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** Canceled ** Location: Meet at the parking area for Ascend WV headquarters in Fayetteville WV which is located between the Fayette Memorial Building and Wiseman & High Apartments Community Captain: Josh When: Saturday May 17th at 1pm through 4pm 
Curious About Bikepacking? Join Us for a Free Workshop! 
Saturday, May 17 
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 1 - 1:30 Greetings & Introductions 1:30 - 2:30 Presentation on Safety and Bikepacking Gear/Bikes 3 - 4pm Riding on Meadow Trail We’re hosting a beginner-friendly Bikepacking 101 session to get you geared up—literally and mentally—for your next adventure on two wheels! Whether you’re brand new to bikepacking or just want to sharpen your skills, this workshop is for you. 
What We’ll Cover: 
Choosing the right gear & bike setup Packing smart and staying safe Tips from the trail A hands-on ride on the beautiful Meadow River Trail We’ll kick things off with intros and a casual presentation at the Ascend WV HQ, then hit the trail to put what you’ve learned into action. 
Come ride, learn, and connect with others who are ready to explore our region by bike. Space is limited, so grab your spot now! 
Message us for more details or to RSVP! What to Expect: • Intro to the equipment and use for bikepacking • A beautiful one hour rail trail ride • Opportunity to meet other bikers in the area How to Prepare: • Bring your own Bike and helmets are required!!! • Bring any equipment you would like to try Questions? Contact hello@activeswv.com with any questions. Get free membership here: https://members.activeswv.org/member-application If you have never created a membership, minors will have their own application filled out by parents with parent email. Please do not attend programs if you are feeling ill. Regarding Community Captain Programs and groups of children: All Active SWV Community Captain programs are family friendly; children are invited to attend with the expectation of a parent/guardian ratio of 1 guardian adult to 5 children. It is our expectation for larger groups of children ( e.g. Scouts, youth groups, etc ), that an adult to child ratio of 1 adult to 5 children be observed in ages 5 and under, and 1 adult to 10 children be observed for ages 5 and above Registration to any Active SWV free programming indicates acceptance of our liability waiver for every adult and child attending. https://rpb.li/rNo Regarding Community Captain Programs and groups of children: All Active SWV Community Captain programs are family friendly; children are invited to attend with the expectation of a parent/guardian ratio of 1 guardian adult to 5 children. It is our expectation for larger groups of children (e.g. Scouts, youth groups, etc), that an adult to child ratio of 1 adult to 5 children be observed in ages 5 and under, and 1 adult to 10 children be observed for ages 5 and above. If you haven't already Join MemberPlus today, start here: https://members.activeswv.org/member-application
Thank you to our May program sponsor, Appalachian Regional Healthcare!
Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is spreading the word for Stroke Awareness Month with the accompanying BE FAST graphic. Know the signs of a stroke and BE FAST to react when every second counts!
ARH has also teamed up with Active SWV for “Walks with a Doc” on the McManus Trail in Beckley, so check in on the Active SWV Calendar for those upcoming events!
ARH Mission: To improve health and promote well-being of all people in Central Appalachia in partnership with our communities. For more information, visit our website at www.arh.org.
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