What’s up with Pikeview Quarry?

Old Stage Road gate proposal – MedWheel Questions

Open Space Advocates position statement about a future TOPS ballot measure

MWTA Board votes to support TOPS issue 2C

Ballot issue #1 – 30 word limit

MWTA Comments on El Paso County Jones Park Draft Master Plan

Med Wheel is in the Bulletin!

(un)Trash your parks

COS Ballot Measures – 2B & 2C, transfer of parkland to private entities

MedWheel statement about eBike use on trails in COS Parks property

Events in February 2023

6:00 pm: MWTA Monthly Board Meeting

6:00 pm: MWTA Monthly Trail Committee Meeting

5:00 pm: Bleating Hearts - Blodgett OS Master plan discussions

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:December 19, 2022
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What's up with PikeView Quarry? Are we getting a world class bike park? The 2014 COS Parks System Master plan references the need for a world class bike park (check…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:October 5, 2022
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The city of Colorado Springs has received complaints from the public about vandalism and other criminal activity off Old Stage Road. So far the solution that has been proposed would…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:June 20, 2022
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To TOPS Stakeholders & Concerned Citizens: TOPS is our community’s Trails, Open Space and Parks sales tax, a funding mechanism which has been in place since 1997 and has purchased…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:October 14, 2021
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At our October board meeting the Board of Directors of MWTA voted unanimously to support Nov'21 ballot issue 2C, the Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) tax extension and increase.…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:March 23, 2021
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Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates’ Board of Directors has passed a resolution in support of the Colorado Springs April 2021 city ballot issue #1. Ballot issue #1 removes the 30 word…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:December 21, 2020
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Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates have completed our analysis of El Paso County's Draft Master Plan for Jones Park. The master plan can be found here. El Paso County is accepting…

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:December 12, 2020
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Link to the original article in the Pike Peak Bulletin (Dec 10, page 9) Download the full article:Download

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:November 28, 2020
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More info coming soon!

Post author:Cory Sutela
Post published:October 16, 2020
Post category:Advocacy Uncategorized

There are two Colorado Springs questions on the November ballot (Colorado Springs residents only) pertaining to the transfer or sale of Park land from public ownership to private entities. These…

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,…

7 6:00 pm: MWTA Monthly Board Meeting 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm February 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

20 6:00 pm: MWTA Monthly Trail Committee Meeting 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm February 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

21 5:00 pm: Bleating Hearts - Blodgett OS Master plan discussions 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm February 21, 2023 Join MedWheel at Goat Patch for Bleating Hearts and more opportunities to learn about the Blodgett Open Space master plan process. We will bring maps and will share the trail proposals we've heard so far. You can learn what's been done and the best ways to get involved in the process going forward. All ideas are welcome! Also from 5-9pm, MedWheel will receive $1 from every pint sold so drink up in support of more and better trails. Location is Goat Patch Brewing, 2727 North Cascade Ave. Read more