http://durhammountainbiking.ca The Voice of Mountain Bikers in Durham Region Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:18:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You're invited Sunday February 12, 9:15am-noon at Uxpool, 1 Parkside Dr. at Franklin St. in Uxbridge. Your Directors have been working on several projects this winter - developing new trail opportunities in Durham Forest, East Duffins Headwaters, Dagmar and York Region; mtb skills programs for the spring; and a new website, among many ... http://durhammountainbiking.ca/2012/01/27/2012-planning-session/ 2011 Annual General Meeting Nov. 13, 9:30-11:30am, Uxbridge Uxpool Meeting Room You are invited!  Mark you calendars and come out to our 2011 Annual General Meeting on Sunday Nov. 13th, at 9:30am at Uxpool, 1 Parkside Dr. in Uxbridge. Map: http://maps.google.com/?q=1 Parkside Dr, Uxbridge, Ontario Breakfast option 8am: For those hungry, early-birds - ... http://durhammountainbiking.ca/2011/11/08/1147/ “Big Meanie’s 72 Big Foot Boardwalk” Ravenshoe Forest (Brownhill Tract) – Sunday, October 30 This past Sunday was a “Big” day for DMBA and York Region.  It was DMBA’s first opportunity to put a stamp on York Regional soil.  And what a “Big” stamp that was! It was a bright and frosty morning ... http://durhammountainbiking.ca/2011/11/02/ravenshoe-boardwalk-build-2/ Sunday, October 30th, 2011 You are invited to help with the construction and/or installation of a brand spanking new boardwalk in Ravenshoe Forest (Brownhill Tract) on the "Big Meanie" trail. Important! If you wish to help with the construction of the boardwalk sections, please go to 22843 McCowan road (just north ... http://durhammountainbiking.ca/2011/10/25/ravenshoe-boardwalk-build/ Almost overwhelming, but a nice problem to have;  those are some of the words that could be used to describe Saturday's turnout for DMBA's latest trail build.  Terry S. put out the call and you showed up in numbers.  A record number in fact.  Something like 80 people.  More people ... http://durhammountainbiking.ca/2011/10/25/autumn-trail-build-success/ Fellow Riders, Here is your official invitation for our fall trail build.  On Sat. Oct.22, we will be building another half km of single track that will extend the Bowes Trail towards the East.  This new trail will replace a straight existing trail with a steep eroding section.  The new ... http://durhammountainbiking.ca/2011/10/15/autumn-trail-build-saturday-october-15th/ [caption id="attachment_1104" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Photo by Rachael Raven"][/caption] The Durham Mountain Biking Association’s 5th annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day was a great success this year.  Over 200 happy cyclists - kids, parents and volunteers - joined us in Durham Forest for guided rides,  free lunch,  hot chocolate and loot ... http://durhammountainbiking.ca/2011/10/05/take-a-kid-mountain-biking-day-2011-report/ Come for a ride in the forest - horse back riders and mountain bike riders! WHEN:  Sunday, September 25, 2011 WHERE:  Durham Rd #21 (Goodwood Rd) and 7th Concession Uxbridge south of Durham #21.  Look for the signs - Trailhead Parking Lot TIME:  Registration at 10:00 a.m. - riders go out ... http://durhammountainbiking.ca/2011/09/22/bike-beast-poker-ride-2011/ DMBA’s 5th Annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day Sat. Oct. 1st 2011 The Durham Mountain Biking Association will be hosting a kids ride to celebrate the annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 10am to 1:30pm.   The event will be held at Durham Forest, ... http://durhammountainbiking.ca/2011/09/09/2011-take-a-kid-mountain-biking-day/ Fellow Members, This afternoon, Steve and I did a site visit at Durham Forest with the land managers from LSRCA and the supervisor from the Education Centre. The purpose of the visit was to negotiate to build another piece of single track that would act as an extension to the newly ... http://durhammountainbiking.ca/2011/09/09/night-riding-in-durham-forest/