Take a kid mountain biking day in Hillsborough

The HMBA will be participating in IMBA's 'Take a kid mountain biking day', this is a program to introduce kids to the sport of mountain biking and give them a chance to see the local trails. The event is usually held on the first Saturday of October( the 2nd this year) but due to some local events we will be holding it on the morning of October 9 from 10:30-12:00 at the main entrance of the White Rock Recreation Area. There will be a bike ride according to age and ability, prizes and food. This will be a free event to all who wish to participate and will be open to everyone, HMBA members an non-members alike. Please contact us if you are interested in participating.

Earl

Everyone will be happy to know that the effects of hurricane Earl were minimal and the trail system is still in great shape. There where some branches and trees blown down, so it would be wise to keep a look out for things on the trails.

IMBA Trail School in Fundy, NB

IMBA is putting on a trail school at the Alma activity centre on Friday, August 13 and is open to anyone interested. Click on the link for all the details.
http://www.imba.com/civicrm/event/info?id=42&reset=1

Sugarloaf videos

Anyone who hasn't had a chance to go to Sugarloaf to try the bike park here is a taste of what your missing. http://vimeo.com/12750234

Sugarloaf bike park opens July 18

Sugarloaf bike park in Campbellton, N.B. is opening again for 2010 and is better than ever.
The Gravity Logic team has return this spring to preform there magic and to get Sugarloaf ready for another season of riding. With many of the trails being improved and new sections being built this will make for some exciting riding.
With 9 lift access trails and 25km of cross country trails ,there is something for everyone.
http://www.sugarloafpark.ca/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=110&Itemid=135

Moncton Ride guide

Riding season is in full swing so don't forget to check out http://monctonrideguide.com/ for upcoming rides and to post your own.

May 15 trail day

What started off as a day with cloudy skies

and drizzle turned out to be a great day of building, BBQing and biking.

The task chosen for the for the day was to repair the the trail known as "The Cut". Over the last few years this trail has taken a heavy beating and was in need of major repairs.

When the trail was originally built it ran through a stand of spruce and fir trees, but a couple years after being built the wood was harvested and the trail then took a turn for the worse. With no trees to soak up the water and a couple of very wet summers the trail soon turned muddy and the enjoyment of using the trail was starting to fade.Now after a successful day of trail work "The Cut" is in great shape again and ready for riding this summer.

A great time was had by all and being able to top it off with food and a ride to try out the new trail work was a perfect way to end the day

Thanks to all who showed up to helped.