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Written by Steve Parkinson
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SORCE will be holding its 2009 Annual General Meeting Tuesday November 17, at 7:00pm at The South Surrey Arena meeting room.
Everyone that attends will receive a SORCE lanyard, just for attending. As well, everyone that attends is entered in a draw to win a set of Race Face Atlas (or Deuce) Cranks with E Type Bottom Bracket as well as lots of other SWAG prizes. If you attended a trail day this year you can enter a second time for all prizes.
We need to elect a new executive team for 2010. New Executive members would be greatly appreciated and bring new ideas and new blood to the club.
Executive Positions to be filled are:
- President
- VP
- Secretary/Treasurer
- Membership Manager
- Trail Dude
- Dirt Jump Dude
- Events Coordinator (probably just 1 race, and not race director)
- Liaison to the City of Surrey
If you have an interest, we would love some new members on the executive.
Please RSVP if you are coming to
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, so we know how much snack food to order.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 10 December 2009 09:11 |
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New Baffles on the Bike Park Exits |
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Written by Steve Parkinson
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Last week four baffles were installed by the City of Surrey on the major exits from the Bike Park along the Hearts in Motion trail.
After consultation with SORCE and the Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society, these were installed and funded by the City as part of the ongoing efforts of us all to preserve and maintain the park for the enjoyment of all users. This trail is used by many walkers and families and the baffles are designed to slow cyclists when exiting the Bike Park - let's face it, we have enough to keep us happy in the bike park without having to speed outside!
Please respect these barriers, keep them upright and undamaged, and keep your speed down when riding on the trails outside the park.
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Bike Park to Join Urban Forest Park |
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Written by Steve Parkinson
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South Surrey Bike Park is about to Join The Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Park
Surrey Council is about to approve including the South Surrey Bike Park inside the boundaries of The Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Park. This will insure the long term protection of the Bike Park, as The Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Park is protected against even future park development, like a new pool. This is excellent for our Bike Park. Included in this Surrey Council motion is the ability to use the Bike Park for “Active Use,” like racing and training.
There is a Public Meeting July 9 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the Rotary Club House. Could as many members as possible please attend this meeting, so the possible “No” side is not the only voice. We need to let Surrey know we support this. Previous SORCE executive has worked on this initiative for years, and it is now coming to reality.
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Written by Steve Parkinson
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When: Saturday July 18th, 9:00am – 12:30 pm
Where: South Surrey Bike Park
(Softball City)
Come and help maintain the South Surrey Bike Park:
**Major Project – DJ’s, PART TWO**
We will be working on re-shaping and improving the rest of the Dirt Jumps
**WE NEED YOUR HELP**
Enjoy a free BBQ, free swag draw, and good Karma!
Just turn up or contact Mike -
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2009 Bike Fest Another Success |
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Written by Steve Parkinson
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Well another Bike Fest has come and gone.
If you weren't there, boy did you miss some crazy stunts. Backflips and 720s to name a few.
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the event another resounding success, especially Lanie, who really brought the whole event together.
A sampling of images have now been posted in Pics and Videos. If anyone has pics they would like us to post, please contact us .
Stay tuned for videos. They will be posted as soon as I have time to edit them. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 December 2009 01:55 |
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Pics from My First Mtb Race |
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Written by Steve Parkinson
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Kim St. Pierre has done an excellent job of photographing another SORCE event.
You can find pictures from the 2009 My First Mountain Bike Race at Kim's Flickr Page .
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Bike Fest 2009 Highlights |
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Written by Steve Parkinson
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Jay Miron’s Ten Pack BXM will be performing BMX Dirt Jumping
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Kona will be at Bike Fest with their Demo truck and Demo Bikes
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Giant will have Demo Bikes
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Unicycle Demonstrations
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There will be a Bike Lock up facility, so ride your bikes to the park
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Face Painting, Raffles, Music – Fun for the whole Family
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Last Updated on Thursday, 10 December 2009 09:06 |
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Written by Steve Parkinson
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The 8th Annual SORCE Bike Fest is Saturday June 13 at The South Surrey Bike Park
Bike Fest needs volunteers for the following jobs at Bike Fest 2009;
If you are interested in helping out, let me know:
- Morning setup
- Afternoon Tear Down
- My First Mountain Bike Race Marshalling
- My First Mountain Bike Race Registration
- Concessions
- Volunteer Registration
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Last Updated on Thursday, 10 December 2009 09:07 |
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Written by Steve Parkinson
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The date for Bike Fest has been set for Saturday June 13th at the South Surrey Bike Park.
Lanie Baxfield is the event coordinator – thanks Lanie. Anyone interested in helping out with Bike Fest this year, let me know and I will pass your information onto Lanie.
Mark June 13th in your calendars, and plan to come out to this excellent event.
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My First Mountain Bike Race Registration |
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Written by Steve Parkinson
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Online registration for My First Mountain Bike Race 2009 is now available through Karelo.com
The Race will start at 10:00 AM on June 13, 2009 at Softball City in South Surrey.
Day of registration and check-in will start at 8:00 AM and close at 9:30 AM sharp! Please don't be late as we require time to prepare a starters list.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 May 2009 19:24 |
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Written by Steve Parkinson
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Nearly 40 SORCE members came out on Saturday March 28th to the South Surrey Bike Park and did an awesome job of upgrading and maintaining the Bike Park trail network. Thank you to everyone who came and helped - we got a lot of important work done because of your help. This large amount of work will allow us to maintain the trail network with fewer trail days this year.
A special thank you goes out to Mike Dolling for doing an awesome job organizing the trail day. Thanks also to Barry, Scott, and staff at South Surrey Cycle for hosting the volunteers BBQ – the burgers were fantastic and greatly appreciated by all. Thanks to Peninsula Cycle, Rocky Cycle, and South Surrey Cycle for the Swag for the volunteers.
All in all - it was a great day
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Trans Canada Trail Events |
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Written by Steve Parkinson
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| This year Trans Canada Trail is offering two challenge events in the Lower Mainland or Fraser Valley.
2009 Challenges
Golden Ears Bridge TCT Challenge 2009 - October 4
Destination Maillardville Challenge 2009 - Sunday, July 12
Both are fun oriented non-competitive personally challenging event.
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Written by COACH Jim Richardson
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Come on out for the trailday/DJ grooming session 9 am-12:30 pm on Saturday, March 28 and finish up with a free burger compliments of South Surrey Cycles. While not quite in the same league as the infamous Garvey burger, the price is right. Don't feel like working on the trails? The BBQ is free for all current 2009 SORCE members. If you are interested in attending, please
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so we know how much food to bring. We'll be brush clearing, grooming, scoping out repairs for some stunts and working on the DJs and pumptrack. Bring out your bike for an apres BBQ ride.
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New Website Design Coming! |
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Written by Steve Parkinson
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I have been working on a new website design for several weeks now and would like to give everyone a sneak peek at what is coming.
You can also take a peek at a live version of the design at:
http://www.performancecomputing.ca/sorce
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
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Last Updated on Friday, 06 February 2009 21:09 |
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Renew Your Membership and Save |
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Written by COACH Jim Richardson
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You can renew your membership online, at our affiliated local bike shops or via snail mail. More info HERE
RENEW between October and January 1 and SAVE $5 on your 2009 SORCE membership
($20 individual, $35 family, $10 student*)
FOR NEW MEMBERS...JOIN NOW for the regular membership fee and get your SORCE membership for the remainder of 2008 PLUS ALL OF 2009! ($25 individual, $40 family, $15 student*)---same low rate for the past 7 years
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
The 100th renewal will receive a sweet piece of SORCE swag!
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Last Updated on Monday, 05 January 2009 23:10 |
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Written by Steve Parkinson
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Another year has passed and another AGM is in the books.
The big news is that Jim has finally convinced someone else to take over as President! It took him years of threats and complaining, but he eventually convinced Garvey to take the lead role. The members of the new executive can be found here.
This will mean some changes to the focus of the club, so now more than ever, we need input and help with moving the club forward.
THANKS JIM for years of dedication and hard work! SORCE and the bike park would not exist without your tireless efforts.
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Last Updated on Monday, 01 December 2008 18:44 |
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Peninsula Cross Great Fun! |
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Written by Steve Parkinson
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I attended my first Cyclocross race on Saturday and had a great time.
These guys are slightly crazy (coming from a downhiller)! Picture riding around on gravel and mud on modified road bikes with only slightly larger than normal tires. And just in case you didn't think that was crazy enough, they add in obstacles like hurdles that require the riders to get off their bikes in order to jump over them.
Thanks go out to Team Peninsula Cycles for organizing the event and to all the volunteers that helped out.
Pics are available at the following Flickr pages:
Matt Law has a few
Kim St Pierre has lots!
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Upcoming Cyclocross Races |
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Written by Steve Parkinson
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This year Team Pen Cycles founders and long time SORCE members Jeff and Matt have two Cyclocross (CX) races on the calendar.
Team Peninsula Cycles Cross #1 (BC Cup) - November 1
Team Peninsula Cycles Cross #2 (BC Cup Finals) - November 22
Check out the event section at http://teampeninsulacycles.ca for more info.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 05 October 2008 17:59 |
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Written by COACH Jim Richardson
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All club members or interested mountain bikers are encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting. It will be held on Thursday, October 23rd at 7 pm in the South Surrey Arena upstairs meeting room above the ice rink.
The main purpose of this meeting is to elect a club executive, help guide the direction of your club for 2009, and as a final celebration of the the Bike Park's 10th Anniversary. Swag draws and free refreshments available! Note that only current 2008 members can vote or take part in the swag draw.
Please RSVP by email
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if you are attending.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 12 October 2008 13:16 |
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Trailday and BBQ this Sunday |
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Written by COACH Jim Richardson
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Come on out for the trailday/DJ grooming session 9 am-12:30 pm this Sunday and finish up with a free burger compliments of SORCE. While not quite in the same league as the infamous Garvey burger, the price is right. Don't feel like working on the trails? The BBQ is free for all current 2008 SORCE members. If you are interested in attending, please
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so we know how much food to bring. Bring out your bike for an apres BBQ ride. Weather forecast looks grim. BBQ is postponed but the trailday will be going ahead as planned.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 23 August 2008 11:42 |
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