North Saanich Dirt Jump Park News!! (Posted December 7th, 2004)
Yep, the park is a go and work is being done to make this a great all around place for getting air and working on the skills. George Matthews provides us with all the details, pics, and everything else you want to know HERE in this great article!

Fundraiser For Billa and Meg McCormick!! (Posted December 1st, 2004)
Billa suffered a spinal cord injury mountain biking in Victoria one month ago and is in rehabilitation at Vancouver General Hospital. His friends are having a fundraiser on December 10th at Sugar to help with equipment expenses for him and his family in their time of need. For more info on this worthy and righteous event CLICK HERE!!

Simbs Needs A Volunteer Coordinator!! (Posted November 27th, 2004)
Are you incredibly organized? Do others marvel at your meticulous management skills? If so, SIMBS needs you. We have an army of volunteers and a plethora of projects, we need someone to bring the two together in perfect harmony. Join the SIMBS army today and help us fight for the rights of mountain bikers. Interested? Contact us at: submissions@simbs.com

Simbs Needs A Membership Manager!! (Posted November 27th, 2004)
Help, we need someone. Help, not just anyone. Help, you know we need someone, help. We need someone to help us make our members feel special. We need someone to manage memberships to ensure our members are made to feel as important as they really are. We love you, we really do. Now we need one of you to help us help you. Interested? Contact us at: submissions@simbs.com

Simbs Seeks Graphics Guru!! (Posted November 19th, 2004)
The South Island Mountain Bike Society needs a new graphics designer for designing posters and other promotional materials. We can't afford to pay you, but we do offer our undying love and adoration. Join the SIMBS army today and help us bring the benefits of SIMBS to the masses. Interested? Contact us at: webteam@simbs.com

Rider's Cycle Givin' Air (Posted November 19th, 2004)
Rider's Cycle has donated a compressor to SIMBS which has been installed in the tool shed at the Mount Work Hartland parking lot. This heavy duty unit should give us air for years to come and was a sizeable investment for Rider's. Thanks Bill Fry and the Rider's gang for the huge support!! After a bit of delay we finally got authorization from CRD to post a sign on the tool shed. You'll find the hose on the north side of the tool shed. Dogs seem to like this spot too, so please wrap up the hose when your done, otherwise you may get more of a handful than you had expected.

Attention - Entrance to Shock Treatment is Closed (Posted November 19th, 2004)
The entrance to Shock Treatment (near the B21 junction - for those of you with maps of Hartland) is now closed until further notice. Please use the other entrance located approximately 100M south on the fire road. Thanks.

November / December Issue of the Mud News (Posted November 13th, 2004)
This stellar issue includes much news about Simbs and Simbs business, product review of 'Danger Boy' brake levers, dirt jump park news and info, trail reviews and info about central and northish Island riding, a cool article of trials riding, plus more. It is availble for download and viewing from the web, just CLICK HERE (3 mb, .pdf).

September / October Issue of the Mud News (Posted November 17th, 2004)
This inspiring issue includes much news about trails access issues, trails news, a feature on the Iguana Ranch in Duncan, a great article on the Tour de France, a report on World Car-Free Day, a recipe courtesy the Cookie Monster, valuable riding tips, and more.... It is availble for download and viewing from the web, just CLICK HERE (3 mb, .pdf).

July / August Issue of the Mud News (Posted November 2nd, 2004)
News from the World North Shore Mountain Bike Conference held in August, product reviews, and fitness and nutrition tips, plus more in this issue. It is availble for download and viewing from the web, just CLICK HERE (3 mb, .pdf).

Attention!! Important information below - please read.
If you have been involved in an accident while riding at Mount Work Hartland Regional Park you can assist SIMBS by completing an accident report. Please download and complete the Accident Report PDF and then mail it to:

South Island Mountain Bike Society
Box 215-2680 Quadra Street
Victoria, BC
V8T 4E4

Online Bike Video Promo for Norco Rider, Hugo Donais!(Posted October 27th, 2004)
New online promo video featuring 2004 Norco Factory Team downhill racer Hugo Donais! This high-quality 4 minute video explores Hugo's riding style and training methods on Canada's West Coast!
Video link courtesy: Fruition Productions Video & Design Production Group

Congratulations to Lighthouse Brewing Company!!(Posted October 4th, 2004)
SIMBS wishes to offer a hearty "Congratulations" to its honoured supporter Lighthouse Brewing Company for its recent success at the Canadian Brewing Awards.

Lighthouse won gold in the Amber Ale category with its scrumptious Race Rocks Ale and silver in the India Pale Ale category with its dazzling Beacon India Pale Ale.

This contest is the only one in Canada that invites breweries of all sizes from all parts of the country to compete against each other in a blind tasting to see who brews the best beer in the land in 15 different style categories. The 2004 contest was the second annual, and featured 139 beers submitted by 34 breweries from all across the country.

SIMBS wishes continued success to Lighthouse and its owner and brewmaster, Paul Hoyne. Esquimalt-based Lighthouse Brewing company was incorporated April 1, 1998 and has been turning out delicious hand crafted brews ever since.

Video Premiere (Posted September 26th, 2004)
1. Freeride Entertainment presents: New World Disorder V Disorderly Conduct
Tuesday October 12: Sugar nite club. Doors at 8:00pm. Tickets: $15.00. PLUS: BC/DC, the best AC/DC cover band, will play after video. PLUS : Prizes prizes

2. Russ Hays and Danger Boy presents: New World Disorder V Disorderly Conduct
Sunday October 17: David Lam Auditorium (Uvic). Doors at 6:00pm. Tickets: $10.00. Plus: GREAT PRIZES AS ALWAYS. Also: YOU CAN ENTER TO WIN AT RUSS HAYS FOR: 4 FREE TICKETS TO ADULTS ONLY SHOW AND 4 FREE TICKETS TO THE ALL AGES SHOW. Draw is at Russ Hays Saturday Oct. 9th 12:00pm. Winners must be present at the draw to win. Proof of legal drinking age is required to win the adult tickets

Riding Fool Skills Clinic! (Posted September 19th, 2004)
The Riding Fool Hostel in beautiful Cumberland BC (aka Dodge City), has an upcoming clinic for women riders looking to improve their skills and have a great time doing it. This clinic which features world class coaching, is on the weekend of October 16th and 17th. For more details about this clinic CLICK HERE.

World Car Free Day Celebration and Event!! (Posted September 12th, 2004)
This great event is going to be held, for the first time, this coming Sunday, September 19th in the Cook Street Village! The celebration starts at noon and runs through to 4:00 PM. All welcome - come down to the Village next weekend and participate in this fantastic event! For more details about "World Car Free Day" CLICK HERE.

IMBA Opens Canadian Office! (Posted August 27th, 2004)
To help Canadian riders in the crucial areas of convenient access to appealing trails, trailbuilding expertise, a positive image and political influence, the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) is opening an office this summer near Toronto. For more details about IMBA's new office CLICK HERE.

Fat Chance Rides Again! (Posted August 27th, 2004)
The 16th Annual Fat Chance Mountain Bike Race and Poker Ride is coming soon, Sunday September 19th. It's time to start thinking about whether you will take on the challenge of the race course or are you feeling lucky with the cards and want to sign up for the Poker Ride. Either one promises to be yet another extraordinary day on your mountain bike in the great outdoors of the Comox Lake area. For more details about the Fat Chance CLICK HERE.

Clinics at the Ranch! (Posted August 27th, 2004)
The Iguana Ranch has two upcoming riding clinics for riders looking to improve their skills and have a great time doing it. For more details about these clinics CLICK HERE.

ATTENTION - Dirt Jump Park Meeting in Metchosin on Monday, August 16th at 6:30 PM!! (Posted August 13th, 2004)
Calling ALL dirt jump enthusiasists - there is a crucial dirt jump park meeting at the next Metchosin Council Meeting on Monday, August 16 at 6:30pm. The address is: 4450 Happy Valley Road. SIMBS has been advised that the Bike Park issue will be on the agenda at the next Metchosin council meeting. There still appears to be fairly strong local opposition, so it's really important that we rally representation to help council see that there is positive support for the park. Our information is that the council will actually vote on the issue at this meeting. If you, or anyone you know can make it to the meeting, it will make a great difference. There's no need for everyone who attends to make a public presentation, but your physical presence will make a real impact.

May / June Issue of the Mud News (Posted August 13th, 2004)
This issue has plenty of trail building tips, trail news, and addresses many trail issues. It is availble for download and viewing from the web, just CLICK HERE (3 mb, .pdf).

North Shore Credit Union World Mountain Bike Festival & Conference - Saturday August 14 thru to Sunday, August 22, 2004!!(Posted July 31th, 2004)
The North Shore World Mountain Bike Conference runs from Tuesday, August 17 thru to Friday, August 20. So far only three Vancouver Islanders have confirmed their attendance. Please consider attending this super important conference - it will be both a great time and very informative.

VPS-Fest At Mount Washington - Saturday July 17 AND Sunday, July 18, 2004!!(Posted July 10th, 2004)
Calling all Norco mountain bike owners! The Norco travelling road show, otherwise known as VPS-Fest, is coming to Mount Washington Alpine Resort on the weekend of July 17 and 18. And for Norco owners, admission to the Mount Washington Bike Park is absolutely free for both days. For more details CLICK HERE!!

SIMBS Bike Derby - Sunday, June 13, 2004!!(Posted May 15th, 2004)
SIMBS is proud to announce it's first ever Bike Derby on Sunday June 13th, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, adjacent to the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. This very exciting and unique event will feature, amongst many activities, bike stunt demonstrations, an urban terrain park model, and informational booths. For more details CLICK HERE!!

RACE AROUND SNOWDEN (Posted June 4th, 2004)
Old school country racing at its best, on some of the best trails in Snowden Forest. 10:30AM - 11:30AM at Devlon road parking lot. For more details CLICK HERE

THE COLLECTIVE PREMIER IN VICTORIA JUNE 16(Posted June 1st, 2004)
The much anticipated mtb film "The Collective" is being premiered in Victoria at Legends night club downtown, Wednesday, June 16th. Doors open at 9pm, show starts at 9:45pm. Tickets $10 at the door, TONS of FREE GIVEAWAYS!!! Check out www.thecollectivefilm.com for details on the movie. The event is brought to you by the same crew that did the Ride to the Hills premier 2 years ago at Uvic, so you know the show will go off! Hope to see you all there!!

2nd Annual Down n'Dirty at the Dump: Dumpster Reloaded - RESULTS
(Posted May 4th, 2004)
The results and photo's are in from this year's very successful Down n' Dirty at the Dump. For more details CLICK HERE

IMBA Provides Simbs Funding for Dirt Jump Park!! (Posted May 1st, 2004)
Thanks to support from Kona Bicycles, five IMBA clubs will receive $500 cash grants to help create new freeriding, downhilling, and dirt jumping opportunities. More than 30 IMBA clubs applied for a grant. For more details CLICK HERE

March / April Issue of Mud News (Posted Mar 28th, 2004)
This issue has an update on the proposed Broom Hill Mountain Bike Park, tech tips, bike shop news etc. It is availble for download and viewing from the web, just CLICK HERE (3 mb, .pdf).

2nd Annual Down n'Dirty at the Dump: Dumpster Reloaded - Sunday, April,25th (Posted Apr 14th, 2004)
#2 Vancouver Island Cup Mountain Bike Race at the mountain bike paradise of Canada: Hartland. Registration at 10:00am, Race starts approx. 12:00 noon, $10:00 race fee for licensed racers, on-the-spot membership available from SCHWALBE CC and AMC. For more details CLICK HERE

Sugoi Dirt Series 2004 (Posted Apr 10th, 2004)
The Sugoi Dirt Series is back and is better than ever in 2004. With Sugoi as title sponsor, North America¹s premiere women¹s mountain bike technical skills program will be growing to host a total of twelve camps this year, including ten in Western Canada and two in the Northwestern US. For more details CLICK HERE.

Saanich Dirt Jump Meeting - Monday April 5th, 2004 at 7:30 PM (Posted Apr 3rd, 2004)
The final reading for rezoning of the Dirt Jump Park is this Monday at North Saanich Municipal Hall on Mills Road. Be sure to tell everyone you know come out so that we can have a good showing. As this is the "Public Hearing" phase, anyone who opposes the zoning will be there to speak against it. This means we will need to have all of our expertise in the room to speak to why we need it. Please note that the "Public Hearing" portion of the meeting is first on the agenda, so please come early! If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call.

George Matthews at: 250-655-4887

BC Cycling Coaching Opportunities (Posted April 3rd, 2004)
The International Cycling Coaches (ICC) is seeking enthusiastic and qualified people to help coach cycling programs in Victoria, BC. For more details CLICK HERE.

Trail News - IMBA Freeride Guide - Spring 2004 (Posted April 3rd, 2004)
IMBA Publishes Freeride Guide with Support from Rocky Mountain Bicycles. For more details CLICK HERE.

Assover Tea Kettle Indoor Trials Competition (Posted Mar 28th, 2004)
Coming up on Saturday April 24th at the Kerry Park Recreation Centre. For more details CLICK HERE.

Metchosin Jump Park Meeting (Posted Mar 1st, 2004)
The Public Relations and Parks Committee of the District of Metchosin is meeting on March 1st, Monday evening at 6:30pm. On their agenda is a letter asking them to consider a jump park in their community as a healthy lifestyle option for young folk in Metchosin. If you live in or around Metchosin, or if you are keen on supporting the idea of jump/terrain parks for bikers on the south island, it would be great if you could make the meeting. The district hall is behind the fire hall in Metchosin city centre.

___6:30pm, Monday, March 1st, District of Metchosin municipal hall, council chambers.__

Hope you can make it.

Remember, it's really, really important that the people making the political decisions see interest on the part of the public. If there is no representation, then there is no need for politicians to take any action. If there are bikers there, then the committee will be more inclined to support us.

Younger bikers:
talk to your parents, or others who might drive you there and back. Your presence is much more influential than that of a bunch of adults. Don't miss the opportunity to convince the people who make the decisions that you would like to see a jump park built.

What: Meeting to decide to fate of a Jump Park in Metchosin

Where: District of Metchosin municipal hall, council chambers (The district hall is behind the fire hall right in downtown Metchosin)

When: March 1st, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.

Why: Because we love to jump! Please come out and show support.

Patrick Henry
SIMBS DJ Advocate.