
Volunteer Spotlight: Dale Shipman
If you’ve ever ridden the singletrack at Hickory Ridge or Area 178, hit a new trail feature, or enjoyed a path cleared of downed trees shortly after a storm, you’ve benefited from Dale’s hard work. A

Volunteer Spotlight: Pat Rasmus
If you’ve ever enjoyed a ride or a walk out at Area 178, you have Pat Rasmus to thank. A dedicated rider who loves working outside with his hands, Pat has been a cornerstone of CORBA

Volunteer Spotlight: Eric Grundin
Paying it forward to the next generation. If you’ve ever enjoyed a lap out at River Doc or seen the next generation of riders tearing up the dirt in Rice Lake, you’ve witnessed the handiwork of

CORBA Establishes Executive Director Role to Strengthen Regional Outdoor Recreation
The Community for Outdoor Recreation, Biking, and Adventure (CORBA) has officially launched an Executive Director pilot program to evaluate the effectiveness, sustainability, and long-term viability of professional staffing within the organization. Following his decision to step

The Making of Area 178: How Fishing Paths and Persistence Built a Chippewa Valley Favorite
If you’ve ever clipped into your pedals or laced up your running shoes at Area 178, you know it’s a special piece of ground. Tucked along the banks of the Chippewa River, its flowing singletrack, scenic

More Than Miles or Sweat-soaked Kit: What volunteering at a bike race showed me about the heart of endurance sports
In the pre-dawn glow of 4:45 a.m. on a mid-summer Wisconsin morning, you are walking back from unlocking the porta-potties (and, apparently as important, locking the toilet paper rolls in place) with a woman you have

Dancing through the Woods: Building and Maintaining Sustainable Multi-use Trails
Robert Frost had a thing or two to say about paths. Not just that they diverge in a yellow wood, but also notes about upkeep, observing ‘one was grassy and wanted wear.’ He may not say

The Story of River Doc: How Private Land Became a Community Treasure
Behind every great trail system is an even better story. We asked Eric Grundin to share the history of how the River Doc trails came to be, and how his close friendship with a neighbor changed

What is CORBA?
Chances are, if you are reading this blog, you may already know the basicanswer to that question. But stick with us. Every good building starts with astrong foundation, which is what we hope to do here.

March 2025 Board Agenda and Feb. Meeting Minutes
March Board agenda with link to February Meeting Minutes: View on Google Docs »
New CORBA Website to Launch at Annual Meeting
Brand New CORBA Website to Debut at Annual Meeting as a Part of Annual Presentation on March 26

Annual Meeting Date/Time Change + Board Candidates!
Board of Directors Candidate Slate Revealed + Election and Annual Meeting at Brickhouse Pub on March 26 (changed date)