Information Needed ASAP on Hartland Parking Lot Vehicle Damage!! (Posted May 28, 2005)
This was sent to SIMBS on Friday May the 27th, please read below and contact Nelson should you have ANY information on this incident!

Hi Greg,
My name is Nelson Ko. I see the SIMBS forum is down, but I was wondering if it's possible to post somewhere else to ask the mtb community for help. I sort of need it quickly, if it's available.

I was riding at the dump tonight (Friday May 27th) and my Jeep Grand Cherokee was smashed pretty bad. Whoever did it just rammed into it straight on from their own parked position right in front of the washrooms. There were alot of people up there drinking tonight (Fri May 27th), and I presume it was one of them. The security guard saw a brown toyota pickup leave the scene, and that's the paint I have left on my totalled rear door. The Security guard said it happend at 7:30pm (we started at 7, and got back at 8:30). It says something that my car was left untouched by the remainder of the riding community that night for an hour (I had some things of value in the back... anyone could have easily reached into the smashed rear window and pulled things out). My friends and I were just shocked that whomever hit my car didnt have that same sense of fraternity.
Anyway, both the police and ICBC are interested in finding this guy. I meet with them next week regarding this incident. If there's anyway to put this request up, I would appreciate your help.
Thanks,
Nelson
e-mail: nko@telus.net
656-0727 or 598-7772

Iguana Ranch "Think Tank" May 14th: "We need to save mountain biking, the time is now!" (Posted May 11, 2005)
"Hello everyone, We need to save mountain biking, the time is now!! Please read this!! Iguana Ranch will be making a press release, announcing the closure of our stunts due to insurance problems before our SOAP (party) on 14th May." For the rest of the story and contact info please visit the SIMBS forum thread here

SIMBS first annual bike expo and consignment sale a success (Posted May 4, 2005)
SIMBS held its first annual bike expo and consignment sale on April 23 at the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. The entire SIMBS board wishes to thank all sellers, buyers, browsers, and new members for making this event a success. SIMBS signed up over 30 new members, and brought in over $1,000 from consignment sales, T-shirt sales, and memberships. This will help us a lot toward meeting out funding needs for our new (and more pricey) insurance policy. See you again next year!

Temporary Insurance - Expires August 31st!! (Posted April 11th, 2005)
SIMBS relationship as stewards of Mount Work Hartland Regional Park is still in jeopardy. Our insurance costs have soared by more than double over last year. Unless SIMBS can raise $3500 to $4000 by August 31st, the park will revert to CRD management. This will likely mean the closure of cycling access to the park. If you regard having an area for legal cycling access important for recreation, we strongly advise you to support SIMBS by becoming a member. Save Hartland, Join SIMBS!

Co-Ed Skills Clinic At The Riding Fool Hostel (Posted April 22, 2005)
The Riding Fool Hostel in Cumberland BC is hosting a co-ed skills clinic the weekend of June 4th and 5th 2005. Inclusive $205 : 2 days quality instruction by Kelli Sherbinin of Endless Biking and her CMIC certified coaching staff, 1 night accommodation at the Riding Fool Hostel, evening tech talk with Dodge City Cycles, lunches and dinner by Tarbells Cafe along with some sponsor memorabilia. Non-Inclusive $190 : same great weekend as inclusive but without accommodation.

coaches: Kelli Sherbinin Katrina Strand Darren Butler Kenny Maude & guest coach. Registration deadline June 1st!! 1.888.313.3665 or www.ridingfool.com

Important Notice - Simbs Has Temporary Insurance!! (Posted April 16, 2005)
As of April 11, 2005, SIMBS secured a general liability policy until August 31, 2005. This now permits SIMBS to resume the license agreement with the Capital Regional District for the maintenance of Mount Work Hartland Regional Park. All activities such as monthly trail maintenance and group rides can now continue, this also includes park use permit applicants.

I must stress that as of August 31st SIMBS will need to raise an additional $3500-$4000 on top of the $1650 already paid to maintain insurance over the next year. This is a huge increase over last year's total insurance fees of $2000. Therefore, we must increase our membership and find ways of generating the additional revenue by August or risk losing Hartland. We are not out of the woods yet.

Save Hartland, Join SIMBS!

Sincerely,
James Brown
President

Cedar Hill Recreation Centre and SIMBS are pleased to invite you to our First Annual BIKE EXPO AND CONSIGNMENT SALE!! (Posted April 18, 2005)

Cedar Hill Recreation Centre and SIMBS are pleased to invite you to our First Annual BIKE EXPO AND CONSIGNMENT SALE!! SATURDAY, APRIL 23 from 11 am until 3 pm

Door Prizes valued over $1500!!

ADMISSION: $2 (Children under 12 are free)

CEDAR HILL RECREATION CENTRE 3220 CEDAR HILL ROAD

Wanted for consignment - your used bikes, in-line skates, or skateboards. Equipment will be accepted on Friday April 22 between 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Saturday, April 23 between 9:00 am - 10:30 am at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. There will be a $1.00 listing fee per item and 15% commission taken on items sold. Proceeds will benefit Saanich Recreation youth programs.

Public Service Announcement: "Keepin' it off the wall". by Chris Sutherland ohare@camosun.bc.ca (Posted April 17, 2005)
Chris Sutherland is a student from Camosun College who is taking a communications course. He came out to Hartland and produced a short video about the insurance issues and a radio public service announcement (PSA) for his projects. Have a listen to the PSA here.