Our Trails Are Mostly Clear

All the trails are mostly clear after that tropical storm hit. Thanks to our trail stewards and volunteers for helping clear our trails of fallen trees and debris. CLIMB was coordinating about 65 individual volunteers, who helped us clear over 175 miles of our trails within a week, you guys really stepped up to help out!

Other weakened trees may fall down too. If you see a tree we missed please take a screenshot of trailforks app showing the blue dot of where you are standing next to the tree. Also take a picture of the tree trunk so we know what size saw is needed.

Folding saws are great to carry in your pack if you want to help out. They cut on the pull stroke but if you push too hard you will bend or break the blade. Sometimes you have to cut from underneath if your top cut starts to bind the saw, it all depends on the position of the branch and the forces upon it. Watch out for spring back if there is sideways tension on the tree. They also sell larger D handle saws that can cut up to a 12" trunk if you want the exercise.

Thanks and happy trails!

Photo by Courtney Calandra

Give Trailforks Trail Karma to CLIMB in July

During the COVID-19 pandemic, trail use (and abuse) has skyrocketed, but unfortunately membership and sponsorship funds haven't. Trails don't build or maintain themselves and most trail associations work on a tight budget. Trail associations like CLIMB have bills to pay for liability insurance, tools, signage, office supplies, printing, etc. CLIMB could use your help to maintain the trails that we love to ride.

If you donate to a trail association during July via Trailforks “Trail Karma” you can win some amazing prizes from Santa Cruz, Garmin, RockShox, Kona and more. To donate and get some good Trail Karma, open the Trailforks app then select your favorite CLIMB trail from the map, scroll down to view the CLIMB "Trail Karma" button and donate what your can. We could all use some good karma... am I right? Thanks! You can also donate on the Trailforks site. If you don't have the trailforks app, go here to download on Android or Apple.

For more info on the Long Island Mountain Biking scene follow CLIMB on Instagram @CLIMBonline1990 or on Facebook @CLIMBONLINE on FB - CLIMB could use your help to maintain the trails that we love to ride. Donate money or muscle! Want to volunteer to help maintain our trails? Send a message to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To view prizes offered by #Trailforks in this limited offering, click through the link below.
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CLIMB Group Rides Cancelled Until End of June

Be smart - stay apart! Due to current suggestions by health officials CLIMB is cancelling all group rides until the end of June as it stands now. We encourage everyone to follow health officials advise while independently exercising outdoors.

The trails may be more crowded than usual because the gyms, schools and businesses are closed so find the trail less traveled. If you notice a lot of cars at the trailhead seek solitude somewhere else. Check the trailforks app for trail maps. Be nice and say hi but keep your distance.

If you’re riding in a group we would suggest staying at least 50 yards back from the rider ahead of you because if they sneeze you would be riding through their discharge cloud. Better rethink blowing snot rockets too. #flattenthecurve so we all don’t get sick at once which could overwhelm our health care providers. 

Also just breathing more during exercise increases your intake and output of air and everything else, including viral germs.

It would be best to wear a mask per health officials and or CDC guidance. 

When standing still or passing others who are still please maintain at least six feet distance away.