Hamilton Burlington Mountain Biking Association

HBMBA Dig Day #3 at Christie Lake
2025-07-26 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host our third weekend event of the ’25 Season Series, a Community Dig Day at Christie Lake. In this hands-on Dig Day, participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help get our trails ready for the riding season. This Dig Day will focus on improving drainage in problem areas, fixing berms and bumps, and cutting back overgrown areas.
Who Can Join Us
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.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Please sign up at this link to confirm your spot.
Dig Day volunteers will have free access to Christie Lake if they don’t have an annual Hamilton Conservation Pass. Members will simply have to show their HBMBA membership confirmation and their Dig Day reservation at the main gate to gain access to the park free of charge.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
What to Bring

Sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary)
Work/gardening gloves.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended
Snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.

*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).

Friday Night Digs: July 18
2025-07-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host a Friday Night Dig Series at Christie Lake. Participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help with some trail maintenance.
Please sign up to secure your spot.
Who Can Join Us
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.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
Accessing Christie Lake Conservation Authority
If you are an HBMBA member, you may access the park for free on Friday night. At the front gate, show staff proof of HBMBA membership and your Dig Day Registration. We want to start working on the trails as close to 5 as possible. Any questions? Shoot us an email hello@hbmba.ca

Friday Night Digs: July 11
2025-07-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

Friday Night Digs: July 4
2025-07-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

Friday Night Digs: June 27
2025-06-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host a Friday Night Dig Series at Christie Lake. Participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help with some trail maintenance.
Please sign up to secure your spot.
Who Can Join Us
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.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
Accessing Christie Lake Conservation Authority
On weekend Dig Days, you are able to park for free by showing proof of HBMBA membership and your Dig Day registration at the gate. On Friday nights, there may not be anyone at the gate. BUT, we have some spare passes that will get you through the gate so you don’t have to pay for parking. One of our Trail Directors will wait just outside the entry gate until 5 pm to swipe people in. We want to start working on the trails as close to 5 as possible. Any questions? Shoot us an email hello@hbmba.ca

Friday Night Digs: June 20
2025-06-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

HBMBA Dig Day #2 at Christie Lake
2025-06-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host our second weekend event of the ’25 Season Series, a Community Dig Day at Christie Lake. In this hands-on Dig Day, participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help get our trails ready for the riding season. This Dig Day will focus on improving drainage in problem areas, fixing berms and bumps, and cutting back overgrown areas.
Who Can Join Us
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.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Please sign up at this link to confirm your spot.
Dig Day volunteers will have free access to Christie Lake if they don’t have an annual Hamilton Conservation Pass. Members will simply have to show their HBMBA membership confirmation and their Dig Day reservation at the main gate to gain access to the park free of charge.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
What to Bring

Sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary)
Work/gardening gloves.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended
Snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.

*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).

Friday Night Digs: June 13
2025-06-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

Friday Night Digs: June 6
2025-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host a Friday Night Dig Series at Christie Lake. Participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help with some trail maintenance.
Please sign up to secure your spot.
Who Can Join Us
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.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
Accessing Christie Lake Conservation Authority
On weekend Dig Days, you are able to park for free by showing proof of HBMBA membership and your Dig Day registration at the gate. On Friday nights, there may not be anyone at the gate. BUT, we have some spare passes that will get you through the gate so you don’t have to pay for parking. Our Trail Director Mark will wait just outside the entry gate until 5 pm to swipe people in. We want to start working on the trails as close to 5 as possible. Any questions? Shoot us an email hello@hbmba.ca

Friday Night Digs: May 30
2025-05-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

Friday Night Digs: Friday, May 23
2025-05-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada

HBMBA 2025 Season Kick-Off at Grain & Grit
2025-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Grain & Grit Beer Co., 11 Ewen Road, Hamtilon, Ontario, L8S 3C3, Canada
Come hang out with us at Grain & Grit on May 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. As a casual, drop-in style event, this is an opportunity to meet our board of directors, mingle with other passionate cyclists, and get excited about the season ahead. Please help us spread the word, and hope to see you there!

HBMBA Dig Day #1 at Christie Lake
2025-05-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host our first event of the ’25 Season Series, a Community Dig Day at Christie Lake. In this hands-on Dig Day, participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help get our trails ready for the riding season. This Dig Day will focus on general trail maintenance and clean-up, and scoping out project sites for upcoming dig days.
Who Can Join Us
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.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Please sign up at this link to confirm your spot.
Dig Day volunteers will have free access to Christie Lake if they don’t have an annual Hamilton Conservation Pass. Members will simply have to show their HBMBA membership confirmation and their Dig Day reservation at the main gate to gain access to the park free of charge.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
What to Bring

Sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary)
Work/gardening gloves.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended
Snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.

*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).

HBMBA 2025 Annual General Meeting
2025-03-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Fairweather Brewing Company, 5 Ofield Rd Unit #1, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 3C4, Canada
Register to attend the 2025 AGM!
Please register for the Hamilton Burlington Mountain Bike Association (HBMBA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, March 26. The 2025 AGM will be held in person at Fairweather Brewing Company.
The AGM is an opportunity to:

Learn about what our board gets up to behind the scenes and how you can get involved
Vote for your 2025 board of directors
Kick off the mountain bike season over a beverage!

Special Resolution
We are proposing an update to our By-laws, to ensure our board is well equipped and organized appropriately, to respond to the evolving needs of our membership, partners and landowners. In summary, we are proposing:

Removing geographic area designations from each of the five (5) existing Director of Trails positions, yielding five (5) Director of Trails;
Adjusting language to clarify roles and responsibilities of our board of directors;
Adjusting language to be more inclusive.

Current By-laws can be read here.
Proposed By-laws can be read here.
As per our current By-laws, this special resolution notice has been released 10 days prior to our Annual General Meeting, where we will hold a vote on the matter.
We Rely On Volunteers
The HBMBA is a not-for-profit organization that relies exclusively on a volunteer, elected board of directors. Over the years, the inception, growth and success of the organization has been a direct result of a motivated, collaborative, and passionate group of volunteers, keen to support the local mountain (and extended) biking community though trail advocacy.
But we need your help — if you or someone you know is interested in volunteering with us to support our new and continuing initiatives, read on.
Available Positions
Heading into the 2025-2026 year, the following positions are up for renewal. Eager to help out, there are several current board members who have expressed interest in running for reelection. This does not exclude you from running — members in good standing are welcome to run against them, though we encourage those interested to consider vacant positions which have yet to be filled. Nominate yourself for a board position using our 2025 Nomination Form.

*Only available to existing board members, as per By-laws.
**Pending passing of special resolution at board meeting, see above for more information.
Nominations
Each year, active members in good standing can nominate themselves (or other members) to run for an open board position — with a membership wide vote occurring at our Annual General Meeting. To ensure the organization maintains momentum, and reflects the evolving interests of our membership, we need keen individuals to fill available positions!
If you are keen to get involved, we encourage you to nominate yourself for a board position using our 2025 Nomination Form.
We often get asked about roles, responsibilities, and whether qualifications are necessary to get involved.
We welcome collaborative individuals, with can-do attitudes and a passion for supporting the local riding community. Those interested in a position must meet the criteria outlined in our by-laws (i.e., pertaining to age, residency, etc.). You certainly do not need to have prior experience in a board setting, be a pro rider, or know all of our local trails. If you are interested in learning more about what a specific Board position entails, please refer to our proposed by-laws here.
Interested in learning more or how to get involved? Reach out to our board at hello@hbmba.ca.

HBMBA presents Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at Christie Lake
2024-10-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
Join us for a morning on bikes with the whole family. This event, led by HBMBA leaders, is geared towards riders ages 5 to 12 and their parents.
Meet in the field closest to the mountain bike parking lot to begin our day with some skill practice and fun learning in a relaxed environment. Then we’ll hit the trails to put our learning into action! This is an opportunity to ride as a family and meet other kids and families who enjoy riding the mountain bike trails at Christie Lake. (Please note, this is not a formal lesson and parents are responsible for their children at all times)

All children must be accompanied by a parent and be able to ride a bike with pedals and without training wheels.
Helmets for all riders (parents and children) must be worn.
Riders must have closed toed shoes (no sandals).
We will take breaks along the trail, and families can join for as long or as short a time as they feel comfortable with.
Bug spray and sunscreen are recommended.

We encourage families to bring snacks, water and a lunch for after if you’d like to stay and picnic with the other families.
HBMBA Directors and volunteers will be on site to help support and lead this family event.
Please sign up to let us know you are attending!
***This is a free event, however the event ticket does not cover the cost of entry to Christie Lake Conservation Area.

HBMBA Community Dig Day #4 at Christie Lake
2024-09-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host Community Dig Day #4, part of our ’24 Season Series at Christie Lake. Participants will be introduced to tools of the trade and learn about safety. Then, we’ll head into the woods to do some trail maintenance and work on trail improvement projects on our to-do list.
Who Can Join Us
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.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Please sign up at this link to confirm your spot.
*** New for this year: Dig Day volunteers will have free access to Christie Lake if they don’t have an annual Hamilton Conservation Pass. Members will simply have to show their HBMBA membership confirmation (you can log in here) and their Dig Day reservation at the main gate to gain access to the park free of charge.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
What to Bring

Sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary)
Work/gardening gloves.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended
Snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.

*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).

POSTPONED: HBMBA Community Dig Day #3 at Christie Lake
2024-07-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host Community Dig Day #3. This is our summer Dig Day of the ’24 Season Series at Christie Lake. Participants will be introduced to tools of the trade and learn about safety. Then, we’ll head into the woods to do some trail maintenance and work on trail improvement projects on our to-do list.
Who Can Join Us
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.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Please sign up at this link to confirm your spot.
*** New for this year: Dig Day volunteers will have free access to Christie Lake if they don’t have an annual Hamilton Conservation Pass. Members will simply have to show their HBMBA membership confirmation (you can log in here) and their Dig Day reservation at the main gate to gain access to the park free of charge.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
What to Bring

Sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary)
Work/gardening gloves.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended
Snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.

*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).

HBMBA Community Dig Day #2 at Christie Lake
2024-06-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host our second Community Dig Day of the ’24 Season Series at Christie Lake. In this hands-on Dig Day, participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help get our trails ready for the riding season. This Dig Day will focus on general trail maintenance.
Who Can Join Us
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.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Please sign up at this link to confirm your spot.
*** New for this year: Dig Day volunteers will have free access to Christie Lake if they don’t have an annual Hamilton Conservation Pass. Members will simply have to show their HBMBA membership confirmation (you can log in here) and their Dig Day reservation at the main gate to gain access to the park free of charge.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
What to Bring

Sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary)
Work/gardening gloves.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended
Snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.

*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).

HBMBA WTNB+ Dig Day at Christie Lake
2024-06-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host another event from the ’24 Season Series. This will be our second annual WTNB+ (Women’s, Trans, Non-Binary+) Dig Day at Christie Lake. In this hands-on, women-led Dig Day, participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and help keep the trail work moving.
Who Can Join Us
No experience is required and all HBMBA members who self-identify as women, trans, or non-binary 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. Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Please sign up at this link to confirm your spot.
*** New for this year: Dig Day volunteers will have free access to Christie Lake if they don’t have an annual Hamilton Conservation Pass. Members will simply have to show their HBMBA membership confirmation (you can log in here) and their Dig Day reservation at the main gate to gain access to the park free of charge.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
What to Bring
Sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary)
Work/gardening gloves.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended
Snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.
*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2 hrs prior to the event start).

HBMBA Community Dig Day #1 at Christie Lake
2024-05-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host our first event of the ’24 Season Series, a Community Dig Day at Christie Lake. In this hands-on Dig Day, participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to help get our trails ready for the riding season. This Dig Day will focus on general trail maintenance and clean-up, and scoping out project sites for upcoming dig days.
Who Can Join Us
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.
Participants must be 18+. If you have younger family members keen to join us, please reach out to hello@hbmba.ca and we will do our best to accommodate.
Please sign up at this link to confirm your spot.
*** New for this year: Dig Day volunteers will have free access to Christie Lake if they don’t have an annual Hamilton Conservation Pass. Members will simply have to show their HBMBA membership confirmation (you can log in here) and their Dig Day reservation at the main gate to gain access to the park free of charge.
Meeting Place
Mountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot, follow signage).
What to Bring

Sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal, but not necessary)
Work/gardening gloves.
Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended
Snacks, water, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.

*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Inclement Weather
If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).

HBMBA Season Kick-Off at Grain & Grit
2024-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Grain & Grit Beer Co., 11 Ewen Road, Hamtilon, Ontario, L8S 3C3, Canada
Come hang out with us at Grain & Grit on May 1 at 7 p.m. As a casual, drop-in style event, this is an opportunity to meet our board of directors, mingle with other passionate cyclists, and get excited about the season ahead. Please help us spread the word, and hope to see you there!

HBMBA 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
2024-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Grain & Grit Beer Co., 11 Ewen Road, Hamtilon, Ontario, L8S 3C3, Canada
Register to attend the 2024 AGM!
Please register for the Hamilton Burlington Mountain Bike Association (HBMBA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday February 25th, 2024 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The 2024 AGM will be held in person Grain and Grit and hosted virtually. Due to space restrictions, the in person attendance will be capped at 35 people total but online virtual attendance will be unlimited. Please be mindful when selecting your registration style as In Person or Virtual. We have selected the venue for in person based on historical in person attendance numbers.
The AGM will last approximately 2 hours and is an important meeting for all members. Firstly, it’s required by our bylaws and incorporation as critical voting on the previous fiscal year’s statements and Board of Directors will occur. Secondly, it’s where members are provided with an update on the past years activities and plans for the following year. Lastly, it’s an avenue for you to provide feedback on what you would like to see from the organization.
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Eligibility for Board Of Directors

Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years of age,
Candidates must be an individual,
Candidates must be sound of mind,
Candidates must not be bankrupt, and
Candidates must be Members of HBMBA in good standing. A member in good standing is defined by the following three (3) requirements:

Has paid all dues, fees, or other monies owing to HBMBA.
Is not under a ban or suspension by any official cycling organization including, without limitation, the Ontario Cycling Association or International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA).
Is aware and follows all HBMBA rules, regulations, guidelines and customs including, without limitation, the requirement that ALL MEMBERS MUST WEAR AN APPROPRIATE HELMET AT ALL HBMBA CYCLING EVENTS.

Nomination Process
Eligible Candidates can nominate themselves or another member using the following FORM. Eligibility will be confirmed by the Director of Membership prior to voting at the AGM. Candidates will be required to announce at the AGM whether they are running for a one (1) year or two (2) year term. Candidates may circulate, with the agenda for the AGM, a one (1) letter sized page document as an electoral presentation. This must be submitted to pete.s@hbmba.ca no later than 11:59pm February 23th, 2024. Note that failure to submit a candidate bio does NOT preclude a candidate from running. Candidates can be nominated up to and including at the AGM. All Candidates will be permitted up to 60 seconds (one minute) during the AGM to give a brief description of themselves to attendees.
Board Positions
The following Board Positions are eligible for election at the AGM and HBMBA welcomes submissions from any interested members:

Director of Landowner Relations
Director of Ecology and Stewardship
Director of Events
Director of Corporate Membership
Director of Trails: East Hamilton
Director of Trails: Burlington Area
Director of Memberships
Director of Youth Advocacy
Director of Trails: Christie Lake
Director of Women’s Advocacy

The following Executive Positions are eligible for election at the AGM and the HBMBA welcome submissions from any PREVIOUS HBMBA Director:

President
Vice-President
Secretary
Communications Manager
Treasure

Election Process
Members will vote on Candidates with simple majority votes. Each member in good standing will be eligible to cast one vote for each position. Members may vote at the AGM (in person or virtually) or via absenteeism vote by 11:59pm February 24th, 2024. To make an absenteeism vote please email pete.s@hbmba.ca.
Any positions which are contested (more than a single Candidate has been nominated) will be elected by First-past-the-post (person with the highest number of votes) polling to determine the successful Candidate.
Any positions which are uncontested (a single Candidate has been nominated) will be elected by a vote of confidence (known as a consent vote) where all Candidates are elected in a single motion. Prior to the consent vote, any members in good standing may make a motion to have a candidate pulled from the consent vote and voted upon individually (known as vote of confidence). Under both of these conditions a majority (half plus one (1) vote) are required for either the consent vote or vote of confidence to pass.
For access to the full organizational By-laws please see HBMBA.CA/about/info/
Draft Agenda (To be finalized February 24th, 2023)

Land Acknowledgement
Welcome
2023 Review and 2024 Outlook
Financial Report
Elections
Q&A

Click here to register for the 2024 AGM

Women, Trans and Non-Binary (WTNB) Dig Day at Christie's Lake
2023-10-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
The HBMBA team is excited to host our first Women, Trans and Non-Binary (WTNB) Dig Day at Christie Lake. In this women-led, hands-on build day, participants will be introduced to tools of the trade, learn about safety, and have an opportunity to make their mark on one of our existing trails.
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. If the weather is not suitable for building, you will receive an email prior to meeting.
The build day leader will plan the activities for the day and will provide instruction for the use and safety of the tools.
Who:

Open to women, trans and non-binary participants.
No prior trail building experience is necessary.
You do not need to have have an HBMBA membership to attend.
We encourage participants to come out to learn and support building and maintenance efforts, where possible 9light work and support roles will be available).
Participants must be 18+ or accompanied by a guardian.

When: October 28th from 9:30am to 12pm

9:15am Coffee and light snacks will be available at the MTB Parking Lot (see park map)
9:30am Introduction, Safety & Tool Talk at the MTB Parking Lot
9:45am Confirm Dig Plan & Walk to Trail Site
11:30am Wrap Up & Walk out
Please arrive ready to roll no later than 9:30am. We anticipate wrapping up before noon (dependent on project and energy levels). If you cannot stay for the entire event, we still encourage you to join us while you can in the morning.

Where: Mountain bike parking lot (West-most parking lot – follow mountain bike trail signs)
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. All tools will be provided by HBMBA.
Registration & Waivers
Use the following link to register for the event: link
This event will be limited to 15 participants, so we encourage you to sign up early. If you have signed up but can no longer attend, please cancel your reservation as soon as possible so others can join in.
Waivers must be completed by all participants before work commences. The waiver can be completed in advance, using the following link:
Questions?
If you have any questions, please reach out to event organizers Jane (jane.g@hbmba.ca) and Jacklyn (jacklyn.s@hbmba.ca).
Can’t wait to see you there!

Christie Lake Trail Build - October 14, 2023
2023-10-14 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: October 14th, 2023 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 - September 17, 2023
2023-09-17 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 17th, 2023 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 - August 13, 2023
2023-08-13 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 13th, 2023 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 - July 15, 2023
2023-07-15 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: July 15th, 2023 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.

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
2023-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Christie Lake Conservation Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Dundas, Ontario, L9E 5E2, Canada
Date: Sunday June 11, 2023 10:00am – 12:00pm.
Location: Christies Lake Conservation Area, MTB Parking Lot
Details: We encourage families to join us for guided parent/child rides. Unfortunately we will not be able to accept riders without their guardians present. Families should pack lunches for a picnic lunch/social after the ride. We are planning on running three (3) groups of riders as we historically have for Grom Squad rides.
Alternatives: If the Christies Lake trails are unsuitable for riding (wet) we will arrange for an alternative location in the valley that has more durable gravel trails.
Registration: Event registration is found here: Registration Link

Christie Lake Trail Build - June 10, 2023
2023-06-10 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: June 10th, 2023 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.

Brick Factory (Brickworks) Trail Build - June 4, 2023
2023-06-04 09:00 - 12:00 | 42 Lawrence Road Hamilton, ON L8M 1N6, Gage Park Pump Track 42 Lawrence Road, Hamilton, Ontario, HamiL8M 1N6, 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: June 4th, 2023 from 9am to 12pm
Where: Gage Park Parking lot
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.
