Elmhurst Bicycle Club Single-Track MTB

 edited by George Pastorino, Mountain Bike Coordinator   
Last updated:  November 28, 2023  

 EBC Mountain Bike Coordinator:  George Pastorino

• Certified Mountain Bike Guide
• National Mountain Bike Patrol Instructor 
• Wilderness First Aid Certified
• Certified Bike Medic
• Graduate Winter Wilderness Survival School
• CPR and Life Support Certified
• 20 years Mountain Bike Experience 
• Certified Mountain Bike Skills Instructor
• Experienced Mountain Bike Racer
• I.M.B.A. Certified Trail Builder
• Trained in Mountain Bike Safety
• Active Member Wisconsin Bike Patrol
• CCFPD Trail Watch Volunteer 
  
• A video interview of George by EBC member Linda Chandler in early 2018: Interview of George Pastorino, EBC MTB Coordinator

Assistant Mountain Bike Coordinator:  Pravin Patel

Some helpful Information: 

• Current Trail Conditions from Cambr
• I.M.B.A. Trail rules
• Freeze/Thaw Guidelines-Winter Single-Track MTB & Hiking by George Pastorino
• Winter Cycling and Ski/Snowshoe Dressing Guide by George Pastorino
• Backcountry Travel Essentials for survival by George Pastorino 
• MTB Etiquette Article by George Pastorino
• CCFPD E-BIKE BAN
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  Please note that all Ebikes regardless of class are not allowed on any single track at Palos Forest Preserves. This is by order of The Forest Preserve District of Cook County which is the Land Manager with jurisdiction over the entire trail System. Violators have been given tickets that require a court appearance. above is the link on the CCFPD Website

Mountain Biking with the Elmhurst Bicycle Club Offers:

• Certified Mountain bike instruction;
• Experienced single-track ride leaders;
• Cross-training for road riders;
• Rides from beginner to expert level;
• Single-track rides at Palos, Paul Douglas and other areas;
  
• Club mountain bike trips;
• Experienced sweep rider on all rides;
• Winter MTB snow rides down to 20 below zero