What we’re about
Concerned Long Island Mountain Bicyclists (CLIMB)
Dedicated to the growth and safe enjoyment of mountain biking. We promote a strong relationship between recreation and conservation by educating the mountain bicycling community on environmentally sound and socially responsible trail use.
Mission Statement
Concerned Long Island Mountain Bicyclists (CLIMB) was established in 1990 as a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to the growth and safe enjoyment of mountain bicycling. We promote a strong relationship between recreation and conservation by educating the mountain bicycling community on environmentally sound and socially responsible trail use.
Who We Are and What We Do
Our membership represents all levels of riders from beginners to experts. Our common passion for trail riding and stewardship brings us together as a collective voice. Our trail committee teaches volunteers how to design, build and maintain sustainable recreational mountain bicycle trails. Despite shrinking municipal resources, our volunteer work force can enhance outdoor recreational opportunities in public parks.
We educate bicycle riders and other trail users from the local community how to design sustainable trails, help perform trail maintenance and organize clean ups.
Our innovative interpretive trail fosters an appreciation for the land. This self-guided trail teaches environmentally friendly bike riding skills, socially responsible trail etiquette tips and lessons about our native flora and fauna.
New trails if needed, are constructed in accordance with U.S. Forest Service guidelines, using established and respected International Mountain Bicycle Association (IMBA), as well as CLIMB developed techniques. The goal is a sustainable trail, resistant to erosion.
To reduce the burden on the municipality, We train volunteers how to become trail stewards, who will make regular visits to prune back trail growth, pick up trash and report illegal activities.
We train volunteers how to become trail patrol members (similar to ski patrols), who will provide an on-trail presence to inform and assist all trail users.
We create positive recreational uses in under utilized or problem sections of parklands. We teach trail users about invasive plant management to help protect our native plant and animal habitats.
Doctors are now prescribing exercise as prevention and treatment for some diseases. Bicycling and hiking is part of the solution to reducing the nation's healthcare and budget crisis. People will find how easy it is to fit bicycling into their lifestyle with access to more interesting outdoor recreational trails.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Bethpage Introductory RideBethpage State Park Playground, Old Bethpage, NY
This will be a Bethpage Introductory ride; an opportunity to learn the maze of trail markings within the park.
Arrive by 8:45AM so we can brief and complete the waivers so we can and roll by 9:00am.
NOTE: If it's precipitating at 8:00am and beyond, the ride will be canceled.
Depending on group size and pace, ride can last about 2 hours but with a bailout opportunity back at the Parking Area halfway through. First half of ride will be Beginner - second half will introduce some Intermediate trail segments.
Meeting at the center island in the Bethpage State Park Staging Area / parking lot by the picnic areas, restrooms, ball fields and playground. Look for the Dark Grey Minivan with a CLIMB Ride Today sign on the windshield, to the Right of the Island.
Please print and fill out a ride waiver, available here
Be prepared to pay the $8 Vehicle Use fee, currently via parking lot pay station (April through November) unless you have the Empire Passport.
Helmet and eye protection are conditions of participation.
Bring water and a bike in good working order - we carry limited tools / parts.
Snacks will be provided post ride.
Hope to see ya there!
