BLACK BEAR CYCLING, Membership Information

Black Bear Cycling was founded on the principles of cycling advocacy and safety, conservation of trail systems and natural resources, and volunteerism within our community.

Black Bear Cycling is an open membership cycling club which will accept individuals who have an interest in mountain and road bicycling. Since we are an open member club we ask that individuals interested in joining review our Bylaws and be willing to accept the terms of membership which include a requirement to volunteer 15 hours of service to club-sponsored activities. Opportunities to fulfill this obligation are offered through a variety of activities, outlined as follows:

  1. Work at the annual mountain bike race. Activities may include registration, scoring, race course preparation, or assisting with other paperwork related to the event. Workers at this event also get a cool event T-shirt.
  2. Work at one of our Trail Maintenance sessions at Wawayanda State Park. These happen at least monthly from March through the end of the year, depending on weather conditions. There are plenty of chances to get your hours here.
  3. Lead group rides on behalf of the club. When a ride is listed and a member takes on the ride leader role they can receive credit for one hour of work for every two rides they lead. The ride must be posted on the club calendar and a sign in sheet provided to the club secretary. This can be a road or mountain bike ride.
  4. Other work as approved by the Executive Committee.
Club membership and participation in BBC events entitle you to the following benefits:
  1. Coordinated group rides, social events, and the chance to meet new people to share the cycling experience
  2. Payment of your first year membership dues includes a club jersey
  3. 10% off of parts, clothing and accessories at Sussex Bike & Sport
  4. After you have completed your 15 volunteer hours you are eligible to receive:
    1. 15% off of a new bicycle at Sussex Bike & Sport
    2. 15% off the first $200 of club clothing.
Membership dues are as follows:
  • $60 Individual over 18 years of age - first year
  • $30 renewal starting in 2008 for those over 18 years of age
  • $40 Individual under 18 years of age - first year
  • $25 renewal for those under 18 years of age

Come and join us by first printing and filling out the membership form and then mailing with the required membership dues and signed release. Address is on the form.

If you have any questions just e-mail us at:
jeffstik@blackbearcycling.com
tomflynn@blackbearcycling.com
jasonz@blackbearcycling.com
2/16/2007
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