You need a state land permit to ride on state land. This includes Fantasy Island, Rail X, the 24 Hour course and the Bobby trails at Oracle Junction. For information on obtaining a state lands permit and why you should have one click HERE.

IMBA Rules of the Trail
1. Ride On Open Trails Only.
2. Leave No Trace.
3. Control Your Bicycle!
4. Always Yield Trail.
5. Never Scare Animals.
6. Plan Ahead.

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ARTICLE I - NAME

The name of this organization shall be the Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists (SDMB).

The Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists is a club devoted to the promotion of the sport of mountain bicycling, and views the sport as a vehicle to promote good health, low impact outdoor recreation, conservation and mountain bicycling opportunities that are environmentally and socially responsible.

SDMB is dedicated to protecting and enhancing mountain bicycling opportunities through:

• providing enjoyable mountain bicycling experiences and social events for the mountain bicycling community.
• promoting responsible riding, ethical behavior, and diversity among the mountain bicycling community through example, education and encouragement of riders.
• working in concert with land managers and owners to protect, improve, and to build sustainable trails and facilities to accommodate growth in the area.
• working with other user groups to ensure a quality trail experience for all users., and
• efforts to increase the diversity of the mountain bicycling community.

SECTION 1. MEMBERS.
SDMB shall be comprised of no fewer than seven (7) members.

SECTION 2. NEW MEMBERS.
New members shall be admitted upon signing a registration form and waiver, and paying annual membe rship.

SECTION 3. TERM OF MEMBERSHIP.
All memberships will be on an annual basis, expiring on April 1 of each year. New members joining less than six months prior to the annual expiration date will automatically renew for one additional year. Membership shall remain in effect until their dues expire, until they choose to resign or until removed from membership under the terms of Article III, Section 4 of the Bylaws.

SECTION 4. REMOVAL FROM MEMBERSHIP.
A. Members automatically will be removed if they do not renew and pay their annual membership dues.

B. Members wishing to resign may do so through written or oral communication to an officer or director of SDMB. Unless the Board of Directors determines special circumstances warrant a refund, membership dues are not refundable.

C. Members whose actions and/or public utterances conflict with the Purpose (Article II) of SDMB, with the Code of Ethics, or with other policies adopted by SDMB, may be removed from membership by a 3/4 majority vote of a qu orum at a meeting of the Board of Directors. The reason or reasons for the proposed removal shall be recorded in the minutes and made available to the membership at-large at the next general meeting.

SECTION 5. DIRECTORS.
The Board of Directors shall be elected by the membership at-large. Directors should represent a diversity of age and ethnicity; gender; and the spectrum of cycling ability from beginner to racer. The number of Directors shall be no fewer than seven (7) and no more than eleven (11). Duties of the Directors shall include:

1 To provide guidance and direction to the organization in ensuring that the Bylaws and Purpose of SDMB are being carried out.

2. To serve as liaison between SDMB and their respective community components, informing SDMB of the needs of those components as they apply to the Purpose of SDMB.

3. To serve on at least one SDMB committee each year.

4. To serve as a visible representative of SDMB and its Purpose.

SECTION 6. OFFICERS.
Officers of SDMB shall also be directors, and shall be chosen by the membership at-large. The terms of office shall be one year, beginning January 1 and ending December 31. Officers will include President, Vice-President, a Treasurer and a Secretary. Their responsibilities are:

President: The President shall be the principal spokespersons and chief elected officer of the organization, but may delegate such functions to other members or committees as deemed appropriate. The President shall exercise general supervision over the business and affairs of SDMB and shall perform all duties incident to the office of President and other duties as may be prescribed by the Directors of SDMB. The President shall be an ex-officio member of all committees.

Vice-President: The Vice-President shall work closely with the President on all SDMB business, and in the absence of the President assume the duties as appointed by of the President or the Directors. The Vice-President shall be an ex officio member of all committees as prescribed by the Pres ident or the Directors.

Treasurer: The Treasurer shall be the chief financial officer of SDMB and will serve as a member of the Budget Committee. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the funds and securities of SDMB; maintain accurate records of all receipts and disbursements; disburse funds for the purpose of and in the amounts authorized by SDMB; and ensure that SDMB maintains compliance with Arizona and federal st atutes concerning raising and spending funds and reporting income and expenditures.

Secretary: The secretary shall be responsible for correspondence; notification of Directors when terms are expiring; recording, preparing and making available minutes of all meetings; and sending announcements of meetings. The secretary also shall be responsible for assembly and distribution of appropriate written material to newly-elected Directors.

SECTION 7. ELECTION AND REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.
A. Nominating Committee. By the September meeting, the Directors shall establish a nominating committee to put before the members at-large a slate of officers and directors. Nominations for Directors and Officers will be sought from the membership, and may be made by any member on behalf of another member, or self-nomination. Nominees will be asked to provide a short bio of experience and qualifications to be included in the balloting process. The n ominating committee will convene at the regular November Club meeting to recommend a slate of officers to the general membership.

B. Election of Directors and Officers. Directors and Officers shall be elected by the membership by means of an electronic on-line vote, moderated by the Nominating Committee. The voting period shall be open for a period of two weeks, recommended to commence on or about December 1 and conclude on or about December 15 (but not later than December 31). Members not having internet access will be provided the opportunity to vote by signed proxy. To be elected, a Director or Officer must receive a majority from the votes cast.

C. Removal of Directors and Officers. Any Director or Officer may be removed at any time by a majority vote of those present at a meeting of the members of SDMB if the notice listed removal of a Director or Officer as one of the agenda items posted to the m embership at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. The reason or reasons for the proposed removal shall be made available to all members present, and shall be recorded in the minutes of the meetings.

A. SDMB shall hold one annual meeting, in November, and at least three (3) regular meetings during the year. It may meet more frequently. Meetings shall be called by the President or his/her designee by notifying the membership electronically at least seven (7) days in advance of the time and place of a meeting, and providing a meeting agenda if any action is to be taken at the meeting.

B. A majority of the Board of Directors must be in attendance for there to be a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the members of SDMB. If a quorum is present, then the affirmative vote of a majority of members present is the act of the members.

C. The members present at a duly called and held meeting at which a quorum is initially present may continue to do business notwithstanding the loss of a quorum at the meeting due to a withdrawal of memb er(s) from the meeting, provided that any action thereafter taken must be approved by at least four members.

A. The Board of Directors shall meet as needed to conduct business of the board.

B. When possible, Board of Directors meetings will be scheduled at the same location as the meeting of the Members, and either precede or follow the meeting of the Members.

C. All meetings of the Board of Directors shall be open to the full membership.

D. A quorum of a simple majority of the directors in office must be present for the transaction of SDMB business.

Committees shall be constituted with a specific task and/or dissolved by the Board of Directors.

The day-to-day operation of SDMB shall be determined by these bylaws and policies adopted by a majority vote of the members present at a duly called meeting.

These bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a duly-called SDMB meeting, provided that notice of the proposed bylaw changes shall be in writing and shall be mailed or transmitted electronically to the membership at least two weeks prior to the meeting at which they will be considered.

SDMB may be dissolved by the vote of two-thirds of the members present at a duly called meeting. Upon such dissolution, the SDMB membership shall vote on how to dispose of the organization's remaining assets by means of an electronic vote. Such disposal shall be consistent with the purpose (Article II) of SDMB.

Approved: July 18, 2 006