Buena Vista, CO May 27 2010 – The Trailhead/Trailhead Cycle & Ski in Buena Vista has installed a mountain bike track behind the shop at 707 Hwy 24 N. Arrowhead Trails of Salida completed the trail the week of 24 May using sustainable trail design and trail building concepts. A formal dedication and ribbon cutting is scheduled for 10a Saturday, June 5th which is National Trails Day.
A beginner loop surrounds the entire area, called the TrailCenter™, with more challenging spurs and excursions branching off. The track allows such things as realistic test rides (especially good for first-time MTB buyers), post-maintenance test rides, clinics, trail maintenance & building workshops, and other opportunities – all on-site. The TrailCenter™ is designed to accommodate future expansion and a planned building expansion.
The TrailCenter™ is open to Trailhead Cycle & Ski customers and invited guests. It is not yet open to the general public. All users are required to check in at the shop, sign a waiver, and get a quick familiarization briefing. Normal helmet, safety, and courtesy rules will apply and will be posted.
“This fulfills a dream we have had for over six years” said Trailhead co-owner Evelyn Baker. “We believe it will help cycling – mountain biking in particular – grow in our community.” She adds “We encourage parents to use the TrailCenter™ as a safe, convenient place to introduce their children to mountain biking.”
ABOUT THE TRAILHEAD/TRAILHEAD CYCLE & SKI: Trailhead Cycle & Ski, the bicycle and Nordic ski component of the Trailhead, Inc., is Chaffee County’s original full-service cyclery and dates to 1982 when The Trailhead outdoor shop added bicycles. Trailhead Cycle & Ski services all makes and models and has been a Trek dealer since 1986.
