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2007 FVMBA Boxing Day ride

Posted on 26th December 2007 / Category: Abbotsford, Events, Sumas / Author:Gary

Sumas Boxing day ride
Meet at the lower gate off BATT rd for—- NOON.
Shuttle or climb,the goal is to get to the lookout on top,then
bq at TimeOut exit.

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Mission trail conditions: December 2007

Posted on 22nd December 2007 / Category: Mission, Trail conditions, Red Mountain / Author:Cory

The trails on Bear and Red Mountains in Mission usually have a dump of snow on them at this time of the year but, as of yesterday, things were pretty decent. If you’re out on either of the two mountains, feel free to post up trail conditions using the comment boxes below this entry.

Red Mountain

There was a skim coat of snow at the base of the hill with about 10cm near the trailhead. We didn’t ride the xc course.

Arduum. The trail is in decent shape. There are a few mucky areas left over from the race, but lots of water mitigation work has been done since then. If you’re familiar with the trail, keep your eye out for a couple of new features — they’re definitely not something you’d want to hit without a preview!

Discussion: 2 responses

FVMBA AGM Jan 9, 2008

Posted on 11th December 2007 / Category: General updates, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Events, Mission, Maple Ridge, Newsletters / Author:Steve

FVMBA

AGM – Annual General Meeting.

Jan 9, 2008
7:30 pm
Coast Hotel – Conference room

Come on out to the AGM, for our yearly update of Club activities, election of officers, and general discussion. Now is the time to speak up on any issues you have on your mind, and to ask us about the trails, and give us direction.

You don’t need to be a member to attend.

Also – this is the preferred time to signup for another year of membership. If you’ve signed up in the last three months, just show up and fill in a new form and we’ll extend your membership to the end of 2008.

We’re also looking to recruit a VP.

Discussion: 2 responses

Woodlot trail conditions: December 2007

Posted on 10th December 2007 / Category: Maple Ridge, Trail conditions, Woodlot / Author:Dean

Trail Conditions for December 9th, 2007

Goldmine / Cabin Trail - Completely clear from top to bottom, although the woodwork is rather slippy from frost.

Snakes and Ladders - Clear from top to bottom.

Shotgun - clear from top to bottom.

Discussion: 6 responses

Recap of the Giant Killer trail day

Posted on 28th November 2007 / Category: Trail days, Maple Ridge, Woodlot, Photos, Multimedia / Author:Cory

Thanks to everybody came out! We all know that the people who worked on Giant Killer this past weekend gave up an amazing riding day, weather wise, to help the trail keep running.

Special thanks both to Experience Cycling and Maple Ridge Cycle. You guys came through for us all year, even on short notice. (more…)

Discussion: 3 responses

Tree down on Shotgun

Posted on 20th November 2007 / Category: Maple Ridge, Trail conditions, Woodlot / Author:Cory

Thanks to the wind storm that rolled through a week or so ago, there’s a big tree down on Shotgun at the Woodlot, just before the trail cuts across the FSR and enters the clearcut.

It’s a big one and you should be careful when climbing across // around it.

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Trees down on Hekyll and Jekyll

Posted on 20th November 2007 / Category: Maple Ridge, Trail conditions, Woodlot / Author:Cory

There are two trees down at the Woodlot on Hekyll and Jekyll. These logs are about halfway down the trail and are pretty big, so keep an eye out!

They’ll be removed shortly.

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Woodlot trail day, 25 November (Sunday)

Posted on 20th November 2007 / Category: Trail days, Maple Ridge, Woodlot / Author:Cory

Trail day for Giant Killer at the Woodlot on Sunday, 25 November. Meet at the bottom of the trail for 10am. Bring tools and gloves for yourself (shovels, rakes). We’ll be continuing on with the work that was started at the last trail day.

Refreshments provided by Experience Cycling and Maple Ridge Cycle.

Rain or shine. Stay tuned to the FVMBA website for any updates.

Discussion: 5 responses

Trees down on Eric Dunning trail

Posted on 11th November 2007 / Category: Maple Ridge, Trail conditions, Golden Ears Park / Author:Cory

There’s some decent cross country riding in Golden Ears Provincial Park, but the riding trails haven’t seen any work for a long time (so much for those parking fee revenues propping up any area other than the campgrounds…).

Eric Dunning Trail

There are a fallen trees about halfway down the trail. They’re on a semi-blind corner, so please be aware if you’re riding through there. Also, the main access road, leading up from Mike Lake has been deactivated for safety reasons (unstable slope), so your only access is a grunt up the trail.

The rest of the trail has seen better days and tonnes of water have really done a number on extended parts of the line.

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FVMBA promotional video

Posted on 7th November 2007 / Category: Video, Multimedia / Author:Steve

Local filmmakers Brock Anderson and Cam Miller put together a video featuring some of our local trails to show before the NWD 8 premiere. They only had a week to do it and came up with something great.

Discussion: One response