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Here we go!With the trail approved, and the first section already funded, we have just begun work and are now ready for our big fundraiser for the Skyline Flow Trail :D
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a fundraiser at The Dahl Arts Center in Rapid City, South Dakota to raise funds for the development and maintenance of a progressive flow trail system at Skyline Wilderness Area in central Rapid City. The trail is sanctioned by our Parks Dept. and we have already begun work :). The goal of this project is to foster a tighter community & improve the health of our city through the most inclusive kind of bike trail, which is smooth all-levels flow.
What is directional flow trail?
You can think of it like riding a roller coaster. The turns are built up so that it's easy to go through the corners and you can carry more speed through them if you want to. The trail is for downhill bicycle traffic only, so no hiking and no riding up the wrong way. This is to keep everyone safe while allowing a high level of speed and flow, creating the feeling of soaring like a bird going down the mountain.
What are the benefits of flow trail?
A well built directional flow trail is smooth and easy, so that you do not need an expensive mountain bike with fancy suspension to ride and have fun on it. Flow trail is confidence inspiring because you can see what is coming and your bike feels sure-footed on the groomed trail. We feel an attraction like this can channel the fun and rowdy energy of our community in a positive direction. Mountain Biking is an immensely rewarding hobby that keeps us healthy and leads us on adventures.
Through our fundraiser last year we were able to develop a full flow trail with fun jumps on M Hill that has been a huge success. As well as through a volunteer driven project developed a flow trail in Raiders Park next to Stevens High School. With the playful feeling of flow trail we have found way more kids and teenagers enjoying getting out and doing a healthy activity ?
Here is what you have to look forward to at this event:
• Silent & live auctions of high quality goods and services from local businesses.
• All the information, with plenty of opportunity for Q & A .
• Hanging out in a nice facility with our beloved mountain bike community. There is a dedicated kids room adjacent that will be staffed and will have activities for the kids!
• Healthy food & beverages available.
• All proceeds go towards a world-class bike park in downtown Rapid City!!
If you have something to contribute (goods, services, volunteer at the event, etc.) please get in touch! We can sure use all the help our community is inspired to give.
For any who can't make it, here is the link to support this project:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/skylineflow
Thanks to all! What an exciting time.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Dahl Arts Center, 713 7th St, Rapid City, SD 57701-3613, United States,Rapid City, South Dakota