HARESCRAMBLE/CROSS COUNTRY/ENDURCROSS NEWS
September 12, 2011
July 22, 2011
A CELEBRATION OF CHRIS BONNEAU'S LIFE
A celebration of Chris's life will take place on Friday, July 29th (weather permitting) at
11:00 AM - Blackfoot Motorcycle Park
Wear your "colors".
In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been set up at CIBC bank for Chris's children, CJ and Brooklynn.
Please make cheques payable to:
Anne Bonneau in Trust for CJ & Brooklyn Bonneau
Account number on the back #00009 8166196
June 16, 2011
The Kermaxx Off Road Series Round 4 Hare Scramble, which was to be held at Porcupine Hills on June 25th and 26th, 2011 has been POSTPONED until August 27th and 28th, 2011.
The race has been moved to Race Horse Creek. Watch HS/CC/EX Upcoming Events for a new poster.
March 15, 2011
2011 CMRC LICENSE INFORMATION
A CMRC license is mandatory before participating in an ADRA event. The following are the types of CMRC licenses available for purchase at sign in the day of the race.
1. FULL LICENSE = $130
2. ONE EVENT LICENSE = $40 *cannot be used to upgrade to a full license.
*Note that first and second event licenses are no longer available.
January 24, 2011
Offroadmotorcycles.ca named CMRC's Official Source of Off-Road News
Offroadmotorcycles.ca is proud to announce our new level of cooperation with the CMRC as their official source for off-road motorcycling news. The CMRC, through World Enduro Canada, has been instrumental in the skyrocketing interest in off-road competition seen across Canada in recent years. The Royal Distributing Canadian Enduro Championship, presented by Parts Canada, has helped usher in a period of progression for off-road racing with unprecedented industry support. Offroadmotorcycles.ca is honoured to have played a role in it.
"The CMRC recognizes offroadmotorcycles.ca as the best source for Canadian off-road motorcycling news," CMRC President Mark Stallybrass said. "We are very enthused to join together with Dan Paris and the offroadmotorcycles.ca team to help increase the awareness of the various types of events, and encourage riders of all disciplines to participate in off-road events."
Offroadmotorcycles.ca Editor-in-Chief, Dan Paris states, "Over the years as a moto-journalist I've come to understand and respect the CMRC motocross promoters and their forward way of thinking. They've weathered the storm and brought motocross in Canada, along with Canadian Pro Motocross racers, to an international level of credibility."
Paris continues, "With the CMRC and WEC working hand in hand to expand the national enduro series, as well as promote a new national cross-country championship, these are very exciting times to be an off-road racer, enthusiast or journalist! New variations of the sport, including Endurocross-type races and XSprint, are popping up across the country and gaining recognition through offroadmotorcycles.ca. World Enduro Canada is also promoting a successful WEC National Trials Championship, while the Quebec branch of the CMRC is proud to announce a new CMRC Endurocross (Cross Country) provincial championship. The CMRC has also been actively promoting exciting cross-country and even ice racing in Western Canada, as well as dirt track race...basically all the things we think are fun! We'll be cooperating with leading motocross magazine MXP as well, coordinating our efforts on stories of mutual interest."
What does that mean to offroadmotorcycles.ca's readers and advertisers? Basically, we're growing. But don't worry, we'll always have our laid-back attitude and love for all aspects of dirt bike racing and recreation; it's just that we will now be working more closely with the biggest national sanctioning body and the biggest Canadian motocross magazine. We'll keep reporting on motorcycles, products and events just as we always have, independently and in our fun and honest way. It also means it will be easier than ever to follow offroadmotorcycles.ca either directly on our website, through our Twitter and Facebook links and through new links with the CMRC, WEC and MXP websites.
Offroadmotorcycles.ca's Manager of Advertising and Promotions, Carrie Homenuck, adds, "As offroadmotorcycles.ca continues to gain national momentum you'll still be reading features from your favourite offroadmotorcycles.ca writers, along with a 'who's-who' of well-known new contributors! We will also be implementing some fresh new ideas over the next few months, all with the goal of better serving our readers and advertisers across Canada and around the world. Thanks for reading!"
Dan Paris
Editor, www.offroadmotorcycles.ca
Off-Road Test Coordinator, www.motorcycle.com
Dirt Bike Contributor, www.offroad.com
Canadian Content, www.partsmag.com
Dirt Bike testing, www.cyclefocus.com
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October 16, 2010
Stolen Bike
On October 13, a 2005 KTM SX65 was stolen from Blackfalds. It has special order decals (Lime Nine) and is #503.
Any information please call Kristina at 403-600-0894.
June 14, 2010
CEC WEC 16 and under eligibility.
Riders 16 years old and younger must have at least 1 year experience in the Kids Expert Class and/or the equivalent BC, ON, QB, racing series. Riders who have moved into the top class this year (2010) are not eligible. You must also sign up with a buddy on the same minute to help each other on the course.
All bikes need to be fitted with working headlight and taillight.
March 24, 2010
The Lethbridge Motorcycle Club working with the National Trails Coalition (NTC) would like to announce the completion of Trail Inventory and Mapping of single track trails in the Beaver Creek region of the Bow Crow Forest.
The Lethbridge Motorcycle Club was established in 1952 and incorporated as a non-profit society in 1962. The club started strictly as a road club and held road events. The focus turned in 1968 to dirt type riding and events. Today the Lethbridge Motorcycle Club is a volunteer-based organization that offers something for every motorcycle enthusiast from street to dirt.
The Lethbridge Motorcycle Club has been hosting Cross Country and Harescramble events in the Bow Crow Forest for over 30 years. Each event is managed with the greatest respect possible for the environment. The proper permits are garnered and club members who each have more than 15 years experience with respect to trail riding, ribbon the trails. When the events are over, a sweeping of the trails is done to remove all the ribbons, repair any areas in need, and collect any refuse. The Lethbridge Motorcycle Club and its members have realized from the first race event ever held, if respect is not shown for the areas we frequent for race events or for recreational riding, the land and trails would deteriorate to a point that riding would not be possible or allowed. The Lethbridge Motorcycle Club are dedicated stewards of the area they frequent and take pride of ownership towards the area.
Every effort is being made to keep single track trails open for public use, not only for the motorcycle enthusiast, but also for hikers, hunters, horseback riders, and mountain bikers. The Lethbridge motorcycle Club used funding from the National Trails Coalition and the Alberta Off Highway Vehicle Association to complete the mapping project.
Working with the National Trails Coalition the Lethbridge Motorcycle Club has taken a positive step towards maintaining and preserving single track trails in the Beaver creek region of the Bow Crow Forest. The maps and inventory have been released to the SRD for future use and publication.
January 27, 2010
Top End Promotions Inc. (Gerry and Heather Nelson) have been hosting the Western Canadian Amateur National Motocross Championships (WCAN) at Temple Hill Motorcycle Park since its inception in 1998. The time has come, Gerry and Heather have decided to retire from the event. In doing so they want to thank the riders, sponsors, volunteers, the Lethbridge Motorcycle Club and the Over the Bars Club, who all have helped over the past 12 years to make this event a reality and the highlight of each racing season. The annual event gave Temple Hill Motorcycle Park the recognition it deserved as one of the top ranked tracks in Canada.
To that end, to continue the legacy of Temple Hill and in the spirit of a Club atmosphere, the Lethbridge Motorcycle Club and the Over the Bars Club are excited to announce that together, they are taking over the management and hosting of the Western Canadian Amateur National Motocross Championships, starting this year with the 13th Annual WCAN, June 30, July 1-3, 2010.
Watch the event website www.cdnmx.com for updates and for information on Temple Hill Motorcycle Park and the happenings with the Lethbridge Motorcycle Club check out www.cdnmx.com/lmc. See you at the race's!
September 8, 2009
Laurie Randell is creating a video for the 2009 Offroad Awards Banquet. Please contact her if you have any photos that you would like to share.
Phone 250-425-6296
Email muggins.1@telus.net
August 15, 2009
If you are having trouble deciding if you're coming to race this weekend at BUMP --- we are giving away a PIT BIKE to one lucky racer!!
Draw will be during Sunday August 16th's award ceremony!!
July 30, 2009
BUMP's upcoming Harescramble August 15 & 16 is a fundraiser for STARS.
Proceeds to STARS is being raised from Sponsorship, rider entry fees, and gate fees after the cash cost (e.g. Insurance, porta-potties, trophies) are paid.
Private donations will be accepted during the race weekend if people wish to donate.
STARS volunteer(s) will be at BUMP Sunday Aug 16th.
www.stars.ca
Harescramble course will not include the motocross track.
Raptor Homemade Burgers concession will be on-site www.raptorhomemadeburgers.ca
For more info: contact Wendy at 780-349-6868; email bump@vcs-inet.net; or website www.bumpmx.com
BUMP will be closed from Monday August 10 through to Sunday August 16.
BUMP will re-open 9am Monday August 18th, 2009.
June 29, 2009
Dear CMRC Member,
We are pleased to pass along another CMRC Member Benefit to you as a part of the CMRC Family. You have asked for it, so here it is….Canada’s first online MotoX Theft Insurance program. As a CMRC Member you get access to discounted rates for Theft Insurance for your MotoX bikes. For as low as $15 per month, you can insure your unlicensed motocross bike in a matter of minutes by clicking for a quote at www.insuremyride.ca or click on the live ad above. Upon purchase, you will have your policy emailed to you in seconds.”
Kind regards,
Mark Skeans BComm, BA, CIP, CRM
Vice President, Client Executive
BFL Canada Insurance Services Inc.
June 15, 2009
Once again, Thank You all for coming out to our Harescramble two weeks ago!
There were several items left behind at race end. This weekend Frankie & Elisabeth will be bringing them down to Porkies' HS. Three trophies (one being John B.'s 1st place Vet Master -- we know he'll definitely be at Porkie's HS :) ) along with a "vest"; chair bag, etc.
Please come to Frankie's pit area (#841 - Honda) ... He'll either have his cubevan with large Honda Wings on the sides ... Or a white GMC pickup with a car trailer behind.
Unclaimed trophies they'll be left with Renee; and all other items we'll have at our next HS on Aug 15 & 16th. Other option is please contact me at 780-349-6868 & make arrangements for pick-up or shipping.
Wendy
www.bumpmx.com
info@bumpmx.com
May 24, 2009
BUMP is having a fun ride on May 30 starting after the HS awards for those ladies/girls that do not want to race. All wives, mom's, girlfriends, sisters, and daughters are invited to participate. Cost is $10/person. Sign-in is at 3pm Saturday, May 30 - fun ride to start shortly after - no age or skill restrictions.
May 20, 2009
BUMP MX track is under construction and is currently 3 km long with 26 corners and multiple elevation changes.
May 13, 2009
BUMP Harescramble & Big Dog Race on May 30th & 31st at Barry's Ultra Motorsports Park
Every rider will be entered for a chance to win a PIT BIKE to be drawn on May 31st during the awards ceremony.
May 7, 2009
May 4, 2009
Edmonton and Calgary residents invited to learn about Bill 36, the Alberta Land Stewardship Act
Events scheduled for Edmonton, May 12, and Calgary, May 14
Edmonton… Keen to talk about the most comprehensive land-use planning approach ever advanced in our province and how it applies to Alberta’s major urban areas?
The Government of Alberta will host open houses in Edmonton and Calgary to provide people in Alberta’s two largest cities the opportunity to learn about Bill 36, the Alberta Land Stewardship Act (ALSA), and how it will support the Land-use Framework.
During consultations about the Land-use Framework, Albertans said they want government to provide leadership in land-use planning. Bill 36 creates the authority for regional plans to meet the unique needs of each region under the Land-use Framework.
The unique needs of Alberta’s two major urban areas are currently being considered through the Capital and Calgary metropolitan plans, immediate priorities under the framework. Both plans are scheduled to be completed this year. Edmonton is part of the North Saskatchewan Region, while Calgary is located in the South Saskatchewan Region. The regions are aligned with Alberta’s watersheds.
“The Capital and Calgary regions face intense growth pressures related to infrastructure, transportation and patterns of development that require a more detailed planning approach,” said Sustainable Resource Development Minister Ted Morton. “Bill 36 will support sustainable growth.”
Government of Alberta staff will be available to discuss the bill and answer questions. The May 12 open house in Edmonton will be held at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre, Wildrose Room 3 (11834 Kingsway Avenue). The May 14 Calgary session will be held at the Greenwood Inn and Suites, Evergreen D Room (3515-26 Street NE). The open houses run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information, visit www.landuse.alberta.ca.
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Josephine Lamy
Communications
Sustainable Resource Development
780-427-8636
To call toll-free within Alberta dial 310-0000.
April 5, 2009
2009 CMRC Parental/Minor Participant Waiver
VERY IMPORTANT: Riders who are under 18 and a parent or guardian must fill out this form once per year before participating in their first event of the season.
Click here to print the 2009 CMRC Parental/Minor Participant Waiver.
The form can be printed off, filled in, signed and mailed to the ADRA office (Nottingham P.O., Box 79166, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 5S3) as long as it will be received before the first event attended or it can be given to the staff in the race office at the first event attended.
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April 5, 2009
Valid CMRC Competition License
VERY IMPORTANT: All persons participating in a CMRC sanctioned event must possess a valid CMRC competition license. If proof of license cannot be verified, the rider in question must fill out the CMRC license application, sign it and provide a cheque for $40 to be held until verification of license can be produced. The preferred form of proof of license is a current CMRC license card, however a CMRC/ADRA receipt or your name appearing on the master license list that the sign in staff have at each event will suffice.
February 17, 2009
Ride a Dirt Bike?
If you ride Off-road motorcycles of any sort you need to read this.
A large number of off-road motorcycle enthusiasts and clubs have gotten together and organized a province wide organization.
As people who ride a motorcycle with knobby tires we all face the same problems of lack of riding areas. It does not matter if you ride motocross, cross country, trail ride, trials or dual sport we all face the same problems.
Different clubs and groups all across the province are dealing with access problems and restrictions imposed on us. We need to work together and pool our resources to preserve the 2 wheel sport we
enjoy.
Alberta Society of Off-road Motorcyclists (ASORM)
- A province wide advocacy group of Off-road motorcyclists for off-road motorcyclists.
- Equally represents all forms of off-road motorcycling.
- Provides rider benefits for our members.
- Provides education.
- Provides a place to dialogue with others with the same interest.
- Provides a forum for clubs to share knowledge on access issues and solutions.
- Provides additional member benefits through membership in the
- Motorcycle Confederation of Canada (MCC).
For more information please go to:
www.albertadirtriders.com
www.rockymountaindirtriders.com
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