MORCA Monthly Meeting Minutes for May 2013

Take a look at the MORCA Monthly Meeting Minutes.

They include:

- Opening remarks
- FORA-ESCA Update/ROE Permit
- Fort Ord National Monument First Anniversary
- Monthly Trail Day
- Friends of the Fort Ord Warhorse Event
- Hammerstein 24-Hour Race
- Take a Kid Mountain Bicycling Day
- Treasurers Report and Fund Raising Committee update
- Bike Park Update
- and more.......

Click here to view MORCA May Meeting Minutes

The next meeting is Monday, June 3rd, 2013 at the Penny Farthing Tavern in Salinas.




posted: 8 May, 2013

Fort Ord Warhorse Day Bike Rides

When: Saturday, May 18th - Signup at 10am

Where: California Avenue and 9th Street, Marina, CA

MORCA will guide two bike excursions that begin and end at the Marina Equestrian Center during the Fort Ord Warhorse Day event.

- Bring your own bike or rent one from Bay Bikes, 831-655-BIKE.

- Registration, waiver, and helmet are required.
- Meet in fenced area at corner of California (5th Ave) and 9th at 10am (look for the MORCA and Bay Bikes tents).
- Dismount your bike while at the event for safety.
- Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Ride to Comanche's Grave: 11-mile tour of old Fort Ord goes to Fort Ord Dunes State Park, Stilwell Hall beach overlook, and Fort Ord National Monument. Stops at WWII-era sports center (now Water City Roller Hockey) and Comanche's Grave. Pace is relaxed, terrain is hilly. Good fitness is a must (not appropriate for extremely small children or push bikes); dress in layers and wear sunscreen. Road bikers should be aware that the Jerry Smith Corridor and a short section of trail to/from Comanche's Grave is included.

Peewee Ride/walk 1-mile to Water City Roller Hockey sports center for treat and rollerskating demo.

Directions: From Hwy 1, exit Imjin Pkwy, R on California, R on 9th to park.

posted: 8 May, 2013

New FORA ROE Permit for MORCA Group Rides






Note that this permit if for group rides only on established trails in specific areas only and requires a MORCA lead and sweep.

For more details please download and read the permit from http://www.morcamtb.org/images/FORAROE2013.pdf

MORCA members using this permit for group rides MUST follow the requirements laid out in the permit.

For questions please reach out to the MORCA board at morca@morcamtb.org


posted: 8 May, 2013

Fort Ord National Monument One Year Anniversary






posted: 30 Apr, 2013

MORCA Monthly Meeting Minutes for April 2013

Take a look at the MORCA Monthly Meeting Minutes.

They include:

- Opening remarks
- Santa Cruz Mountain Bike Festival
- Sea Otter Classic Volunteering
- FORA-ESCA Update/ROE Permit
- Fort Ord National Monument First Anniversary
- Fort Ord Access Alliance Petition
- Bike Park Update
- Treasurers Report and Fund Raising Committee update
- and more.......

Click here to view MORCA April Meeting Minutes

The next meeting is Monday, May 6th, 2013 at the Penny Farthing Tavern in Salinas.




posted: 7 Apr, 2013

Discount for MORCA Members at Bobcat Bicycles

Get "fit" at BobCat Bicycles special offer for MORCA Members (bring your IMBA membership card).

Click on the picture below for details.....






posted: 2 Apr, 2013

MORCA Monthly Meeting Minutes for Mar 2013

Take a look at the MORCA Monthly Meeting Minutes.

They include:

- Opening remarks
- Sea Otter Classic Volunteering
- Trail Work update
- Santa Cruz Mountain Bike Festival
- Treasurers Report and Fund Raising Committee update
- FORA/ESCA update
- Bike Park Update
- Fort Ord National Monument First Anniversary
- and more.......

Click here to view MORCA March Meeting Minutes

The next meeting is Monday, April 1st, 2013 at the Penny Farthing Tavern in Salinas (no fooling).




posted: 12 Mar, 2013