GORC - Membership

Receive this T-Shirt at the $50.00 and higher level Dogfish donated the shirt costs
and we ask that you support them.
They are good people!

Why Become A Member?

We are always looking for new members to join our crew. The more people that assist in building new local trails and maintain existing ones, the better for the entire mountain bike community. Besides the trail work and advocacy, one of the best reasons to join is to meet other like-minded individuals such as yourself. Where else are you going to find other singletrack friends that are always looking for someone to go on a ride, camp, share stories, or have a drink?

We meet the first Wednesday of every month at the Tap Room. Meetings start at 7pm. Topics include GORC trail progress, local area happenings, event planning, group rides, trips and more. We meet in the large private room behind the bar and entertainment area.

Also, select local bike shops are now offering discounts to all GORC members. For a full list and more information, check out the shops offering discounts.

How to Become A Member

GORC accepts anyone who wants to assist in trail maintenance, trail building, and the supports singletrack access around the St. Louis area.

We offer three membership options;

$20.00 Standard individual membership
$50.00 Premium individual membership plus limited edition t-shirt shown above
$200.00 Lifetime individual membership - pay us once and you are in for life. Plus you get the shirt!

Just fill out the application below and submit it. You will have the option to pay via PayPal after submitting the membership form below. Someone will get back to you within a week. If you have questions, please email us.

Lifetime Members - Individuals contributing $200.00 or more

New Membership Renewal Policy For 2010 - Current or past members, look up your info

Beginning January 1, 2010 ALL GORC members owe their annual dues UNLESS you are a new member and have joined between October 1 and December 31. Please note that "everyone" in the system is listed as a non-member for the time being. Beginning January 1, 2010 this will be updated. Please email us or post on the Forum under Q/A -> Membership.

This policy is being put in place to relieve everyone of "remembering" when they need to pay up and to keep the GORC higher ups from having to keep track of renewals. Life will be much simpler.

Also, please fill out the form below so we can grab your CURRENT info. Remember to select "new" or "re-newing" member.

GORC Online Application / Renewal Form -
Yearly Dues:
$20.00 standard / $50.00 Premium (shirt) / $200.00 lifetime (shirt)

I Wish To: Become A Member
Renew My Membership (and update my info)

Choose a password:
(something you'll remember)

Re-enter same password:

First Name:

Last Name:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code (5 digit only):

Work Phone xxx-xxx-xxxx:

Home Phone xxx-xxx-xxxx:

Mobile Phone xxx-xxx-xxxx:

Fax xxx-xxx-xxxx:

Email:

Re-Enter Email:

Your Web Site:

I'm Interested in the Following:
(Check All That Apply) Volunteer Trail Work
Community Projects
Group Rides
Racing
Road Trips
Club Administration (Financial, Promotion)

How Did You Find Us?:

Feel free to add more details on how you found us:

If you do not choose to use PayPal on the next screen then please follow up your application submission with a check or money order for $20.00 to :

Gateway Off-Road Cyclists
449 Fairfax Drive
Columbia, IL 62236

Seems the GORC BOB Trailer can't even survive our mayhem.

How to Contact GORC

There are several ways to contact us. The best way would be by sending us a membership application.

In the Flesh

We meet once a month at The Tap Room - currently the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm. We meet in the large private room behind the bar and entertainment area.

People / Email

Our main email is: gateway_mtb@yahoo.com

Bryan Adams: President, Membership
Matt Hayes: Vice-President, Internet Media, Marketing
Scott Whitaker: Former President, GORC Advisor
Larry Koester: Finances
Lisa Troehler - Ron Istvan: Print Media, Graphics, Marketing
Scott Piepert: Racer Point-of-Contact / Ambassador
Glenn Meyer: OTA Board Member
Tom Erb: OTA Board Member

For a current listing of our trail stewards visit our message board and select the appropriate trail system.

Paper Trail

Gateway Off-Road Cyclists
449 Fairfax Drive
Columbia, IL 62236

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We'll get back with you as soon as possible with your question or comment. Fill out the appropriate fields and enjoy.