Mount Sima SLAMFEST 2010

As you know Mt. Sima has had a trail crew working very hard all summer. There are now 3 mountain bike trails open on the mountain with chairlift access. Hours of operation are Sundays from 11am to 5pm and Wednesdays from 3pm to 9pm. Check out the trails and enjoy a cold beer in the Last Run Lounge!

Mt. Sima will be bringing back Slamfest this year! Two races have been planned along with kids races and other fun activities. Sunday Sept. 5 will be the 'chainless' race and Monday Sept. 6 will be the downhill race. Some big prizes will include sweet schwag and a 2010/2011 winter season pass.

Stay tuned for more info. Visit www.mountsima.com for rates and hours of operaton. Follow Mt. Sima on Facebook by clicking here for all the latest news and updates.

King of the Canyon 2010

The King of the Canyon mountain bike race will be taking place on August 21st. This culmination of the mountain bike season offers a King/Queen course (approximately 50 km); and a Prince/Princess course (approximately 25 km) on an almost all singletrack trails. The King/Queen course will have 2 aid stations; and the Prince/Princess will have 1 aid station with water and snacks for hungry bikers.

Registration for the event starts at 9:30 am on August 21st at Schwatka Lake boat launch. Registration is $10; and you must be a CMBC member OR have a UCI license to participate.

Click here to download the pdf version of the course map; there may be a slight modification for this year's race that takes advantage of some of the great trail work that the CMBC and City of Whitehorse have done. We will update a new map, if the course changes, but expect it to be very similar to 2009. Click here for the high res poster.

24 Hours of Light time to party!

Hope you made the registration deadline! Here is the down-lo:

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 24 hours of light mountain bike festival!!! That means an insane amount of fun, activities, prizes and more!

The start/finish area has been moved back to its original spot at the Copper Belt Historical Rail Museum. The museum is located just off the Alaska highway (first left after passing the Copper King just before Ravens Ridge subdivision. If you hit Fish Lake road you have gone too far) There is ample parking and room to set up a tent or two.

The captains meeting will take place tonight June 25 at 7pm at the Museum train station.

For more info visit the official 24 Hours of Light website

Dirt Girls Updated ride schedule posted!

The new ride schedule is up! Click here and scroll down to the Dirt Girls section for details. Questions? Comments? Contact info@cmbcyukon.ca.

BIG NEWS Dirt Jump Park volunteer call!!

The mister Jay Hoots himself is officially back in Whitehorse. Jay and his right hand man Kenton will start the final touches on the un-named Whitehorse dirt jump park with the help of the Whitehorse Lions Club THIS SATURDAY MAY 29th as early as 7am.

We need your HELP. This is a call for volunteers. Saturday and Sunday are important days and we need as many bodies as we can get on those days. The crew will be open to volunteers on weekdays all day as well but mainly from 4pm to 630pm.

Be at the work site (first left up Sumanik Dr. towards the Ski and Curling club building) anytime after 7am on Saturday and anytime after 8am on Sunday. The days will be long so feel free to stay as long or as short as you want.

Things to bring: Hammers, rakes, shovels, gloves, water, food, work clothes, and some energy to work and learn how to build proper structures. Be sure to mark your tools.

Please come and be a part of Whitehorse mountain biking history!

Boogaloo to Boréale It's a classic!

The annual Boogaloo to Boréale race/ride will be held Thursday May 27th. This fun Race is a classic, it starts at the Magnuson Parking lot on Grey Mountain road at 7pm and finishes at Boréale Mountain Biking's Yurtville on the Long Lake road. There will be a fundraiser BBQ at the Yurts after the race with hot dogs, burgers and live music! Be sure to bring your own beer and bring friends too! Entry is FREE for CMBC members and just $5 for non-members to eat at the BBQ.

Boréale's black van will be at the race start to collect after-race clothes. Leave a bag of clothes/beer/whatever in the van and it will be waiting for you at the fnnish line. You will be able to park your vehicle at Yurtville before 6:30 and take the shuttle to the race start or park at Magnuson and find your way back to your vehicle after the race.

Boogaloo to Boréale is a great way to meet people and see Boréale's beautiful yurts up close.

Take caution and care: Be theft and bear aware.

You can never be too careful. This month alone there have been several instances of bear sightings within the Whitehorse city limits. A momma black bear and cub(s) have been spotted on the grey mountain road near the easy money trail head. A few bears have been spotted on the mount Mac trails on the Selwyn's loop as well. All wild animals should be considered dangerous including bears, moose and lynx all of which have been seen on trails this season.

Be noisy when you ride, ride with a bell, carry bear spray if you are comfortable handling it, and always ride with someone else (the more the merrier). Animal sightings can be the highlight of a ride but make sure to be prepared for any scenario.

This past week, two very expensive bikes have been stolen from the roofs of cars in the Riverdale area. Be sure to NEVER leave your bike in or on your car or in the box of a pickup overnight. Even if your bike is locked to the frame of the vehicle you risk having it stolen.

On Thursday May 20th a size large 2008 Specialized FRSxc-Pro was stolen in Riverdale. The entire roof rack including the bike was lifted off the car right in the driveway.

Monday May 17th a silver Rocky Mountain Flatline was stolen out of a Riverdale driveway as well. The 3/4 inch cable was cut and the bike was taken away.

If you have any information about the whereabouts of these bikes or have had your bike stolen recently please contact us at info@cmbcyukon.ca and/or call the local RCMP at (867) 667-5555.

Thursday Group Rides May 20 - A Boogalicious ride! Check the group ride schedule for details.

Thursday group rides have started. If you are new to the Whitehorse area, if you want to explore new trails without the risk of getting lost, or just want another excuse to ride Thursday group rides may just be the thing you are looking for. Rides start at different trail heads throughout the season, see the ride schedule for details. Rides start at 7:15 sharp so be sure to arrive a little early.

CMBC membership is mandatory for all group rides.

2010 Poker Ride It's no gamble, we're kicking the season off in style!

The annual Poker Ride/kickoff BBQ is set to go ahead May 8th. This fun ride is not a race and riders of all levels are welcome! Registration starts at 4pm at the Schwatka lake boat launch and the price includes grub. Everyone registered has an equal chance to win the big pot!

Entry is $10 for CMBC members.

Name the Park Contest Be the first to submit a name at the world premiere of Anthill Films: 'Follow Me'

We need your help! The dirt jump park is in the finishing stages and should be finished right on schedule.

The only thing left will be to name it... and the park is not going to name itself.

Here is where you come in: Come check out the premiere of Anthill Films: 'Follow Me' and be the first to submit your idea for a name.

The premier takes place May 7th at the Beringia Centre. The first showing is at 7pm with a second showing at 9. Tickets are $15 and available at the door.

If you can't make the show: Icycle Sport will be accepting submissions too.

Enter your idea for a name and get a chance to win a brand new dirt jumper!

www.anthillfilms.com/followme

2010 CMBC Membership Downloadable PDF version available now!

CMBC membership forms are now available! Pick one up at any upcoming CMBC event or download one here. Being a member allows you to participate in any CMBC race, group ride or event.

Membership for the 2010 season is $40 per person ($15 to support the club, $25 for insurance). Cash or cheque only please! Completed forms can be dropped off at Icycle Sport located at 9002 Quartz rd. or at any upcoming CMBC event.

CMBC fundraiser at the Old Fire Hall

CMBC is proud to present 'Second Cousins' performing at the Old Fire Hall April 24th with special guests 'Hairy Hillbilly'.

The show starts at 7PM, tickets are $10 available at the door. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes and get ready to get your bluegrass on! Get thinking about the riding season with good beer, good music and a good riding crowd.

This is a licensed event, all funds raised go towards making the Contagious Mountain Bike Club better for you!