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BNS Updates
After a very successful AGM in Truro, with more than 30 in attendance, we are pleased to announce our new Board Members:
Treasurer - Mike Kennedy (by Acclamation)
VP Education - Bob White (by Acclamation)
Athlete Development and Coaching Coordinator - Jon Burgess (by Acclamation)
Events Coordinator - Lisa McInnis (by Acclamation)
Director-at-Large - Mary Ellen Donovan, QC (by Acclamation)
VP of Recreation and Touring remains unfilled
Welcome to the Board Everyone!
Please note that our annual report from this year, as well as past years, will be coming up online very soon. Stay tuned!
This is a very exciting time for BNS. New energy, new ideas, and lots of work from the last number of years starting to gain energy. We are really excited about 2016.
And some other BIG NEWS items...that we can't quite share yet. But soon!
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Member Updates
Halifax Cycling Coalition
"The Halifax Cycling Coalition is getting excited for April's 30 Days of Biking celebration. Sign up for the challenge at 30daysofbiking.com. We are planning a kick-off coffee meet-up at the Downtown Halifax Business Commission office on the morning of April 1, weekly group rides on Sundays, a closing ride on April 30th finishing at Charm School Pub, and many more events to be announced. Check out our website, facebook, or twitter feeds later this month for detailed event information."
AVMBA
Over the foreseeable future the AVMBA will be posting monthly or semi-monthly articles in the BNS newsletter to report on what we have been up to over the applicable period. This first article will focus on what has been happening within the AVMBA over this past fall/winter.
The biggest thing we have been working on is membership in general. We have decided that a basic membership will be free and paid members will be given certain benefits. We have been coming up with some ideas as to what we can offer to our members (Monthly Epic Rides will likely be put into place). More will follow on this subject after our AGM. We have also been very busy with our routine weekly rides, and with the nice weather approaching they will start up again shortly. Everyone who attends has a great time, so come out if you’re in the area. To become a free member all you have to do is send an email to membership@avmba.com
The AVMBA was approached this past October by PinkBike about “The Gorge” being featured as the “Trailforks Trail of the Month”. AVMBA board members went out to inspect the trail system beforehand and were also interviewed. The article was excellent, and it also included some pretty awesome pictures and videos. Check it out at the following link: http:// www.pinkbike.com/news/trailforks-trail-of-the-month-the-gorge-2015.html
The AVMBA was involved in quite a few events over the past while. Events such as Pedal the Pumpkin, local parades, Corn Maze ride, and the Kentville BikeFest went very well thanks to our volunteers. We are anticipating the coming year of 2016 will be just as busy, if not more.
The AVMBA was involved in the most recent Provincial Trails Strategy meeting in Debert NS, as well at the NS Bike summit. At the summit, one of our members lead some group rides in support of the AVMBA, as well as Ryan leading an information session. Most recently we have been busy with bringing a 2017 Canada Cup race to the Annapolis Valley; proposals have been submitted so with any luck we’ll have some high level competition headed our way.
The AVMBA made some steps in becoming more visible in the community as of late. We attended the 14 Wing Welcome to introduce new people to our association. We also became a member of the “Valley Trails Coalition” and started introducing trail counters in the area and continue to be involved with the IMBA.
Trail maintenance is one of our primary focuses, and has been very productive as always over this period. The AVMBA built new bridges at The Links to make “Gravity” link more fun and safe, along with being instrumental on fall leaf clearing on all valley trail systems. Anima Mundi maintenance and cleanup has been going very well, and we’re also continuing to work closely with the “Noggins” land owners to develop a future trail system.
So as you can see, considering the size of the AVMBA we have accomplished a lot over the past Fall and Winter. It should be another very busy year ahead for all of our volunteers; we could certainly use extra help if you want to get involved. Our AGM will be occurring soon, where will have new by-laws and policies to approve. We will also see a transition on the board, which will mean lots of energy, new faces, and new ideas. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for a date, and remember to come on out and offer your input! http://www.facebook.com/AVMBA/
Evan St.Cyr
AVMBA Secretary/Treasurer
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What's Happening around NS
Randonneurs Nova Scotia
Do you like long rides? Do you like really long rides? Do you like nothing better than to ride through the Nova Scotia countryside, taking in all the scents and scenes along the way, in the company of like-minded riders? If you do, then the Nova Scotia Randonneurs may be the club for you.
Randonneurs Nova Scotia has been riding the roads of Nova Scotia (and beyond) since 2003. Randonneuring is non-competitive long distance cycling. Sharing the wind and riding briskly and steadily, long distances are readily covered.
You will find our 2016 ride schedule at http://randonneurs.ns.ca/Resources. Members will have the details of each week’s ride emailed to them a couple of days in advance of the ride. You can also find us on Facebook under Randonneurs Nova Scotia
See you in the spring!
Bike Related Jobs with HRM
Two Bicycle related summer jobs in HRM Parks and Recreation - Try a Ride: Coordinator, and Try a Ride Instructors (multiple positions)
http://bit.ly/1oMLZGm
http://bit.ly/1QkKh8s
Cycle Coach Job Opportunity
TNT (Team in Training) is introducing a couple of cycling events in the Spring of this year and that means that we need to recruit a CYCLE COACH.
Details of the job are available by following the link:
https://llsdata.app.box.com/s/izaps7eikv1k3d903p1mls6ht05n4…
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