Give! 2020 is on now!

MedWheel statement about eBike use on trails in COS Parks property

Trail sharing etiquette video

Etiquette: How to Share a Trail

MWTA e-bike survey

MWTA Communications Survey Results

Austin Bluffs Master Plan

MWTA is in Give! 2019

Trail Status update: The Chutes is OPEN (and fantastic)

More legal action in Bear Creek/Jones Park

Events in March 2023

12:00 pm: Concrete Couch Bike Day at the 'Yote

6:00 pm: MWTA Monthly Board Meeting

2:00 pm: Rock the Vote at the 'Yote

6:00 pm: MWTA Monthly Trail Committee Meeting

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:November 28, 2020
Post category:Featured Give!

Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates is excited to be back in the 2020 IndyGive! Campaign with new rewards, greater matching funds AND special prizes for young donors. Give! runs Nov 1-…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:October 15, 2020
Post category:Advocacy Featured Trail News Uncategorized

Electric bike (eBikes) and mountain bikes (eMTBs) have become commonplace around the world and in Colorado Springs. In 2018, after urging by MedWheel to establish and clarify guidelines for them,…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:May 8, 2020
Post category:Advocacy Featured Trail News Uncategorized

You're doing it right!! We are unbelievably lucky to live in the shadows of Pikes Peak, with amazing access to trails. While some trails work better with a single-direction, single-use…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:April 8, 2020
Post category:Featured Trail News Uncategorized

How can MTB riders reduce conflicts on crowded trails? Most of us live in the Pikes Peak Region because of the amazing access to trails and natural spaces. Getting out…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:February 25, 2020
Post category:Advocacy Featured Uncategorized

Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates is conducting a survey of trail users about e-bikes. Here is a link to our survey - please complete it and encourage other trail users to…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:December 17, 2019
Post category:Communication Featured Uncategorized

Thanks everyone who completed our recent Communications Survey Your feedback enables us to serve our members better. Here is a summary of what we learned. Based on your suggestions, we will…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:November 26, 2019
Post category:Advocacy Featured Trail News Uncategorized

On Nov 7th 2019, COS Parks staff and Timberline consultants hosted the 3rd and final open house for the Austin Bluffs Open Space (ABOS) master plan. The meeting was held…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:November 10, 2019
Post category:Events Featured Give!Uncategorized

Give! is a local charity campaign featuring 100 local nonprofit organizations, running through December 31, 2019. If you love trails like the new Chutes, Lake Moraine/Missing Link, Codell Trail in…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:October 6, 2019
Post category:Featured Trail News Trail Projects

Updated Nov 11 2019: Closures are finished, all parts of Chutes and Ladders are now open. Don't miss Upper Chutes' all new 115’ rock garden, steep armored berms and challenge…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:October 2, 2019
Post category:Advocacy Featured Trail News

Last week MWTA received notice of another ‘Notice of Intent to Sue’ from the Center for Biological Diversity, sent to the US Forest Service. https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/species/fish/pdfs/Bear-Creek-Greenback-notice-of-intent-to-sue-F-S-09-25-2019.pdf The subject of this CBD…

7 6:00 pm: MWTA Monthly Board Meeting 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm March 7, 2023 Are you ready to help steer the ship as a board member of MWTA? email us info@medwheel.org if so! Here are our guidelines to join as a volunteer. Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates seek passionate trail users of any ability to join our team! All styles of riding as well as non-riders who share a passion for our mission are welcome. MWTA works with a committee structure: Most committees meet once a month, with tasks completed between meetings as your schedule allows. We need help with all our committees. We’re particularly seeking these competencies & experience: Grantwritng, Fundraising Branded material (swag) management Graphic Design Event Management Social media content curation Newsletter Crew leading & training Trail building & design Photography & video production Nonprofit/volunteer/leadership Project management Connections to current or future partner organizations: - User groups (especially hiking & trail running) - Friends groups - groups that care for city, county, regional & state parks - Riding groups & Clubs - Schools - Military - Faith-based orgs - Diversity focused org - Land managers, CSU To join our board - contact us to find the best committee for you, and join as a volunteer for 3 months. After that time you may apply to join the board. All board members sign an agreement with MWTA that outlines expectations for board members AND the organization. MWTA is committed to providing great volunteer experiences in accordance with our diversity and non-discrimination policy. Hit us at info@medwheel.org for more info about any MWTA volunteer role. Read more

18 2:00 pm: Rock the Vote at the 'Yote 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm March 18, 2023 Join MedWheel, Concrete Couch, the League of Women Voters, and other partners for a fun and inclusive community celebration of democracy. . Rock The Vote at the 'Yote Location: Concrete Couch, Coyote location 1100 S Royer Street. map Time: Saturday Mar 18 from 2-8pm. Fair weather event - if we need to cancel we will post it here. The event is free to attend and open to all. We will have an afternoon BBQ with food available for a $5 donation, thanks to Concrete Couch. Family friendly event. Rock the Vote at the 'Yote is focused on raising awareness about the April election in our community, and encouraging engagement in our democratic process. An April election usually has low turnout which means your vote carries more weight than ever. We encourage community-minded and outdoors-oriented people to learn about issues and cast your vote in April. In particular MedWheel encourages your support of the TOPS program extension which is ballot issue #1 in April. . The event will feature LIVE MUSIC from the Concrete Couch Jam Band from 2-330, and jamming continuing afterwards. Our friends at Subcaste Sound will continue the party 330pm. Subcaste DJ's include Chazie 1 Love with a special reggae mix, followed by the fresh house sounds of DJs ReLief and Abacus. Fire performances and flow dancing with the CS Flowmies and the Conflagration Station. . The trails onsite at the Coyote will be open for walking and riding, including the new Upsadaisy trail. Free loaner bikes and helmets are available. Tours of the amazing Coyote property will be given throughout the event. Pikes Peak Climbers Alliance will be on hand for a bouldering jam at the Coyote's very own climbing wall. We will also be joined by our friends from Mile High Youth Corps and UpaDowna. . CELEBRATE DEMOCRACY! We will have onsite voter registration, coordinated by MedWheel and our partners at the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region. Information about ballot issue #1 , the TOPS program extension, will be available. We are inviting all candidates to attend the event to engage with voters. . To learn more about candidates positions, here are a few resources: - MedWheel and BikeCOS candidates' survey about bike and transportation issues - Overview of Palmer Land's candidates forum earlier this week - TOSC's eForum on outdoor issues - The League of Women Voters are hosting an online and in-person forum that same day from 1-3pm, just up the road from our event. Feel free to attend the forum and then join our celebration afterwards. Read more

20 6:00 pm: MWTA Monthly Trail Committee Meeting 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm March 20, 2023 Got what it takes to join our team? Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates seek passionate trail users of any ability to join our volunteer committees! All styles of riding as well as non-riders who share a passion for trails are welcome. Most committees meet once a month, with tasks completed between meeting as your schedule allows. We need your help with all our committees: Trails, Advocacy, Communications, Events/Membership, and our Board of Directors. We’re particularly seeking these competencies & experience: Grantwritng, Fundraising Branded material (swag) management Graphic Design Event Management Social media content curation Newsletter Crew leading & training Trail building & design Photography & video production Nonprofit/volunteer/leadership Project management Connections to current or future partner organizations: - User groups (especially hiking & trail running) - Friends groups - groups that care for city, county, regional & state parks - Riding groups & Clubs - Schools - Military - Faith-based orgs - Diversity focused org - Land managers, CSU To join our board - contact us to find the best committee for you, and join as a volunteer for 3 months. After that time you may apply to join the board. All board members sign an agreement with MWTA that outlines expectations for board members AND the organization. MWTA is committed to providing great volunteer experiences in accordance with our diversity and non-discrimination policy. Hit us at info@medwheel.org for more info about any MWTA volunteer role. Read more