Mirror Lake trail building season has begun!

Please stay off of the Red Loop/Hot Tamale this week (April 11, 2022) as crews work to clear corridors for a new jump line and a pumpy flow trail!

The 𝗘𝗔𝗚𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗧 would create a hiking and biking path from the Eagle River Nature Center to the Glenn Hwy inside Chugach State Park.

It would help connect the 𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗞𝗔 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗟 by following the Historic Iditarod Trail and link the Crow Pass Trail to downtown Eagle River.

Please let your Alaska state legislator know your opinion on the Eagle River Greenbelt and the Alaska Long Trail, as both projects have been submitted for funding in this year’s capital budget.

Hi folks! We need your help identifying dangerous locations for cyclists! Feb 14, 2022 is the AMATS/DOT deadline for bike path project nominations for the next 3 years. Any problem locations you can identify on bikemaps.org will help us in our efforts.

You can also submit your own bike path nominations at: https://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/Planning/AMATS/Pages/default.aspx

https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=263830

The Northern Extension of the Coastal Trail would connect Eklutna to Eagle River and link the Mirror Lake and Beach Lake trail systems.

* Map from the 1982 “Coastal Trail Plan: Ship Creek to Eklutna”

Interested in checking out FAT BIKING at Mirror Lake?

Come out Sunday November 28th, 2021, meet at the main parking lot at 1pm and we will ride a mile loop around Mirror Lake, then head out for 2 more miles of rolling trails through the woods.

Most of the trails have been snowshoe packed, or groomed with our SnowDog, but there may be some sections of fluffy goodness for us to push our bikes through.

If you haven’t already filled out at 2021 CMBR waiver, please sign one online before arriving. Thanks!

https://app.waiversign.com/e/6088efcaccb8b000196265a7/doc/6088f0f7ccb8b000196265c6?event=none

UPDATE 8pm Tues Dec 28th, 2021:

THE RACE IS ON! Registration closes tonight at midnight. See you tomorrow Weds Dec 29th: 6pm bib pickup, 7pm start, 9pm cutoff.

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We’re going AFTER DARK for the 5th annual Mirror Lake Merry Masher winter bike race, a fundraiser for the Mirror Lake Singletrack.

About this event

* Registration ends Tues 12-28-21 11:59 pm. There is NO IN-PERSON registration*

We are pleased to announce Trek Bicycle Store of Anchorage as the sponsor for the fifth annual Mirror Lake Merry Masher winter bike race!

It’s gonna be a PARTY! Light up your rides, as we’re going after dark on a mix of flowy singletrack, a bit of nice wide doubletrack, a couple of great hill climbs, and some beautiful lake riding in the shadow of Bear Mountain in Chugiak.

PRIZES FOR THE BEST ON-BIKE LIGHT SHOWS (costume, decorations, you decide.)

You will have the option of one or two 5+ mile laps. You must complete the race in the 2-hour time limit.

COURSE MAP HERE: https://cmbralaska.org/2021/12/19/merry-masher-21-course-map/

If you’re not racing, you are welcome to come out and cheer!

Thanks to Trek Bicycle Store of Anchorage for sponsoring this year’s race.

This event is a membership drive and fundraiser for Chugach Mountain Bike Riders and proceeds will go to support the improvement of the Mirror Lake Singletrack.

When: Wednesday, December 29th. Bibs Pick-Up 6pm. Race Start 7pm.

Where: Mirror Lake Park, Mile 24 Glenn Hwy, Chugiak, Alaska.

Cost: This is a member-only race. FREE to members, though we appreciate any additional donations!

(CMBR Membership $50 Individual/$100 Family)