Saturday, June 5, 2010

The beginning of Orleans Trail Riding Association (OTRA)

I've started Orleans Trail Riding Association because I am tired of riding my mountain bike alone on the scenic trails in Orleans, Navan and the NCC trails of the Greenbelt.

If you are interested in participating in a lose affiliation to enjoy the outdoors on your mountain bike but don't want to be tied to a formal group with commitments, membership fees etc, then this group is for you.

I started OTRA for the busy "normal" guy/gal that has time commitments more important than just playing around; OTRA is for those who have families, a busy work schedule and unpredictable schedules with work, school or travelling.

OTRA will ride on trails that are mountain bike friendly. We'll ride on NCC trails, gravel and fire roads and ride on single track when we can find them. OTRA is created to provide you with a sense of adventure, but above all else, SAFETY is the first priority.

I would like to set up weekly or bi-weekly bike trips in Orleans, Navan and the Greenbelt such as Mer Bleue.

E-mail me at otra@hotmail.ca. I'll post more news and developments as it happens on this site.

Why not suggest your own trails that you want to explore? Provide directions and/or maps if you can.

It should be fun. We'll see where OTRA takes us.

Dylan
otra@hotmail.ca