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Archive for the category: 'General updates'
Posted on 18th June 2008 / Category: General updates / Author:Tom
A new trail has appeared on Sumas. The construction of this trail took place without the consent of the woodlot owner or FVMBA.
This trail is in direct conflict of FVMBA’s agreement with the woodlot #45 owner, “FVMBA will not build unauthorized trails without permission.”
The woodlot owner is very upset this has occured, and has asked the Provincial Government to remove any tenure we have on trail within the woodlot, this includes Time Killer and Time Out.
When the woodlot owner discovered this trail, he was told by the builder the trail was approved by FVMBA, that was not true.
Please do not ride this trail, tell the builder he is no hero. We all want more and better trails, this is not the way to get it.
GARY
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Posted on 30th April 2008 / Category: General updates, Trail days, Chilliwack, Vedder Mountain / Author:Steve
100 Volunteers Combat a Mountain of Garbage
Sunday April 27 saw the Vedder Mountain Trails Association host the annual Vedder Mountain Trails clean up and trail maintenance day. VMTA representing the interests of Fraser Valley Mountain Bike Association, Back Country Horseman of BC, Vedder Running Club, Pacific Northwest Motorcycle Association, and Chilliwack Outdoor Club on Vedder Mountain coordinated the efforts of nearly 100 recreationists to revitalize the well used and well loved trail network.
Individuals from the various user groups lent more than 700 man-hours of volunteer labour to the effort. This yielded 5 metric tonnes of garbage and about 350 man-hours of trail maintenance to improve drainage, reduce the effects of erosion and to augment the sustainability of the trails.
There have been ongoing and disturbing incidences of illegal dumping that continues on Vedder Mountain. The ease of access and proximity to Chilliwack has made this popular recreation area an easy target for this illegal activity. “What is most disturbing about illegal dumping on Vedder Mountain is that the Bailey Road Landfill is only a five minute drive away and provides a legitimate and inexpensive means of disposal”, stated VMTA treasurer Mark Steinebach.
“While continued illegal dumping is discouraging, the enthusiasm and passion shown by the volunteers for this area is overwhelming”, said Steinebach. A broad range of support came from the community and government and this ensured a successful and effective outing. The local Ministry of Tourism, Sport and Arts recreation officer Mike Peters not only provided a large portion of the funding for the event, but also lent a hand with the clean up effort. The Chilliwack Lions Club provided lunch for the volunteers and Valley Tank and Container provided disposal services. Additional support came from the following: Vedder Mountain Trails Association, Fraser Valley Mountain Bike Association, Valley Veterinary Services, Jack’s Cycle, NSMB.com, Pinkbike.com, Norco Performance Bikes, Race face, McDonalds Restaurants (Vedder Crossing), Kona Bikes, Raceface, Specialized Bikes, Fox, Camelbak, Powerbar and the City of Chilliwack (Pitch-In Program).
VMTA Treasurer Mark Steinebach enjoying the sweet & newly buffed Dilemma Trail (photo by L. Steinebach)
FVMBA Rep Gerald Lankhorst removes a dangerous eyesore from our trails (photo by T.Hovde)
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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.
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Posted on 10th April 2007 / Category: General updates / Author:Steve
At our AGM earlier this year, Bruce from Wentings provided the FVMBA with a stack of $10.00 coupons “Bike Bux” to be handed out at our discretion. At each trail day that FVMBA organizes, we will be handing out these Trail Bux to volunteers.
Really a great idea, Bruce - thanks!!!
Come on out to any of our events and get some Trail Buxs.
Wentings Cycle and Mountain Shop
33245 N. Railway Ave.
Mission, BC, Canada
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Posted on 15th November 2006 / Category: General updates / Author:Steve
Abbotsford Agrifair Show Arena (32470 Haida Drive, Abbotsford, BC)
Sunday December 10, 2006
2:00pm
Our AGM is fast approaching. Please come and meet with us. We will discuss some of the highlights of the year’s activities and briefly discuss the upcoming year.
Election of officers.
Question & Answers
Signup for another year of membership.
It’s been an exciting year for FVMBA:
- 2 movie premiers
- MTB skills clinics
- Several trail days
- FVMBA group rides
- Good things in Chilliwack
- Bad things on Sumas
- Good things on Sumas
- Politics, more and more politics. But that’s our job.
- Funding
- Member Discount cards
With your help, next year will be even better.
The above notice went out tonight to all FVMBA members (Those that I have email addresses for). If you’re a member and didn’t get it, let me know.
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Posted on 20th July 2006 / Category: General updates / Author:Steve
This past week, FVMBA and bikers in the Fraser Valley were represented in a meeting with FVRD Parks Dept and MoTSA (BC Ministry of Tourism, Sport, and the Arts). The primary focus of the meeting was attempting to develop a working relationship between all parties present, and to identify other interested parties that should be involved in reference to Sumas mountain trails.
Put simply: The meeting was very productive. There is a willingness by both Parks and MTSA to recognize the existing trails and to potentially share resources in the effort to maintain the trails and erect signs. In the near future, Parks staff will be guided down some of the trails as a first step toward this final goal. FVMBA is going to arrange loaner bikes for this purpose.
Several points were discussed, but are too involved to mention here, but suffice it to say that the future looks promising.
There is talk of the lower gate being open in the very near future, with the new, upper gate remaining closed. Passage past the upper gate for trail maintenance efforts was discussed and not discounted.
To all members: Thanks! We appreciate you being a member and adding strength to our efforts. With even higher numbers, we can accomplish more.
To FVRD Parks and MTSA: Thank you for spending a good chunk of your morning meeting with us and discussing matters in such an open, positive forum.
In attendance were:
Gary Harder,
Steve Rosset,
Andrew Gower,
3 FVRD Parks Dept. staff,
1 representative from MTSA.
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Posted on 22nd November 2005 / Category: General updates / Author:Cory
Thanks for all of you who showed up this past Thursday for the 2005 FVMBA AGM. There was decent conversation about the trail system on Ledgeview and attendees heard the low down on exciting administrative topics like bank account balances, active members (about 100), and sponsorship plans.
Additionally, there are a number of new members to the FVMBA Executive. Gary received the support from everybody present and continues for another year as the FVMBA President while Gerald, an area rep for Vedder Mountain, stepped in and took responsibility for the books during the coming year. Other changes to the executive will be posted shortly, but expect to see new faces from most areas under the FVMBA umbrella.
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Posted on 9th November 2005 / Category: General updates / Author:Cory
This year’s Annual General Meeting is being held at 7:00pm on Thursday, 17 November 2005 at the Abbotsford Agrifair Arena. We encourage all of our returning members to show up for a discussion about the mountain bike trail network across the Fraser Valley and, in particular, the trails at Ledgeview, on Sumas Mountain, on Vedder Mountain, at the Woodlot in Maple Ridge, and in Mission.
Additionally, the AGM is the place where you can volunteer for a position on the FVMBA Executive (or vote for your favourite candidate). For 2006, we're in need of a Treasurer and a Coordinator so, if you're interested (or know someone who is interested) and able, don't hesitate to let your feelings known next Thursday.
For those of you who haven't yet received the 2005 FVMBA newsletter, you can download it here (.pdf format).
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Posted on 29th September 2005 / Category: General updates / Author:Cory
We’re approaching 2006 and the membership drive for the new year begins now. As of October 1, all new memberships will be deemed as being in effect until 31 December 2006.
So if you’re hesitating because you don’t want to be dinged for a membership in October AND January, you no longer have an excuse! Download an FVMBA membership application now and send your completed form, along with your $20 (or $30) to the mailing address listed. Thanks in advance to all of our supporters — your contributions keep this organization rolling!
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