Thanks to all the trail enthusiasts who attended last weekend's training/work session on building and maintaining trails from assessment to completion using hand tools. The sessions were led by Chris Kehmeier of C2 Recreation, an internationally acclaimed natural surface trails planner and builder.
The event drew nearly 20 participants from Roanoke, Salem, Bedford, Clifton Forge, Botetourt, and Pulaski.
After a half-day of classroom trail building school on Saturday morning, participants went into the field Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday to apply what they had learned. They built re-routes to four sections of existing Explore Park trails to make them flow better and be more fun to ride.
All together this weekend, BROC volunteers contributed more than 160 volunteer hours to Roanoke County's Explore Park to enhance the mountain biking experience there.
Best of all, we now have a group of more highly trained and experienced mountain bike trail builders who can lead future projects in the region.
Lunch on both days was provided by Visit Virginia Blue Ridge. Thanks to Roanoke County Explore Park for the meeting facilities and the trails.
Special thanks to Frank and Chris for planning a great weekend.