What, this time of year?  Absolutely!!!  With the mild winter (so far), the SSFTA is headed up to the Just Outstanding ride up above Wofford Heights.  This recent rain should make soil conditions primo for some serious roost.  To get warmed up, we'll ascend Unal Trail to the peak before smiling our way down JO.  

We've been monitoring the 10 day forecast, and while it should be a bit cool at launch, it should be in the very comfortable mid-60's by the time we enter Wofford Heights.

To give a bit of time for temps to come up, lets meet at Mesa Marin Chevron station at 8:30 a.m.  That should put us at the trailhead somewhere around 10:00'ish.  This is a shuttle ride.

The recommended skill level for this approximate 3+ hour ride should be considered at least Intermediate (conditioning and technical).   

Questions, call Mark at 661.865.6290. 

This is a great local race put on by Sam Ames and benefitting the SSFTA in several ways. Sam promotes the club, pays for the SSFTA USA Cycling dues, then donates 50% of the proceeds to the club! Plus it's a really fun course! Make your plans to race or to volunteer to help. Sam requests 6-8 volunteers from the SSFTA . February 26th, 2012

sam@teamactionsports.com

The next board meeting will be on February 21st, 2012 at Rusty's Pizza Parlor: 3800 Auburn Street-Oswell and Auburn.

Meetings are open to all SSFTA members.

It is a busier than usual first quarter as some of us prepare for the great Keyesville Classic Mountain Bike Stage Race to be held March 30th/April 1st.

Meeting begins at 6:30. The room will be reserved at 6:00 for those who'd like to come early and order pizza. 

Meeting agenda

Join the SSFTA as they host the 24th Annual Keyesville Classic Mountain Bike Stage Race!

To be held on March 31st and April 1st. There will be something for everyone during this fun-filled week-end of mountain bike racing. XC, downhill, novice, sport, pros. If you don't race, come and join in the fun of watching and hanging out with your mountain biking friends.

www.keyesvilleclassic.com

www.facebook.com/keyesville.classic

Regular jerseys are in stock, ready for purchace, in all sizes except men's large. There are some sleeveless jerseys available too.

 Wind jackets are available to order.  Cost is $70 for members.  Pay online with Paypal, and you'll receive a confirmation email with details about delivery etc. Or order the old fasion way - Order Form Download and mail it in with a check to the address on the form, or give it to Deanne (membership@ssfta.com) or Alan (treasurer@ssfta.com) or to an SSFTA board member along with payment (cash/check). Keep in mind that a new order won't be placed until enough people sign up for wind jackets.

Dear SSFTA,

I hope you can join us next Saturday 1-28-2012 as Stewards of the Sequoia host our second Trail Appreciation event to reopen the Whiskey Flat trail. We will be brushing and fixing the trail which has become impassable in some sections due to lack of maintenance.

This great trail has been neglected. Stewards of the Sequoia have adopted the trail and we were able to rehabilitate 2 miles of it a few weeks ago. We need your help to continue the project.

Whiskey Flat is a long trail that is anything but flat, but we have worked out a unique way to get to the project area quickly and easily. We will be using rafts to shuttle our crews across the river so we can focus our energy on the trail instead of a long hike in and out.

Please reply to this email to register.

Sierra Gateway Market will provide their great lunches for each volunteer who registers by Thursday.

You can find out more about Stewards Spring Trail Appreciation Days at http://stewardsofthesequoia.org/events-schedule.html