Chapman Drive, a 2.6-mile dirt road that links Boulder Canyon Dr. (at the Red Lion Restaurant) to Flagstaff Drive (at the Sunrise Amphitheater) is now open to mountain bikes. For the moment, mountain bikers only have uphill access. Many thanks to the City of Boulder for this access that came from the West TSA process.

Although right now Chapman Drive is only open to bikes in the uphill direction, this might change. The City of Boulder is in the middle of a public engagement process to consider other ways to manage Chapman Drive, including potentially allowing downhill bike access. Multi-directional access would provide a key connection between Walker Ranch and Betasso.

BMA has already met with City staff and expressed the desire for multi-directional access on Chapman Drive. The City is also holding an open house to discuss the range of management options for the road. Your voice and presence at the meeting would bolster the chances or downhill access, so if you'd like Chapman to ride both ways, or want to voice your opinion on the various management options, mark your calendar for February 13 now, and stay tuned for more details.

In the meantime, take a ride over there and let us know what you think. For a short from town jaunt, ride up the Boulder Canyon bike path, up Chapman Drive and down Flagstaff Drive. Or, ride Betasso and connect to Walker Ranch via Chapman Drive for a big ride!

Check out trail information and conditions on BMA's Chapman Drive page. 

BMA's looking for a bookkeeper to come on board to help out with some  basic bookkeeping services.  The bookkeeper will need to have a working knowledge of Quickbooks Online accounting software and general accounting principles. It's preferable that the bookkeeper has previous experience and some formal education. Does this sound like you or someone you know? Click here for details, and apply to jobs@bouldermountainbike.org.

Started in 2010, the Colorado High School Cycling League has grown from 183 riders on 18 teams to 461 riders on 39 teams from all parts of the state. The MTB race series format provides an opportunity for kids to just train and be social with their buddies or be plenty competitive if they're so inclined. Coaches, parents and lots of volunteers make it possible for kids to get out and make lifelong friends and memories riding the beautiful trails in our region. Want to get involved or learn more? Head over here for more info.

What better way to kick start the season than with your riding buddies, great food, beer and exclusive early registration for the most sought-after mountain bike series in North America! Join us at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 26 at Oskar Blues Brewery in Lyons, CO for group rides at Hall & Heil Ranch, and then back to the brewery to celebrate the start of the Big Mountain Enduro Series!  

This will be a family-friendly event so bring the whole crew! 

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