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SUMMARY:HBMBA Father's Day Community Dig Day\, Social Ride\, and BBQ at Christie Lake
DESCRIPTION:The HBMBA team is excited to host a special Community Dig Day at Christie Lake on Father’s Day. In this hands-on dig day\, participants will be introduced to the tools they’ll be using\, learn about safety\, and have an opportunity to do some work on the trails. Trail maintenance will take place between 10 and noon\, followed by a social ride and BBQ. \nWho Can Join Us\nNo 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. \nParticipants 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. \nPlease sign up at this link to confirm your spot. \nDig 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. \nMeeting Place\nMountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot\, follow signage). \nWhat to Bring \n\nSturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal\, but not necessary)\nWork/gardening gloves.\nSunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended\nSnacks\, water\, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.\n\n*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA. \nInclement Weather \nIf the weather is not suitable for building\, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start). \nNew this year! \nBring your mountain bike! After we work on the trails\, there will be a BBQ and we will lead a group ride on the singletrack.
URL:https://hbmba.ca/event/hbmba-fathers-day-community-dig-day-social-ride-and-bbq-at-christie-lake/
LOCATION:Christie Lake Conservation Area\, 1000 Highway 5 West\, Dundas\, Ontario\, L9E 5E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:trail building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260626T170000
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SUMMARY:HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (June 26)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease sign up to secure your spot. \nOur Friday Night Dig Series is back! Come join us for an evening of trail maintenance. \nThe HBMBA team is excited to host a Friday Night Dig Series at Christie Lake again for 2026. Participants will be introduced to tools of the trade\, learn about safety\, and have an opportunity to help with some trail maintenance. \nWho Can Join Us \nNo 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. Please register to let us know you’re attending. \nParticipants 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. \nMeeting Place \nMountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot\, follow signage). \nAccessing Christie Lake Conservation Authority \nOn 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 passes that will get you through the gate so you don’t have to pay for parking. Our Trail Director 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 \nWhat to Bring \nIt is recommended that you wear sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal\, but not necessary) and work/gardening gloves. Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended. All tools will be provided by HBMBA. \nBring snacks\, water\, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you. \nAll tools will be provided by HBMBA. \nInclement Weather \nIf the weather is not suitable for building\, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).
URL:https://hbmba.ca/event/hbmba-friday-night-dig-series-june-26/
LOCATION:Christie Lake Conservation Area\, 1000 Highway 5 West\, Dundas\, Ontario\, L9E 5E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:trail building
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SUMMARY:HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (July 3)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease sign up to secure your spot. \nOur Friday Night Dig Series is back! Come join us for an evening of trail maintenance. \nThe HBMBA team is excited to host a Friday Night Dig Series at Christie Lake again for 2026. Participants will be introduced to tools of the trade\, learn about safety\, and have an opportunity to help with some trail maintenance. \nWho Can Join Us \nNo 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. Please register to let us know you’re attending. \nParticipants 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. \nMeeting Place \nMountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot\, follow signage). \nAccessing Christie Lake Conservation Authority \nOn 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 passes that will get you through the gate so you don’t have to pay for parking. Our Trail Director 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 \nWhat to Bring \nIt is recommended that you wear sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal\, but not necessary) and work/gardening gloves. Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended. All tools will be provided by HBMBA. \nBring snacks\, water\, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you. \nAll tools will be provided by HBMBA. \nInclement Weather \nIf the weather is not suitable for building\, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).
URL:https://hbmba.ca/event/hbmba-friday-night-dig-series-july-3/
LOCATION:Christie Lake Conservation Area\, 1000 Highway 5 West\, Dundas\, Ontario\, L9E 5E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:trail building
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SUMMARY:HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (July 10)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease sign up to secure your spot. \nOur Friday Night Dig Series is back! Come join us for an evening of trail maintenance. \nThe HBMBA team is excited to host a Friday Night Dig Series at Christie Lake again for 2026. Participants will be introduced to tools of the trade\, learn about safety\, and have an opportunity to help with some trail maintenance. \nWho Can Join Us \nNo 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. Please register to let us know you’re attending. \nParticipants 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. \nMeeting Place \nMountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot\, follow signage). \nAccessing Christie Lake Conservation Authority \nOn 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 passes that will get you through the gate so you don’t have to pay for parking. Our Trail Director 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 \nWhat to Bring \nIt is recommended that you wear sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal\, but not necessary) and work/gardening gloves. Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended. All tools will be provided by HBMBA. \nBring snacks\, water\, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you. \nAll tools will be provided by HBMBA. \nInclement Weather \nIf the weather is not suitable for building\, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).
URL:https://hbmba.ca/event/hbmba-friday-night-dig-series-july-10/
LOCATION:Christie Lake Conservation Area\, 1000 Highway 5 West\, Dundas\, Ontario\, L9E 5E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:trail building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260726T120000
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CREATED:20260713T003113Z
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SUMMARY:Community Dig Day\, Snacks\, and Social Ride at Christie Lake
DESCRIPTION:The HBMBA team is excited to host another Community Dig Day at Christie Lake. In this hands-on dig day\, participants will be introduced to the tools they’ll be using\, learn about safety\, and have an opportunity to do some work on the trails. Afterwards\, we will relax and enjoy some snacks and beverages before we get on our bikes and ride the singletrack. \nWho Can Join Us\nNo 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. \nParticipants 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. \nPlease sign up at this link to confirm your spot. \nDig 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. \nMeeting Place\nMountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot\, follow signage). \nWhat to Bring \n\nSturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal\, but not necessary)\nWork/gardening gloves.\nSunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended\nSnacks\, water\, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.\n\n*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA. \nInclement Weather \nIf the weather is not suitable for building\, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start). \nNew this year! \nBring your mountain bike! After we work on the trails\, there will be a BBQ and we will lead a group ride on the singletrack.
URL:https://hbmba.ca/event/community-dig-day-snacks-and-social-ride-at-christie-lake/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:trail building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T130000
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SUMMARY:HBMBA Community Dig Day and Social Ride at Christie Lake
DESCRIPTION:Join some of the HBMBA board for our next 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 maintenance to Runway and G-out. \nWho Can Join Us\nNo 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. \nParticipants 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. \nPlease sign up at this link to confirm your spot. \nDig 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. \nMeeting Place\nMountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot\, follow signage). \nWhat to Bring \n\nSturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal\, but not necessary)\nWork/gardening gloves.\nSunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended\nSnacks\, water\, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you.\n\n*** All tools will be provided by HBMBA. \nInclement Weather \nIf the weather is not suitable for building\, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start). \nNew this year! \nBring your mountain bike! After we work on the trails\, we will lead a group ride on the singletrack.
URL:https://hbmba.ca/event/hbmba-community-dig-day-and-social-ride-at-christie-lake/
LOCATION:Christie Lake Conservation Area\, 1000 Highway 5 West\, Dundas\, Ontario\, L9E 5E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:trail building
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ORGANIZER;CN="HBMBA":MAILTO:hello@hbmba.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T200000
DTSTAMP:20261004T134933
CREATED:20260921T235559Z
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SUMMARY:HBMBA Friday Night Dig Series (October 2)
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for an evening of trail maintenance in preparation for Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. \n\n\n\n\nThe HBMBA team is excited to host a special Friday Night Dig Series at Christie Lake on October 2 in preparation for Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. Participants will help with some maintenance—trimming\, raking\, etc.—to get the singletrack ready for anyone who rides on the weekend. If you are unable to join right at 5\, please text or call Zach Schattenkirk (306) 552-8809 to let him know when to expect you so he can meet you at the gate. \n\n\nPlease sign up to secure your spot. \nWho Can Join Us \nNo 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. Please register to let us know you’re attending. \nParticipants 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. \nMeeting Place \nMountain bike parking lot at Christie Lake Conservation Authority (the west-most parking lot\, follow signage). \nAccessing Christie Lake Conservation Authority \nOn 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 passes that will get you through the gate so you don’t have to pay for parking. Our Trail Director will wait just outside the entry gate until 5 pm to swipe people in. Any questions? Shoot us an email: hello@hbmba.ca \nWhat to Bring \nIt is recommended that you wear sturdy shoes (steel toe is ideal\, but not necessary) and work/gardening gloves. Sunglasses or safety glasses are also recommended. All tools will be provided by HBMBA. \nBring snacks\, water\, insect repellant and an extra layer(s). Be prepared to carry your gear out on trail with you. \nAll tools will be provided by HBMBA. \nInclement Weather \nIf the weather is not suitable for building\, you will receive an email (no less than 2hrs prior to the event start).
URL:https://hbmba.ca/event/hbmba-friday-night-dig-series-october-2/
LOCATION:Christie Lake Conservation Area\, 1000 Highway 5 West\, Dundas\, Ontario\, L9E 5E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:trail building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T120000
DTSTAMP:20261004T134933
CREATED:20260914T145603Z
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SUMMARY:HBMBA presents Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at Christie Lake 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning on bikes with the whole family. This event\, led by HBMBA board members\, is geared towards riders ages 5 to 11 and their parents. \nThis is a family-oriented event intended for young riders ages 5-11 and their parents. We will meet in the field closest to the mountain bike parking lot to begin our day with some skills 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.) \n\nAll children must be accompanied by a parent and be able to ride a bike with pedals and without training wheels.\nHelmets for all riders (parents and children) must be worn.\nRiders must have closed toed shoes (no sandals).\nWe will take breaks along the trail\, and families can join for as long or as short a time as they feel comfortable with.\nBug spray and sunscreen are recommended.\n\nWe will be hosting a small BBQ with hotdogs around noon; however families are also welcome to bring their own picnic lunches\, if preferred. Families are encouraged to bring snacks and water. \nHBMBA directors and volunteers will be on site to help support and lead this family event. \nPlease sign up to let us know you are attending! \n***This is a free event\, however the event ticket does not cover the cost of entry to Christie Lake Conservation Area.
URL:https://hbmba.ca/event/hbmba-presents-take-a-kid-mountain-biking-day-at-christie-lake-2026/
LOCATION:Christie Lake Conservation Area\, 1000 Highway 5 West\, Dundas\, Ontario\, L9E 5E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:events
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