FVMBA

Doug — December 2, 2009 @ 8:36 am

I’ll be there, with bike bells on!

Doug — December 11, 2009 @ 11:42 am

Here is a link to an interesting read in preparation for the upcoming AGM:

http://www.nsmba.bc.ca/images/stories/posters/2008_imbarecommendations.pdf

What’s our slogan?

Dwayne — December 16, 2009 @ 2:06 pm

Interesting article. Some really good points. One that stood out was: Develop a comprehensive membership program which provides members with benefits equal to or greater than the cost of membership. Maybe partner with the bike shops and provide members with an annual membership card entitling them to a small discount? Or is it not fair to ask them to eat up their profits like that? They’d all have to buy in I guess. Maybe there are other ideas to help increase membership.

Slogan? Here are a few suggestions. You can decide for yourself which ones are tongue-in-cheek:

“It’s Freeriding - not Freeloading. Support the FVMBA!”
“More slopes, fewer snobs”
“Build it, and they will come. Help, and you’ll be first.”
“Great trails, great people.”
“Get ‘er done!”

Tom — December 16, 2009 @ 9:33 pm

Just thought I would add… if you want to help out but don’t feel you have the time available to be a director? We are also looking for help in areas such as:

• Website design and management
• Grant writing and management
• Tool inventory
• Event hosting and volunteers

Or maybe there is a way you think you can help that we haven’t thought of…come out to the AGM and let us know.

The biggest thing we need is some fresh faces and ideas!

Doug — December 17, 2009 @ 8:42 am

Slogan ideas:
“Build ‘em, ride ‘em!”
“Go huck yourself!”
“A lifetime behind bars!”
“100% Pure Mountain Biking!”
“Wanna ride?”
“Mountain bikers wanted!”
“Ride on!”

Steve — December 30, 2009 @ 10:06 pm

Fraser Valley Mountain Bikers Association
AGM – Annual General Meeting.

Date:
Jan 6, 2009
7:30 pm

Location:
Abbotsford Recreation Center
2499 McMillan Road
Abbotsford B.C. V2S 7R3

Matt — December 31, 2009 @ 6:31 pm

Hi guys. I want to get involved this year. Possible a directors spot but not a 100% sure without knowing the details and required level of commitment. Unfortunately, I wont be able to attend the meeting. I work afternoon shift. I have a lot of thoughts about riding in the Valley from a XC riders perspective aswell as a trailbuilder. Not sure how I can get involved without attending the AGM but let me know.

Tom — January 3, 2010 @ 8:59 pm

If you’re coming to the AGM, it’s in the mezzanine between the ice arena and the pool.

Steve — January 3, 2010 @ 9:27 pm

Hey!! look at that. There’s a poster at the top now.

That’s Doug, on top of Sumas, overlooking.. you guessed it…. the Fraser Valley.

Tom — January 7, 2010 @ 6:26 pm

Thanks to everybody who came out, and thanks to those who volunteered to help out this year!

Dwayne F — January 12, 2010 @ 8:34 am

For anybody interested: there’s going to be a developer’s information session regarding the plans for Vicarro Ranch. It’s being held at the Ramada on Feb. 3rd between 5:00 and 8:00 pm.

Tom — January 12, 2010 @ 8:57 pm

Thanks for the info, Dwayne.

Bawb — January 13, 2010 @ 4:42 pm

I had a walk down “Artum” on red in Mision Jan 13 2010. I noticed some improvement work. I wondered if more improvements could make this trail rideable and fun for less extreme riders. If I had permission from the builders.

Greg — January 14, 2010 @ 7:30 am

Hi Bawb.

There is ongoing work happening on Arduum to improve it. The dh race course will continue to be worked on throughout the spring. The new race directors and builders have talked to CyclingBC about the new expectations. My understanding is that the course will be ‘dummied up’ but at the same time maintain a level of difficulty expected by the original builders, directors and the racers alike. Please do not do any unauthorized building on it. If you would like to get involved, I can contact the current builder/maintenance guy and see if he would like help.

Greg

Tom — January 14, 2010 @ 3:29 pm

There are lots of easier trails on both Red and Bear Mountains that suit “less extreme” riders. Just as there is a need for easy trails, there is a need for difficult trails to remain difficult.

Bawb — January 15, 2010 @ 9:34 am

I have no problem with tech trails I ride some myself, being a Mission rider I see a trail in a good location not being used

Tom — January 15, 2010 @ 4:51 pm

Nobody is doubting your skills Bawb. I bet there’s lots of people who think  Momentum is “too technical” and would like to see it changed to make it “flowier”. Lots of us love it just the way it is.

Matt — January 17, 2010 @ 8:31 pm

Dwayne, do you know the extent of what will be discussed at the developer’s info session for Vicarro Ranch? Is it for other developers who are looking at residention building on Ledgeview and obtaining City zoneing permitts or is it mainly regarding how the land is presently being used?

Gary Harder — January 19, 2010 @ 2:18 pm

Chadsey Lake trail
(Centennial Trail) seen a lot of work to cut out the newest blowdown.
From Bakstad exit to Chadsey Lake the trail is now clear.
With the beauty weather the Kerry man and I with chainsaws in tow,worked hard to clear this sweet trail . This year this trail has seen a lot of work from us .
Not recommended to be ridden till it dries out, as the wet roots and exposure in places not to mention ,the countless turns makes this gem a fair weather trail.
The Trev and Kim were working on fixing up parts of the newly redone NoahFear as well .
TimeKiller the KnobGobbler and all the XC trails,Sumas is rocking !
Can you believe this weather!

INDOOR REOPENS TODAY
MountainBikers it’s tues Jan 19–till FEB 9th — 4X starts tonight,and continues all month
G

Dwayne — January 20, 2010 @ 1:21 pm

Matt, I got the info from John Smith - city councillor. I was given the impression that the developer would be on hand to present their proposals for usage. I will try and find out more.

Doug — January 29, 2010 @ 12:22 pm

Vicarro Neighbourhood Open House, Feb 3 from 5 to 9 pm at the Ramada

Check out the link for an ad regarding the above:

http://photos.nsmb.com/files/3/4/1/4/0/vicarro_neighbourhood_open_house.jpg

Up to 1400 new residences! Wow!

See you there!

Steve — February 1, 2010 @ 10:15 pm

For those of you who weren’t at the AGM, here (finally) is what went down:

This AGM was a resounding success. Great turn out, great discussion, great ideas!

30 people were in attendance, including last year’s exec, current members, non-members, and representatives from the City of Abbotsford, a local bike shop, and another Biking Association.

Representatives of the Abbotsford Sports Council gave us a short presentation on their mandate, and reasons why FVMBA should participate.

Greg (2009 President) presented a short synopsis of the year’s activities, financial status & membership status.

The Floor was then opened for discussion on the question of: As a member, what would they like to get out of FVMBA and/or What would they like FVMBA to do?
Several great ideas were put forth, including
Group rides
‘Fun’ events.
Maps
More trails!!!!
Working with other organizations.
Improved Web page.
Memberships/Bike shops.
Skills park/ Bike jumps.

All of these ideas will be discussed and put into action where possible by the exec at forthcoming meetings.

The existing Executive team was then disbanded and a new exec was nominated and voted in. Along with this, new positions were created and filled. Making up the Fraser Valley Mountain Bikers Exec Team this year is:
President: Greg Rector
Vice President: Tom MacKesy
Secretary: Steve Rosset
Treasurer: Maria Dyment
Grant Applications: Doug Mossey (New position)
Public Relations: Dwayne Friesen, Fernan Mendoza (New position)
Quartermaster: Kim Knowles (New position)
Trails Director: Collin Burke (New position)
Web Design/Manager: Dean Wilkes (New position)
Membership coordinator, Steve Rosset, (New position)

Maple Ridge Reps: Dean Wilkes, Richard Albertson
Mission Reps: Todd Earnshaw, Tom MacKesy, Dean Wilkes
Chilliwack Reps: Todd Hovde, Andrew Carmichael
Abbotsford Reps: Trevor Ostendorf, Kim Knowles, Matt Scott, Doug Mossey

Thanks to everyone for attending, and especially THANKS to those that have volunteered for 2010.
It’s going to be a good year.

Michelle — February 4, 2010 @ 4:36 pm

Did anyone go to the Vicarro Ranch presentation? Please contact me via email as I couldn’t make it but am a local resident and really want more information. There were no other contact details for someone to contact on the info sheet - hence my google search brought me here. Thanks so much!!