Page 15 - Roswell Summer 2023 Brochure
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“RAMBO is always looking for
                                                ways to improve the biking
                                                experience at Big Creek.

                                                It takes a dedicated group
                                                of volunteers to improve
                                                community resources, and
                                                RAMBO does that for the

                                                mountain biking community
                                                in Roswell,” said Brad Wender,
                                                RAMBO President.




        Throughout the year, RAMBO            to play, supporting local businesses   to enjoy. The City of Roswell
                                              around Roswell.
        partners with the Roswell
                                                                                   Park System provides so many
 RIDING IN ROSWELL  Recreation, Parks, Historic and   In 2022, RAMBO raised over   opportunities to try something
        Cultural Affairs department for
                                                                                   new—maybe it’s time to check out
        a series of special events for        $50,000 to build the newest          a trail or two!
        the riding community and its          trail, Hollywood trail, an expert-
        spectators. On select nights, the     level jump trail in the Freeride     Learn more about Big Creek
        organization hosts Mountain Bike      area of the park. With grants,       Park mountain bike trails at
        Night Rides, where professional       corporate sponsorships and           www.roswellgov.com/parkfacilities.
 idden in the lush forest of Big Creek Park   features a freeride park, dirt jumps, pump tracks and   riders guide a group through the   amazing volunteers, RAMBO
 H is the epicenter of one of the most unique   more. The system is open daily from dawn to dusk,   trails at night. The experience is   built and opened this new trail to
 trails in the City of Roswell. Roswell’s mountain bike   aside from occasional closures from heavy rain.   like no other, learning how to bike   the public. This year, RAMBO is
 trail system cannot be seen from the road, but still   Riders of all ages are encouraged to bring a friend   better while weaving through the   currently working to raise $25,000
 attracts hundreds of riders to its trails throughout   and enjoy a day of riding through the forest trees.   winding trails. In addition to the   to produce a new skills track for
 the year. Built over twenty years ago, the Roswell   night rides, RAMBO will host the   riders to practice.
 mountain bike trails stretch across seven miles up   The Big Creek mountain bike trail system is built   9th annual Big Creek Quick Six
 and down the Big Creek Park hills. From beginner to   and operated by RAMBO, the Roswell-Alpharetta   Enduro, this year. This mountain   The Big Creek Mountain Bike
 intermediate and advanced trails, this trail system   Mountain Bike Organization, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit.   bike race attracts 200+ regional   trail system creates a thrilling
 provides challenges for all levels of riders.  This volunteer organization donates thousands of   riders to the City with hopes of   experience for riders of all abilities.
 hours a year to build, maintain and advocate for the   tackling one of the many tracks.   From beginner to expert-level
 The mountain bike trail system at Big Creek Park   mountain bike trails at Big Creek Park.   Many riders come to ride, then stay   rides, there is a trail for everyone



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