United Riders of Cumberland Membership Information

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Meet Chad. Chad is the co-owner with his wife CJ and head coach of Gravity MTB, so he spends a good deal of time either on the trails or thinking about the trails. It's always interesting to chat with folks who have found a way to combine their passion with their work life, and Chad is definitely one of these people.

"The trail network means I get to ride for fun, I get to ride for my career, I get to spend time where I want to be, on my bike, in the forest, with my wife, friends and Huck the dog. -- The Community and Valley benefit so much from the trail network that it is tough to measure. Having such a vast network of trails means Cumberland and the Valley are a destination for MTB'rs. This creates jobs and helps strengthen our local economy. The more established it gets the better and more refined our trail system will become and the bottom line really comes down to Fun Factor! Personally I always want the fun-ometer to be cranked to 11!! -- My favourite trails are all the trails! However, my current favorite lap is Chunder, Upcake, Cupcake, Bakers, and Nuckers because it gets me in my happy place where I can put my craft into play and have the Most Fun Possible. -- Trail nemesis? I remember the days of guinea pigging many a Huck and Gap. It's a touch terrifying but Oh So satisfying when you stick it for the first time - then it's easy peasy from there. -- I'll always be a UROC member because if we did not have a governing body like UROC the trail system would not be where it is today. Membership fees go to great things like trail maintenance, new bridges, new tools, new signage and all the things we need to stay Rad! -- Advice for new riders? Have fun, smile, be courteous and friendly, try not to skid and take a lesson! Brake less, pedal less and enjoy the ride!"
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unitedridersofcumberland Meet Cole. Cole is a powerhouse on two wheels and an up and coming athlete to watch. In 2019 at Mt. Washington's Helter Skelter downhill race Cole competed in the expert division and finished as the top local. Cole is also a member of the Gravity MTB Youth Development Race Team.

"This trail network means so much to me. I first began riding here as a kid and I love how much the system has grown. Anytime I am away on a race weekend I cannot wait to get home and ride some Cumberland Gnar. I ride because it gives me a feeling that I haven’t found in any sport. I'm not boxed in by rules or regulations. It's just me and the trail.

The trail network is a great outdoor space where people are free to explore in a well maintained area. And Cumberland is a great breeding ground for superstar bike athletes.

My favourite lap in Cumberland has to be either blockhead, cupcake, bakers dozen and DCDH or Chunder to Prohibition. I think my biggest trail nemesis was the old way up to Teapot, before the new climbing trails. Those three hills led to so many tears and a lot of cookies at the top. When I could finally climb those hills all in one go it was awesome.

My favourite memory is when I got to do my first bike camp with Gravity MTB, That week during spring break 3 years ago was some of the most fun I’ve had on a bike.

Will I always be a UROC member. Yes, I think I will even if I don’t live here. I always will want to support my local trail system and the trails I grew up riding.

Advice for new riders? Be confident in yourself. There is no second guessing yourself in a sport like this. Either you know you got it or you should wait and try it again another day when you are more confident. The worst thing you can do is not be committed.
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Meet Christine. You've probably seen her on the trails, riding her beautiful orange Specialized Stumpjumper and sporting her Cranked Girls jersey whilst leading a group of ladies like so many happy ducklings. Or maybe you've seen Christine working on the trails. You'd remember her if you did, as she and her trail building buddies make a tough job look like way too much fun. Christine is pretty energetic but we did get her to slow down enough to answer a few questions we had about why she rides, and advice for new riders, etc.

"The trail network is my place of pure joy. I've been riding the trails since 2010 and besides running Cranked Girls, a biking community of 1300 women, this is my fourth year being a global women's brand ambassador for Specialized. --- Right now my favourite trail is 50:1 because it has a lot of flavour, cross country, wood work, with a really fun berm at the end. I also love our classic Thirsty Beaver. -- The trail feature I struggled with 8 years ago was the roll on missing link. A good friend coached me down and I felt great. And it prepared me for the Bonestorm roll, lol. -- My most favourite memories are the ones with my beginner ladies. We share so many laughs and watching ladies achieve their goals is the best biking memory I will ever have. -- I will always be a UROC member because I am a women's host leader on Wednesdays and it's really important to me to preserve and maintain the trails. The funds raised through membership are key. In fact, Cumberland has become a vibrant community because of our trail network. It seems the trail network has put Cumberland on the map. -- Finally, the advice I would give to a new rider is take a lesson and don't apologize. I would emphasize that I was always on the ground when I first started, so don't give up, smile and have fun. Oh, and develop good form before you try any features. Ride to ride another day."
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