to supporting and encouraging outdoor \nactivities. With over 1,300 miles of mountain biking trails scattered \nthroughout the state, Michigan is widely regarded as the \u2018Mountain \nBiking Capital of the Midwest.\u2019 The resolution passed unanimously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n \u201cWhat started as a grass roots effort, by several pockets of local \nadvocates, has become a powerhouse recreational industry, attracting \nthousands of people to numerous biking events and activities in our \nstate every year,\u201d said Rep. Cambensy. \u201cEnjoying the outdoors is a \nfundamental part of who we are as Michiganders, and I\u2019m proud to \nrecognize the role mountain biking has played in bolstering our local \ncommunities and businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Michigan offers a unique variety of \ntrail challenges that bring together every type of biker from beginners \nto world champion racers. The Upper Peninsula is also home to two \nInternational Mountain Bicycling Association Ride Centers, in Copper \nHarbor and Marquette, both recognized for their exemplary design and \nincredible rider experience. More than 20,000 bikers flock to Copper \nHarbor alone each year to enjoy its trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMichigan Trails and Greenways Alliance is pleased to help Rep. Cambensy celebrate Mountain Biking in Michigan with the first Michigan Mountain Biking Day Resolution. As the statewide voice for all non-motorized trail users in Michigan we recognize the significant impact made by the Mountain Biking Community in helping Michigan to its national leadership role in miles of trails,\u201d said Executive Director of Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance Bob Wilson. \u201cWe commend Rep. Cambensy and the entire Legislature for their continued support for trails policy and funding and recognizing that non-motorized trails are the number one recreational need in Michigan!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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There you have it. June 22 is officially Michigan Mountain Biking Day. What better way to celebrate than to go out and get a bike ride in. I borrowed some pedals off one of my other bikes and put them on the fat bike (because it is still raining nearly every other day in Michigan) and went back to River Bends. Please like and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Thanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n