Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists (MORC) is a
non-profit mountain biking club dedicated to gaining and maintaining trails in
Minnesota
Minnesota () is a state in the upper midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd most populous, with over 5.75 million residents. Minnesota is home to western prairies, now given over to ...
. MORC has approximately 700 members.
About
MORC is dedicated to safeguarding the future of mountain biking in Minnesota through the promotion of responsible riding, establishment and maintenance of mountain biking trails, and preservation of Minnesota's natural resources.
MORC works with local government agencies and land managers to build and maintain environmentally sound and properly built
mountain bike
A mountain bike (MTB) or mountain bicycle is a bicycle designed for off-road cycling. Mountain bikes share some similarities with other bicycles, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain, which ...
trails
A trail, also known as a path or track, is an unpaved lane or small road usually passing through a natural area. In the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, a path or footpath is the preferred term for a pedestrian or hiking trail. The ...
, sticking as closely to
International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) guidelines as possible.
In the fall of 2009, MORC entered into a closer relationship with IMBA, becoming one of a small group of official chapters, however in the spring of 2017, MORC split from IMBA.
Mountain bike trails
MORC and its chapters maintain a select number of popular mountain bike trails in Minnesota. Here is a brief list of the more popular trails:
*Lebanon Hills
*Murphy Hanrehan Park
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Theodore Wirth Park
Theodore Wirth Park is the regional park managed by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. The park land is shared by Minneapolis and the neighboring suburb of Golden Valley. Formally named Theodore Wirth Regional Park, it includes two golf ...
*Battle Creek
*Minnesota River Bottoms
Publications
MORC publishes a quarterly newsletter titled ''Off-Road''.
Chapters
While MORC no longer has chapters, it continues its support and relations with the following groups:
* BLAST
* Cuyuna Lakes
* Minneapolis Offroad Cycling Advocates (MOCA)
* Mid-Minnesota Cycling Club
References
External links
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MORC MOU with 3RPDMinneapolis Parks: Wirth Park
Non-profit organizations based in Minnesota
Mountain biking teams and clubs in the United States
Cycling organizations in the United States
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