News/Events

EVENTS COMING UP

Nov 9 – Trail work at Freedom Park starting at 9 am.  It’s going to be chilly so dress for the weather.  There are a couple of projects that need to be completed here so many people are needed.  If you can spare even an hour or two, please come out and help!

Night rides –  Night rides are happening at Harwood’s Mill on Tuesdays and Freedom on Thursdays.  We are still working on permission for rides at New Quarter on Wednesdays and Lake Maury on Thursdays.  Rides begin at 6 pm and we have to be out of the parks by 8 pm.  Every rider should have 2 lights, and no one should be riding alone.  Rides will be canceled if there are not at least 2 riders.  Thank you to everyone who stepped up to be ride leaders.

OTHER NOTES

Trail work – Cooler weather means it’s trail work season.  There is a lot of work to do throughout all of our parks.  We plan to schedule trail work on the 2^nd and 4^th Saturdays throughout the next few months.  Please mark your calendar and plan to help out.  We will continue to have group rides on the 1^st and 3^rd Saturdays, and hopefully get some Sunday rides scheduled as well.

EVENTS COMING UP

Nov 2 – Group ride at 9 am at Freedom Park followed by club meeting at the interpretive center.  There will be snacks for the meeting but no lunch so bring lunch if you would like.  We will be discussing upcoming trail work projects, night rides, and the winter solstice ride.

Night rides –  Starting this week, night rides begin at Harwood’s Mill on Tuesdays, New Quarter Park on Wednesdays, and Freedom on Thursdays.  Rides begin at 6 pm and we have to be out of the parks by 8 pm.  Every rider should have 2 lights, and no one should be riding alone.  Rides will be canceled if there are not at least 2 riders.  Thank you to everyone who stepped up to be ride leaders.

OTHER NOTES

Trail work – Cooler weather means it’s trail work season.  There is a lot of work to do throughout all of our parks.  We plan to schedule trail work on the 2^nd and 4^th Saturdays starting in November.  Please mark your calendar and plan to help out.  We will continue to have group rides on the 1^st and 3^rd Saturdays, and hopefully get some Sunday rides scheduled as well.

EVENTS COMING UP

Oct 19 – Group ride, York River State Park at 9 am.  Meet at the parking lot just past the pay station.  Ride leader:  Penny Rich.

Oct 26-27 – Tidewater Challenge -a series of mountain bike races for men, women and kids of all riding levels on a unique course that is only open for these races.  Find out more information or register at https://www.bikereg.com/44180

Nov 2 – Group ride followed by club meeting at Freedom Park starting at 9 am.

OTHER NOTES

Night rides – Coming soon . . . Night rides.  We need ride leaders NOW!  We have permission from the parks to have night rides and need solid ride leaders for Harwood’s Mill on Tuesdays, New Quarter Park on Wednesdays, Freedom on Thursdays and Lake Maury Trail on Thursdays.  Rides begin at 6 pm and we have to be out of the parks by 8 pm.  Even if you cannot commit to every week, let us know.  It’s best to have a leader and an alternate for each park.  Respond to this email, post in Facebook Chatter, or email Melanie at melanie_storrs@yahoo.com if you can be a leader.  Without leaders we will not be able to have these rides.  Please look at your calendars and help out where you can!

Trail work – Cooler weather means it’s trail work season.  There is a lot of work to do throughout all of our parks.  We plan to schedule trail work on the 2^nd and 4^th Saturdays starting in November.  Please mark your calendar and plan to help out.  We will continue to have group rides on the 1^st and 3^rd Saturdays, and hopefully get some Sunday rides scheduled as well.

EVENTS COMING UP

October 5 – Group ride at New Quarter Park at 9 am.  Ride leader:  Chris Sikes.  Meet at the main parking lot closest to the trail entrance.  No meeting this week.

October 12 – Trail work followed by club meeting.  Details coming soon.

OTHER NOTES

Night rides – Coming soon . . . Night rides.  We need ride leaders NOW!  We have permission from the parks to have night rides and need solid ride leaders for Harwood’s Mill on Tuesdays, New Quarter Park on Wednesdays, Freedom on Thursdays and Lake Maury Trail on Thursdays.  Rides begin at 6 pm and we have to be out of the parks by 8 pm.  Even if you cannot commit to every week, let us know.  It’s best to have a leader and an alternate for each park.  Respond to this email, post in Facebook Chatter, or email Melanie at melanie_storrs@yahoo.com if you can be a leader.  Without leaders we will not be able to have these rides.  Please look at your calendars and help out where you can!

Trail work – Cooler weather means it’s trail work season.  There is a lot of work to do throughout all of our parks.  We plan to schedule trail work on the 2^nd and 4^th Saturdays each month.  Please mark your calendar and plan to help out.  We will continue to have group rides on the 1^st and 3^rd Saturdays, and hopefully get some Sunday rides scheduled as well.

EVENTS COMING UP

Sept. 28 – Trail work at York River State Park starting at 9 am.  We will work on Black Bear and Bob Cat trails and do some work on the pump track. Meet at the maintenance shed.   This is a great way to spend National Public Lands Day.  Lunch may be provided by Friends of YRSP.  Bring your bike and ride afterward.

Note:  There is a foot race scheduled in the park that morning so please be prepared to share the park.  Marl Ravine trail will be closed from 7am to 10:30 that morning.

Sept. 29 – Conte’s Bike Shop in Williamsburg is hosting the Williamsburg 100 – a ride that takes advantage of many of our trails including New Quarter, Freedom and York River State Park.  Get more information at https://www.contebikes.com/about/southern-virginia-events-pg344.htm

October 5 – Group ride at New Quarter Park at 9 am.  We do need someone to step up and be the ride leader for this ride.  No meeting this week.

October 12 – Trail work followed by club meeting.  Details coming soon.

OTHER NOTES

Night rides – Coming soon . . . Night rides.  We are working on getting permission from the parks for night rides starting in November.  We need ride leaders!!!!  Without a ride leader, we cannot have the ride.  We are currently looking at Harwoods, Lake Maury, New Quarter and Freedom.  Please respond to this email.

Trail work – Cooler weather means it’s trail work season.  There is a lot of work to do throughout all of our parks.  We plan to schedule trail work on the 2^nd and 4^th Saturdays each month.  Please mark your calendar and plan to help out.  We will continue to have group rides on the 1^st and 3^rd Saturdays, and hopefully get some Sunday rides scheduled as well.

EVENTS COMING UP

Sept. 20-22 – Trip to Douthat State Park. Potluck dinner on Friday night, taco potluck on Saturday night.  Group ride on Saturday at 9am starting at the White Oak Campground.  Carvins Cove ride scheduled for Thursday.  Any questions regarding the trip, please respond to the group email.

Sept. 28 – Trail work at York River State Park starting at 9 am.  We will work on Black Bear and Bob Cat trails and do some work on the pump track. Meet at the maintenance shed.   This is a great way to spend National Public Lands Day.  Lunch may be provided by Friends of YRSP.  Bring your bike and ride afterward.

Note:  There is a foot race scheduled in the park that morning so please be prepared to share the park.  Marl Ravine trail will be closed from 7am to 10:30 that morning.

October 5 – Group ride at New Quarter Park at 9 am.  We do need someone to step up and be the ride leader for this ride.  No meeting this week.

October 12 – Trail work followed by club meeting.  Details coming soon.

OTHER NOTES

Volunteer needed - The organizer of the Crazy 8 Trail 8 miler trail run, which will be held at YRSP on September 28, is looking for a volunteer to RIDE the course prior to the race (around 7 am) to make sure there are no trail hazards. They also need someone to RIDE the course after the race is over (around 10:30 am) to make sure everyone has made it off the course. You can volunteer for the pre-ride, the post-ride, or both. The course is a mixture of fire roads and single track. If interested please contact Penny at peneloperich@wans.net.

Night rides – Coming soon . . . Night rides.  We are working on getting permission from the parks for night rides starting in November.  We need ride leaders!!!!  Without a ride leader, we cannot have the ride.  We are currently looking at Harwoods, Lake Maury, New Quarter and Freedom.  Please respond to this email.

Trail work – Cooler weather means it’s trail work season.  There is a lot of work to do throughout all of our parks.  We plan to schedule trail work on the 2^nd and 4^th Saturdays each month.  Please mark your calendar and plan to help out.  We will continue to have group rides on the 1^st and 3^rd Saturdays, and hopefully get some Sunday rides scheduled as well.

EVENTS COMING UP

September 14 – Group ride at Lake Maury Trail at 9 am.  Meet at the small parking area at the trailhead.  Additional parking usually available at the church across the street.  Ride Leader:  Eric VanDusen.

Sept. 20-22 – Time is running out to sign up for the fall trip to Douthat State Park.  Potluck dinner on Friday evening and taco fajita dinner on Saturday night.  Group ride is planned for Saturday morning, but there is talk of a Friday ride to Carvins Cove or Snowshoe.  Sign up now at www.evma.org.  Cost is $30 per tent site.  If you plan to RV camp or stay in a cabin, please also register so that you get the emails.  Thank you to Justin Hlavin for organizing the group meals.

Sept. 28 – Trail work at York River State Park starting at 9 am.  We will work on Black Bear and Bob Cat trails and do some work on the pump track.  This is a great way to spend National Public Lands Day.  Lunch may be provided by Friends of YRSP.  Bring you bike and ride afterward.

October 5 – Group ride at New Quarter Park at 9 am and possible club meeting (more details coming soon).

EVENTS COMING UP

August 31 – Group ride at Pocahontas State Park.  Start time 9 am.  Meet at the parking lot of the CCC Museum.  Ride leader:  Melanie Storrs.

September 7 – Group ride at New Quarter Park at 9 am followed by casual club meeting at Virginia Beer Company at 12 ish.  The Smoked Biscuit food truck will be there or you can bring your own food.

September 14 – Group ride at Lake Maury Trail at 9 am.  Meet at the small parking area at the trailhead.  Additional parking usually available at the church across the street.  Ride Leader:  Eric VanDusen.

Sept. 20-22 – What are you waiting for?  Sign up for the fall trip to Douthat State Park.  Potluck dinner on Friday evening and taco fajita dinner on Saturday night.  Group ride is planned for Saturday morning, but there is talk of a Friday ride to Carvins Cove or Snowshoe.  Sign up now at www.evma.org.  Cost is $30 per tent site.  If you plan to RV camp or stay in a cabin, please also register so that you get the emails.  Thank you to Justin Hlavin for organizing the group meals.

October 5 – Group ride at New Quarter Park at 9 am and possible club meeting.

November 2 – Group ride at Freedom Park at 9 am (maybe) and club meeting/lunch in the meeting room at noon.

December 7 – Group ride at Freedom Park at 10 am and club meeting/lunch in the meeting room at noon.

OTHER NOTES

More Group Rides – Thank you to everyone who has come out to group rides and especially those who have volunteered to be ride leaders.   We still need volunteers to keep our ride calendar full.  You don’t have to be fast enough to actually “lead” the ride, you just have to be present in the park for the duration of the ride.  Please contact Melanie Storrs at melanie_storrs@yahoo.com if you can lead a ride.

Ride with Friends – Are you planning a bike ride for this weekend?  Get on EVMA Chatter and tell others where you are riding. It’s always more fun to ride with friends.

EVENTS COMING UP

August 24 – Group ride at Freedom Park at 9 am.  Meet in the parking lot that is nearest the Interpretive Center.  Ride leader:  Dan Sabin

August 31 – Group ride at Pocahontas State Park.  Start time 9 am.  Meet at the parking lot of the CCC Museum.  Ride leader:  Melanie Storrs.

September 7 – Group ride at New Quarter Park at 9 am followed by casual club meeting at Virginia Beer Company at 12 ish.  The Smoked Biscuit food truck will be there or you can bring your own food.

September 14 – Group ride at Lake Maury Trail at 9 am.  Meet at the small parking area at the trailhead.  Additional parking usually available at the church across the street.  Ride Leader:  Eric VanDusen.

Sept. 20-22 – Fall trip to Douthat State Park.  Potluck dinner on Friday evening and taco fajita dinner on Saturday night.  Group ride is planned for Saturday morning, but there is talk of a Friday ride to Carvins Cove or Snowshoe.  Sign up now at www.evma.org.  Cost is $30 per tent site.  If you plan to RV camp or stay in a cabin, please also register so that you get the emails.  Thank you to Justin Hlavin for organizing the group meals.

October 5 – Group ride at New Quarter Park at 9 am and possible club meeting.

November 2 – Group ride at Freedom Park at 9 am (maybe) and club meeting/lunch in the meeting room at noon.

December 7 – Group ride at Freedom Park at 10 am and club meeting/lunch in the meeting room at noon.

OTHER NOTES

More Group Rides – Thank you to everyone who has come out to group rides and especially those who have volunteered to be ride leaders.   We still need volunteers to keep our ride calendar full.  You don’t have to be fast enough to actually “lead” the ride, you just have to be present in the park for the duration of the ride.  Please contact Melanie Storrs at melanie_storrs@yahoo.com if you can lead a ride.

Ride with Friends – Are you planning a bike ride for this weekend?  Get on EVMA Chatter and tell others where you are riding. It’s always more fun to ride with friends.

EVENTS COMING UP

August 17 – Group ride at York River State Park at 9 am.  Meet in the parking lot just past the entrance. Ride leader:  Penny Rich.

August 24 – Group ride at Freedom Park at 9 am.  Meet in the parking lot that is nearest the Interpretive Center.  Ride leader:  Dan Sabin

August 31 – Group ride at Pocahontas State Park.  Start time 9 am.  Meet at the parking lot of the CCC Museum.  Ride leader:  Melanie Storrs.

September 7 – Group ride at New Quarter Park at 9 am and possible club meeting

September 14 – Group ride at Lake Maury Trail at 9 am.  Meet at the small parking area at the trailhead.  Additional parking usually available at the church across the street.  Ride Leader:  Eric VanDusen.

Sept. 20-22 – Fall trip to Douthat State Park.  Potluck dinner on Friday evening and taco fajita dinner on Saturday night.  Group ride is planned for Saturday morning, but there is talk of a Friday ride to Carvins Cove or Snowshoe.  Sign up now at www.evma.org.  Cost is $30 per tent site.  If you plan to RV camp or stay in a cabin, please also register so that you get the emails.  Thank you to Justin Hlavin for organizing the group meals.

October 5 – Group ride at New Quarter Park at 9 am and possible club meeting.

November 2 – Group ride at Freedom Park at 9 am (maybe) and club meeting/lunch in the meeting room at noon.

December 7 – Group ride at Freedom Park at 10 am and club meeting/lunch in the meeting room at noon.

OTHER NOTES

More Group Rides – Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to lead a group ride.  We still need volunteers to keep our ride calendar full.  You don’t have to be fast enough to actually “lead” the ride, you just have to be present in the park for the duration of the ride.  Please contact Melanie Storrs at melanie_storrs@yahoo.com if you can lead a ride.

Ride with Friends – Are you planning a bike ride for this weekend?  Get on EVMA Chatter and tell others where you are riding. It’s always more fun to ride with friends.

Volunteer Needed – EVMA is seeking a new VP of trails.  Duties include collecting information from trail leaders and reporting to the group.  Please contact Mike Benton if you are interested.