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Gold River Trails Festival 2002


Program Outline
The Gold River Trails Festival is a fun non-competitive event geared toward a broad cross section of trail user’s. We hope to bring user group’s together on common ground and present the extensive and growing trail network in and around the Gold River Area while promoting cooperation between trails interests. All proceeds of this event will be administered by the Gold River Futures Society and will be used to maintain and grow the trails network in the Gold River area.
Friday Evening-Registration
At Marling Field registration will take place from 4pm to 9pm.
There will be a meet and greet with music and trials bike demonstrations as well as other demonstrations. Event participants will receive there package at this time and register for the events they plan to participate in.
The Package will contain a t-shirt an event program, meal vouchers and area information.
Saturday Morning-Late Registration, Equipment Check and Orientation
1st Led Walks and Rides: Participants will be taken out on to the trails for 3 to 4 hrs. The guides are al area residents and will also act as interpreters along the various routes. A poker run is incorporated into this part of thr event.
Saturday Afternoon: Lunch will be served the afternoons events will start. The first order of business will be to award the prizes from the results of the poker run. There will be a speaker on "Trails In a Working forest" from Western Forest Products. We also plan to have one other speaker as a key note speaker.
Saturday Night :

There will be a live band starting at 8pm and ending at 11pm.
Sunday Morning: There will be a pancake breakfast and then the 2nd program of walks and rides will take place. There will be a scavenger hunt as part of this. At around 2pm there will be an awarding of prizes and closing ceremonies

DETAILS AND CONTACTS.

Family $110.00 (2Parents, 2 children under 16)
Adult $55.00
Extra children under16 $45.00
***Gold River residents receive 10% off with proof of residency
Register by July 15 2002. Space is limited.
**All registrants must sign a Waiver and Indemnity Form
Children under 16 must have permission of a guardian or parent in writing.
Mail to: Gold River Trails Festival 2002
E-mail: jimmitchell@cablerocket.com
Ph. 250 283 7334 days
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THE "20 - 20 - 20 " RULE
The International Mountain Biking Association says: "20 hours of trail work, $20 to IMBA, and $20 to your local MTB organization."
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Event Calendar

July

Tuesday July 8th
SIMBS Board Meeting, first (non holiday) Tuesday each month 7:00 PM sharp, Victoria Police Station, 850 Caledonia Ave, everyone welcome.

Sunday July 13th.
Introductory Ride at Hartland, second Sunday each month 9:45am, Guided, separate beginner and advanced groups, all ages.
Details and Updates

Sunday July 13th.
Youth Ride at Hartland, second Sunday each month, 9:45 AM. Families welcome too!
Details and Updates

Sunday July 13th.
Women's ride at Hartland occurs on the second Sunday of each month at 9:45am. The rides are led by women for women of all ages and abilities. Carmel Ecker.
Details and Updates

Sunday July 20th
Trail Maintenance at Hartland third Sunday each month, 8:45am sharp (on the trails at 9:00), Call Greg @ 598-6198 and please leave a message so we have enough lunches, or e-mail him: mailto:trails@simbs.com
Details and Updates

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