The Dirt Destroyers

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Giving back to the sport, and the trails

Martin said that he got involved as a coach because he wanted to “give back to the sport that has given me so much.” Here’s what he has been given and wants to give out: fitness, camaraderie, friendship and the joy of being outdoors.

Of course, many sports and clubs build young people’s bodies and minds while they have fun.

But mountain biking also involves creating, maintaining and improving where they play. Molly Kaplan, the Dirt Destroyers’ captain for the last two years, was named a captain in the National Interscholastic Cycling Association’s Teen Trail Corps. The award came from four commitments – titled speak, serve, ride and respect – on biking, trails and the environment.

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