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Ferron City approves $250 donation to MECA mountain‑bike festival
Summary
The council approved its routine $250 donation to MECA (the Emery County Cycling Association) to support a local mountain‑bike festival and community trail work; the organization highlighted youth bicycle‑safety rodeos and partnerships with federal land agencies.
The Ferron City Council approved a $250 donation to MECA (the Emery County Cycling Association) to support the organization's mountain‑bike festival, planned this year at Buckhorn RV Resort. MECA representative Braylen (Braylen Wilde) described the group's work: building and maintaining mountain‑bike trails in the county, providing school bicycle‑safety rodeos and partnering with the Forest Service and BLM on trail repair days.
Braylen said MECA has expanded participation beyond Emery County and that the county will host a higher‑speed mountain‑bike race in 2027. Council members discussed e‑bike usage and safety; MECA said it limits trail use to Class‑1 pedal‑assist e‑bikes (no throttles) and encouraged safety education. Council moved and approved the standard $250 donation; the motion was made by Council member Peterson and seconded by Council member Stottler; the motion passed by roll call.
The council also asked MECA to include Ferron City as a sponsor on festival materials and to provide the city's web link for inclusion on promotional items.
