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Mud News
Volume 19, Issue No. 2
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Board of Directors
President: Scott Mitchell
(250) 361-7966 [email protected]
Vice President: Kat Wright
(250) 208-8324 [email protected]
Treasurer: Richard Baer
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Secretary: Christyna Jones
(250) 217-8176 [email protected]
Members @ Large
Wayne Rix
(250) 479-2897
Stacy Jensen
[email protected]
Danielle Stevens
[email protected]
Chris Oman - Trails Director
(250) 658-2819 [email protected]
Danielle Stevens - Membership Director
[email protected]
Richard Cook
[email protected]
Nathaniel Cook
[email protected]
Matthuw Ronald-Jones – South Cowichan
[email protected]
David Cusack
Spring is here and the trails are in perfect
shape. This is definitely one of my favorite
times of the year to ride. I must admit
that my riding has taken up most of my
time that would normally be used for
SIMBS stuff like writing this article. I am
also struggling a bit with content for this
article. I’m getting to the point where I feel
like a broken record and I constantly think
I have written the same Rubber Side Down
for the past 5 months. So I will be brief
with this article so you can go on to read
all of the cool stuff we have in this issue of
the Mud News.
Most of the SIMBS activities are in a bit
of a holding pattern right now. We still
await the official opening of Harbourview
and until that day we are unable to do
any official trail work there. We have been
working with the Sooke Bike Club to
come up with a trail proposal so we can
begin work as soon as the park opens.
We are going to focus on a couple of
the existing trails and request a permit
from the CRD to bring the trails up to
IMBA guidelines. Hopefully we can start
working out there in the next few months.
The agreement for the Cobble Hill Jump
Park is getting tweaked to suit everyone’s’
needs. We have been back and forth with
this agreement and it is taking a while but
we really need to get it right so we don’t
end up in a situation like our previous
licence agreement for Hartland. The trails
at Hartland are in excellent shape thanks
to the dedicated volunteers that show up
to our trail maintenance days.
We are going to plan a couple of riding
events for the Summer. We will have “The
Poker Run” and the “Torpedo Run Throw
Down” coming up. We are still a ways
away from these events but we will keep
you posted when the dates are finalized.
That’s about all I have for you. See you
on the trails!
We still await the
official opening of
Harbourview and until
that day we are unable
to do any official trail
work there.
Map Sales: Wayne Rix
(250) 479-2897
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Gear review
Jonathan V.
Straitline platform pedals
I have always been picky about my pedals.
Over the years, I have tried everything from
Wellgo to NRG to Nukeproof and found
some to be better than others, but only a
handful stuck out from the crowd.
I recently purchased a new 6” travel bike
and decided it was time to get a new set of
pedals as a complementary upgrade with
my new ride. I saw a few shiny new pairs
of Straitline platform pedals in the display
case and, of course, inquired of the salesman
about them. He mentioned the sticker price
(which was neither cheap nor overpriced),
and after receiving a bit of a discount due
to the fact I was buying them with my bike,
I was immediately convinced. I held a few
pairs up to my frame and decided on the red
anodized set, as they were the best match.
The next morning I went out on my first
ride, nothing special, just a quick session on
some local trails, and I soon realized how
grippy these things were. The replaceable pins
are sharper than other sets I’ve owned, and
have a hexagonal shape that offers immense
grip; so much that they will “texturize” the
bottom of your soles. Since I have a set of
dedicated riding shoes, this is not an issue for
me, but might be for others – just something
to keep in mind.
After reading a few articles online, I have
found that they are extremely easy to service,
come with extra pins and washers, and they
have a titanium spindle available to lighten
things up a bit, if you choose. So far, after a
series of rides, I have not only recommended
them to others, I have also purchased a set
for my girlfriend as well – they are that great.
I am also a resident of Victoria, BC, and
the manufacturing of these pedals happens
in neighboring Sidney, so why wouldn’t I
buy local? It’s win-win for me.
Likes
Colors available,
Strength,
Immense grip,
Serviceability,
Upgradability
(titanium spindle),
Well-machined threading
Dislikes
A little heavy,
Bit pricey,
Could be thinner (like nrg),
Will “texturize” the soles of your shoes
p SIMBS YOUTH RIDE
2ND SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH
The youth ride is suspended until
further notice. If you are interested in
leading this ride, please email
[email protected].
p SIMBS WOMEN’S RIDE
2ND SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Beginner to intermediate
All ages are encouraged to join in.
Hosted by women for women.
Meet @ 9:45am, Hartland parking lot.
RSVP to Carmel Ecker, c.ecker@shaw.
ca. If no one RSVPs, the ride will be
cancelled.
p SIMBS TRAIL MAINTENANCE
3RD SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Bring boots & appropriate work wear
for the weather! SIMBS provides the
lunches. Meet @ 8:45am, Hartland
parking lot.
To be included for lunch, contact
Chris Oman at [email protected].
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Tuesday, April 19
Victoria City Hall, #1 Centennial Square
Tuesday April 19, 2011 @ 12pm
A FREE and fun event. Come and see
This event officially kicks off the six week
what’s new this year about Bike to Work countdown to Bike to Work Week.
And be sure to attend the official kickWeek. Win draw Prizes. Get your t-shirt.
off
to Bike to Work Week on May 30 from
See the poster unveiled. Hear cycling related
6:45-8:45 a.m.
announcements. Lunchables provided!
2ND SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Beginner to intermediate
You can learn skills and/or be guided
around the park. Meet @ 9:30am,
Hartland parking lot. Ride @ 10am.
RSVP to Wayne Rix, 479-2897. If no
one RSVPs, the ride will be cancelled.
Mud News • March-April 2011 LAUNCH
EVENT
p SIMBS INTRODUCTORY RIDE
Racing season
Get your race on! Local races want you
It’s a new year and a chance to test your
skills or just have some fun on a bike.
There are plenty of mountain bike race
opportunities to take advantage of, whether
it’s your first time, or you are a seasoned
competitor.
Island Cup Race Series
The Island Cup Race Series is underway –
check out the dates and locations below and
look for race details and results on the web
at www.islandcupseries.com
Cross Country
March 13 Victoria
March 20
Powell River
March 27
Cobble Hill
April 3 Campbell River
April 10
Cumberland
May 8
Port Alberni
May 29
Hammerfest (Parksville)
June 11
Port Alice
June 25 (Final) Hornby Island
Downhill
April 17
Cumberland
May 15
Port Alberni
May 22
Hammerfest (Parksville)
June 12
Port Alice
Super D
June 26
Hornby Island
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MudRunRide
Don’t miss the MudRunRide in
Campbell River on May 7th.
Exactly like the name of the event, it is
a run, a ride and there is mud!
You and a partner alternate between trail
running and some easy mountain biking.
You switch riding / running at a series
of challenges on course. Past challenge
examples include a ladder climb, run
a set of tires, knock down some cans or
complete a puzzle.
You don’t have to wait for your partner
at each challenge - you have to wait for
the bike you share. If you run the first
leg, at the first challenge you will need to
wait for your partner to get there on the
bike, then you would do the second leg
running. And so forth at each challenge.
The final challenge at the finish line will
be our wall and slide, and of course the
MUD pit, you have to do these challenges
together before crossing the finish line.
Everyone gets a prize, it’s all random,
some are small and some are large and it
doesn’t matter how fast you are. We do
have special prizes for the top winners,
and draw prizes at our post race party!
Register
at
www.cyclecomponent
network.com/event/show/1337
BC Bike Race 2011
The ultimate single track race/ride
experience is July 2 – 9 this year. Check
out Craig Gillett’s 2010 race review in the
November/December issue of the Mud
News.
Registration is open now at www.
bcbikerace.com.
Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race
Recently voted the “Best Adventure
Race in Western Canada” by Get Out
There Magazine for the second year
in a row, the MOMAR enters its 12th
anniversary season with an impressive 31
race history.
The MOMAR is an incredible weekend
experience that will test your mental and
physical limits. You will navigate your
way through a series of checkpoints on
either the 30km Sport Course or on the
50km Enduro Course.
The 2011 series includes a brand new
venue on the mainland and a return
to the classic on Vancouver Island. In
partnership with Tourism Burnaby, the
MOMAR starts its season on the slopes of
Burnaby Mountain on May 28th. And the
final event returns to the historic mining
town of Cumberland on September 25th.
Both races will require teams to kayak,
mountain bike, trail run, orienteer, and
trek their way through a challenging
course.
www.mindovermountain.com/momar/
Victoria International Cycling Festival
May 27-June 12
The Annual Victoria International
Cycling Festival takes place again this
year and features some new events for the
dirt-loving crowd.
www.vicf.ca
Jordie Lunn Open
May 28
Get up to the North Saanich Freeride
Park and start practicing for the first ever
Jordie Lunn Open on May 28th. World
famous freerider, Jordie Lunn is presenting
his own dirt jump competition, open
to all and sure to showcase the best of
Vancouver Island’s considerable freeride
talent. Set on the front lawns of the
beautiful and famous Fairmont Empress
hotel the competition will coincide with
the finish of the Tour de Victoria!
JumpShip
June 11-12
A new event for 2011, Jumpship
will showcase the world’s best freeride
mountain bike riders competing in
Victoria’s Inner Harbour before a crowd
of thousands. Jumpship will bring mind
blowing skill to a new level as riders will
compete for cash and personal pride
on the surface of a floating barge in
Canada’s most beautiful city. Set against
a picturesque backdrop of yachts, the
legislature buildings, and beautiful hotels,
Jumpship will bring freeride mountain
biking into the heart of an urban centre
to create a no-charge spectator experience
like no other.
The Course: World famous freerider
and course designer Jordie Lunn will
create a course to challenge the world’s
best with massive jumps, drops and park
features, all on a floating barge! The
world has never seen a competition like
this one.
Trails
Dan CAMMIADE
New south island trail book in the works
first book—Broom Hill, Harbourview,
Hartland Rd., Partridge Hill, Burnt
Bridge, Mt. Tzouhalem, Maple Mountain,
Doumont, Port Alberni, Cumberland,
Campbell River and Gold River—the
following new areas have been included:
Terra Nova, Shawnigan Lake Quarry,
Cobble Hill, Mt. Prevost, Salt Spring
Island, The Abyss and Extension, Mt.
Benson, Top Bridge Park, Qualicum Beach
Middle School, Hammerfest, Sproat Lake,
Forbidden Plateau, Hornby Island, Beaver
Lodge and Quadra Island. I have also
made an extra effort to include as many
trails as possible in each area with more
detail about wooden structures and signs.
The book still has the same general look
and feel as the first, but is a bit thicker.
(But not too thick to fit in your pack.)
Even though the book has three times
the content, I have been able to keep the
physical size down by reformatting the
page layout. The maps have also been
revamped with a softer color gradient.
I hope everyone finds the new guide
book helpful and maybe even interesting.
Please feel free to contact me with any
questions concerns or suggestions.
The second edition of Mountain Bike Vancouver Island is more than just a map
book. It includes articles and riding tips.
Ride the North Shore
Stay at Accent Inn Burnaby
Just 10 minutes from the North Shore’s
world famous single track.
Ask for the SIMBS
preferred rate.
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[email protected]
Mud News • March-April 2011 After producing the first Mountain Bike
Vancouver Island book, I had planned to
do a separate book of the areas missed in
the first book. But before I was able to
compile this second book, the first book
sold out of its 800 copies and stores were
asking for more. Since I was going to
update the trail maps and information in
the first book anyway, it seemed to make
more sense to combine the two books and
give the reader more value.
I have worked hard to improve the
content by soliciting feedback and
studying other guide books. I have added
things like GPS reference marks on the
maps (as many riders are now equipped
with a GPS), distance guides, loop time
estimates, trail ratings, area history and
local information, local group rides and
trail days. I was fortunate to receive guest
articles written by local mountain bikers
and experts in their fields. Some examples
include previous SIMBS president Lorien
Arnold is writing a piece on mountain
bike advocacy in the area over the last
decade, and SIMBS trail guru Chris Oman
wrote two great pieces on dressing for
West Coast riding and night riding. Local
legend Kris Holm also contributed a small
article with an awesome accompanying
photo. Other features include riding with
dogs, mountain bike camping, trees of the
Island, riding with bears, and what to do
when you encounter horses on the trail.
I went back to all 12 locations in the
first book and mapped changes and more
trails. I also combed 15 new locations.
The result is a very comprehensive book
of 60 detailed, turn by turn rides in each
of the 27 locations on the Island, as well
as the Gulf Islands. The new book also
includes a trail index of the more than
600 mountain bike trails covered in the
book. Along with the original areas in the
Travel
Craig GILLETT
Dispatch:
From the
Arctic
with love
6 Mud News • March-April 2011
I
will not be riding today even though it
is my day off. Instead, I am going for a
walk. From my front door I cross the street
and head out onto the snow and ice-covered
tundra. Though relatively mild this time of
year, the wind coming out of the North still
cuts through my clothes. I am just north
of Churchill, the ‘Polar Bear Capital of the
World’. I check the safety then shift my .303
to a comfortable position across my back.
Snow crunches and squeaks beneath my
boots. The ground is hard and flat. It would
be easy riding.
I muse that a good set of studded tires
would be perfect, and recall university days
in Ontario, riding frozen trails and ponds.
Scanning the horizon, I see a dozen heads rise
at my approach. Getting closer, dogs start
to bark and howl in hopeful expectation of
some food. It must be close to feeding time.
As if on cue, two people on a snowmobile
arrive and begin to unload seal carcasses. The
dog team explodes in even louder howls;
jumping, spinning, straining their chains.
In the 2009 Trans Rockies one rider rode
a Surley Pugsley on really big, fat tires. A
full set of studs on those babies would really
do the trick. Much better than my boots
I hypothesize, as I slip a little on the ice.
Thinking about a drive train I remember
the Rholoff rep once told me about a guy in
Alaska who ran kerosene for the lubricant in
his hub during the winter so it did not freeze
up. The grip shifter could be operated even
with mittens. Cable or disc brakes I wonder,
and start to weigh the benefits of each in my
mind.
Snowmobiles are coming towards me
pulling sleds. Many have several caribou
carcasses in various states of dress. I smile
and wave and receive the same in response.
Sleds make me think of bike trailers. I could
go camping at any time of year here with a
bike trailer. A gear list starts to itemize in my
mind.
The Inuit children up here make do with
what they have. Bikes available from the local
store are crappy. Warranty? Forget about it.
The cost of shipping is prohibitive. With trips
to the local metal dump to scavenge parts,
somehow, bikes are made to work. They
quickly become mismatched parts. Twenty
inch rear wheels with 27 inch front wheels.
Tires are nice, but not necessary. It doesn’t
matter. They have fun anyhow. I recall my
first trip to the north when the local children
wanted to show me how well they could ride,
and with cries of, “Watch me”, they took off
down a tiny hill to gather speed. Noticing
that none of the bikes had any brakes, and
none of the riders any sign of head protection
whatsoever, I cringed in expectation of cuts
for me to suture. Those kids amazed me as
they jammed their feet against the frame
and rear tire to lay down skid marks left and
right. If only I could build them some jumps,
I thought. With their natural athleticism they
would develop awesome skills. Then I reigned
in my enthusiasm knowing that without
proper brakes and protection, the other
nurses and I would suffer the consequences.
Continued on page 8
3627 Shelbourne Street
Victoria, BC V8P 4H1
www.macscyclecentre.ca
Phone (250) 477-7614
685 Humboldt St
Neither the terrain nor the
equipment are ideal, but the
children in this small, remote
northern community still
enjoy the freedom of rolling and sometimes skidding - over
the frozen landscape on their
bicycles.
Photos by Craig Gillett
Intense
Soma Fabrications
Mud News • March-April 2011 Out for a hike on his day off, all Craig Gillett can think about in this snow covered
land is his love of mountain biking.
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Somehow, bikes are made to work.
They quickly become mismatched
parts. Twenty-inch rear wheels with
27-inch front wheels. Tires are nice,
but not necessary.
One summer contract, I brought along
a BMX bike. Shunning the roads, I rode
cross country up a little hill on my way to
work. People would greet me as, ‘Angut
kayauraqtautitaqtuq qaqaup qulaanut’
or, ‘the guy who rides uphill’. Apparently
that was unusual. It was a busy contract
so there was only time for a few hastily
constructed rock jumps, not the dirt
jumps I had dreamed of building. While
surfing You Tube later, I came across a clip
showing a rider pumping snow jumps.
That’s it, I thought – come winter, I just
need to convince the local snowplow
driver to make some mounds so I can
sculpt a little jump park.
My attention turns to the noise of
an approaching ATV. Shutting off the
engine, a dark, wrinkled Inuit elder shifts
his smoke in his lips and nods a greeting.
“You walk out here?”, he asks. I raise my
eyebrows in the Inuk signal for, ‘yes’. “All
the way from town?” I think about how
far I could have gotten on a bike. Again
my eyebrows go up. “Do you want a ride?”
he asks, and I wrinkle up my nose for, ‘no’.
I thank him for stopping and reassure him
of my intent to turn back soon.
A short distance later I climb the only
high ground in the area and scan the
horizon. It is now dusk and the headlights
of returning hunters remind me it is time to
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25 Crease Ave, Victoria
where the Galloping Goose & Lochside Trails meet.
turn back. On my way down, possibilities
for bike jumps are all around me. I start to
wonder why I keep thinking about bikes
and riding ever since I left the house hours
earlier. I am just south of the Arctic Circle,
in a barren, cold, inhospitable land and all
I can think about is riding. A line recalled
from a sappy romantic comedy brings
one possibility to mind. In the movie,
one guy is talking to another, telling him,
“When you are in love man, it is all you
can think about, you have no control;
you become obsessed.” Could it be? Am
I? Then, I recall the fact that, on average,
male mountain bikers think about bikes
or riding every seven seconds. I am sure I
read that somewhere.
I am startled out of my reverie by a
snow owl swooping down to investigate
me. A gust of wind, pushing me forward
now, seems to urge me back to the safety
of town. Turning around to the tundra
behind me, I peer through the failing
light for any sign of a mound of white fur
heading in my direction. Satisfied, I turn
and head home.
Island rides
Matthuw RONALD-JONES
Riding in the South Cowichan Valley
First and foremost, a short introduction;
I was born and raised on Vancouver Island.
I studied at Malaspina University-College
and the University of Victoria and earned a
Bachelor of Commerce degree. My wife and
I have a son and we live in Shawnigan Lake.
I am the Executive Director for the Canadian
Rugby Foundation, which is based out of
Victoria and supports the growth of rugby
in Canada. When not with my family or at
work, I likely am on two wheels somewhere
on Vancouver Island. I decided to get involved
with SIMBS because I am thankful for all the
work that the current and past directors are
doing and have done to help mountain biking
on the south end of Vancouver Island. I look
forward to helping the mountain biking
community in the South Cowichan Valley by
establishing and maintaining relationships to
foster the growth of all aspects of mountain
biking.
Some are more familiar than others with
regards to the trails in and around Cowichan
Bay, Cobble Hill, Mill Bay and Shawnigan
Lake. For those that are new to the area and
interested exploring, I would encourage
you to visit Cobble Hill Mountain and be
Nick Smith rails a berm. SIMBS is working on an agreement to maintain Cobble
Hill’s dirt jump park.
prepared for riding that is suitable for all
levels of experience as well as something for
mountain bikers and dirt jumpers. Once at
the top, you will be treated to fabulous views
that include Salt Spring Island, the Saanich
Peninsula and Mt. Baker in the distance. The
Cleasby Dirt Jump has lines for beginners
and experts alike. Even my little 4-year-old
enjoys taking his run bike through the novice
run! Those that are part of the Island Cup
X-Country series will have already been privy
to the trails that were part of the race course
on March 19th. I would like to thank the
race organizers, racers and volunteers for
their energy.
Mud News • March-April 2011 9
“
The Cleasby Dirt
Jump has lines
for beginners
and experts alike.
Even my little
4-year-old enjoys
taking his run
bike through the
novice run.
Mountain biking is fun for the entire family
and for all age groups. Southern Vancouver
Island is home to the largest wooden trestle
in North America which is scheduled to reopen this Spring. If you have not already seen
the Kinsol Trestle, I urge you to find a few
minutes and have a look at their construction
web cam at www.kinsoltrestle.ca. I can
guarantee that once you have seen the videos
and photos , it won’t be long until you make
your way to the North West corner of
Shawnigan Lake so that you can see it with
your own eyes. Once the construction is
complete, the Trestle will open the Trans
Canada trail from South Shawnigan Lake to
the community of Lake Cowichan. There are
many opportunities to discover more trails,
such as those in the Eagle Heights area. As
for Eagle Heights, look for an update in the
next issue of Mud News. Thank you very
much to the various levels of government and
generous donors for making this a reality.
If you have mountain biking story or
photos from the South Cowichan Valley
that you would like to share or if you have
any questions/comments/suggestions about
mountain biking in the South Cowichan
Valley, please do not hesitate to email me at
[email protected] and I would be happy to
get back to you.
Trails Report
Searles
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Analysis
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Photo by Chris Oman
Volunteers armour a section of Snakes and Ladders to make it more climbable.
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416 Craigflower Rd
250-590-5754
Trails cleaned up and
ready for summer
The Trek Store sponsored trail
maintenance in February, and the promise
of sweet loot helped to lure 29 volunteers
out of their cozy duvets and Spiderman™
pajamas into the park. The Scotch broom
on Shock Treatment was getting out of
hand so a crew took care of the pruning.
Over the winter, Centrefold became even
more of a challenge as it filled with loose
rocks so the Trek crew built a raised section
of trail that rides very nicely. Next they
headed up Switchbacks and drained the
puddles, shoveled out goo, and out-sloped
the tread. Finally they headed off to Night
Shift and built a berm.
Meanwhile, another crew installed a new
pipe at the Lost Trail bridge approach and
repaired the washed out berm on Twister
near the Phase Two rest spot with another
pipe. Next it was off to Dave’s Dementia.
Small riders and pets have been reported
missing in this area and I think the black
goo was to blame. We shoveled it out and
built a new section of raised tread with
rock and soil.
“
Now there is no
excuse – Snakes
and Ladders is
climbable and it’s
a great alternative
to Switchbacks.
Over on Snakes and Ladders, another crew shoveled
out black organic goo and replaced it with rock. They
also began work on a new climbing line around a steep
section.
In March the whole crew headed over to Snakes to
finish the work begun in February. Rock was capped
off with soil, berms were tweaked and re-shaped, and
the climbing line was armoured with huge rock and
capped off with soil. Now there is no excuse – Snakes
and Ladders is climbable and it’s a great alternative to
Switchbacks. MEC generously provided prizes for the
volunteers.
In April we will start work on “Trillium” which is
a new trail linking Sidewinder to Who’s Your Daddy.
Trillium will be our main project for the year, but we
will take time out to fix other issues as they come up.
Thank you to the Trek Store and MEC for their
generous support, and to everyone who came out to
make the park a better place to ride. Send a note to
[email protected] if you would like a monthly reminder
of trail days. I hope to see you out sometime this year.
Photos by Chris Oman
Right: Volunteers work on the bridge approach to
Lost Trail.
Below: The new and improved section of trail.
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12 Mud News • March-April 2011
RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION
I, in consideration of my right to participate in events and otherwise to use
the mountain bike trails at Mount Work/Hartland Park, assume all risks
and hazards incidental to such participation and use and agree to release,
absolve, save harmless and keep indemnified the South Island Mountain
Bike Society and the Capital Regional District and their respective
employees, officials, agents, servants, volunteers and representatives
from and against all claims, actions, costs, expenses, and demands in
respect to death, injury, loss or damage to person or property, howsoever
caused, arising out of or in connection with taking part in this program.
It is understood that this Agreement is to be binding on me, my heirs,
administrators, executors and assigns.
SIGNED this______ day of____________________ 20______
North Park Bicycle Shop
1725 Quadra St
250-386-2453
Corporate Supporter status is achieved through a financial
donation to SIMBS. For information on SIMBS corporate
support, contact Carmel Ecker at [email protected]
Your membership expires on
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(Signature of Parent or Guardian required where releasor is under 19 years of age)
SIMBS, PO Box 8145, Victoria, BC V8W 3R8
Thank You for Your Support!
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