Hi guys:
I have an idea that I ran past a few of the guys while out riding in the Nanaimo river area on Sunday, and it seemed to be well received.I am looking for feedback, ideas and fine tuning from anyone out there. My idea is this.
To create a Vancouver Island- Trials Adventure Ride Series!It occured to me the other day that we are blessed with some spectacular riding on Vancouver Island that can only be accessed by trials bikes. I personally have had the chance to ride in only some of these areas. I thought it would be a cool idea for people in these different area. Loosely, my idea would be for an event that would not be a competition as such, but a group trail ride. Participation would be the goal, and each different group would be encouraged to be creative and come up with different things to do along the way ie-poker run etc!
I also had the idea of getting some of the local bike shops etc to sponsor the series with donating goodies, tires, accessories etc. At the end of the series, these prizes could be presented at a year end get together. Lets say we end up having 5 events next year. Shawnigan club could host one(we already have an event in place), Nanaimo guys, Courtney/Comox, Alberni area etc. Each time someone participates in an event, they would get a ticket with there name on it for the prize draw at the end of the year. You ride more events, the better chance you have of winning a prize. You would have to finish the ride to qualify for a raffle ticket!
Our event in Shawnigan would naturally have an entrants fee being a club event, and I would encourage other groups to charge a modest entrants fee as well. If it works better for your group, our club could sanction the event and help with any material that might be needed to aid in the setup!
So there it is. Please feel free to comment positively or negatively and please lend any ideas that you think might make this fun and work. I think it could be great.
I have an idea that I ran past a few of the guys while out riding in the Nanaimo river area on Sunday, and it seemed to be well received.I am looking for feedback, ideas and fine tuning from anyone out there. My idea is this.
To create a Vancouver Island- Trials Adventure Ride Series!It occured to me the other day that we are blessed with some spectacular riding on Vancouver Island that can only be accessed by trials bikes. I personally have had the chance to ride in only some of these areas. I thought it would be a cool idea for people in these different area. Loosely, my idea would be for an event that would not be a competition as such, but a group trail ride. Participation would be the goal, and each different group would be encouraged to be creative and come up with different things to do along the way ie-poker run etc!
I also had the idea of getting some of the local bike shops etc to sponsor the series with donating goodies, tires, accessories etc. At the end of the series, these prizes could be presented at a year end get together. Lets say we end up having 5 events next year. Shawnigan club could host one(we already have an event in place), Nanaimo guys, Courtney/Comox, Alberni area etc. Each time someone participates in an event, they would get a ticket with there name on it for the prize draw at the end of the year. You ride more events, the better chance you have of winning a prize. You would have to finish the ride to qualify for a raffle ticket!
Our event in Shawnigan would naturally have an entrants fee being a club event, and I would encourage other groups to charge a modest entrants fee as well. If it works better for your group, our club could sanction the event and help with any material that might be needed to aid in the setup!
So there it is. Please feel free to comment positively or negatively and please lend any ideas that you think might make this fun and work. I think it could be great.
