Sheridan Public Lands Rally, September 30th
Following on the success of the recent Laramie and Jackson rallies for public lands, Sheridan will be holding a rally on Saturday, September 30th, from 3-4:30pm at Grinnel Plaza in downtown Sheridan. This will be an opportunity for folks to learn more about the public land issues in Wyoming, including the proposed legislation to designate anRead more
A Great Time Had by All the Jurassic Classic
We had a great time meeting folks, riding sweet trails and generally having a good time at the Jurassic Classic MTB Festival in Lander this past weekend. Thanks to the organizers for allowing Pathways to participate in the event and thanks also to the sponsors and all of the volunteers for their efforts to putRead more
Wyoming Bicycle and Pedestrian System Task Force Update
In 2016 the Wyoming Legislature passed the “Bicycle and Pedestrian System Task Force Act”. It requires a formal report be prepared on the “benefits and opportunities” of bicycle and pedestrian pathways and natural surface trails, including economic, health, safety, tourism, and community livability benefits, and to make recommendations for various ways the state can coordinateRead more
Wyoming Has a Robust State Trails Program – Learn More About it on the State Parks Website
Wyoming has over 8,500 miles of trails managed by a variety of agencies. Trail opportunities in Wyoming are many and diverse. Wyoming’s trails are located in areas ranging from deep river canyons to high desert plains, to high mountain crags and alpine meadows, to community greenways. Hikers, bicyclists, equestrians, skiers, snowmobilers, historians, ORV (off roadRead more
Finding a Life in Wyoming on a Bike and a Prayer
When bicycle tour leader, Judy Raymond’s cross-country group stopped at a bed and breakfast in Lamont, WY in 1993, she had no idea that her stay there would set into motion events that would change her life and lead to her becoming the answer to a Wyoming rancher’s prayer. After hitting it off with theRead more
Bicycle and Pedestrian System Task Force Phone Meeting – Wednesday August 9th
From the August 1, 2017 K2 Radio Article by Susan Burk: Do you love to bike and ride on Wyoming’s trails and pathways? You might want to weigh on the Wyoming Cycling Task Force’s next meeting. The effort is Wyoming’s first look on a state level at the economic, health and community benefits of bicycleRead more
Wyoming Bicycle and Pedestrian System Task Force Update
Following the legislative success last year of the passage of the Bicycle and Pedestrian System Task Force Act, efforts have been underway to create a Legislative Report on the “benefits and opportunities” of bicycle and pedestrian pathways and natural surface trails for Wyoming communities. To oversee the report preparation, Governor Matt Mead appointed a TaskRead more
Governor’s Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Task Force Update
Wyoming Pathways board member Melanie Arnett also serves as a Non-motorized Recreation representative on the Governor’s Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Task Force. Melanie reports that the Task Force held a series of meetings around the state this spring, where the group discussed the many aspects of outdoor recreation in Wyoming, and gathering public input. The TaskRead more
Kids’ MTB Camps at Curt Gowdy State Park are Enjoyed by Campers and Coaches Alike
“These kids are amazing!” was a common sentiment expressed by volunteer coaches at the Stone Temple Mountain Bike Camp, held this past June at Wyoming’s Curt Gowdy State Park. As usual, coaches were surprised at the growth as both mountain bikers and people the kids displayed over the course of the annual 5-day camp andRead more
Jurassic Classic Mountain Bike Festival Coming to Lander this August
This coming August 24-26th, Wyoming mountain bikers and outdoor enthusiasts will be treated to the new Jurassic Classic Mountain Bike Festival in Lander, WY, hosted by Lander Cycling. Growing from the Jurassic Classic mountain bike race, the revamped event expands to also include live music, food, beer, bike demos, clinics, group rides and “ridiculous shenanigans”.Read more