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News 2007
 


Trail Maintenance Day

Sunday June 17, 2007



Trek is sponsoring June Trail Maintenance

come on out for a chance to win

a fabulous work stand generously donated by Trek Bicycles!





RSVP to trails@simbs.com by Wednesday night and we'll have a lunch for you.

Meet at 8:45 at the tool shed. Tools, gloves and training provided.


Everyone is invited to the

Sooke Bike Swap and Jump Jam!

Sunday, June 10, 2007 - at the Sooke Bike Park!





 

Trail Maintenance Day

Sunday May 20, 2007



Norco is sponsoring May Trail Maintenance

and has provided Sweet Draw Prizes!!





Forget the ferry line-up - come on out Hartland this Sunday
and help maintain the trails that you love to ride.

RSVP to trails@simbs.com by Thursday night and we'll have a lunch for you.

Meet at 8:45 at the tool shed. Tools, gloves and training provided.

This month we'll be working on the new Southridge reroute.

 


NORCO Demo Days!

WHEN: Sunday, May 6th 1 - 6PM

WHERE: Hartland Mountain Bike Park

Norco Demo Days is Sponsored by
Experience Cycling, Mac's Cycle, Oak Bay Bikes, Russ Hays and
Sooke Cycle - Sunday May 6th 1-6pm.

Come out and try a 2007 Norco Mountain Bike - Fluids, Fazes, Sixes, Shores
will be available and ready to rip on your favorite trail for more information click here!


Russ Hays Presents

The Kona Demo Tour...

Test Ride the KONA of your Dreams!

When: Sunday April 15th!

10AM until 4PM

Hartland Mountain Bike Park!


 

SIMBS Bottle Drive and Youth Expo!

SIMBS Volunteers will be hosting a bottle drive!

March 31 and April 1 from 11AM - 4PM in the Hartland Parking Lot!

Partial proceds from the bottle drive will
be to fund the SIMBS entrance cost to the
Youth Health Expo and the remainder
will be used for either tools, supplies, ect.

Please bring all your pop and liquor containers to the Hartland parking lot!

March 31 and April 1 11AM - 4PM!

For more information on the Youth Health Expo click here
(Last Year there were 4500 Participants!)



Youth Riders!!

Second Sunday of every month

Meet at hartland at 10:15, on the trails at 10:30 returning at 12:30.

Youth riders of all abilities welcome, families welcome too.

Rides will be tailored to the group.


Attention All Aspiring Writers!!

Attention all you aspiring writers out there. The Mudnews is seeking fresh and interesting content for it's March/April edition.

Tell us about a recent mtb road trip,
your thoughts on a mountain bike issue,
poetry,whatever - but keep it mountain bike related!


We will award a $50 MEC gift certificate to one of you lucky writers.



The deadline:February 23rd,2007

What do youI need to do?

Email your story to editor@simbs.com by the deadline.

Please feel free to include pictures.

The prize winner will be announced in the next issue of Mudnews


 

SIMBS Annual General Meeting

If there ever was a critical meeting, this is it!

The threat of Hartland closing is a real possibility
as access and risk management concerns take prominence in 2007.

We really need your support and attendance to set the course for the new board of directors.

Please attend our Annual General Meeting

January 30th, 7:00 PM

at the Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad Street
.

Chain Chain Chain will be offering free bike lock up
at their shop which is right below the Event Centre.

Refreshments, snacks and swag will also be on the agenda.

 

 

 


Event Calendar

May

Tuesday May 6th
SIMBS Board Meeting, first (non holiday) Tuesday each month 7:00 PM sharp, Victoria Police Station, 850 Caledonia Ave, everyone welcome.

Sunday May 11th.
Introductory Ride at Hartland, second Sunday each month 9:45am, Guided, separate beginner and advanced groups, all ages.
Details and Updates

Sunday May 11th.
Youth Ride at Hartland, second Sunday each month, 9:45 AM. Families welcome too!
Details and Updates

Sunday May 11th.
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 May 18th
Trail Maintenance Sunday 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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