NEMBA Land Access Raffle
Hi all,
Please consider buying a ticket or two (or 10) to support NEMBA’s annual Land Access Raffle! Sales are lower than expected due to the craptacular economic downturn we are all experiencing these days. The prize list is incredible (Giant Trance XO, Western Spirit MTB trip, VDO computer, Mavic CrossMax SL wheelset, Fox F series or Float fork – your choice, etc..).
While we’re on the topic of supporting NEMBA… please also consider working to convince any holdouts you ride with to join. For RI NEMBA it’s not about the money, it’s about the numbers. While we’ve held steady at ~ 150 members the last few years we need to grow. 150 riders does not represent the true number of MTB riders in RI. I don’t expect to get them all, but we should be doing better than 150. More members equals more representation, and it adds clout to the organization when it comes time to lobby for access and event permits.
I know things seem to operate at a nice status quo in RI with regard to MTB access, and the sheer miles of trails we have available to us all. Many people riding in RI don’t think about NEMBA because they don’t have to (thanks to the work the organization does on their behalf). I’m asking that you think about it, and ask your non member riding pals to think about it a little as well. $25 may not “get” them much in terms of tangible items, and it cuts into the bike part budget, but what it helps us all “get” in terms of visibility, clout and consideration is well worth the annual dues. Most of us spend in excess of $1,000 a year on bike parts, race and event fees, lisences and associated gear. $25 is NOT going to kill you, I promise. That said please work toward getting some riding buddies to join! Everyone riding in RI should be represented as best as possible.
Thanks,
Brendan