Delaware Trail Spinners
Mountain Bike Club
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The Poker Run June 28, 2008
This year’s Poker Run will be held on June 28, 2008.
This event is a mountain bike ride for riders of all ages and skills. It is not a race but a fun ride through the heart of beautiful Fair Hill on your choice of well-marked trails for a 3- to 25-mile ride. Most of the trails will be included in the Fair Hill Classic race, so the Poker Run is a great way to preview the course.
The Poker Run will be held in the Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, located 6 miles west of Newark, Delaware, on Rt. 273. Follow the signs on Rt. 273 to designated parking areas on the day of the event.
The Fair Hill Classic Cross Country Race July 13, 2008
The 13th Annual Fair Hill Classic will be held on July 13, 2008.
The Fair Hill Classic is a part of the Mid-Atlantic Super Series (MASS) and is one of the most popular cross-country mountain bike races on the East Coast. The course has no laps -- just miles and miles of beautiful singletrack in the 5,600-acre Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area near Newark, Delaware.
We have categories for First Time Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Sport, and Elite racers of all ages and genders, even single-speeders, as well as the ever-popular Kid’s Race.
Even if you don’t participate in the race, come on out to watch the action. We will have lots of viewing areas to set up your easy chair and enjoy the excitement.
We have it all! Great trails, fantastic prizes, plenty of excitement, lots of refreshments, fun for the whole family. You don’t want to miss it!
The 3rd Annual Mountain Bike Jamboree November 2, 2008
The Jamboree will be held November 2, 2008.
The Delaware Trail Spinners would like to invite all mountain bikers in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and other areas to a group ride at Fair Hill. Let's all get together to share our enthusiasm for the sport and willingness to help each other in building and maintaining multi-use singletrack in the mid-Atlantic area.
The location is the Gallaher Road parking lot at Fair Hill. Registration will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., with the rides beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting for about
2 to 3 hours. Members of the Trail Spinners will serve as personal guides for small groups of riders (approx 8-10) to show you some of the best and most beautiful single track in the mid-Atlantic area. The DTS guides will tailor the speed and distance of the ride to suit each group. Distances are flexible but usually will run between 10 and 20 miles. We'll provide bail-out points or give directions to anyone who may need to head back to the parking lot early.
Finally, don't forget about our picnic after the ride. We’ll throw some burgers and dogs on the grill and have a couple of tubs of potato salad. DTS also will have plenty of extra food available, so don’t worry too much if the refrigerator turns up empty of Jamboree day. We'll probably start grilling around 1-2 p.m. DTS will have grills set up for your use. But it wouldn't hurt to bring a small grill with some charcoal if you have one. Don't forget to bring your favorite beverages and something warm to change into after the ride. Also bring some chairs unless you want to sit on the ground.
As an added incentive to attending, we have an entertainment committee hard at work coming up with some fun things to do during the picnic and social time after the ride. For folks with families, Fair Hill is a great place for hiking, trail running, geo-caching, equestrian activities (but bring your own horse) and lots of other outdoor fun.