Monthly Archives: March 2007

Women’s mountain bike instructional series

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Tom

Join Fraser Valley’s nationally certified coach Denise Britton for a great time of instruction and fun. Learn to mountain bike or crank up your existing skills with a women’s only clinic designed for riders of beginner and intermediate levels. Dates: … Continue reading →

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Great turnout and weather for Vedder Trail Day!

Posted on March 26, 2007 by Tom

Well, the weather gods helped us out with clear skies. We had a great turnout, at least 30 people…some of whom even stayed after lunch and worked until 5. Skidder received some buffing, with the takeoffs of some jumps cribbed … Continue reading →

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Vedder Mountain Trail Maintenance Day, March 25 (Sunday)

Posted on March 21, 2007 by Tom

On Sunday March 25, we’ll be having our first “official” trail maintenance day of 2007. The fine folks at Jack’s Cycle will be providing all the volunteers with free pizza lunch in exchange for all their hard work. We will … Continue reading →

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Another Sumas logging update

Posted on March 19, 2007 by Tom

The logging on Sumas Mountain will be completed by April 30. Please stay out of the area between 6 am and 4 pm weekdays for your own safety. Once the logging is completed, we will be working with land managers … Continue reading →

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Sumas logging update

Posted on March 19, 2007 by Tom

The logging on Sumas Mountain will be completed by April 30. Please stay out of the area between 6 am and 4 pm weekdays for your own safety. Once the logging is completed, we will be working with land managers … Continue reading →

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Rains wreak havoc on Soft Taco and Lost Oakleys

Posted on March 15, 2007 by Tom

The heavy rains of this past weekend have taken their toll on the trails in the Clayburn area of Abbotsford. “Soft Taco”, which had been undergoing a facelift, has had a large section of the trail washed out by a … Continue reading →

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Free IMBA trail building book for local builders

Posted on March 5, 2007 by Tom

Mike Peters of MoTSA (Ministry of Tourism, Sports, and the Arts) has given FVMBA 30 copies of “Trail Solutions – IMBA’s Guide to Building Sweet Singletrack“. This is a 272-page book, valued at $35. If you are a local trail … Continue reading →

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The future of racing at Bear / Red Mountain

Posted on March 1, 2007 by Tom

After 10 great years, race promoter Cory Adsit has decided to move on, but there are many who would like to see the race live on as more of a fun, local event. If you would like to have some … Continue reading →

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