It’s powerful to think about which might be extra thrilling: traversing the Sierra Nevada mountains on an almost unexplored stretch of singletrack, or doing it aboard a bespoke bicycle constructed for you without cost.
Consider it or not, that’s the deal on the desk as a part of the Builders for Builders fundraiser. From now by means of July 2, you’ll obtain an entry to win a customized handmade bike from one in every of 4 acclaimed body builders for donating no less than $10 to Sierra Butte Path Stewardship (SBTS).
However the primo trip is just the cherry on high. Each donation helps assist path constructing and maintenance within the Misplaced Sierra, a area that encompasses far northern California and western Nevada. With sufficient assist, the SBTS hopes to finish an epic 564-mile path community, dubbed the Misplaced Sierra Route, that connects 15 mountain cities all through a area that’s traditionally vital to riders.
“The Misplaced Sierra is dwelling to Downieville, the birthplace of American mountain biking,” stated Billy Sinkford, vp of ECHOS Communications and professional bono PR for SBTS. “It’s so wealthy with recreation, however the lack of timber and mining industries sadly left the world very poor.”
Sinkford famous that the mining and timber growth way back vacated the world, and the area misplaced quite a few jobs that by no means returned. The giveaway is only a piece of a better plan to resurrect the Misplaced Sierra right into a thriving outside rec group.
He famous, “Having a sustainable recreation financial system is the reply, and the Sierra Butte Path Stewardship is working to bolster this — not simply by means of biking, however by welcoming moto, equestrian, kayaking, tenting, mountain climbing — mainly recreation alternatives for almost everybody.”
Right here’s the whole lot it’s worthwhile to know to enter the giveaway and assist the Misplaced Sierra Route undertaking.
‘Builders for Builders’ Bike Giveaway
Now in its third official yr, the fundraiser and giveaway interval went reside this week on the heels of the Misplaced and Discovered Gravel Pageant, one in every of an array of motorbike races and occasions that happen throughout the area. So from now till July 2, you may pitch in towards the $30,000 objective, all of which matches to assist path stewardship.
In the event you donate no less than $10 (no buy mandatory, however c’mon), you’re robotically entered to win a hand-crafted body out of your alternative of body builder: Caletti Cycles, SyCip Bicycles, Mosaic Cycles, or NeuHaus Metallic Works.
You’ll additionally work with the builder of your alternative on a customized paint job, and also you’ll stroll away with a trip completed off with the assistance of Paul Parts, White Industries, and WTB.
Misplaced Sierra Route
To this point, the Builders for Builders giveaway has helped elevate greater than $100,000 for the SBTS and Misplaced Sierra Route. Since 2020, the formidable path undertaking has steadily pressed towards its 2030 completion date.
When full, it can create an unbroken, interconnecting net of singletrack that hyperlinks Downieville, Sierra Metropolis, Graeagle, Sierraville, Portola, Truckee, Loyalton, Reno, Quincy, Taylorsville, Greenville, Jonesville, Chester, Westwood, and Susanville.
Small parts of the undertaking are full or have damaged floor. The remaining is transferring by means of planning phases and environmental research.
After all, you don’t must be a part of the Builders to Builders giveaway to participate. You may donate to SBTS anytime you want. You may as well volunteer should you’re within the space — and should you’re not, simply plan a go to and spend your {dollars} in the neighborhood immediately.