CORA Blog

Join us for a transformative learning experience! Unlock the secrets of successful natural surface trail design in our exclusive four-hour primer class, tailored for landscape architects, civil engineers, and urban planners. Led by trail expert Mark Allen, the Statewide Trail Administrator for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, this workshop delves into the essential aspects of trail development.

As the autumn light begins to shift and summer winds to a close, we thought it would be a good time to give a big shout out to several folks in our community for making trail life even more enjoyable this year!

“As the Trail Development Director for CORA, I witnessed firsthand the impact of IMBA’s Action Cultivator Tool (ACT) in our recent advocacy efforts. Facing the challenge of potential budget reductions for Ohio's Department of Natural Resources, we recognized the urgency to take action. Working with IMBA and using the ACT, we contacted and rallied various user groups, including mountain bikers, equestrians, hikers, and water trail enthusiasts, who are engaged with OMBA, the Ohio Trails Partnership, Rail Trails, The Buckeye Trail Association, Ohio Horseman's Council, and other outdoor recreation advocacy and trail organizations,” said Jason Reser.

CORA, in partnership with Clermont County, is excited to have received an Appalachian Community Grant from Governor DeWine’s Office of Appalachia.

Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance has enjoyed the leadership of some fantastic past presidents, including, most recently, Brady Delong. Unfortunately, Brady has recently stepped down from this role due to the demands of his career. Today, I am truly humbled and grateful to announce that I’m taking the opportunity to serve as President of the Board of Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance. 

This amazing organization finds itself in a great position of steadfast growth in 2023. We would not be in this position without the countless volunteer hours of our mountain bike community over the past few dec...