For the Wausau Times

WAUSAU — Join the Central Wisconsin Offroad Cycling Coalition (CWOCC) as they celebrate their 10-year anniversary on March 31 at 5 p.m. at Whitewater Music Hall in Wausau.

“In 2022, the CWOCC celebrates 10 years of building a better mountain bike community in Central Wisconsin. Beginning in 2012 with only 12 miles of trail at Nine Mile County Forest, CWOCC has grown to build and maintain nearly 70 miles of trail across six different mountain bike trail system. CWOCC is leading the way towards the vision of creating the greater Wausau, WI area into an IMBA Ride Center. With the support of Marathon County government, investment from local foundations, numerous business sponsorships, club memberships, and thousands of volunteer hours, CWOCC’s efforts have generated over $750,000 into creating better mountain biking in the greater Wausau area,” a CWOCC release stated.

“CWOCC was formed as a local chapter of the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) in 2012 with a only a handful of members and have grown to nearly 400 members and 2,300 social media followers and riders throughout the Midwest.

“The CWOCC 10-Year Celebration will highlight the accomplishments and contributions CWOCC has made to the Central Wisconsin community and offer a look forward to future opportunities. Live music, a Silent Auction and catered food will complete the evening.”