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This month, a new electric-assisted bicycle (e-bike) legislation bill (SB 6434) passed the Senate and the House, and it is anticipated to be signed by the Governor soon.  In short, this bill allows e-bike use on paved trails, but restricts use on natural surface trails, unless the land manager specifically allows it. Evergreen worked with non-motorized recreation groups to assist the Legislature in refining the bill’s language, and encouraged clear distinction between e-bike use on paved trails vs. natural surface trails. Here’s where we landed:

Win a Diamondback D8 frame, Fox fullface helmets, and more! You’re nearly there—Winter Stoke 2018 at Gerk’s Ski and Cycle is just two days away—do you have your tickets yet? Save $10 when you pre-register now—that’s more for beverages from Chainline Brewing (21+), BBQ from Gerk’s staff’s Trager Grill, or raffle tickets to pick up a Diamondback D8 frame set valued at $1200! And that's just some of the great stuff you could win (while funding trails). Secure Your Ticket Today

Are you ready for bike videos, pictures, and an evening of hanging with your MTB friends? Join us for the 8th Annual Evergreen Winter Stoke Party at Gerk’s Ski and Cycle in Issaquah February 10! Evergreen invites you to join an evening of prizes, beer from Chainline Brewing (100% goes to your trails!), and the annual Winter Stoke Photo and Video Contest—all at Gerk’s in Issaquah.  Even better, when you purchase your ticket now, you’ll save $10 off entry at the door as an Evergreen member ($5 as a non-member). Not a member? Join today!

The Colonnade—Evergreen’s first major construction undertaking—started the amazing statewide trail construction and maintenance ride we’re on today. Colonnade proved to land managers that BBTC/Evergreen members were serious about creating riding opportunities for all riders—and its completion lined up projects like Duthie, Tiger, and Raging River. Originally consisting of several challenging trails, the completion of the Colonnade provided an urban ride center for Seattle MTBers. With a place to develop skills that didn’t require a drive to the mountains, colonnade offered a riding option for users who may not have had time or resources to ride elsewhere.