Though many activities have taken a back seat because of the coronavirus pandemic, the White Mountains chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association is planning on rolling out a pack full of undertakings this season.
Two major trail projects, a paid trail crew, an online fundraiser and hopefully holding the popular fall Leaf Peeper Bike Bash are on the agenda. In addition, the chapter has already been sprucing up local trails.
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