tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6220032578324318242023-11-15T10:25:03.024-08:00Forbidden Freeriders / UROC Trail CrewMountain Bike Trail Volunteersforbidden freeridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12179903387373643258noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622003257832431824.post-91989388038539231922010-03-25T12:15:00.000-07:002010-03-25T12:16:00.581-07:00First United Trail Day!!The Forbidden Freeriders have combined forces with The United Riders of Cumberland (UROC) and now act under the UROC name. We provide volunteer skills and labour and organize and run Trail Maintenance Days in Cumberland, BC. Trail Days are a sanctioned UROC Event including insurance, trail education and instruction as well as raffles and fun in the forest. These are family friendly days and we welcome volunteers of all abilities. <br />Trail Maintenance Days are the LAST SUNDAY of each month at 11am in the CRI Car Park on Dunsmuir. Expect to be out for 3-4 hours so bring food, drinks, sensible footwear, gloves a shovel and a bucket.forbidden freeridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12179903387373643258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622003257832431824.post-12570492205738412752010-03-14T11:44:00.000-07:002010-03-14T11:58:09.871-07:00Group merge<strong>The FFR was approached by the United Riders of Cumberland (URoC) a few months ago and a suggestion ws put forth about the two groups merging. We are currently in our third round of meetings to move forward and the possibility of the merge is very likely. URoC are a registered Non-Profit Organization that hosts group rides, races, the Cumberland section of the BC Bike Race and includes the area's most prolific trail builders. Our part in the group would be to host Trail Days that maintain the network of existing trails with volunteers of all ages. Seeing as the groups membership is nearly 50 women, it would be great to see more girls on Trail Days and involved in events. </strong><br /><strong>FFR also hosts a couple of fund-raising events such as Bike'n'Bitz Bike Swap and a Free Bike Lock-Up at the Big Time Out music festival that both raise money for the Cumberland Community Forest Society. The events will be hosted by URoC if the merge goes through but FFR Crew will retain creative control. </strong><br /><strong>It is so hard to make sure that egotistical pursuits are not accounted as more important than community good in the merge but in the long run, we feel the merge will benefit the community more than having two groups in a small town.</strong>forbidden freeridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12179903387373643258noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622003257832431824.post-16236244033024025462010-02-20T09:35:00.001-08:002010-02-20T09:35:42.535-08:00Updates are coming soon because we will start using this page more!!! Robinforbidden freeridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12179903387373643258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622003257832431824.post-12427450949565433822009-10-21T09:44:00.000-07:002009-10-21T09:45:01.570-07:00Trail Day this Sunday at 11am, meeting in the CRI Car Park (weather permitting). Hosted by the Forbidden Freeriders but open to all!!<a onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=160335204369&ref=mf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=160335204369&ref=mf</a>forbidden freeridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12179903387373643258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622003257832431824.post-6164400113693159262009-05-01T23:56:00.000-07:002009-05-02T00:00:45.843-07:00<strong>In cooperation with The Cumberland Community Forest Society (CCFS) we are proud to coordinate the Comox Valley's first bicycle sale and swap with 10% of all sales going to the CCFS! </strong><br /><br />Road to mountain, kids to commuter - bikes, frames, forks, parts, clothing, shoes, tools and accessories. No helmets will be accepted for safety reasons.<br /><br />Drop your bike/parts/clothing off with a price either Saturday May 23 between 4-6pm or on Sunday May 24 at 11am to the CRI car park in Cumberland and receive a numbered ticket. <em>*Please note that high value items over $75.00 will need a current Photo ID for registration*</em>. The sale starts on Sunday at 12 and goes until 4pm. Then return your ticket and receive your money, less 10%. Any bikes and parts left behind or donated will be given to World Bikes who aid the homeless with bikes and maintanance.<br /><br />100% of proceed from sales will be donated to the CCFS and we encourage all to donate monthly to the charity. Future loans for aquisition of more forest is easier when you have a monthly income!<br /><br />The event is a great place to buy your child a bike or swap yours for one more your style or just to pick up a part or jersey. So start sorting out your stuff in the garage and instead of leaving it to rot, trade it in for something you want! Obviously we don't want garbage or rusty bits of metal, the bikes must work and the clothes clean and wearable. There will be knowledgable volunteers helping people work out the value of items and offering buying advice.<br /><br />Please help support the CCFS by checking out their website: www.cumberlandforest.com<br /><br />This will be promoted via:<br /><br />* Shaw TV (CH 4)<br />* The Comox Valley Record Newspaper(Editorial)<br />* The Valley Echo Newspaper(Free Advertising)<br />* JetFM Radio (98.9) Community Events Calendar (Hourly for 7 days prior to event)<br /><br />**********NOTICE: EXTRA DROP-OFF TIMES ADDED!*********<br /><br />SATURDAY 23 between 4pm - 6pm<br />SUNDAY 24 between 11am-12pm<br /><br />Sale starts SUNDAY 12pm - 4pmforbidden freeridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12179903387373643258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622003257832431824.post-84065547132130831102009-05-01T23:49:00.000-07:002009-05-01T23:50:56.533-07:00We have redirected most of our traffic over to facebook now via this link:<br /><br /><a href="http://http//www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=84409475717">http://http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=84409475717</a><br /><br />However, this page will be updated very soon!!! There has been alot going on!<br /><br />Robforbidden freeridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12179903387373643258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622003257832431824.post-55713109618696818002008-03-17T19:09:00.000-07:002008-03-17T19:10:17.158-07:00March 17 2008Working on Tied the Knot in Cumberland and reworking the complete trail. Pics are at bottom of page.forbidden freeridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12179903387373643258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622003257832431824.post-57457795741445790272008-03-08T00:58:00.000-08:002008-03-08T00:59:25.902-08:007 MarchBut forbidden freeriders is here! Working on renovating a trail in a moderate freeride stylee. Pics soon.forbidden freeridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12179903387373643258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622003257832431824.post-48378452547115227982008-02-28T23:13:00.002-08:002008-02-28T23:14:35.043-08:0028 Feb 2008FFRA is no more as we have decided to merge with the CVMBA.forbidden freeridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12179903387373643258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622003257832431824.post-52701949784042937362008-02-28T23:13:00.001-08:002008-02-28T23:13:24.706-08:0028 Feb 2008forbidden freeridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12179903387373643258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622003257832431824.post-85182163193709032012008-02-27T20:59:00.000-08:002008-02-27T21:03:39.932-08:0027 Feb 2008Have gotten about 50 feet of the bottom of Space Nugget done since last entry. Using roots as cribs the organic matter is removed and rocks and gravel filled back in. It looks very good and protects that section of trail very well. Pics soon.forbidden freeridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12179903387373643258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622003257832431824.post-61339314041269604102008-02-23T20:54:00.000-08:002008-02-23T21:08:08.566-08:00Big Log is Finished 23 FebThe classic legendary log ride on Big Log is complete and renovated. The rot was removed as much as possible and brodged to spread the load down through the new supports into the ground. Each support was set onto a bed of rock and sand and dug down to no less than 18 " deep. There was over 50 feet of new stringers and slats replaced and the rock and crib was resanded and tamped to lock it all in securely. The light rain helped with that too.<br />The FFRA has recruited two more volunteers for future projects and through meetings with the United Trail Riders of Cumberland and Comox Valley Mountain Biking groups has led to future collaborations between the FFRA and other respected trail builders. The next project to be planned out is the bottom of Space Nugget where erosion has damaged roots and made the trail very battered. Using the roots as cribs, rock will be placed between to protect the trees and to armour the trail.forbidden freeridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12179903387373643258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622003257832431824.post-15639309193619629152008-02-22T19:33:00.000-08:002008-02-22T19:46:39.901-08:00Feb 22 2008 - The Big Log project has begun!<br /><ul><li>The first 20 foot existing section has been repaired and a new armoured entry/exit ramp was carved out of the rotten cedar. The old wood was carved out and replaced with layers of rock bedded in sand with a retaining crib made of treefall and cedar. A new stringer replaced a rotten original and treads were resecured. New supports spread the load away from the rotten filling and down into the ground. The supports were dug in and placed onto a rock foundation before refilling the holes. Only 50 feet to go!</li></ul>forbidden freeridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12179903387373643258noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622003257832431824.post-2250348220509758472008-02-21T18:10:00.000-08:002008-02-22T00:01:46.789-08:00The beginning.....The Forbidden Freeriders Association has unofficially been created today, the 21st February 2008 by the forbidden freerider as the first member and creator in Courtenay, BC, Canada.<br /><br /><strong>AIMS: </strong>The FFRA aims to maintain and create mountain bike trails in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada and to promote the sport of mountain biking through public awareness and public event production featuring the new and existing trail network here in the Comox Valley.<br /><br /><strong>WHAT WE DO: </strong>Trail construction techniques utilize environmentally sensitive methods and are built to withstand prolonged abuse and require low maintainance. Materials used in the construction are locally sourced and often part of other trail maintainance, such as wind fallen trees used to create wood stocks for hand-made structures, rather than importing stocks from unsustainable sources.<br /><br /><strong>WHO PAYS? </strong>The FFRA is a non-profit organization and seeks funding from local businesses and community members to fulfill it's obligations to maintain a trail network for the local community. The chief costs to offset are nails, wood and transportation. All monies collected from donations and event profits are incorporated into the FFRA's operating budget. Labour is provided by volunteers dedicated to providing the community with trails for walkers, hikers, bikers and for anyone wishing to enjoy the forests, mountains and local historical attractions.<br /><br /><strong>CURRENT ACTIVITIES: </strong>The FFRA is in discussions with several sponsor businesses to fund a project within The Cumberland Forest. The trail 'Big Log' incorporates a 75 foot long cedar logride which is in serious need of rebuilding in a safe and strong manner. This particular log ride is used by many young and upcoming mountain bike riders because the structure is designed to safely highlight some of the technical riding skills needed further up the mountain. The structure is built for beginners and those eager to learn the amazing skills needed to freeride successfully. The adjacent trail is frequented by many walkers and will be maintained at the same time.forbidden freeridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12179903387373643258noreply@blogger.com0