News/Events

EVENTS COMING UP

Saturday February 3^rd – Group ride at Freedom Park followed by a very short EVMA club meeting at noon.  No lunch will be served this week but bring a snack or a group may visit a local brewery afterwards.

November 8^th, 2017- March 7^th, 2018 – Night rides are still happening Tuesdays at Harwoods Mill, Wednesdays at New Quarter Park, and Thursdays at Freedom Park.  All rides start PROMPTLY at 6 pm (which means be ready to go at 6) and end by 7:45.  All riders must be out of the park by 8:00 pm.  Jump on Facebook if you plan to ride.  Make a plan to come out and ride after work and hang out with your mountain bike friends!

April 26-29, 2018 – EVMA spring trip to Allegrippis.  These are great trails and a nice camping area.  Put it on your calendar and plan to attend.  More details coming soon.

Volunteers Needed – There are a number of board members who need to step down, so volunteers are needed for the club to continue.  President, VP of trails, and ride leaders are needed.  Please contact Jim Irby if you can help in any way.

EVENTS COMING UP

Saturday February 3^rd – Group ride at Freedom Park followed by EVMA club meeting at noon.  Join us for a ride and lunch.

November 8^th, 2017- March 7^th, 2018 – Night rides are still happening Tuesdays at Harwoods Mill, Wednesdays at New Quarter Park, and Thursdays at Freedom Park.  All rides start PROMPTLY at 6 pm (which means be ready to go at 6) and end by 7:45.  All riders must be out of the park by 8:00 pm.  Jump on Facebook if you plan to ride.  Make a plan to come out and ride after work and hang out with your mountain bike friends!

OTHER NOTES

Volunteers Needed – Could you be a ride leader (and no, you don’t have to be in the front of the group).  The club wants to schedule more group rides.  If you would be able to lead a group ride once a month or even less, it would be helpful.  Contact Jim Irby or Penny Rich if you are willing to help out.

 Club Tee Shirt Sale $10There are a few tech tees left, mostly small, extra small, and youth sizes in gray and blue. 

EVENTS COMING UP

January 6^th, 2018 – Due to the weather, there will be no group ride or meeting this Saturday.  We will keep you posted on details of next month.

November 8^th, 2017- March 7^th, 2018 – Night rides are underway Tuesdays at Harwoods Mill, Wednesdays at New Quarter Park, and Thursdays at Freedom Park.  All rides start PROMPTLY at 6 pm (which means be ready to go at 6) and end by 7:45.  All riders must be out of the park by 8:00 pm.  Jump on Facebook if you plan to ride.  Make a plan to come out and ride after work and hang out with your mountain bike friends!

OTHER NOTES

Volunteers Needed – Could you be a ride leader (and no, you don’t have to be in the front of the group).  The club wants to schedule more group rides.  If you would be able to lead a group ride once a month or even less, it would be helpful.  Contact Jim Irby or Penny Rich if you are willing to help out.

 Club Tee Shirt Sale $10There are a few tech tees left, mostly small, extra small, and youth sizes in gray and blue.

Just a quick note to invite everyone to the annual winter solstice ride and social.  Meet at Freedom Park at 4pm this Sunday to ride followed by a potluck in the meeting room there.  Visit EVMA Chatter page to RSVP and add what you are bringing to the event.  We hope to see everyone there!!!

Mark your calendar with these other EVMA events:

Now through March 7, 2018 -  Night rides wtill going on.  Tuesdays at Harwoods Mill, Wednesdays at New Quarter and Thursdays at Freedom Park.  All rides start promptly at 6pm.

Jan 1,2018 - First day hikes in VA state parks.  We may do a first day bike.  More details coming soon.

Jan 6, 2018 - 10 am ride followed by a brief meeting at a local brewery, possibly.  More info to come.

April 26-29, 2018 -  spring trip to Raystown, PA.  Put this on your calendar and plan to attend.

EVENTS COMING UP:

November 8^th, 2017- March 7^th, 2018 – Night rides are underway Tuesdays at Harwoods Mill, Wednesdays at New Quarter Park, and Thursdays at Freedom Park.  All rides start PROMPTLY at 6 pm (which means be ready to go at 6) and end by 7:45.  All riders must be out of the park by 8:00 pm.  Jump on Facebook if you plan to ride.  Make a plan to come out and ride after work and hang out with your mountain bike friends!

December 17^th – Winter Solstice ride/event.  Ride will start at 4 pm followed by a pot luck in the meeting hall afterward.  Get more information from EVMA chatter page.

OTHER NOTES

Thank you – Thanks to everyone who came out for the workday on December 2^nd at Freedom Park.  It was a very productive day. There is a new ride around on Trail A at the Five-foot drop.  The existing drop and ride around are still there to use.

Volunteers Needed – Could you be a ride leader (and no, you don’t have to be in the front of the group).  The club wants to schedule more group rides.  If you would be able to lead a group ride once a month or even less, it would be helpful.  Contact Jim Irby or Penny Rich if you are willing to help out.

Club Tee Shirt Sale $10There are a few tech tees left, mostly small, extra small, and youth sizes in gray and blue.

EVENTS COMING UP

December 2nd– Freedom Park work day, lunch and meeting with board member elections.  Meet in the parking lot around 8:45. The club will have tools but bring your favorite rake or clippers. Bring bikes as some will probably need to ride out to work areas.  If you have ever considered doing a little more for the EVMA, contact Jim Irby to see how you can help.  Several board members are stepping down and all offices are open.

The day is here – Your chance to make a difference in the EVMA.  Please consider volunteering your time for one of these positions:  President, VP of Trails, etc.  The club also needs a volunteer to help coordinate/document trail inspections.  Once or twice a month log in website and check that trail inspections have been completed and send reports to the various park managers.  Please speak up at this weekend’s meeting if you are interested in filling one of these positions.

November 8^th, 2017- March 7^th, 2018 – Night rides are underway Tuesdays at Harwoods Mill, Wednesdays at New Quarter Park, and Thursdays at Freedom Park.  All rides start PROMPTLY at 6 pm (which means be ready to go at 6) and end by 7:45.  All riders must be out of the park by 8:00 pm.  Jump on Facebook if you plan to ride.  Make a plan to come out and ride after work and hang out with your mountain bike friends!

December 17^th – Winter Solstice ride/event.  We are trying to make a decision between a chili cookoff at Freedom Park or heading to a local brewery afterwards.  Please visit the chatter page to vote.

OTHER NOTES

Club Tee Shirt Sale $10There are a few tech tees left, mostly small, extra small, and youth sizes in gray and blue. They will be available at the Workday/meeting December 2^nd.

EVMA Gear – The club is ordering EVMA hoodies and tech tees with similar logos as last time.  The hoodies are $25 and will have a logo on front and back.  The tech tees will be $15 with same design as last time.  There are many colors available. We will finalize this order at the December meeting. Contact Jim Irby to get your order requests in. 

EVENTS COMING UP

November 22-23- No night rides at New Quarter Park or Freedom Park so you can spend time with your families for the holiday.

November 8^th, 2017- March 7^th, 2018 – Night rides are underway Tuesdays at Harwoods Mill, Wednesdays at New Quarter Park, and Thursdays at Freedom Park.  All rides start PROMPTLY at 6 pm (which means be ready to go at 6) and end by 7:45.  All riders must be out of the park by 8:00 pm.  Jump on Facebook if you plan to ride.  Make a plan to come out and ride after work and hang out with your mountain bike friends!

December 2– Freedom Park work day, lunch and meeting with board member elections.  Meet in the parking lot around 845. The club will have tools but bring your favorite rake or clippers.

Bring bikes as some will probably need to ride out to work areas.  If you have ever considered doing a little more for the EVMA, contact Jim Irby to see how you can help.  Several board members are stepping down and all offices are open.

There are a few open offices in the EVMA.  President, VP of Trails, and more.  Please consider volunteering your time for one of these positions.  The club also needs a volunteer to help coordinate/document trail inspections.  Once or twice a month log in website and check that trail inspections have been completed and send reports to the various park managers.  Please contact Jim Irby if you are interested in filling one of these positions.

OTHER NOTES

Club Tee Shirt Sale $10There are a few tech tees left, mostly small, extra small, and youth sizes in

gray and blue. They will be available at the Workday/meeting December 2nd

or contact Jim Irby

EVMA Gear – The club is ordering EVMA hoodies and tech tees with similar logos as last time.  The hoodies are $25 and will have a logo on front and back.  The tech tees will be $15 with same design as last time.  There are many colors available. We will finalize this order at the December meeting. Contact Jim Irby to get your order requests in.  

EVENTS COMING UP

November 8^th, 2017- March 7^th, 2018 – Night rides are underway Tuesdays at Harwoods Mill, Wednesdays at New Quarter Park, and Thursdays at Freedom Park.  All rides start PROMPTLY at 6 pm (which means be ready to go at 6) and end by 7:45.  All riders must be out of the park by 8:00 pm.  Jump on Facebook if you plan to ride.  Make a plan to come out and ride after work and hang out with your mountain bike friends!

November 13-14 – York River State Park will be closed due to annual wildlife management program (hunting). 

December – Group ride, club meeting and board member elections.  Details to come soon.  If you have ever considered doing a little more for the EVMA, contact Jim Irby to see how you can help.  Several board members are stepping down and all offices are open.

OTHER NOTES

Trail Work – All trails need clearing and trimming.  If everyone spends 10-15 minutes doing this while riding, the trails will stay in great shape.

EVMA Gear – The club is ordering EVMA hoodies and tech tees with similar logos as last time.  The hoodies are $25 and will have a logo on front and back.  Go to alphabroder.com and look up G186 and G185.  The tech tees will be $15 with same design as last time.  There are many colors available.  Contact Jim Irby to get your order requests in.  An EVMA jersey is in the works; more information soon.

EVENTS COMING UP

November 8^th, 2017- March 7^th, 2018 – Yes, that’s NEXT WEEK!  Night rides Tuesdays at Harwoods Mill, Wednesdays at New Quarter Park, and Thursdays at Freedom Park.  All rides start PROMPTLY at 6 pm (which means be ready to go at 6) and end by 7:45.  All riders must be out of the park by 8:00 pm.  Make a plan to come out and ride after work and hang out with your mountain bike friends!

November 13-14 – York River State Park will be closed due to annual wildlife management program (hunting). 

December – Group ride, club meeting and board member elections.  Details to come soon.  If you have ever considered doing a little more for the EVMA, contact Jim Irby to see how you can help.  Several board members are stepping down and all offices are open.

OTHER NOTES

Trail Work – All trails need clearing and trimming.  If everyone spends 10-15 minutes doing this while riding, the trails will stay in great shape.

EVMA Gear – The club is ordering EVMA hoodies and tech tees with similar logos as last time.  The hoodies are $25 and will have a logo on front and back.  Go to alphabroder.com and look up G186 and G185.  The tech tees will be $15 with same design as last time.  There are many colors available.  Contact Jim Irby to get your order requests in.  An EVMA jersey is in the works; more information soon.

EVENTS COMING UP

October 28-29 – Tidewater Challenge.  Races for mountain bikers in all age groups, including kids.  Online registration is happening now at BikeReg.com.  Get more information at tidewaterchallenge.blogspot.com.

November 8^th, 2017- March 7^th, 2018 – Night rides Tuesdays at Harwoods Mill, Wednesdays at New Quarter Park, and Thursdays at Freedom Park.  All rides start PROMPTLY at 6 pm (which means be ready to go at 6) and end by 7:45.  All riders must be out of the park by 8:00 pm. 

December – Group ride, club meeting and board member elections.  Details to come soon.  If you have ever considered doing a little more for the EVMA, contact Jim Irby to see how you can help.  Several board members are stepping down and all offices are open.

OTHER NOTES

Volunteers Needed- EVMA members are needed to represent the club at Tidewater Challenge.  If you can spend a few hours, please contact Jim Irby.

Trail Work – All trails need clearing and trimming.  If everyone spends 10-15 minutes doing this while riding, the trails will stay in great shape.

EVMA Gear – The club is ordering EVMA hoodies and tech tees with similar logos as last time.  The hoodies are $25 and will have a logo on front and back.  Go to alphabroder.com and look up G186 and G185.  The tech tees will be $15 with same design as last time.  There are many colors available.  Contact Jim Irby to get your order requests in.  An EVMA jersey is in the works; more information soon.