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Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium Takes Shape

April 1st, 2013

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Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium Takes Shape

- Progressive themes and engaging speakers ready to help mountain biking sector grow -

Vancouver, BC – March 21, 2013 – The Western Canada Mountain Bike Tourism Association (MBTA) in partnership with Recreation Sites and Trails BC, Tourism British Columbia, International Mountain Bicycling Association Canada, Royal Roads University, and District of Sooke is proud to present the BC Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium at the Best Western Premier – Prestige Oceanfront Resort in Sooke, BC, May 26-28, 2013.  British Columbia has gained much attention worldwide for its significant role in mountain biking.  The program of the Symposium is entitled “Progression”. It speaks to the opportunity for stakeholders and experts to gather and share insights and knowledge about how to progress toward a more sustainable and viable mountain bike tourism sector. » Read more: Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium Takes Shape

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BC Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium

February 13th, 2013

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Vancouver, BC - February 13, 2013 –  The Western Canada Mountain Bike Tourism Association (MBTA) in partnership with Recreation Sites and Trails BC, Tourism British Columbia, International Mountain Bicycling Association Canada, Royal Roads University, and District of Sooke is proud to present the BC Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium at the Best Western Premier – Prestige Oceanfront Resort in Sooke, BC, May 26-28, 2013.  British Columbia has gained much attention worldwide for its significant role in mountain biking.  The program of the Symposium is entitled “Progression”. It speaks to the opportunity for stakeholders and experts to gather and share insights and knowledge about how to progress toward a more sustainable and viable mountain bike tourism sector.  » Read more: BC Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium

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Bikes Provide an Answer

November 9th, 2012

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Not sure who created this, cant locate a source? If you know, let me know so I can give them the props they deserve!

©VIMB.com, original source unknown…but thanks!

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“Nanaimo mountain bikers push to legitimize trail access”

February 24th, 2012
Nanaimo mountain bikers push to legitimize trail access
By Toby Gorman – Nanaimo News Bulletin
Published: February 17, 2012 12:00 PM
Updated: February 19, 2012 10:38 AM 

The Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club voted overwhelmingly Sunday to pursue formal land-use agreements with private land owners in an effort to preserve riding terrain and improve trail access for local trails.

Mark Perdue, club spokesman, said the mountain bike community rallied for a common goal that could put Nanaimo on the map as a mountain bike destination.

“There was a lot of enthusiasm that came out of the meeting from both inside the club and from outside the club,” said Perdue. “The change in focus from the club now is going from a group that just organizes rides to one that has a clear mandate for organizing this sport. People who wouldn’t normally ride with us now see a purpose in the club and have jumped on board.”

For the full story from the Nanaimo News Bulletin, click this link.

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Photo and story details quoted from the Nanaimo News Bulletin.

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Cobble Hill Mtn Cleasby Bike Park

April 21st, 2011

Cobble Hill Mountain Cleasby Bike Park

Cobble Hill Mountain Cleasby Bike Park

One of the first projects underway is to create a partnership with SIMBS and the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) so that we can promote the South Cowichan Valley as a great destination for all aspects of mountain biking.
I am happy to report that progress is being made and that the CVRD will be making a bunch of improvements to the Cleasby Dirt Jump Park starting this month.
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