Please Make Your Tax-Deductible Annual Fund Donation

to NEMBA by December 31st

Dear Friend and NEMBA Supporter,

This is the time of year when we decide which organizations to support with our donations, and we hope you'll think of NEMBA as you plan your annual giving.

Despite a turbulent economy NEMBA had a fantastic year building trails, educating people about our sport, and promoting lots of events to get more people and families hooked on mountain biking. Support us with

Whether you're riding trails on the Maine coast, the mountains of New Hampshire or the Massachusetts Berkshires, the ridgelines of Connecticut, or the boulder-strewn forests of Rhode Island, you'll see the craftsmanship of NEMBA's trail volunteers in action almost everywhere you ride. There is really nothing like the flow of a NEMBA-designed trail to put a smile on your face. And your support makes this possible!

It's time again to ask you for your Annual Fund donation to keep our doors open and continue the fight to build more opportunities and more trails for mountain bikers. We truly believe that mountain biking is inherently good. It's good for the body and the mind. It's good for the trails and for our forests. It's good for our children, and it's good for our communities.

Your donation to the Annual Fund is critical. We count on riders like you to keep our organization financially healthy.

Ask yourself — What is mountain biking worth to me?

Your donation is an investment in your local riding. NEMBA stewards more than a thousand miles of trails in scores of parks all across New England. And this number is growing. We now have 19 chapters focusing on local issues and local rides. We have over 100 trail care events each year, and we are making a significant difference to improve the quality of our rides and the stature of mountain bikers in the eyes of land managers and other outdoor organizations.

Help NEMBA protect your experience
Please give to our Annual Fund

NEMBA is the only regional mountain bike organization in New England that works hard to create more riding opportunities for you, and it's your annual gift that makes this possible. Our Kids Explorers program provides a fun atmosphere for children and their parents to ride together. Our Trail Ambassador and Bicycle Patrols are out on the trails promoting good will and helping our fellow trail users. NEMBA's Mountain Bike Adventure Series raises money for local trails and provides a great way to explore some of the best mountain biking in New England. And with over 1000 rides to choose from, there's always something going on in your back yard.

It's unfortunate that our sport still has outspoken enemies, and it's our job to stick up for you and your ability to enjoy the trails. NEMBA spends a lot of time working with policy makers, land managers and other organizations to improve our sport and preserve open space for recreation.

NEMBA runs lean - some would say on a shoestring - and we get a lot done. Yet we rely on your annual donation to help us stay in the black. Costs have risen across the board, making your donation all the more important as we look to increase our capacity in the coming year.

The future is in your hands — Please make a donation today

We know that you are passionate about the sport. Please express this passion with your donation. Together we will create a stronger organization and will make mountain biking in New England even better.

Please return the Annual Fund card with your check today or make your tax-deductible donation online at www.nemba.org. Your gift today will ensure that next year's riding is even better.

Sincerely,

Philip Keyes

PS. Donate $100 and you’ll become part of our Headcap Leadership Society and receive a custom black NEMBA headset cap for your bike. Donate $500 and you’ll get our elite gold headcap!

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