Nittany Mountain Biking Association

Hey everyone! The Bicycle Film Festival is still going on through December 20th. The short bicycle movies plus the footage our local trails by Brad Fey of Dronediculous are great. We would love to hear what your favorite short movie was. Feel free to share your opinion in the comments section. If you want to sign up to watch the movies, here is the information: ... A portion of the each ticket's proceeds will be donated to NMBA. https://btt.boldtypetickets.com//bicycle-film-festival-sta

Please plan to join us as State College joins select cities worldwide for the Bicycle Film Festival. The event is virtual and on demand starting 12/10 6pm (EST) through 12/20 midnight (EST) A portion of the each ticket's proceeds will be donated to NMBA. https://btt.boldtypetickets.com//bicycle-film-festival-sta

The NMBA board invited Brad Fey and Adam Teel to share Adam's Eagle Scout project to replace the bridge at the end of No Name Trail located in the Coopers Gap area in spring of 2021. Adam has an excellent plan to execute this ambitious project. The NMBA board voted and approved to contribute $500 to Adam's project. Adam is continuing to raise funds to purchase the materials to build the bridge. If you would like to contribute to Adam's project, you can donate on Adam's GoFundMe site: https://gf.me/u/zanq7j

REMINDER: The 20th Anniversary of the Bicycle Film Festival is going virtual! @bicyclefilmfestival, BFF is arriving in State College virtually on December 10th. Available to stream 12/10 6pm (EST) - 12/20 midnight (EST) Hosted by Nittany Mountain Biking Association, NMBA, in collaboration with the Happy Valley Women’s Cycling, Harvest Field Community Church, Penn State Cycling Club, Centre Regional Planning Agency, Pennsylvania Environmental Council, Centre Bike, and Ferg...Continue reading

Rattlesnake Canyon Parking Area is Closed through mid-April 2021. Read more - https://mailchi.mp//rattlesnake-canyon-parking-area-is-clo

Hunting Information for October 31 - November 14, 2020. October 31 is the beginning day for Turkey Season Recommendations: * Avoid using Dylan's path during Turkey season to be respectful of the owners who allow us access on their property during the non-hunting season. Please use alternate routes to ride Tussey Mountain Ridge Trail. * Stay on gravel, the road, or ride on private trail systems during prime hunting hours (dawn and dusk) and Saturdays... * Wear blaze orange when in the forest See the NMBA Website on Hunting Season Safety for more information: http://nittanymba.org/hunting-season-safety/ Thank you for being respectful of the hunters during the hunting season!

Thanks to the Rothrock Regulators, NMBA Members, Centre County Crows, and many others who helped with the HFCT Trail Work Day on September 26. Click the link for more photos and to read more - https://mailchi.mp//thank-you-to-those-who-helped-with-the

The October 2020 Meeting Minutes are available for your viewing pleasure. Click this link to see the minutes - https://mailchi.mp/38332c/nmba-october-2020-meeting-minutes

Call for Nominations to elect NMBA Officers and Board Members 2021- https://mailchi.mp//call-for-nominations-for-the-nmba-2021

Sunday 10/25 at 1 pm - Trail Love day at the base of Filmore trail. We have a lot of dirt to move - if you can donate an hour of time it would be a big help! Click the link for more details - https://mailchi.mp//this-sunday-trail-love-day-at-the-base

Hunting Information for October 22-24, 2020 (Thursday - Saturday) Deer, firearm for seniors, juniors, handicapped, and active military Riding Recommendations:... * Stay on gravel, the road, or riding on private trail systems (Harvest Fields or Coyler Lake) this weekend * Wear blaze orange when in the forest Thank you for being respectful of the hunters during the hunting season! Additional dates and recommendations will be posted soon.

Thank you to Carol Younkins for organizing the Fall trash pick up on Bear Meadows road on October 9. Thank you to Perry Schram, Jen Fleming, Jim Glover, Julia Glover, James Kelly and Mary Dean Coleman for helping!

The Centre County YMCA and Calvary Church will be hosting a community food distribution event on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 1:30 5:00 pm. If you plan to enjoy the goodness of the Harvest Fields Community Trails please remember to park at the trailhead/barn and avoid using the upper paved parking lot next to Calvary Church.

Saw this on another PA Outdoor site and thought I would share here.

"What we created in a unique mountain biking, outdoor recreation venue in our area is something that we hope is a blessing and asset to the community for many, many years to come.

The Harvest Fields Community Trails are now open for business! We encourage all of you to get out there and enjoy our incredible new community cycling resource!! When you visit: 1) Please park at the barn, not in the main church parking lot. To find the parking area, follow Discovery Drive to the end, make a right, then make an immediate left into the gravel parking area. 2) Make sure to read all the signage! The trails are directional, so please read all the information - it...s there for your safety. 3) Tell us what you think - there is more to come on this project, and your feedback could inform our future development. Thanks for being an NMBA member!! This project would not have been possible without your support. Scott Sheeder, NMBA Board Member, NMBA Past President

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for HFCT! NMBA officers were thrilled to participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony to open the Harvest Fields Community Trails on Saturday October 3rd. All those who contributed $2500 or greater were invited to attend the event. Brief presentations of thanks were made to each of the major donors. Dan Nold, Josh Stapleton, and Scott Sheeder cut the ribbon and the trails are now open for business! We encourage all of you to get out there and enjoy our incredible new community cycling resource!! Thanks for being an NMBA member!! This project would not have been possible without your support.