Talking Sports And Fitness With Zeke

Mitch Raczy, Secretary of BAMBA (Berks Area Mountain Biking Association), a chapter of IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association), shares with Zeke the story of the non-profit educational association and its designation as a Bronze-level Ride Center by IMBA. There are only such 37 Ride Centers in the world and Berks is the only Ride Center in Northeast corridor of the U.S. Raczy tells Zeke that BAMBA's mission is to create, enhance and preserve great trail experiences for mountain bikers in Berks County and promote mountain bike access and diverse riding opportunities. BAMBA promotes wellness, fitness and healthy lifestyles for all ages through mountain biking. "BAMBA is an all-volunteer group that takes care of all the trails in Berks," Raczy tells Zeke. “In the 1980’s cyclists found their way up Mount Penn and started riding trails. The challenge of riding up the mountain, over logs and rocks kept them riding. From the 80’s until now trails have been being built on Mount Penn. There are trails f