GearJammer registrations filling up

The Test of Metal group of mountain bike races includes the GearJammer and the OreCrusher as well as the Test of Metal itself. The GearJammer (gearjammer.ca) opened its online registration March 1. With over 80% of the course running through classic Squamish single-track - this is your chance to experience Squamish mountain biking at its very best. Fantastic event - one not to miss.

TOM Weekend a roaring success

Protect the Test!

June 25 :: Richard MacKellar of the “Protect the Test Initiative” announced the final winners of the contest last week. Our goal is to encourage all levels of government and land owners to work together to protect the Test of Metal course. Read more here :: or visit www.protectthetest.com

Mountin Biking Mamas Starts a New Season

The Squamish Mountain Biking Mama’s is a social biking group of women that ride the vast trail system available to us from our backdoor. The Mountain Biking Mama’s is for women all at all levels, just beginning to advanced riders. Join their Facebook page for ride announcements.

Squamish BMX club announces clinics

Various clinics (adults too!) and a family BBQ are on the calendar for the Squamish BMX club. Check it out www.squamishbmx.com or click here to read newsletter

Women's Only Mountain Bike Maintenance Clinics

Tantalus Bike Shop will be hosting the first in a series of technical seminars starting april 21st. The first clinic will be woman specific focusing on very basic trail skills such as fixing a flat or a chain break on the trail. We have some national level female racers as instructors. It will be a casual atmosphere where everyone will be “ getting there hands dirty”. We are requesting if you have your own tools and pump to bring it, so you learn how to use your own equipment efficiently. More info is available @ tantalusbikeshop.com or call the shop to sign up. There will be a discounted rate for members of sorca, dirt divas, etc.

Tantalus Bike Shop Squamish, BC 604-898-2588 www.tantalusbikeshop.com

Mad March Racing kicks off the season with some great clinics

Private, Adult, Women, and Youth Camps. Mad March Racing, founded by 2X Masters World Champion Shaums March from Squamish, has devised an excellent collection of clinics for youth, adults, and cycle sisters. Visit their website for more information.

Test of Metal Sports Park : PROTECT THE TEST

SQUAMISH—Test of Metal, Inc. president, Cliff Miller announced this week plans to work to have the Test of Metal race course in Squamish declared the TOM Sports Park. “We've had a small committee working on this idea for several months,” Miller said, “it is time to get some public support for our proposal.” Miller, who credited long time Test Pilot Richard MacKellar with developing the concept, hopes the creation of the sports park will protect the race course and ensure its long-term viability in Squamish.

Help us protect the Test of Metal course - you might even win a FREE entry for doing it. Visit PROTECT THE TEST and enter to win. Submit your videos, photographs and stories.

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