RUSS HAY'S & SIMBS Team up On Pilot Project (Posted Nov 30th, 2003)

SIMBS launches a pilot project with Russ Hays "The Bicycle Shop" to
build our membership numbers. The Sales To Active Membership Program (STAMP) program includes a SIMBS membership with every new mountain bike sold over $500. The STAMP program will be available at both Russ Hays locations, 650 Hillside Ave., Victoria and 9781 A Second Street, Sidney. As this is a membership initiative and not a benefit of membership, this offer is only open to non-SIMBS members new bike purchases.

The STAMP pilot project will be exclusive to Russ Hays for December and January. This will give us time to get the bugs worked out before the official launch to other shops February 01, 2004. If you have
questions about the STAMP program or would like to participate in it,
contact james@simbs.com or 389-1009.

Web Updates Sparse (Posted Nov 30th, 2003)
We apologize for the spotty web updates lately, wea re working hard on the new website design and switchover. A bit of digging around this site and you realize it has alot of content to get switched over and set up properly. Stay tuned, the new design is coming soon. Our Christmas present to all of you in appreciationof your patience.

Nov/Dec Issue of Mud News (Posted Nov 30th, 2003)
This issue focusses on some recent Trail Maintenance Projects, details of the AGM and features a World Cup Part 2 story.. It is availble for download and viewing from the web, just CLICK HERE(3 mb, .pdf).

SIMBS Membership Drive (Posted Nov 3rd, 2003)
Are you tired of losing great trails to development or special interest groups? Vocal dog owners complained to CRD that cyclists do more damage than their off leash dogs. The result, mountain biking at Thetis Lake Park has been put on hold for a further 2 years. SIMBS currently has 111 registered members. We need to increase those numbers if we want to have a voice that politicians will listen to.

Politicians only listen to the vocal majority.
Let's do something about it!

Join SIMBS today and join the fight for your right to ride.

RUSS HAY'S & DANGERBOY PRESENT (Posted Oct 5th, 2003)

RIDE THE LIGHTNING! New World Disorder IV Video Premiere
Oct 25th - Sugar Nite Cub (over 19 only )& Sunday Oct 26th - All Ages show, David Lam Audit. UVIC

Sept/Oct Issue of Mud News (Posted Sept 11th, 2003)
The first issue of the Mud News under our new publisher is a great one! It features the usual State of the Motion and Trail Maintenance reports as well as stories of the Directors Island Getaway, a Whistler Road Trip, a World Cup Recap, a Youth Race report, and a Guatemala Travel Story. It is also availble for download and viewing from the web, just CLICK HERE(2 mb, .pdf).

Hartland Trails OPEN - FIRE BAN LIFTED (Posted Sept 11th, 2003)
CRD Parks has informed SIMBS the Fire ban and Closure of trails at Mt Work Hartland has been lifted. Recent rain has decreased the fire risk so that ALL Trails have been reopened. SIMBS and CRD Parks would like to thank all riders who complied with the closures and appreciate your patience as there was some confusion initally on which trails were closed and which were open.

For the latest info visit our forums or CRD Parks website.

Cheakamus Challenge 2003 (Posted Sep t11, 2003)
The race is on! The King of the Classic's, an annual Celebration of Pain, is in the Big Ring and ready to go! The 20th Edition of the Cheakamus Challenge Fall Classic Mountain Bike Race is going to be an EPIC EVENT.CLICK HERE for more info.

The Nanaimo Adventure Games (Posted Sept 11th, 2003)
The Nanaimo Adventure games are on Sept. 12, 13,and 14th. Check out www.islandgames.info or 250- 751-9022. Street Luge, bmx box jumping, Mt bike downhill (urban), Extreme Mt. bike demos from some incredible locals, wife carrying etc.

Sooke Challenge Sept 28th 2003 (Posted Sep t11, 2003)
Community Fundraiser - Run - Kayak - Bike Relay / Triathlon.
CLICK HERE for more info.

Cowichan Valley Outdoor Recreation Park (Posted Sept 11, 2003)
Cowichan Valley Outdoor Recreation Park (CVORP). This proposal is for a recreation park that will be multi-user. While much of the demand is for motor sports facilities, demand for equestrian, mountain biking, and model aircraft facilities is quite strong. Check out their website for maps, and the feasibility study.

The full Outdoor Recreation Park Feasibility Study by the Trillium Group may be viewed on the CVRD's web site. , or a summary can be viewed here.

SIMBS supports the expansion of riding opportunities that this proposal is trying to create.

Back Yard Bash Trials Competition (Posted Aug 12, 2003)
The Fourth annual Backyard Bash Aug 23rd, 2003 is sure to be better than ever. It will include all the things that have made the past events so much fun. Including a concession stand: selling doughnuts, hot dogs, drinks coffee and more. Riders from out of town (No locals please!) are welcome to come and camp out the night before and ride with the local riders (Under age campers must be accompanied by a parent). Please let us know ahead of time if you are wanting to camp. Check out the poster here: Back Yard Bash Poster Look for the SIMBS tent for free stickers and to sign the Trials Park petition! The sections will be extremely fun man made sections consisting of logs, rocks, cars, water, pallets, spools, stumps and more! For more info check out Island Trials or email Byb@islandtrials.com for more info!

Urban Bike Park Website (Posted Aug 12, 2003)
Victoria needs an Urban Bike Park! This website has a video about the cause. Go visit and spread the word! Thanks to Chris Ruffell for the video and site. Chris is also looking for Dirt Jump photos and videos to add to the site. Visit the site here: http://www.teack.net/bikepark