There are numerous cities in the West that use mountain biking activities, including racing, for economic stimulus and to generate money for trail maintenance.

Boise has a tremendous resource in the foothills that can be better utilized for the benefit of the city and the trails.

We are asking Boise Mayor Dave Bieter and Ridge to Rivers to allow mountain bike race promoters the opportunity to utilize this resource in a safe and responsible way.

We would like to see changes to the current mountain bike race committee guidelines that would allow for racing to occur rather than just having a process for denial in place.