News/Events

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.

EVENTS COMING UP

August 10 – Group ride at Harwood’s Mill at 9 am.  Meet by the bulletin board. Ride leader:  Mike Gross.

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 TBD.  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

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 – We are trying to get more group rides on the calendar.  You can help by volunteering to be a ride leader.  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.

EVENTS COMING UP

August 3^rd -  Group ride at York River State Park starting at 9 am followed by short club meeting at Alewerks starting at noon.  If it’s too rainy to ride, please still stop by for our meeting.  The Hungry Pug food truck will be there or you can bring your own food.  Please do not bring your own beer.

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

Sept. 20-22 – Fall trip to Douthat State Park.  Potluck dinner on Friday evening and taco (???) dinner on Saturday night.  Group ride is planned for Saturday morning, but it’s likely that some members will be up there earlier and may plan other rides.  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 – We are trying to get more group rides on the calendar.  You can help by volunteering to be a ride leader.  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.

Weekends on your Wheels –The spring youth bike series has come to a close.  Thank you to the EVMA club members who showed up every week to assist with the races!

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.

EVENTS COMING UP

July 20^th – This Saturday, group ride at Harwood’s Mill at 9 am.  Come out for an easy ride before it gets too hot!!!!  The ride will start promptly at 9 in order to get done before it’s too hot.  All riders are required to bring plenty of water.

 July 21^st –  Group ride at York River State Park at 9 am, in case you missed the ride the day before.  The ride will start promptly at 9 and all riders are required to bring plenty of water.

August 3^rd -  Group ride at Freedom Park starting at 9 am.  Possible club meeting.  More info coming soon.

Sept. 20-22 – Fall trip to Douthat State Park.  Potluck dinner on Friday evening and taco (???) dinner on Saturday night.  Group ride is planned for Saturday morning, but it’s likely that some members will be up there earlier and may plan other rides.  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.

OTHER NOTES

Thank you – Thank you to everyone who came out to the benefit for Robert Maye.  It was so nice to see so many friends at the group ride and bar-b-q.  Thank you to Chris Scales for organizing such a great event and to everyone who brought food and a donation.

More Group Rides – We are trying to get more group rides on the calendar.  You can help by volunteering to be a ride leader.  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.

Weekends on your Wheels –The last race of the youth bike race series, originally scheduled for this Sunday at 1:30 pm, is CANCELLED due to the intense heat.   The final race will be held Sunday, July 28^th at 1:30 at New Quarter Park.   There is an awards ceremony and luncheon scheduled after the races.  For more information, check out https://recreation.yorkcounty.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/splash.html  Thank you to all the EVMA members who helped make this season a great success!

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.

EVENTS COMING UP

July 13 – Group ride at Freedom Park (alternate site is York River State Park if trails at Freedom are closed) starting at 9 am.

Sept. 20-22 – Tentative dates for fall Douthat trip.

OTHER NOTES

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.

Weekends on your Wheels – The popular youth bike races are going on now.   Races are scheduled for July 14^th and July 21^st.  Races are at the kid’s bike trail at New Quarter Park starting at 1:30 pm.  Races are open to all children ages 3 to 17, helmets are required, and no training wheels please.  Bring out your kids or grandkids!  https://recreation.yorkcounty.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/splash.html

Photos Needed – The Newport News Department of Tourism is updating their website’s MTB Trails page and is requesting pictures of riders on Harwood’s Mill and Lake Maury trails. Please send any you have to mgrossdvm@mindspring.com.

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.

EVENTS COMING UP

July 6 – No club meeting for July.  Enjoy your Independence Day!

July 13 – Group ride at Freedom Park (alternate site is York River State Park if trails at Freedom are closed) starting at 9 am.

Sept. 20-22 – Tentative dates for fall Douthat trip.

OTHER NOTES

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.

Weekends on your Wheels – The popular youth bike races are going on now.   Races are scheduled for  June 23^rd, July 14^th and July 21^st.  Races are at the kid’s bike trail at New Quarter Park starting at 1:30 pm.  Races are open to all children ages 3 to 17, helmets are required, and no training wheels please.  Bring out your kids or grandkids!  https://recreation.yorkcounty.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/splash.html

Photos Needed – The Newport News Department of Tourism is updating their website’s MTB Trails page and is requesting pictures of riders on Harwood’s Mill and Lake Maury trails. Please send any you have to mgrossdvm@mindspring.com.

Need a new bike? – Visit Freedom Park on June 23^rd between 10am and 1pm for a Trek Demo.

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.