RANGELEY — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust has announced its Volunteer of the Year award has been presented jointly to Scott Ash and Andrew Ash of AJ Cycles for their contributions to the organization’s work throughout the year.
“With their noted multiple talents and expertise, the Ashes have assisted RLHT in a variety of ways, including connecting our community to our mission — to conserve and steward the natural resources of the Rangeley Lakes region for the benefit of the community and future generations,” the organization said in a news release.
Miles of trails are now open to mountain biking and are hosting more visitors than ever, the RLHT said. As AJ Cycles, they volunteered two days of time and equipment to teach more than 30 EcoVenture campers how to ride a fat bike. Their enthusiasm for fat biking caught on like wildfire, and the campers quickly assumed their passion.
“We would like to thank Scott and Andrew for helping RLHT reach a new audience through their customers at AJ Cycles, for engaging with EcoVenture to bring fat biking to the next generation, and lending a hand when least expected,” said Amanda Laliberte, program manager. “It is volunteers like the Ashes who make Rangeley the community we know and love. They are excellent ambassadors of RLHT’s work and help connect us to our community.”
The Ashes also should be recognized for their wider work in the Rangeley community, including organizing a trash pick-up day and providing weekly fat bike rides for new riders, the RLHT said.
The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust maintains traditional public access and uses of its land for recreation, education and scientific study.
PHOTO: AJ Cycles volunteered two days of time and equipment to teach more than 30 EcoVenture campers how to ride a fat bike. (Submitted photo.)
