FVMBA news archives
Archive for March, 2007
Posted on 29th March 2007 / Category: Abbotsford, Clinics / Author: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: May 15, 29,June 5,12,19, and July 3
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Meeting & payment Location: Apollo Athletic Club, #201-3600 Townline Rd, Abbotsford B.C. V2T-5W8
Cost: Apollo members: $70.00 + GST
Cost: Non-Apollo members $80.00 +GST
Deadline for registration: May 8/07
Payment can be made in person or mail cheque to address above.
Series Includes:
Nationally certified Instructor, clinics on safety gear, bike repair, rider preparation, methods of riding flat ground & climbing, handouts, cornering switchbacks, obstacle course, trail rides, sign up package, bike shop tour and so much more!
For more information call Maria Dyment @ Apollo Athletic Club 504-7560.
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Posted on 26th March 2007 / Category: Trail days, Chilliwack, Vedder Mountain / Author: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 in and re-dirted. The new jump we built last time on Hidden pleasures also received some buffing. Further down the trail, we continued with Gerald’s re-route. Things are looking good! (although the dirt does need some time to settle in, so please don’t everybody go and run up there to ride it).
Thanks very much to everyone who came out to help! If you were there, please send me your email address.
Thanks to Jack's Cycle in Chilliwack for providing lunch for our hungry volunteers! Thanks to Wentings' Cycle in Mission for “trail bucks”!
Next big trail day is April 21 on McKee peak (Ledgeview) in Abbotsford, sponsored by Abbotsford's newest bike shop, The Bike Brewery! See you all there!
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Posted on 21st March 2007 / Category: Trail days, Chilliwack, Vedder Mountain / Author: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 be continuing the fine work started on Hidden Pleasures.
We’ll be meeting at Jack’s Cycle, located at 45735 Thomas Rd, Vedder Crossing in Chilliwack (beside McDonalds) at 9:30 and then heading over to Vedder shortly thereafter. Don’t worry if your vehicle is not capable of the drive up Vedder, we’ve got lots of trucks and arranging a ride up is no problem!
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Posted on 19th March 2007 / Category: Abbotsford, Trail conditions, Sumas / Author: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 to re-establish the trails damaged by logging.
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Posted on 19th March 2007 / Category: Abbotsford, Trail conditions, Sumas / Author: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 to re-establish the trails damaged by logging.
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Posted on 15th March 2007 / Category: Trail days, Abbotsford, Trail conditions, Ledgeview / Author: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 mudslide. There is a large chasm running across the trail, and is not safe, even on foot. For safety reasons, the trail is closed until further notice.
On “Lost Oakleys”, the ladder bridge which crosses Clayburn Creek just before the exit has washed out again. We are heading in there this Saturday, March 17 to put it back in place, and do a bit of maintenance on the trail. All who are interested are welcome to lend a hand. We’ll be meeting at the exit of Lost Oakleys at around 10 am.
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Posted on 5th March 2007 / Category: Trail maintenance tips / Author: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 builder, get in touch with your area rep and we’ll give you a copy absolutely FREE.
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Posted on 1st March 2007 / Category: Events, Mission, Bear Mountain, Red Mountain / Author: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 input into the future of the Bear Mountain DH and Red Mountain XC races, please come out to a meeting at Wenting’s Cycle in Mission, Wednesday March 7 at 6:00 PM. Wenting’s is located at 33245 N. Railway Ave.
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