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UROC promotes and supports the local Mountain Bike Community in the Comox Valley.

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2021 UROC AGM

Posted on March 16, 2021

UROC is holding it’s Annual General Meeting(AGM) on Wednesday, April 7th at 8pm. As with all other events, we are taking this online and hosting the AGM via Zoom.

The AGM will be for members only and to be eligible to attend and vote you must be an adult member prior to March 24th, 2021. Because we are on Zoom this year, members who plan on attending must register online using the member portal. All registered members will be emailed details about how to login to the Zoom meeting a few days prior to the AGM.

The agenda and selected meeting package for the AGM will be sent to members prior to the AGM. Should you have any questions, please email weride@unitedridersofcumberland.com

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Blockhead required significant repairs after a major washout and a devastating dose of freeze thaw that was still in effect. The entrance to the trail was being destroyed and given its such a high traffic line, our beloved Blockhead was in urgent need of a mega makeover. That’s when the Mudhuggers stepped up to the plate and made some magic happen.
This passionate group of trail users came together to make good their favorite trail and tip their hat to an old friend. They say more hands makes less work however, in this case more hands made for mucho grande work.
The beginning of Blockhead has been given new life, new drainage, washout repairs done, the titanic sized ice blocks are gone and most of all, the trail retains every ounce of Blockhead character and it rides oh so very good.
Thank you Mudhuggers and enjoy the ride.

Lots more pictures on UROC Facebook page.

Become a UROC member and support the trails.
Link in the bio.

Thanks also go to @abcprintingandsigns
and Central builders, Courtenay for your support.

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Meet Eugene. Well, you probably already know him, or at least
recognize him, as Eugene has been a prominent community member for at least a decade, especially on the mountain. Eugene also has a deep appreciation for our Cumberland trails, so we asked him to tell us why he rides whenever he can.

"What do the trails mean to me? They mean freedom, flow, and that floaty feeling. The trail network is great for the local economy and gets people out riding, but our little slice of paradise is getting increasingly busy, and rental/house prices have gone insane. It’s a double edged sword. My favourite trails are Ginger Snaps and Friday’s Child, because they’re both super fun to ride on a hardtail. My biggest nemesis was that puddle gap at the bottom of the chlorine shack to Orange Peels connector. First time I tried it was on a brand new bike and I went too slow and cased it, crushing my rear wheel.
That was a $400 mistake. Got a new wheel built, charged it on the next ride and made it across. It felt money. If I could build a trail it
would be called “Hardtail Party.” Two parallel downhill pump track-like trails with lots of tight rollers, corners and jumps, with the added excitement of both trails crossing each other several times
all the way down. My fondest memory on the trails? One night at 2:45am, after shooting some astro photos at Fuji Jim’s bench, I was whipping down Top Hat at full speed. As I came around a bend, a grouse that had been sleeping ON THE TRAIL woke up startled, squawked and took off right in front of my bike. Luckily, it got out of the way in the nick of time, I didn’t crash and die, and to this day we both have a cool story to tell our bros. That bird scared me more than both of the cougar encounters I’ve had out on the trails.
Will I always be a UROC member? You bet! The trails don’t maintain themselves. Buying a yearly membership is the least I can do.
Advice for newbie riders?
Don’t look at the trees, look at the spaces between them."
Become a UROC member.
Win a Forbidden Druid.
Link in the bio.
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The seasons are changing and the bears are waking up.
You might be startled by those shadows, you might feel like something is watching you. Rustles, noises and movement in the forest...what was that?
Do you remember what to do?
Our friends at the Comox Valley Road Runners are hosting a lecture on Thursday April 15th that will help you unravel that moment and react in the best way.
Mike Badry - Wildlife conflict manager of the Province of BC is guest speaking and looking forward to answering your questions.
Zoom meeting 7pm to 8pm.

Please email: ldalpinegirl@gmail.com for the registration link.

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Meet Jenny. If Jenny isn't working she's probably on the trails.
That's because the trails are her happy place. It's obvious from the perma grin she has the entire time she's on her bike. We asked Jenny to share some of her thoughts about our trail network and she was glad to oblige.
"As a local small business owner, life can be stressful. Riding gives
me the outlet I need to forget about being serious for a bit. It’s
fun, social and helps me stay fit. There is nothing else I do that
makes me feel as happy or empowered as playing in the trails on my bike! Every ride feels like the best ride I have ever had.
The trail Network has definitely brought economic and community benefits to the Comox Valley. You just need to look at the real estate prices in Cumberland or the number of out of town riders on any given day to
see that. At my furniture store, I get the pleasure of meeting many of our new families that have moved to the Valley because of the amazing trail networks available.
Favourite trails? Hands down Vanilla! When I need to just get out and relieve stress it's the
one. It's fast, fun, flowy and has just enough of a climb to get my
heart rate going. On days when I have more time Blockhead offers a little more of a challenge but is still fast and fun.
My biggest nemesis? The downhill log on That Dam Trail. When I finally conquered it, I couldn’t believe how much easier it was than going around it.
If I could build a trail it would be a combo of my two fav trails
Vanilla and Blockhead and I would call it Sassy But Classy.
I'll always be a UROC member. I have been riding for over 20 years and I feel so lucky to have the trails we have now compared to the limited options we previously had before UROC was came about. Advice for newbie riders? Test ride all the bikes before you buy and shop local.
All of the bike companies in the Comox Valley are amazing. It’s hard to pick a favourite. But the brand of bike you choose that fits you best will be the difference in your confidence and rising abilities."
Become a UROC member, support the trail.
Link in the bio
Win a Forbidden Druid.
Link in the bio
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Meet Maya. Maya has lived in the Valley since 2003 and she's
been riding for four years and upto five times a week. We asked her why she loves riding so much.
"I ride for the social aspects, the exercise and challenge. I love to connect with nature and I never let bad weather get me down, I just get out there. The trails challenge me and take me out of my comfort zone. Being on the trails pushes me mentally and physically which is the best feeling. It’s also a great way to be with friends. I love seeing friends on the trails and then enjoying and supporting the Cumberland local businesses.
Currently I ride a Liv. I love it. It's my first full suspension bike and as I progress it keeps giving me even more. I started on a hardtail. My friend Jason took me out to introduce me slowly back into the sport. (I had tried mountain biking before about 12 years ago, but, kept having accidents which scared me) He really helped me gain confidence by being a great coach and mentor. Top hat was the first trail that I felt a connection, it’s the first trail I really felt the flow. My other favourite trails are Resurrection and Blue Collar. They are just a blast. Actually, I love so many of the trails because as I gain more skill and confidence I’ve overcome my fears of some of the features. Like the first rock roll on scat.
Once I did it that felt amazing. I'd like to get better at manualling
off small drops to keep my speed going and I always need to get more confident riding on the wood work. Especially skinny bridges. The trails are always improving and I’d love to see more climbing trails and I'm glad to see that lots of bridges are getting widened. Advice for new riders? Find a good mentor who will show you the ropes. Like my friends Jason and Christine did for me. Patience and good coaching from friends always helps and you will get better the more time you spend on your bike on our wonderful trails.
Become a UROC member, support the trails.
Win a Forbidden Druid.
Link in the bio.
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New underground trail (literally!)
After months of planning and in camera meetings with landowners and stakeholders, UROC is pleased to announce a NEW TRAIL in the Cumberland network.
It’s called Mineshaft.
It’s underground.
It’s a trail.
It’s in Cumberland
…and it’s open for users to explore and enjoy.

When we discovered the mineshaft, we knew we had to pursue the opportunity to build a trail that goes underground, it seemed like a crazy idea and a little bit insane! But it has been done!

Mineshaft trail runs parallel to the Blockhead trail. You enter Mineshaft after crossing the cedar bridge and stay left, you then descend through the forest until you come to a mineshaft where you drop into a blast from the past. You will experience 41m’s of underground trail where there’s just enough light to navigate and some ingenious trail building skills to boot.
UROC is very pleased to have created such an awesome addition to the Cumberland trail going experience while connecting trail users with the history of Cumberland.
Enjoy everybody.
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The United Riders of Cumberland is a registered non-profit society that manages and advocates for the Cumberland trail network.