News/Events

EVENTS COMING UP

April 7^th – Group ride and Dirt Divas ride at Freedom Park starting at 9 followed by a meeting at the Interpretive Center.  We will not be serving lunch.  Please plan to attend.

April 14^th - Freedom Park Trail, April 14th JCC will be holding the Single Track Maniac 50K Run.  Trails A and B will be closed until 10 am and D and E will be closed the entire day.  Runners will be on the main entrance road and in the parking areas as the course travels to the entrance of the Park.  Just be aware if you plan to ride there.

April 14^th – Veteran recognition day at York River State park.  Bike ride at 9am and a picnic at noon.  There will be prizes.  Donations support the Wounded Warrior Project.  Please plan to attend.

April 22^nd – Next youth bike race at New Quarter Park, 1:30 pm.

April 26-29, 2018 – EVMA spring trip to the Allegrippis Trails at Raystown Lake in Pennsylvania.  The group will stay at the group site in the Meadow Camp at Seven Points.  Registration is open now at www.evma.org.  Cost is $45 per camper in a tent, $55 per camper in an RV. Please also register as a non-camper if you plan to attend but stay elsewhere.  We usually plan on group potluck dinners on Friday and Saturday nights.  Thank you to Justin Hlavin and Eric Van Dusen for coordinating this trip.  Hope to see you there!

OTHER NOTES

The City of Williamsburg has opened a survey for the Master Plan.  Please take time to fill it out. In addition to MTB trails it promotes paved trails, road cycling, and youth programs.

http://www.playwburgsurvey.org/open

Thank you -  Thanks to everyone who attended the board meeting this past Monday night.  A big Thank You to Gregg Hurley who has volunteered to be the new EVMA VP.  He will assist in coordinating trail work and concentrating on Freedom Park. Welcome Gregg and thank you for volunteering.

Volunteers Still Needed – There are a number of board members who need to step down, so volunteers are needed for the club to continue.   A new president and ride leaders are needed.  Please contact Jim Irby at president@evma.org if you can help in any way.

EVENTS COMING UP

March 25^th – York County Youth bike races start this weekend.  Cost is $25 and first entry covers all races, any additional child entry from the same family is $20. For single races entry is $10 per child/race. You may register at New Quarter Park this weekend, at the York County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism office at 100 County Drive, Yorktown, Va, 23690 (Mon-Fri 8:15-5pm) or New Quarter Park office (Fri-Sun 8-5pm). For additional information call 757-890-3513 or York County Parks, Recreation and Tourism 757-890-3500.  Bring your kids out for a great time!

April 7^th – Group ride and meeting at Freedom Park starting at 9am.  Please plan to attend.

April 26-29, 2018 – EVMA spring trip to the Allegrippis Trails at Raystown Lake in Pennsylvania.  The group will stay at the group site in the Meadow Camp at Seven Points.  Registration is open now at www.evma.org.  Cost is $45 per camper in a tent, $55 per camper in an RV. Please also register as a non-camper if you plan to attend but stay elsewhere.  We usually plan on group potluck dinners on Friday and Saturday nights.  Thank you to Justin Hlavin and Eric Van Dusen for coordinating this trip.  Hope to see you there!

OTHER NOTES

The City of Williamsburg has opened a survey for the Master Plan.  Please take time to fill it out. In addition to MTB trails it promotes paved trails, road cycling, and youth programs.

http://www.playwburgsurvey.org/open

Thank you -  Thanks to everyone who attended the board meeting this past Monday night.  A big Thank You to Gregg Hurley who has volunteered to be the new EVMA VP.  He will assist in coordinating trail work, concentrating on Freedom Park. Welcome Gregg and thank you for volunteering.

Volunteers Still Needed – There are a number of board members who need to step down, so volunteers are needed for the club to continue.   A new president and ride leaders are needed.  Please contact Jim Irby at president@evma.org if you can help in any way.

EVENTS COMING UP

March 19^th - EVMA will be having a board meeting and club meeting March 19th at 630pm at the James City County Rec Center Room A.  The meeting will consist of a short board meeting about a few administrative items and announcements followed by a general discussion about volunteers and club activities.  Please plan to attend, your input is welcome and needed. If you know someone who may wish to volunteer please ask them to attend.  No food will be served but feel free to bring something for yourself. Many of us will be coming straight from work.

March 18^th – York County Youth bike races pre-ride is this weekend.  Cost is $25 and first entry covers all races, any additional child entry from the same family is $20. For single races entry is $10 per child/race. You may register at New Quarter Park this weekend, at the York County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism office at 100 County Drive, Yorktown, Va, 23690 (Mon-Fri 8:15-5pm) or New Quarter Park office (Fri-Sun 8-5pm). For additional information call 757-890-3513 or York County Parks, Recreation and Tourism 757-890-3500.  Bring your kids out for a great time!

April 26-29, 2018 – EVMA spring trip to the Allegrippis Trails at Raystown Lake in Pennsylvania.  The group will stay at the group site in the Meadow Camp at Seven Points.  Registration is open now at www.evma.org.  Cost is $45 per camper in a tent, $55 per camper in an RV. Please also register as a non-camper if you plan to attend but stay elsewhere.  We usually plan on group potluck dinners on Friday and Saturday nights.  Hope to see you there!

OTHER NOTES

The City of Williamsburg has opened a survey for the Master Plan.  Please take time to fill it out. In addition to MTB trails it promotes paved trails, road cycling, and youth programs.

http://www.playwburgsurvey.org/open

Thank you – The night rides are concluded for the season.  Thank you to everyone who came out to the rides and a very big THANK YOU to the ride leaders at each park who came out week after week.

Thank you – A big thank you to a few club members who have stepped up to fill some much-needed positions.  Chris Sikes has taken over membership and Justin Hlavin is the new Trails Secretary.  Mike Benton and Jeff Samuel have shown an interest and we hope to see them in a role 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 at president@evma.org if you can help in any way.

EVENTS COMING UP

March 10, 2018 – Freedom Park Work Day starting at 9am.  Join EVMA to clean up trails after the recent wind storm. There are trees down on all trails and a lot of small debris. Bring eye and ear protection, gloves and sturdy boots.  Also, bring your bike as some may need to ride out.

April 26-29, 2018 – EVMA spring trip to the Allegrippis Trails at Raystown Lake in Pennsylvania.  The group will stay at the group site in the Meadow Camp at Seven Points.  Registration is open now at www.evma.org.  Cost is $45 per camper in a tent, $55 per camper in an RV. Please also register as a non-camper if you plan to attend but stay elsewhere.  We usually plan on group potluck dinners on Friday and Saturday nights.  Hope to see you there!

OTHER NOTES

The City of Williamsburg has opened a survey for the Master Plan.  Please take time to fill it out. In addition to MTB trails it promotes paved trails, road cycling, and youth programs.

http://www.playwburgsurvey.org/open

Thank you – A big thank you to a few club members who have stepped up to fill some much-needed positions.  Chris Sikes has taken over membership and Justin Hlavin is the new Trails Secretary.  Mike Benton and Jeff Samuel have shown an interest and we hope to see them in a role 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 at president@evma.org if you can help in any way.

EVENTS COMING UP

March 3, 2018 – No group ride or meeting this month.  Dirt Divas will ride at 10 am Saturday at Freedom Park (but all are welcome).  The weather will be decent this weekend so jump on EVMA chatter and organize your own ride with friends.

Now through March 7^th, 2018 –Next week is the LAST WEEK for night rides so if you haven’t gone, get out there.  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 the Allegrippis Trails at Raystown Lake in Pennsylvania.  The group will stay at the group site in the Meadow Camp at Seven Points.  Registration is open now at www.evma.org.  Cost is $45 per camper in a tent, $55 per camper in an RV. Please also register as a non-camper if you plan to attend but stay elsewhere.  We usually plan on group potluck dinners on Friday and Saturday nights.  Hope to see you there!

OTHER NOTES

Thank you – A big thank you to a few club members who have stepped up to fill some much-needed positions.  Chris Sikes has taken over membership and Justin Hlavin is the new Trails Secretary.  Mike Benton and Jeff Samuel have shown an interest and we hope to see them in a role 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 at president@evma.org if you can help in any way.

Hope to see you on the trails!

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.