Sunday, June 8th make your way out to Hartland. We will be officially opening our Technical Training Area, and will have M&M Meats on hand for some barbeque action! You want to see some technical riding? Mike Trials will be there for an amazing show of bike handling finesse. And since you’ll be there anyway, bring your bike, go for a ride on the excellent trails at Hartland. If you’re new to the area, we’ll make sure you get a great tour of the mountain bike park. (All ages welcome!)

Keep your eyes open for our poster for more details coming soon to your friendly, neighborhood bicycle shop.

JUMP PARK ISSUE is still an issue. (Posted May 24, 2003)
Langford's Parks and Rec Committee will hear from local bikers this Monday evening, May 26th at 6:00pm in council chambers on the second floor of the Langford Town Hall, which is located near Goldstream Ave and Jacklin Rd. If you are a Langford resident, and you would like to see a jump park in your community, come out and show your support.

Times Colonist Cycling Festival (Posted May 10, 2003)
The Times Colonist Cycling Festival is May 24 to May 25. The ING Western Union Tour de Garden City Ride is on May 25, 2003 and the GVCC in partnership with Pacific Sport is organizing the ride. There are 3 rides : 20 km, 50 km and 80 km. You can read more about the festival at their web site: www.victoriacyclingfestival.com

Over 50 volunteers are needed for the ride including:
Ride Marshals ********Pay no entry fee for the ride if you volunteer for this******
Stationery Marshals, Registration and finish line, Feed station attendants.

Everyone gets a free t-shirt and an invitation to the party after the rides. Interested?? Phone Janet Besler at 479-3265

May / June Issue of Mud News hits the Press! (Posted May 1st, 2003)
The May issue of the Mud News, our Newsletter, has hit the presses. It is ialso availble for download and viewing from the web, just CLICK HERE(2 mb, .pdf). This issue focusses on our upcomging 10th anniversary, Down & Dirty at the Dump XC Race, Trail reports and tips, & Hartland Freecross results . Also of note, SIMBS Is looking for a talented individual to take over the reins of producing our newsletter. If you think you have what it takes, contact mudnews@simbs.com.

RACE RESULTS - DOWN N' DIRTY AT THE DUMP (April 21st, 2003
Scroll down to the 13th posting on this page.

WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR NEW RIDING OPPORTUNITIES AT THETIS LAKE (April 21st, 2003
CRD Parks has released the draft management plan for Thetis Lake/Mill Hill/Francis King Parks and is requesting feedback. (Note!! The new deadline is end of April.) Now is your chance to let CRD Parks know what you think about this plan to change trail access. Several user groups are blaming mountain bikers for damage to parks and we need to speak up about our responsible use of trails and our need for trail access.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Print out the response form on pages 9, 10, 11, and 12 contained in the CRD Summary and Feedback Form. (1.9 MB PDF)
Use your **OWN WORDS**, to cover these IMPORTANT POINTS:
1. Like most cyclists, you are responsible and respect the trails and the environment.
2. Explain your dissatisfaction that mountain bikers are prohibited from riding on most trails now.
3. Why more areas suitable for mountain bike use should be opened for bikes.
4. Keeping riders off unsuitable trails will only work if there are adequate places for you to go that meet your needs.
5. Your needs are for single track on challenging terrain, and trail connections between riding areas.
6. You will work to educate riders about responsible cycling.
MAIL IT TODAY!
Your response will help get access to more trails. Contact info@simbs.com for other ways to grow our trail network. Click for the For the complete DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN (1.1 MB PDF)

You've gotta see this!. (Posted May 17, 2003)
Mountain unicyclists Kris Holm and Nathan Hoover traverse the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan -- on only one wheel each! Victoria based director extraordinaire Sean White will be in person at Movie Monday (corner of Fort and Lee) on Monday June 2 at 6:30 for the screening of INTO THE THUNDER DRAGON. For more info: www.islandnet.com/mm
Go to COMING ATTRACTIONS to check out the trailer and more info. Did I mention that this is something FREE to do?

Open House of the Cobble Hill Mountain Recreation Area Management Plan (Posted May 18, 2003)
The Cowichan Valley Regional District is presenting the final draft of the proposed Cobble Hill Mountain Recreation Area Management Plan On Thursday May 29 from 7-9 pm at 3479 Watson Ave, the Cobble Hill Youth Hall. Come and offer your input on the Managment Plan and find out how to become actively involved in the stewadship of CVRD's largest recreational area! More details CLICK HERE: Contact CVRD Parks Manager, Brian Farquhar at 746-2620 or email bfarquhar@cvrd.bc.ca for any more info.

Hartland Freecross - RACE RESULTS (April 13th, 2003)
It's not a race, it's an adventure! After Mother Nature teased us with a sunny day on Saturday, sixty two racers braved a steady downpour of rain, mud and slippery rock for the Hartland Freecross challenge. The race was enjoyed by all, a tribute to the hard work of all the volunteers. CLICK HERE for Results.

April Trail Maintenance (April 131th, 2003)
Due to the late Easter weekend this year, we have moved the trail maintenance Sunday to the 4th Sunday, April 27th. Looking forward to seeing you all there 8:45am sharp (on the trails at 9:00), Call Greg 744--4125 and please leave a message so we have enough lunches, or e-mail trails@simbs.com. - Details

Down n Dirty XC Race at Hartland (March 31th, 2003)
An Island Series XC race will be at held Sunday April 6, 2003 at Mt Work - Hartland Dump. The name of the race will be Down n' Dirty at the Dump. The race is being hosted by SIMBS and Schwalbe Cycling Club. Stay tuned to the website for more details. To read any updates in our discussion forum CLICK HERE.
To see the poster CLICK HERE.