Study Examines Trail Damage from Biking, Hiking
Hikers have long argued the deep treads of spinning mountain bike tires tear up more dirt on trails than a pair of hiking boots. But a University of Guelph study says this isn't true.
FULL STORY: (Aug21, 2001)

Tsuhalem - ALERT
SIMBS has received a disturbing E-Mail. "the home owners at the top of the hill have a problem",......"the residents are a little pissed", see what the problem is and what we can do to help. Click on Tsuhalem Alert when you follow this link. Advocacy Forum (May 8, 2001)


Millstream Stunts Gone, "No Tresspassing"
According to riders who were out at Millstream today (Sat Mar 24) the stunts are all gone, the "parking lot" has been closed off with boulders lined alongside the road and "No Treaspassing, Keep Out, Private Property" signs have been erected. (Mar 25, 2001) Read The Story About What Lead To This

Technical Training Area - First Meeting Set
On Monday March 26, 6:30 - 9:00 at CHAIN CHAIN CHAIN, We are holding a planning / organizing meeting to get together a team to oversee the building. Willing to help out? The building will start right after this team forms and gives our volunteers directions. See the different skills and jobs needed before we can start building, or link to the approved TTA Plans . Come Monday, or contact Monty Friend 920-7132 trails@simbs.com . (Mar 22, 2001)

Time Is Limited For Millstream Stunts
Western Forest Products (WFP), the landowner of much of Millstream, has contacted SIMBS and informed us of their intention to remove the stunts. Access to trails there may be threatened by mountain bikers actions. SIMBS intention is to inform bikers of the implications of stunts and our actions in this great riding areas, and keep open communication with WFP. (Mar 15, 2001) Read The Whole Story

Memberships Expire March 15, Why Join SIMBS?
Time to join or renew your SIMBS membership. Find out why you should join SIMBS, and how we turn your $20.00 into $66.50 . The trails you ride today may be gone tomorrow! (Mar 15, 2001)

Bike Shops Support SIMBS With Amazing Prizes
Local bike shops and related businesses showed their support for SIMBS through donating prizes for the draws at the Annual General Meeting. Prizes ranged from tools, certificates to hydration packs and Bombers! (Mar 11, 2001) Full List

Neverland Cycle N' Gear
Apologies to George White of Neverland. We omitted him from the list in the Feb/Mar issue of Mud News of bicycle businesses that supplied prizes for the AGM draw. We wish to thank George for his generous donation of body armour. (Feb 23, 2001)

Links Update
The SIMBS Web Team has beefed up it's Links Page. Within the next week you will be able to submit your own links. Check it out! (Feb 19, 2001) Links


First Aid Services at Hartland MTB Park
Its that time of the year again, with the increase in riders at Hartland MTB Park, the St. John's Ambulance volunteers will be out to render assistance if necesscary. (Feb 14, 2001) Full Story

New SIMBS Trail Committee
The new SIMBS Trails Committee has been formed, if you're interest in helping out, make sure you attend the next meeting.
NEXT MEETING: 7:00pm 21 January, 2001 at Chain Chain Chain. (Feb 14, 2001) Full Story

Woodworker Needed
A woodworker is needed to construct a park bench out of raw logs and blowdown. Contact the Trails Committee if you are interested in details and drawings. (Feb 7, 2001) trails@simbs.com

Isn't It time You Joined SIMBS?
If you have been getting eager to join us, Join here!

New Hartland Trail Map Is Out!
Detailed maps of Hartland trails, difficulty levels, how to get to the park, features. An essential item! At all bike shops. Sample map