It was a nice day to run 50 miles in Fort Ord, outside of Salinas. My goal was nine hours, but I finished in 9:17. I'm still happy with that time.
#running #TrailRunning #monterey #ultra #mu50 #FortOrd #california
"The Army’s Direct Notification Program is a free service to the community to provide notification for our prescribed burns. You must register for this service every year you wish to be notified….The burn season starts July 1st and ends December 31st (unless extended by permission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service).”
#PrescribedBurns #AirPollution
I'm all set up at the machine gun water stop. Now to wait for the runners...
#running #TrailRunning #insideTrail #GoldenState #aidStation #FortOrd #Monterey #ultra
"NorCal Interscholastic Cycling League starts its season at Fort Ord every year….Executive Director Terry Curley says part of the appeal of biking is its #inclusivity—there are no benches, so everyone gets to ride.”
https://www.ksbw.com/article/students-mountain-bike-race-fort-ord-march-3/64020276
A partial local history: https://bikemonterey.org/monterey-county-teens-who-bike-including-mountain-bike-at-the-2017-california-state-high-school-mountain-bike-championships-and-elsewhere.html
#NationalInterscholasticCyclingAssociation #NICA #NorCalLeague #MoreKidsOnBikes #FortOrd #MontereyCounty #FortOrdNationalMonument #MountainBiking #MTB #HighSchoolAthletics #Salinas #Monterey #SalinasHighSchoolCowboysRacing #MontereyBayCompositeLightfighters #RanchoSanJuanHighSchoolMountainBiking #Athletics #TeensBike #YouthBike
People often ask Bicycling Monterey about Fort Ord Regional Trail & Greenway (FORTAG). A progress report is on agenda for May 1 Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee meeting (open to public). TAMC’s Mike Zeller plans to report on Segment 1, Canyon Del Rey Blvd / CA State Route 218; Segment 2, Imjin Rd to Jerry Smith Corridor; Segment 3, California Ave from Patton Parkway to Imjin Rd; and Segment 4, Laguna Grande Regional Park. Public welcome to attend, either in-person or via Zoom/phone. The May 1 meeting is in #Greenfield. Details: https://bikemonterey.org/fort-ord-regional-trail-greenway-fortag-update.html
For more #Monterey County spring bike-related events, see https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-spring-2024-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html
#BikeTooter #MontereyCounty #FortOrd #ActiveTransportation #infrastructure #bike #walk #run #skate #scoot #FORTAG #Caltrans #CASR218 #CanonDelReyBlvd #CompleteStreets
May 18 Fort Ord Dunes State Park Volunteer Bike Tour. All types of bicycles, e-bikes, or non-motorized active transportation (skateboards, scooters, etc.) are welcome to join. A mobile bike mechanic will be available throughout the event. This is a special Bike Month edition of California State Parks—Monterey District’s monthly volunteer project at Fort Ord Dunes State Park and is co-sponsored by California State Parks Foundation. Sign-ups required. Please note details re: youth, waivers, helmets, etc.: https://volunteer.calparks.org/opportunity/a3tJw0000007
For more spring events in Monterey County, see Bike Buzz: Spring 2024 News from Bicycling Monterey: https://bikemonterey.org/bike-buzz-spring-2024-news-from-bicycling-monterey.html.
#BikeTooter #MontereyCounty #BikeMonth
#BikeMonterey #BicyclingMonterey #FortOrd #InvasivePlants #Monterey #bike #bicycling #cycling #ecotourism