The 4X season is back on and this week was race #3 of 6 (Jan 24 Indoor 4X results) in the march to the Feb 14th finals. Winner’s jerseys will be awarded. Make sure to come out on Tuesdays and Thursdays to practice, race (Tuesdays only), watch or just hang out.
This Thursday, Jan 26 there will be a gear swap so bring your old bike, bars, brother or whatever else you are looking to get rid of.
Got something to say, say it in our forum’s 4X thread.
Please note that the gate is temporarily closed 24/7 for a couple of weeks. As there will be logging in the area riders are requested to stay off Lower Emma Peel. Keep posted for details of re-opening.
Indoor 4X racing starts again next week (January 24). We have lots of great sponsors for this series. With names like Race Face, Norco, Chromag and Kona (just to name a few) you can be sure this BC Cup series race is worth attending. See our earlier post for full details and dates.
The FVMBA has always supported the Vedder trails with its own resources. The past few days saw Collin and Gary doing some much needed rebuilding, buffing and repairing of some dirt and wood structures on the North side of the mountain.
An old favorite was initially going to just be patched but ended up in a complete rebuild.
This section is amazing when you can make the gap, strong cornering ability is required here and the ones that can do it: love it. The patched berm should help with the effort.
The uphill split skinny had seen better days on Mongolloyd. Many riders had endo’d into the face and this section was seriously lacking. Watch for the bridge beyond to be replaced soon as well.
And now fixed.
Happy Holidays to the Vedder Trails!
A trail day will be held Sunday, Dec 18th to hopefully address these issues. This is a great opportunity to give back to the trails, meet other trail enthusiasts, and help to improve your local trail network for yourself and others to enjoy. We hope to see you there, and if not have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.
When: Sunday, December 18th @ 9:30 am
Where: Meeting in the mountain bike parking lot on parmenter road
What to Bring: Shovels, rakes, buckets, picks, pulaski’s, and various other trail tools.
Bring some water and something to snack on.
Note: It will likely be quite cold, so please dress warm. I recommend wearing layers, a toque, warm boots and a pair of gloves.
The results are in for the First two FVMBA 4X races. The race on Tuesday was the last event for 2011, but join for the final four races on Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7 & 14. Refer to our earlier post for details on your chance to escape the winter rain and race indoors.
Head over to our Facebook page to see photos from Tuesday’s race. If you have something to say about 4X racing you can post on our wall while you are there or feel free to leave comments on the 4X race thread in our forum.
2011 has been huge for the Fraser Valley Mountain Bikers Association! Thanks to a membership that has more than tripled in the last year, we have amplified our voice as an advocate for biking in the Fraser Valley. This increase has also benefited our local builders, as we now have more resources to provide them with the tools and supplies they need.
2011 FVMBA AGM. Photo by Ian Harker
Come out to the Abbotsford Indoor BMX track December 3rd from 10am-1pm for some Women specific skills training from Jill Kintner and Kat Sweet. It is recommended to have a hardtail or BMX bike for this clinic. Just $50.
As the rain continues to set in and after work rides can only be done in the dark, we are pleased to announce that as of November 15th (practice night) it is officially time for the FVMBA Indoor 4X season. This is a BC Cup series race, so winner jerseys will be awarded. Continue reading
