It’s robust to think about which might be extra thrilling: traversing the Sierra Nevada mountains on an almost unexplored stretch of singletrack, or doing it aboard a bespoke bicycle constructed for you totally free.
Imagine it or not, that’s the deal on the desk as a part of the Builders for Builders fundraiser. From now via July 2, you’ll obtain an entry to win a customized handmade bike from one in every of 4 acclaimed body builders for donating a minimum of $10 to Sierra Butte Path Stewardship (SBTS).
However the primo trip is barely the cherry on prime. Each donation helps assist path constructing and maintenance within the Misplaced Sierra, a area that encompasses far northern California and western Nevada. With sufficient assist, the SBTS hopes to finish an epic 564-mile path community, dubbed the Misplaced Sierra Route, that connects 15 mountain cities all through a area that’s traditionally vital to riders.
“The Misplaced Sierra is dwelling to Downieville, the birthplace of American mountain biking,” mentioned Billy Sinkford, vice chairman of ECHOS Communications and professional bono PR for SBTS. “It’s so wealthy with recreation, however the lack of timber and mining industries sadly left the world very poor.”
Sinkford famous that the mining and timber increase way back vacated the world, and the area misplaced quite a few jobs that by no means returned. The giveaway is only a piece of a larger plan to resurrect the Misplaced Sierra right into a thriving out of doors rec neighborhood.
He famous, “Having a sustainable recreation economic system is the reply, and the Sierra Butte Path Stewardship is working to bolster this — not simply via biking, however by welcoming moto, equestrian, kayaking, tenting, mountaineering — principally recreation alternatives for nearly everybody.”
Right here’s the whole lot that you must know to enter the giveaway and assist the Misplaced Sierra Route undertaking.
‘Builders for Builders’ Bike Giveaway
Now in its third official yr, the fundraiser and giveaway interval went dwell this week on the heels of the Misplaced and Discovered Gravel Pageant, one in every of an array of motorbike races and occasions that happen throughout the area. So from now till July 2, you’ll be able to pitch in towards the $30,000 purpose, all of which works to assist path stewardship.
When you donate a minimum of $10 (no buy needed, however c’mon), you’re mechanically entered to win a home made body out of your alternative of body builder: Caletti Cycles, SyCip Bicycles, Mosaic Cycles, or NeuHaus Steel Works.
You’ll additionally work with the builder of your alternative on a customized paint job, and also you’ll stroll away with a trip completed off with the assistance of Paul Parts, White Industries, and WTB.
Misplaced Sierra Route
To this point, the Builders for Builders giveaway has helped elevate greater than $100,000 for the SBTS and Misplaced Sierra Route. Since 2020, the formidable path undertaking has steadily pressed towards its 2030 completion date.
When full, it would create an unbroken, interconnecting internet of singletrack that hyperlinks Downieville, Sierra Metropolis, Graeagle, Sierraville, Portola, Truckee, Loyalton, Reno, Quincy, Taylorsville, Greenville, Jonesville, Chester, Westwood, and Susanville.
Small parts of the undertaking are full or have damaged floor. The remaining is transferring via planning phases and environmental examine.
In fact, you don’t need to be a part of the Builders to Builders giveaway to participate. You’ll be able to donate to SBTS anytime you want. You may also volunteer in the event you’re within the space — and in the event you’re not, simply plan a go to and spend your {dollars} locally instantly.
