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Hinton, Alberta
Hinton Mountain Bike Association. Our goal is to develop, maintain and promote the best possible mountain biking opportunities around the Hinton area, while ensuring responsible and safe practices in environmental conservation, trail construction, trail maintenance and riding.
The Hinton Mountain Bike Association (HMBA) would like to thank the following Hinton businesses for their ongoing contributions!!
Daniel Duval at Hinton Wealth planning of Assante Financial Management Ltd. donated $300 towards the Hinton Sprockids program
West Fraser Ltd., Hinton Division donated $300 towards the Hinton Sprockids program.
Talisman Logging donated $1000 to the HMBA!
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Please avoid the bike park's Dirt Jumps, Skills Area and Flow Master until further notice.
Outer trails are drying up nice!! Just get there, The J, Cleo's, Halloween Connector, Halloween, west happy are all 98% dry, ready to ride.
No trail reports available.
Access Road to Gasifier
Gasifier is about 98% too! But the road to the top still has a lot of snow on parts. So if you like pushing your bike up hill, it's good to go!
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For those who missed it, here's the 2018 HMBA AGM Recap:
The following Board Members have been voted in where () shows # of years in that position:
President: Jay Hore (2nd year)
Vice-President: Colin Pratt (2nd year)
Treasurer: Julie Duval (2nd year)
Secretary: Casey MacKay (1st year)
Operations: Jesse Kirillo (2nd year)
Director at Large: Mike Langford (1st year)
Thank you, Jonathan Hayward - outgoing Secretary, for doing a great job this past year! Good luck in your new adventures!
Key points of the April 12th AGM:
- The operating budget allocated to the Hinton Bike Park via the Operating Agreement between the HMBA and the Town of Hinton has increased from $5,000 annually to $15,000 annually.
- 2018 Hinton Bike Park spring maintenance (hired contractor) will occur mid to end of May/early June.
- No new builds planned for 2018
- Hinton Sprockids (with over 80 kids registered) will be trying a different format this year: 6 sessions in May/June with a fun day with BBQ planned on June 23rd. A big welcome and thanks to Casey Hore for stepping up as our new Sprockids Coordinator.
- Shred Sisters Skills Workshop happening on July 28-29. Register online!
- Tim Trahan was recognized for his many years (10+) of volunteering and service to HMBA. Check out his bike's headset next time you meet him on the trails :)
Other things you should know:
- Two styles of jerseys are available for pre-order (before April 30th!!) Check out the options at www.bikehinton.com/shop
- HMBA has an online survey. Fill it out now! https://goo.gl/aLvdMa
- HMBA will have some Trail Counters on some key trails this summer which will help provide trail statistics.
- Mountain Pine Beetle work will be happening in the Hinton Bike Park and surrounding areas.
Happy Trails!
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The Hinton Bike Park is "closed" due to poor conditions. This is a critical time of the year when the frost is coming out of the ground and making trails, jumps, berms, etc very soft and muddy. Any ruts and erosion created during this time means higher maintenance and dollars spent on repairs later this spring.
Please help keep the Hinton Bike Park and the trail networks in the best shape possible by refraining to bike the trails until conditions are suitable.
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Curious about the small Member stickers? They are meant to be placed on your bike(s)! Of course, this is optional, but it does help others to recognize you as a fellow member on the trails or help to educate non-members about who we are! If you are a bike +1 owner, you can request +1 stickers for your +1 bikes
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Did you buy your membership online? If you didn't have a chance to pick up your membership card and stickers at the AGM last Thursday, they will be dropped into the mail tomorrow!
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Jay Hore, HMBA President, thanked Tim Trahan at the Hinton Mountain Bike Association AGM on April 12th, 2018. Tim was a member of the HMBA Board of Directors (Operations/Trails) for 5 years, Sprockids Coordinator for 4 years, Sprockids Coach for 6 years and avid volunteer for over 10 years!
Thank you Tim for your commitment and energy. It's members like yourself that have been the building blocks to our amazing mountain bike mecca!
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The Hinton Mountain Bike Association is looking for feedback, we'd love to hear from you!
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Thank you Bike Boy for donating 5, yes FIVE, $50 gift certificates as door prizes for our AGM!!!
Want a chance to win this great prize? Attend the Hinton Mountain Bike Association's AGM on Thursday, April 12th happening at the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre (People's Centre). AGM starts at 7:15pm. See you all there!
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Mark your calendars and come to the Hinton Mountain Bike Association's Annual General Meeting and get your 2018 membership and stickers. New BIKE HINTON stickers also available this year!
WHEN: Thursday, April 12th. Doors open at 6:30pm. AGM starts at 7:15pm
WHERE: People's Centre at Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre
COST: $25 for individual membership / $75 for family membership. Pre-purchase online!! www.bikehinton.com
MEMBERSHIP SPONSORS: Bike Boy, Folding Mountain Brewing, Hinton DQ Grill & Chill, Intersport, Maximum Work Gear, Subway, The Hinton Voice Inc., The Old Grind, Vicious Cycle Hinton, Yukon Sausage (Hinton, AB), Zamas Health Foods, Coco's Cafe, Freewheel Cycle, Jasper Source For Sports, Patricia Street Deli, Vicious Cycle Jasper.
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Itching to ride soon? Got kids who need to peddle off their extra energies? Check out this extensive list of great places to ride this summer - all over Alberta!
The paved pumptracks in the Yellowhead County will be great options during the Spring thaw. Remember to avoid the Hinton Bike Park until it dries out!
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The Hinton Mountain Bike Association AGM is set for Thursday, April 12, 2018.
Location: People's Centre at the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre
Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm. AGM starts at 7:15 pm
This is a great time to find out what HMBA has been up to and what the plans are for the upcoming year. Buy your 2018 membership and support mountain biking in Hinton!
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The Hinton Mountain Bike Association welcomes Casey Hore as our new Sprockids Coordinator!!! Casey, a parent with two young kids in the Sprockids program, brings a lot of energy and ideas and is looking forward to the upcoming Sprockids sessions this Spring.
Tim Trahan, the Sprockids Coordinator for the past 4 years, Sprockids Coach for the past 6 years, and the Operations/Trails Board Member between 2009 and 2013, has stepped down from his coordinator role, but will still be actively involved as a coach.
The HMBA is very excited for the continued involvement of our members in such a valued program as the Hinton Sprockids.
Thank you Tim for the great job and dedication you have provided and thank you Casey for accepting this new role!!
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Registration for 2018 is officially OPEN! Have you registered yet?
We can't wait to have you join us this year--we have so much fun planned! With some new coaches, new students, new courses, we've got lots of new, new, new to share!
2-day workshop: Learn How to Mountain Bike
This weekend workshop is for women who have little or no experience on a mountain bike and would like to learn the fundamentals of riding in a fun, safe, professional, and supportive environment.
Sign up for the Beginner Workshop!
2-day workshop: Improve your Mountain Bike Skills.
This weekend course is for women who have taken the beginner program before or have been riding for few years and are interested in improving their mountain biking skills. It is also an amazing opportunity to meet like-minded riding buddies.
Sign up for the Intermediate Workshop!
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THANK YOU to all these amazing sponsors for the Hinton Growler Fat Bike Endurance Race. They have provided cash contributions, prizes, products and services to help make our event the best it can be!
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A HUGE shout out to our 30, yes THIRTY, volunteers who signed up to help the Hinton Growler 2018 - Fat Bike Endurance Race. YOU GUYS ROCK!!! If you are racing in this event, be sure to thank the volunteers! They'll be sporting neon green beanies this year - you can't miss 'em!
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The HMBA would like to thank the Edmonton Juventus Cycling Club for recently donating $500!! The club's Sprockids program visits the Hinton Bike Park every Spring for a day fun riding.
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The HMBA is still looking for volunteers for the Hinton Growler 2018 - Fat Bike Endurance Race. Each volunteer gets a an awesome beanie (thank you Dig That Stitch for great discounts!), a Hinton Growler sticker, heat pads for hands (thank you Intersport in Hinton), heat pads for toes (thank you Maximum Work Gear), fed with a sub from Hinton's own Subway Restaurant AND a chance to win a $100 gift card donated by MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual Hinton ! Follow this link to sign-up:http://signup.com/go/OQAThVH Pssst! We really need to fill up our course marshal spots!
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