MTBco Newsletter for April, 2011
Welcome back to a new season of dirty fun! Here are a few updates on MTBco changes, events coming up for the month of April, and what you missed at our AGM in March.
Going Back to our Roots
MTBco is going back to our roots starting with the new 2011 season. At our annual general meeting held in March, we told everyone that we are adopting 2 new club values moving ahead: Consistency & Transparency.
What does this mean for you? You can expect our annual financial statements published on our site; monthly newsletters sent at the beginning of each month; and timely updates to our Facebook group about events, trail conditions, etc. With a newly elected and enthusiastic executive, our wheels will be spinning hard to bring you favourite events like the Toonie Race series, Trail Maintenance Days, and new beginnings!
Check our site regularly for event info, races, trail days, our online Google-esque trail maps, and trail conditions.
NEW this year:
- Laminated MTBco membership cards
- Shop-neutral Trail Days with build clinics (MTBco Trail Days held separate from bike shop events)
- Chainsaw certification course – email jsmoke@mtbco.ca to sign up
- MTBco trail maintenance equipment available for members’ use! Contact Trail Director amcintosh@mtbco.ca for more info
- MTBco members now get 10% off lift passes at Silver Star & 10% off their top 2 rental packages
- MTBco members get 10% off at our sponsored bike shops
- Goat Style is coming to Silver Star this Aug 11-13 – volunteers needed. Sign up on our forum.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, April 17th – 12 noon
Union Cycle’s 3rd Annual Pig Roast + Chainless DH @ Postill “Addiction”
This is your opportunity to take part in a Kelowna classic. The 3rd Annual Postil Pig Roast & Chainless DH. Challenge your true riding skills and time yourself down ‘Addiction’ using only your ‘pump’. Then, reward yourself by filling your belly with some pit roasted pork. We look forward to seeing you there.
***Must be an up to date MTBco Member to participate. This event is NOT a Trail Day this year.
Warm up laps 12PM-2PM
Chainless DH 3PM
Pig Roast 5PM
$10 Entry
Click http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=201978796502927 to attend.
Saturday, April 30th – 10 am
Bike Park maintenance
In preparation for the season’s official opening of the Bike Park on May 1st, we will need volunteers to help get the bike park groomed & prepped the day before. Please contact ERothwell@mtbco.ca to lend a hand.
Sunday, May 1st – 12 noon
MTBco’s Bike Park Season Opener
For location, click “Bike Park” at www.mtbco.ca
Yes! The MTBco Bike Park is officially opening Sunday, May 1st! Come out and enjoy a BBQ, beverages, music, and hit the jumps with your friends. Get a chance to meet MTBco and the Bike Park Director, learn the guidelines of bike park maintenance, and meet new dirtbag friends.
Chainsaw Certification Course
Thinking about building a trail this year? Want to borrow MTBco trail maintenance equipment? You will need to be certified. This 2 day instructional course will be available on a first come, first served basis – only 15 spots available. Course will cover safety basics, proper use, and maintenance of equipment..
Trail Ambassador Program
Is there someone in your club who always goes the ‘extra mile’? Someone who does more for advocacy and trail maintenance than everyone else combined? That is the sort of person we are looking for! Renegade Cycle Solutions is teaming up with IMBA Canada to reward your unsung hero, your trail maestro, your volunteer extraordinaire with an X-Fusion Velvet RL fork. In fact RCS will be dishing out TWO awards, one to the best of Eastern Canada and one for the West. Nominate your club member by July 31st, 2011 and tell us why your nominee should be an X-Fusion Trail Ambassador. Winners will be announced in September and featured in IMBA Canada’s Trail News newsletter!
Submissions
- Current IMBA Canada members are eligible to make a nomination for the award.
- Write 250-300 words on why your trail maestro deserves the title of X-Fusion Trail Ambassador!
- Login to the website, and submit your story here.
- Post photos to accompany your story in IMBA Canada’s facebook album “X-Fusion Trail Ambassador Nominations”, or email them to rachael.raven[at]imba.com.
Please send any questions about the program or application process to rachael.raven@imba.com . Contact: Rachael Raven IMBA Canada Communications Coordinator (613)301.8098 rachael.raven@imba.com www.imbacanada.com
Silver Star Early Bird Passes on SALE
Don’t forget to buy your Silver Star early bird season’s passes! Save $40 by buying yours before May 31st! Check out http://www.skisilverstar.com/home_showSection_ID_550.html for more details.