News/Events

Our Stokesville (Harrisonburg area) trip is Weds, April 29 through Sun, May 3.  At least 10 of us will be there, split among 3 rental houses.  

We'll start sending logistics e-mails very soon, so if you plan to attend please let us know ASAP so we can add you to the list.  (See the 4/16/26 EVMA weekly e-mail for RSVP instructions.)  You can also ask for any info you need, like where to stay.

Final ride plans will depend on weather and group preference, but likely plans include:

Shuttle up to Reddish Knob and bomb down (or white-knuckle down if you prefer) Timber Ridge and Wolf Ridge

Narrowback (pleasant climb, fast, flowy downhill), Tower (test your climbing and rock riding ability), Tillman West (SUPER fun flowy downhill).

Saturday @ Massanutten Wester Slope, shuttle runs (mostly downhill but still some pedaling, and plenty of rocks, which are good for your mountain bike!)

Whatever other trails we feel like rising in the GW National Forest.

Join us for some short punchy climbs that lead to quick, fun downhills, tabletops, etc.  Until we get our new signs out there (which have arrived and just need to be installed!), it's best to ride with somebody who knows the best route.

9:30 AM start time. 

Address: Wahrani Nature Trail, 17485 Eltham Rd., Lanexa, VA.

No weekly Wednesday retirees group ride this week (15 Apr). We will reconvene next week!

Join us for about a 20-mile loop connecting multiple trails: Forest Hills, Buttermilk, Dogwood Dell, Northbank, Belle Isle, etc. If you’ve never been to these trails, here’s your chance for a guided tour. You’ll be surprised what great, technical trails there are right in the city! The weather looks fantastic! Meet by 10:00 AM at Forest Hill Park parking lot, at the intersection of W 42^nd St & New Kent Ave. ***It’s on Friday and many of you have to work.  WE ARE DEFNITELY NOT (wink wink) asking you to skip work, or call in sick, or make up some fake excuse to come ride these great trails in ideal weather (which is way better than working). EVMA members: check your e-mail from April 1 around 9:10 PM for a work excuse guaranteed to work!

Group Ride, Saturday April 4, 10:00 AM @ Freedom Park to practice some features: Meet ride leader Wynn Yang in the big grass field at 10:00 AM to practice riding some Trail C features.  This is NOT a skills clinic, but a chance for riders who want to get better at some of Trail C's easy/medium features (jumps, drops, etc.) to practice together for encouragement & confidence.  We'll focus on the new Log Drop (easy 18" drop) and the first 2 Gap Jumps (not the 3^rd big Ladder Gap), and depending on the group may try some other "Blue" features, but not "Black" features like Shotgun, Big Easy, or OCD.  Wynn took the 3.14.26 afternoon Advanced skills clinic and wants to hone his skills, but all are welcome even if you didn't take the clinic.  *Ride is weather dependent.

Join EVMA member Jan Wozniak every* Tuesday at 5:30 PM at Marshview Park for a group ride. Meet at the dog park parking lot. It’s more fun to ride with others!

*Always check evma.org to make sure the ride’s still on due to weather, etc. If it’s raining Tuesday, Jan might change it to Thursday.

Help Trail Captain Steve replace wooden bridge decking with lumber provided by Newport News. *If you ride Mariners’ Lake, please try to help us.* Details:

Meet at 9:00 AM inside the fence gate on Gatewood Drive.

Please bring pry bars (to remove old deck boards) and cordless drills/drivers if you can.

Join us for a friendly group ride at NQ Park Sunday, March 29.  10:00 AM wheels rolling time, so please arrive early and be ready to go.  Meet in the main, big parking lot at the end of the park road.

Here’s how to order:

1. Go to EVMA’s Team Store: https://www.cutawayusa.com/collections/evma

2. Select your style: zip-front, club-cut jersey (men’s & women’s) or Enduro-style riding shirt (unisex).  Get one for the road and one for the trails!  See pictures below and on the site.

3. Select your size.  See FAQs below for sizing info & how to try on samples before you order.

4. Enter your payment & shipping info. Tax & shipping will be added to jersey cost.

5. Wait patiently until mid-May when your jersey shows up at your address.

6. Proudly wear your EVMA jersey wherever you ride!

FAQs:

Q: Tell me about sizing.  What about kids’ sizes?  How can I try on samples to choose my size?  

A: Club cut jersey is snugger; Enduro shirt is looser.  Sizes range from 4XS to 4XL depending on the style, so you can find one to work for kids.  We have samples for you to try on!  To try them on:

• Join us at weekend rides or trail work through March 28; or
• Reply to the latest EVMA weekly e-mail about a custom fitting appointment in Williamsburg, and with advance notice & within reason.

Q: Why does it take until May? 

A: Our store is open until March 28 for people to order, then Cutaway will tally the orders & start producing our batch of jerseys, and then ship them directly to you.

Q: Who is Cutaway?  

A: A Virginia-based company who has provided excellent customer service (thanks Phillip!) and provided jerseys for Colonial Revolution youth race team in Williamsburg (among many other groups).

Q: Is EVMA making $ off this? 

A: Nope. Well, unless we get a lot of orders and exceed the breakpoint, then we might get a volume discount and a small refund check to EVMA.  If you want us to profit, donate @ EVMA.org, Donate! 

Q: Will you do more jersey orders, and with new designs or items like long sleeves, wind jackets, etc.? 

A: We plan to!  Please be thinking about what items you’d like, or design/color changes for the next order.   We’ll let you know before future orders so we can get your input.  Styles/items will be based on interest and meeting quantity minimums.

EVMA member Andrew Tielking and some guys will be riding Freedom Park trail C Sat, March 21 at 11:15 AM.  If you want to join, meet Andrew in the small parking lot by the log cabins and Bunny Trail.