Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association

Halloween Pump Track Party with the HBMBA Grom Squad and StokedMTB
2022-10-29 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | gage park pump track, 42 Lawrence Road, Hamilton, Ontario, L8M 1N6, Canada
Celebrate Halloween with the HBMBA Grom Squad and Stoked MTB at the Gage Park Pump track! Bring your bikes, come in costume, plan for fun. There will be games, a costume parade, and Halloween treats. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Please register here to RSVP and sign the online waiver. StokedMTB will have a special present for anyone who registers by October 24.

HBMBA Grom Squad Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
2022-10-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
IMBA Canada’s Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day (TKMBD) is an annual event that seeks to introduce the joy of mountain biking to the next generation. It was created in 2004 in honour of Jack Doub, an avid teenage mountain biker from North Carolina who passed away in 2002.

#TakeAKidMountainBikingDay welcomes kids of all abilities and backgrounds. Join us for a family-oriented community event, whether you are trying mountain biking for the first time or have some experience. Run bikes, pedal bikes, suspension bikes — all are welcome!

Event Details:

Sunday October 2, 2022 10 am – 1 pm

Christie Lake Conservation Area, mountain biking area

(admission fee or HCA membership needed at the gate)

Hosted by the HBMBA Grom Squad and StokedMTB

10 am: All levels Intro to Christie group ride

10 am – 12 pm: StokedMTB skills area

10 am – 12 pm: Trail Scavenger Hunt

12 pm: Skills challenge

12:30 pm: Prizes awarded

Bring your own picnic, meet new friends, enjoy all that the area has to offer!

Click here to RSVP for this free event.

Member Social Ride - September 25th 2022
2022-09-25 09:30 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
Join the Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association for a social mountain bike ride on Sunday September 25th 2022.
This ride is only available to current HBMBA members 18 years and older and will be a relaxed no-drop social ride. The ride will be approximately 2 hours and is weather dependent.
Who: HBMBA Members 18+
Where: Christie Lake
When: Sunday September 25th 2022 at 9:30am – the ride will start no later than 9:40am
Where: Mountain bike parking lot (West-most parking lot – follow mountain bike trail signs). We will meet at the trailhead sign at the picnic tables.
Please make sure that your bike is in good working order before arriving for the ride. Make sure you’ve got some water and snacks in case you get hungry along the way. Helmets are mandatory.
What is a social ride? A social ride is a relaxed ride and not a race. We’ll make a number of stops to catch our breath and chit chat along the way. As mentioned above, this is a no-drop ride which means everyone needs to work together to make sure that the person behind you knows where to go if there is a fork in the road or a trail crossing. We’ll go over all of this before the ride too.
In the event that we need to cancel or postpone due to weather, etc. all participants will receive an email as soon as possible prior to the ride. We recommend checking your email before heading out.
If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@hbmba.ca
Click here to RSVP.

HBMBA Grom Squad Ride, September 11, 2022
2022-09-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
Join the Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association for a fun morning of trail riding at Christie Lake. Each group will have a designated leader and ride sweep, but parents/guardians are asked to ride with their children.
Click here for more details and to RSVP!
Non-members may attend one ride but must become a member in order to attend additional rides due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Bring a mountain bike in good working order, helmet, water, and snacks.

Christie Lake Trail Build Day September 11, 2022
2022-09-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
Join the Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association for a fun morning of trail building and maintenance. No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Click here for more details and to RSVP.
The build day leader will plan the activities for the day and will provide instruction for the use and safety of the tools.
When: September 11 from 9 am to 12 pm
Where: Mountain bike parking lot (west-most parking lot – follow mountain bike trail signs)
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email prior to meeting.
It is recommended that you bring sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal), gloves, snacks, water, and insect repellent.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended.

HBMBA Grom Squad Ride, August 21
2022-08-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
Join the Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association for a fun morning of trail riding at Christie Lake. Each group will have a designated leader and ride sweep, but parents/guardians are asked to ride with their children.
Please click here for more details and to RSVP.
Non-members may attend one ride but must become a member in order to attend additional rides due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Bring a mountain bike in good working order, helmet, water, and snacks.

HBMBA Social Ride - August 14
2022-08-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
Join the Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association for a social mountain bike ride on Sunday August 14th 2022.
This ride is only available to current HBMBA members 18 years and older and will be a relaxed no-drop social ride. The ride will be approximately 2 hours and is weather dependent.
Who: HBMBA Members 18+
Where: Christie Lake
When: Sunday August 14th at 9:30am – the ride will start no later than 9:40am
Where: Mountain bike parking lot (West-most parking lot – follow mountain bike trail signs). We will meet at the trailhead sign at the picnic tables.
Please make sure that your bike is in good working order before arriving for the ride. Make sure you’ve got some water and snacks in case you get hungry along the way. Helmets are mandatory.
What is a social ride? A social ride is a relaxed ride and not a race. We’ll make a number of stops to catch our breath and chit chat along the way. As mentioned above, this is a no-drop ride which means everyone needs to work together to make sure that the person behind you knows where to go if there is a fork in the road or a trail crossing. We’ll go over all of this before the ride too.
In the event that we need to cancel or postpone due to weather, etc. all participants will receive an email as soon as possible prior to the ride. We recommend checking your email before heading out.
If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@hbmba.ca
Click here to RSVP.

Christie Lake Trail Build: August 7
2022-08-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
Join the Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association for a fun morning of trail building and maintenance. No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Click here for more details and to RSVP.
The build day leader will plan the activities for the day and will provide instruction for the use and safety of the tools.
When: August 7 from 9am to 12pm
Where: Mountain bike parking lot (West-most parking lot – follow mountain bike trail signs)
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email prior to meeting.
It is recommended that you bring sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal), gloves, snacks, water, and insect repellent.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended.

HBMBA Grom Squad Ride July 23, 2022
2022-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

HBMBA Social Ride July 17th 2022
2022-07-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
Join the Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association for a social mountain bike ride on Sunday July 17th 2022.
This ride is only available to current HBMBA members 18 years and older and will be a relaxed no-drop social ride. The ride will be approximately 2 hours and is weather dependent.
Who: HBMBA Members 18+
Where: Christie Lake
When: July 17th at 9:30am – the ride will start no later than 9:40am
Where: Mountain bike parking lot (West-most parking lot – follow mountain bike trail signs). We will meet at the trailhead sign at the picnic tables.
Please make sure that your bike is in good working order before arriving for the ride. Make sure you’ve got some water and snacks in case you get hungry along the way. Helmets are mandatory.
What is a social ride? A social ride is a relaxed ride and not a race. We’ll make a number of stops to catch our breath and chit chat along the way. As mentioned above, this is a no-drop ride which means everyone needs to work together to make sure that the person behind you knows where to go if there is a fork in the road or a trail crossing. We’ll go over all of this before the ride too.
In the event that we need to cancel or postpone due to weather, etc. all participants will receive an email as soon as possible prior to the ride. We recommend checking your email before heading out.
If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@hbmba.ca
Click here to RSVP.

Christie Lake Trail Build July 10 2022
2022-07-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Ontario
Join the Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association for a fun morning of trail building and maintenance.
No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Click here to RSVP.
The build day leader will plan the activities for the day and will provide instruction for the use and safety of the tools.
When: Sunday July 10th from 9am to 12pm
Where: Mountain bike parking lot (West-most parking lot – follow mountain bike trail signs)
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email prior to meeting.
It is recommended that you bring sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal), gloves, snacks, water, and insect repellent.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended.

Christie Lake Trail Build June 5 2022
2022-06-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
Join the Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association for a fun morning of trail building and maintenance. No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Click here to RSVP.
The build day leader will plan the activities for the day and will provide instruction for the use and safety of the tools.
When: Sunday May 5th from 9am to 12pm
Where: Mountain bike parking lot (West-most parking lot – follow mountain bike trail signs)
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email prior to meeting.
It is recommended that you bring sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal), gloves, snacks, water, and insect repellent.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended.

Christie Lake Trail Build Day May 1st 2022
2022-05-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
Join the Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association for a fun morning of trail building and maintenance. No experience is required and all HBMBA members are welcome. Non-members may attend one trail build day but must become a member in order to attend additional build days due to the HBMBA’s insurance and liability policy.
Click here to RSVP.
The build day leader will plan the activities for the day and will provide instruction for the use and safety of the tools.
When: May 1st from 9am to 12pm
Where: Mountain bike parking lot (West-most parking lot – follow mountain bike trail signs)
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email prior to meeting.
It is recommended that you bring sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal), gloves, snacks, water, and insect repellent.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended.

HBMBA AGM 2022
2022-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
The Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association executive would like to invite all members and non-members to join us at our annual general meeting.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our AGM will once again be held virtually with Zoom. While we will miss meeting and greeting everyone in person, we are thankful that we have the option to host our AGM virtually.
Welcome & Agenda

Review and recap of 2021

Includes updates on Christie Lake, Waterdown, the Grom Squad, Hyde Tract, and more

HBMBA turns 5!
Financial report
What lies ahead for 2022
Elections
Q&A

Click Here to register/get your tickets

Elections
One of the critical parts of the annual general meeting are the elections of the new board and executive. Current members and/or new members can self-nominate or nominate someone to our Board of Directors. Click here to view our current Board members and current positions. Nominees must attend the AGM or send a proxy to attend the AGM on their behalf. A proxy is someone acting on their behalf in a situation where they are unable to attend.
Only current members are eligible to vote during the elections. Click here to check your membership status or register to be a member of HBMBA.
In accordance with HBMBA By Laws, members or new members may submit a one-page PowerPoint slide at least seven (7) days prior to the AGM to be included as part of their nomination form.
Please fill in the nomination form prior to the AGM so that we can go through out elections efficiently during the meeting. However, nominations will also be accepted during the meeting.
Board of Directors
In accordance with our existing by-laws, Board positions can be filled for a one or two year term. Existing Board members can ask to stand in the current position but are still required to proceed with a vote if another member wishes to run in that position. Members can also self-nominate or nominate another member to run against the standing member in which case a vote will take place at the AGM. If a vote is required, each nominee will be given an opportunity to speak prior to a vote. Asides from a maximum of a two year term, there are no limits to the number of times a member can hold the position.
Vacancies
For our upcoming term, the following positions will be vacant for members to self-nominate or nominate someone.

Director of Memberships
Director of Events
Director of Trails: Christie Lake
Director of Trails: Hyde Tract

Click here to fill in the nomination form for a board position

Executive
Executive positions are elected differently as a member must have served as a board member for at least one year prior to being elected to the Executive. Similarly to Board positions, the Executive positions are held for one or two year terms with a maximum of up to five (5) years held consecutively.
Vacancies

President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Manager of Communications
Secretary

Click Here to register/get your tickets

Q&A
Q. I’m interested in a board position but I’m not sure what the expectations are?
A. The HBMBA Board & Executive members are the foundations of our advocacy efforts and our work in the community. Each role is different but it’s expected that the member holding the position will carry out the responsibilities associated with that role. Meetings are held at least once per month or more depending on projects and activities.
Q. Are there any other opportunities available to contribute, get involved, or join meetings?
A. Absolutely! Being a volunteer organization, we rely entirely on volunteers to get things done. You can join the trail crew, help out with events, and you can even become a member at large and help our board members tackle big problems. This is a great way to learn more about the organization and test the waters of becoming a board member.
For any questions about the AGM, our by-laws, elections, or general inquiries, please email hello@hbmba.ca

Grom Squad Ice Cream Ride
2021-08-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Little League Park, 286 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada
Our Grom Squad is back in action and planning some upcoming rides! The first is an Ice Cream Ride, happening this coming weekend.
Here are the details:

Meet at the Little League park in Ancaster at 10 am (parking is available). After some introductions we will start riding together and then split into groups for a bit more riding depending on comfort level and speed. We’ll end up back at the Little League park where those who choose to can buy an ice cream treat at the new ice cream parlour.
Regular Group Rules:

Parent/guardian should be an HBMBA member
Parent/guardian required to attend and ride
Certified bicycle helmet required (kids and parents)
Bicycle in good working order
All ages and skill levels welcome, no one is dropped
Each group will have a leader and a sweep, and will wait at intersections for the whole group
If you need to leave mid-ride, make sure to let the designated ride leader know

Additional Covid19 rules:

Parent/guardian to stay within sight of any child at all times
Family units maintain a 2-metre distance from other family units and ride leaders
Screen for symptoms before coming and stay home if anyone in your household exhibits symptoms of Covid19
Stay home if you have travelled outside of Canada in the last 14 days, have been in contact with anyone who has travelled outside of Canada in the last 14 days, or have been in contact with anyone who has recently tested positive or is currently sick with Covid symptoms
If you are unsure of any of the above points, take the self assessment: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/

Annual General Meeting
2021-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
The Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association executive would like to invite all members to join us at our annual general meeting.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, our AGM will be held virtually this year over Zoom. While we will miss meeting and greeting everyone in person, we are thankful that we have the option to host our AGM virtually.

Welcome & Agenda
Special Resolution: Update of by-laws
Review and recap of 2020
Financial report
Elections
What lies ahead for 2021

Click Here to register/get your tickets
Elections
One of the critical parts of our AGM is the elections of the new board and executive. Current members and new members can self-nominate or nominate someone to our Board of Directors. Click here to view our current Board members and current positions. Nominees must attend the AGM or provide a proxy to attend the AGM on their behalf.
Board of Directors
In accordance with our existing by-laws, all Board positions are renewed annually. Existing Board members can ask to stand in the current position but are still required to proceed with a vote if another member wishes to run in that position. Members can also self-nominate or nominate another member to run against the standing member in which case a vote will take place at the AGM. If a vote is required, each nominee will be given an opportunity to speak prior to a vote.
Vacancies
For our upcoming term, the following positions will be vacant for members to self-nominate or nominate someone for:

Director of Corporate Sponsorship

Executive
Executive positions are elected differently as a member must have been a board member prior to being elected to the Executive. Additionally, Executive members have the option currently of running for a term of 2 years. There are no vacancies in the Executive this year.
Click here to fill in the nomination form for a board position
For any questions about the AGM, our by-laws, elections, or general inquiries, please email hello@hbmba.ca
Please note that while technology is wonderful, it can also be frustrating and challenging to work with. Along these lines, please be patient with us if there are technical issues or human errors – we’ve never delivered a virtual AGM.

Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day
2020-10-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
October 3rd is Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day.
This is a family focused event which aims to introduce kids to the sport of mountain biking! HBMBA Board members will be at the Christie Lake trail head to greet families on their mountain bike adventures and chat about local trails, our kid-focused ‘Grom Squad’ all while obvserving COVID-19 safety protocols.
Be sure to stop by, grab a selfie in-front of the HBMBA tent, throw a contact-free high-five and learn about the HBMBA, the Grom Squad, and the fabulous Christie Lake trails.
Please note that this is not an organized group ride event – we’re just here to say hi and chat to families and riders as they pass through the parking lot.

Mountain Bike To School
2020-09-12 09:00 - 11:00 | 110 Little John Rd, Dundas, ON L9H 4H3, 110 Little John Rd, Dundas, L9H 4H3, Canada
Celebrate Bike Month with HBMBA and StokedMTB!

Dundas is home to an awesome trail network, which many of us enjoy on a regular basis. For some lucky students these trails also form a link between home and school offering a nearly car-free route to walk or bike to school.
September is Bike Month in the GTHA, and to celebrate, we want to help students feel more comfortable riding the Dundas double track trails by teaching some basics of trail riding and leading families along the route that connects Dundana, Sir William Osler, St. Bernadette, and Dundas Valley Secondary School.
Join us at 9 am in Little John Park, just off the Rail Trail. After some bike check basics with StokedMTB instructor Mel, we will ride together along the Rail Trail, stopping at Sanctuary Park where Mel will lead us through some mountain biking basics that will help everyone feel more confident as we then ride along Spring Creek Trail to Couldrey Park.
Participants will then have the option to depart from there or ride back to Little John Park with our ride leaders.
Please register at: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=24422

Annual General Meeting
2020-02-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Waterdown Legion, Branch 551, 79 Hamilton St N, Waterdown, Ontario, L0R2H0, Canada
Join us for the Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association’s Annual General Meeting at the Waterdown Legion.
Help us celebrate our fourth Birthday!
We’ll be having a 50/50 draw, a raffle for some great prizes, and more!
Doors open at 7pm and our meeting will start at 7:30pm
We also want to note that current and new members can renew or purchase a membership online.
We hope to see all of our members at the event, and are looking forward to the season ahead!
Current members will receive a notification for a special resolution. Event information will be updated periodically.

Global Fat Bike Day
2019-12-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Hyde Tract, Safari Road, 400m east of Kirkwall Road, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Join us for an Open House event to celebrate our newest trail network, the Hyde Tract. We’ll have guided tours of the property or you can explore on your own. We’ll top things off with seasonal refreshments, buckets of high-fives and loads of camaraderie. Please register for this free event so we know how many treats to bring.
What is GFBD?
Since 2011, the first Saturday of December has been declared Global Fat Bike Day, a day when fat-bike enthusiasts around the world ride their bikes in global revelry. For us however, Global Fat Bike Day will be on the first Sunday this year.
Do I have to ride a fat bike?
Nope! All mountain bikes are welcome. We don’t discriminate against wheel sizes. We’re cool like that. It’s the spirit of fatbiking and our ever-changing seasons that we’re celebrating.
Who’s going?
Everybody! This event is an open house so bring your fatbiking spouse, your fatbiking sibling, your fatbiking neighbour, your fatbiking friends. We’ll have guided rides to tour you through the property or you can explore on your own. We’ll have some hot drinks, yummy snacks and loads of witty banter.
Do I need to register?
Yes! There is no cost to the event but your registration will help us to know how much refreshments we need to bring. Click here to register.
Where?
The Hyde Tract is located on Safari Road, 400m east of Kirkwall Road in Flamborough. Don’t worry, we will have signs up!
