Promoting the interests of mountain bikers in Southern Nevada
Advocacy:

In July, the BARTA Board of Directors held a special meeting with BLM Red Rock Recreation Planner Sarah Sutherland and BLM Recreation Contractor Suzanne Shelp in order to address issues regarding trails in the Red Rock National Conservation Area.

Following is a summary of the items discussed and plans of action:
Cottonwood Valley and Blue Diamond area trail signage: Until now, the single-track trails in the area have been poorly marked. This has led to a proliferation of new, undesignated and poorly made trails. The BLM, with user input, has come up with an official trail system and has begun placing signs along designated trails. The trails are color-coded and are a series of loops throughout the Cottonwood and Blue Diamond Area. Cyclists have ridden most of the designated trails in the past. However, with signage and trail maps, newcomers to the area can enjoy the trails that are open to users. The signing process is a slow one if left to BLM personnel alone, so BARTA created a schedule to help install new trail signs. We need volunteers to help with the sign installation on the following dates and times. This is important trail work. We cannot leave it all up to someone else, or it will never happen. We are willing to work and help develop a great trail system!

If your interested in biking in Nevada's Red Rock Canyon you can get more infomation at Red Rock Canyon's website.

If you interested in the Nevada political environment and it's impact on mountaining biking visit Nevada State General Assembly website.

If you would like more information about mountain biking in the United States visit International Mountaining Biking Association website.