It’s robust to think about which might be extra thrilling: traversing the Sierra Nevada mountains on a virtually unexplored stretch of singletrack, or doing it aboard a bespoke bicycle constructed for you without spending a dime.
Imagine it or not, that’s the deal on the desk as a part of the Builders for Builders fundraiser. From now by means of July 2, you’ll obtain an entry to win a customized handmade bike from one in all 4 acclaimed body builders for donating at the least $10 to Sierra Butte Path Stewardship (SBTS).
However the primo trip is simply the cherry on high. Each donation helps help path constructing and maintenance within the Misplaced Sierra, a area that encompasses far northern California and western Nevada. With sufficient help, the SBTS hopes to finish an epic 564-mile path community, dubbed the Misplaced Sierra Route, that connects 15 mountain cities all through a area that’s traditionally important to riders.
“The Misplaced Sierra is house to Downieville, the birthplace of American mountain biking,” mentioned Billy Sinkford, vp of ECHOS Communications and professional bono PR for SBTS. “It’s so wealthy with recreation, however the lack of timber and mining industries sadly left the realm very poor.”
Sinkford famous that the mining and timber increase way back vacated the realm, and the area misplaced quite a few jobs that by no means returned. The giveaway is only a piece of a larger plan to resurrect the Misplaced Sierra right into a thriving outside rec group.
He famous, “Having a sustainable recreation economic system is the reply, and the Sierra Butte Path Stewardship is working to bolster this — not simply by means of biking, however by welcoming moto, equestrian, kayaking, tenting, mountain climbing — principally recreation alternatives for almost everybody.”
Right here’s all the pieces it’s essential know to enter the giveaway and help the Misplaced Sierra Route undertaking.
‘Builders for Builders’ Bike Giveaway
Now in its third official yr, the fundraiser and giveaway interval went stay this week on the heels of the Misplaced and Discovered Gravel Pageant, one in all an array of motorbike races and occasions that happen throughout the area. So from now till July 2, you’ll be able to pitch in towards the $30,000 objective, all of which works to help path stewardship.
For those who donate at the least $10 (no buy essential, however c’mon), you’re mechanically entered to win a home made body out of your alternative of body builder: Caletti Cycles, SyCip Bicycles, Mosaic Cycles, or NeuHaus Metallic Works.
You’ll additionally work with the builder of your alternative on a customized paint job, and also you’ll stroll away with a trip completed off with the assistance of Paul Elements, White Industries, and WTB.
Misplaced Sierra Route
To this point, the Builders for Builders giveaway has helped increase greater than $100,000 for the SBTS and Misplaced Sierra Route. Since 2020, the bold path undertaking has steadily pressed towards its 2030 completion date.
When full, it is going to create an unbroken, interconnecting internet of singletrack that hyperlinks Downieville, Sierra Metropolis, Graeagle, Sierraville, Portola, Truckee, Loyalton, Reno, Quincy, Taylorsville, Greenville, Jonesville, Chester, Westwood, and Susanville.
Small parts of the undertaking are full or have damaged floor. The remaining is shifting by means of planning levels and environmental examine.
After all, you don’t need to be a part of the Builders to Builders giveaway to participate. You may donate to SBTS anytime you want. You may as well volunteer when you’re within the space — and when you’re not, simply plan a go to and spend your {dollars} locally instantly.
