Tuesday evening FAST stood in front of the park board and explained the case for allowing singletrack trail within Leaders Park. President Chris handled spokesperson duties while a neighborhood representative summarized the concerns and reasons to oppose our project.
In the end the board unanimously approved the FAST plan for the park.
The Argus Leader covered the story here.
Wednesday Chris & FAST were the topic du jour on an Argus Leader live chat. See that here.
Last week FAST was featured on Keloland TV. View that story here.
This is not the final hurdle for FAST and Leaders Park. There is still plenty of effort to put in before a shovel hits dirt at the park. But it's not the end of the trail either.
Next step, draw up an agreement between the Parks Department and FAST for use of the park. This will be subject to park board approval.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Is This It?
Tuesday, July 20, 4pm, Kenny Anderson Community Center, 3701 E. 3rd St.
FAST will appear in front of the park's board and present our case for allowing us to build singletrack in Leaders Park.
We invite all supporters to attend. High attendance is crucial.
For more information check out President Chris' blog post.
FAST will appear in front of the park's board and present our case for allowing us to build singletrack in Leaders Park.
We invite all supporters to attend. High attendance is crucial.
For more information check out President Chris' blog post.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Road Trip!
Who: Adam "Atom" Weischedel, Vice Prez-o-FAST, You, and three others (maybe more, maybe less).
What: Tear up super sweet singletrack via MORC (morcmtb.org)
Where: Staying up in the Twin Cities at my "old" casa in Inver Grove Heights (FREE LODGING)
When: Depart Friday 5/21/10 latter PM, ride Saturday mornin, Saturday day, Saturday early evening, Sunday mornin and arrive Sunday 5/23/10 early PM
Why: Give FAST members an idea of what Leaders and Sioux Falls could have for sweet&#$ singletrack! See first hand the potential obstacles, technicals, controls devices and the awesomeness of well built trails. Lodging IS free and beer is on me because of the second reason why I ask for "man" power.
I am moving my girlfriend's and my belongings back to Sioux Falls this weekend. Unfortunately I need at least one strong back to assist me in about 60 minutes of moving labor. A day and half of riding and beer for 1/24th of a day's work moving my belongings; think about it!
How: My stuff will be hauled via my work truck and trailer. I can haul two peeps red neck style and all bikes via the truck as well, negating the need for roof racks and/or rear racks on a second vehicle.
Contact Info:
Adam Royal Weischedel
adam.weischedel@gmail.com
Cell: 605-929-8164
Work: 605-332-2291
If you have not decided by 5/21/10 I will be attending the FAST table
at Bike2Work @ MoVM. Check me out just so the "stranger danger"
element can be eliminated and you can meet me personally if you have
not done so already.
I thank you all personally for considering,
Atom
What: Tear up super sweet singletrack via MORC (morcmtb.org)
Where: Staying up in the Twin Cities at my "old" casa in Inver Grove Heights (FREE LODGING)
When: Depart Friday 5/21/10 latter PM, ride Saturday mornin, Saturday day, Saturday early evening, Sunday mornin and arrive Sunday 5/23/10 early PM
Why: Give FAST members an idea of what Leaders and Sioux Falls could have for sweet&#$ singletrack! See first hand the potential obstacles, technicals, controls devices and the awesomeness of well built trails. Lodging IS free and beer is on me because of the second reason why I ask for "man" power.
I am moving my girlfriend's and my belongings back to Sioux Falls this weekend. Unfortunately I need at least one strong back to assist me in about 60 minutes of moving labor. A day and half of riding and beer for 1/24th of a day's work moving my belongings; think about it!
How: My stuff will be hauled via my work truck and trailer. I can haul two peeps red neck style and all bikes via the truck as well, negating the need for roof racks and/or rear racks on a second vehicle.
Contact Info:
Adam Royal Weischedel
adam.weischedel@gmail.com
Cell: 605-929-8164
Work: 605-332-2291
If you have not decided by 5/21/10 I will be attending the FAST table
at Bike2Work @ MoVM. Check me out just so the "stranger danger"
element can be eliminated and you can meet me personally if you have
not done so already.
I thank you all personally for considering,
Atom
Monday, May 17, 2010
5/18 Hearing -- POSTPONED! Seriously.
Singletrack Supporters,
There has been a last minute postponement of the Leaders Park hearing with the Parks and Recreation Board. We have been told the new mayor would like an opportunity to get up to speed with our proposal before the Board takes action.
What this means is there is no hearing on Tuesday May 18th. I will provide the new hearing date as soon as it has been established.
Thank you for your support. Without it this project could not happen.
Chris Pierson
President, FAST Inc.
There has been a last minute postponement of the Leaders Park hearing with the Parks and Recreation Board. We have been told the new mayor would like an opportunity to get up to speed with our proposal before the Board takes action.
What this means is there is no hearing on Tuesday May 18th. I will provide the new hearing date as soon as it has been established.
Thank you for your support. Without it this project could not happen.
Chris Pierson
President, FAST Inc.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Next Step: Day of Reckoning
On Tuesday May 18th Falls Area SingleTrack (FAST) will appear before the Parks and Recreation Board. We will present our case for approval of the singletrack project in Leaders Park. The hearing will be held at the Oyate Community Center, 2421 West 15th Street, beginning at 4:00 PM.
All of our hard work over the last year and a half come down to this hearing. It is imperative that FAST supporters make every effort to attend. The Board MUST know there is community wide support for this project.
Please come!
All of our hard work over the last year and a half come down to this hearing. It is imperative that FAST supporters make every effort to attend. The Board MUST know there is community wide support for this project.
Please come!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Leaders Park Cleanup
What – A clean up of Leaders Park
When – Saturday April 24th beginning at 12:55 PM
Where – Leaders Park! Meet by the “Leaders Park” sign on the corner of E. 6th St and N. Leadale Ave.
Why – The Park could use some picking up, it’s good for the environment, and it shows the neighborhood and the Parks and Recreation department that Falls Area Single Track (FAST) is serious about stewardship.
Particulars – Please join FAST in our mission to do something to help make our city cleaner. We’ll meet by the “Leaders Park” sign on the corner of E 6th St and N Leadale Ave. Please bring one (1) kitchen sized or garbage can sized garbage bag. It might be a good idea to wear gloves.
Once everyone’s congregated we’ll fan out through the park. Designated FAST representatives will help to fan you out so all corners of the park get covered. Please pick up any trash you can find. Once your bag is full, please bring it to the designated drop spot, and you’re done! That’s it! Pretty easy and it won’t kill your whole weekend!
One more thing, if you have a pick up truck, and don’t mind hauling a load of garbage, please bring it as well. After we get the trash collected we’ll need to dispose of it properly.
Thanks in advanced from the FAST gang!
When – Saturday April 24th beginning at 12:55 PM
Where – Leaders Park! Meet by the “Leaders Park” sign on the corner of E. 6th St and N. Leadale Ave.
Why – The Park could use some picking up, it’s good for the environment, and it shows the neighborhood and the Parks and Recreation department that Falls Area Single Track (FAST) is serious about stewardship.
Particulars – Please join FAST in our mission to do something to help make our city cleaner. We’ll meet by the “Leaders Park” sign on the corner of E 6th St and N Leadale Ave. Please bring one (1) kitchen sized or garbage can sized garbage bag. It might be a good idea to wear gloves.
Once everyone’s congregated we’ll fan out through the park. Designated FAST representatives will help to fan you out so all corners of the park get covered. Please pick up any trash you can find. Once your bag is full, please bring it to the designated drop spot, and you’re done! That’s it! Pretty easy and it won’t kill your whole weekend!
One more thing, if you have a pick up truck, and don’t mind hauling a load of garbage, please bring it as well. After we get the trash collected we’ll need to dispose of it properly.
Thanks in advanced from the FAST gang!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Volunteer or Join
17 people joined FAST while attending Snakebite's Sioux Falls Bike Swap. Now you can to. Go here - http://tinyurl.com/y998hda - and fill out the form. Membership and donation payments can be made through PayPal - details for that will be available soon and delivered directly to you using the information you provide on the form.
The form - http://tinyurl.com/y998hda
Get a piece of FAST!
Memberships are only $5.
The form - http://tinyurl.com/y998hda
Get a piece of FAST!
Memberships are only $5.
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