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West Virginia Mountain Bike Association
West Virginia Mountain Bike Association, P.O. Box 4292, Parkersburg, WV 26104
Supporting the efforts of The International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA), encouraging all racers to adhere to the Rules of the Trail.
MOUNTWOOD PARK TRAILS THREATENED (Updated July 25, 2007) The Wood County Parks and Recreation Commission is deliberating allowing equestrians into Mountwood Park and this is not a good thing for the singletrack trails that so many volunteers have worked to create and maintain. Your help is needed!
DOWNLOAD THE WVMBA RACE WAIVER [Word Doc Form] or [PDF Form ]
PAY DIRT TRAIL WORK (Updated July 3, 2007) [ Get Forms ] Questions? E-mail Kim.
*** Earn points in BOTH WVMBA series for trail work! ***
Sat. August 4 Time 9:00am: Calhoun County Park, Mount Zion- Meet by the barn building. We'll be re-routing a section of the little pond trail to remove that really sharp turn and doing renovation work on the trail that drops off the parking lot (the one the race used to use before the walking trail cut it off) so that it can be part of the race course next year. Please bring tools & energy, and please RSPV to dclothier@hughes.net so lunch and drinks for all can be arranged. Thanks!
WVVUS - West Virginia/Virginia Ultra Series --- The new West Virginia/Virginia Ultra Series (WVVUS) is being sponsored by Cannondale who's graciously given over $2000 in merchandise for the championship awards! The next race is Elk River Touring Center's Wild 100 on August 18th. Find more details on the WVVUS and upcoming events on the Schedule Page.
RACE DIRECTORS MUST ATTEND!
2008 SERIES PLANNING Mandatory Meetings on October 21, 2007 and December 2, 2007. If a race director/race representative does NOT show up to BOTH meetings, your race WILL NOT be included in the 2008 series(s).
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Provided by iPlayOutside.com How do I get photos of my race and/or event? e-mail JR Petsko
Story by Matt Marcus, Photos by JR Petsko, iPlayOutside.com with others by Ludovic Moore and Van Morales, Blackwater Bikes
Sunday, July 1, 2007 -- Davis, WV
Blackwater Bikes West Virginia Championship - WVMBA #7
Blackwater Bikes is a proud sponsor of the 2007 WV State Mountain Bike Championship which awards the top WV resident in each West Virginia Mountain Bike Association (WVMBA) race category with a championship jersey.
The 2007 race course is improved from past editions with several miles of new trail, two reroutes around muddy spots and the elimination of a dirt road section, taking the entire course off road after the start. Single speed and fixed gear riders appreciated these changes.< See Full Blackwater Recap/Results/Photos
Coverage/Photos by JR Petsko, with Pond Jump/Kid's Race Photos by Don Parks, iPlayOutside.com
Saturday, Sunday, June 16-17, 2007 -- Mount Zion, WV
Appalachian Classic - WVMBA #6
The 11 year old Appalachian Classic WVMBA Points Race hosts a pond jump, live music, kids race and even a 5k trail run (added this year). Sunday morn came fast and it was time for one of the oldest events on the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association’s circuit, The Appalachian Classic WVMBA Points Race. Gunnar Shogren of Morgantown, WV was the first to the top of the climb on his single-speed followed by a host of others that included Steve Hill of Elkview, WV, Justin Pokrivka of Tarentum PA, Joey Riddle of Elkins, WV, and Robert Spreng of Butler, PA to name a few.< See Full Appalachain Classic Recap/Results/Photos
Coverage/Photos by JR Petsko, iPlayOutside.com
Sunday, June 3, 2007 -- Mc Gaheysville, VA / Massanutten Resort
Massanutten Hoo-Ha! - WVVUS #1/ USAC-MTB Final
Early June hit and it was time to pack up the car and cross the border into Virginia for the Massanutten Hoo-Ha! The event was hosted by the great folks at Massanutten Resort. Most weekends when I head to a mountain bike race or trail run, I camp in a tent that’s less than sufficient, but hey, I like to play outside. This time it was different. The Hoo-ha is not just your normal run-of-the-mill mountain bike race. The event happens to be Round #1 of the West Virginia/Virginia Ultra Series (WVVUS). The series is being sponsored by Cannondale who's putting up over $2000 in merchandise for the championship awards! < See Full Hoo-Ha! Recap/Results/Photos
Coverage/Photos by George Gannon, iPlayOutside.com
Sunday, May 27, 2007 --
Charleston, WV / Little Creek Park, Trace Fork Canyon
Race the Trace - WVMBA #5
You can't talk about Race For the Trace without mentioning a short section of trail known only as The Rocks. Most of the Rock Ridge Trail at Little Creek Park in South Charleston is steep, narrow or a nice combination of both. But the Rocks, named because of the twisted, winding patch marked by several large boulders, is the perfect mix of super fast downhill and technical single-track. While some handled the section with ease, other's were forced to put their bikes on their shoulder and walk down the hill. < See Full Race the Trace Recap/Results/Photos
Coverage/Photos by JR Petsko, iPlayOutside.com
Saturday, May 19 - Sunday, May 20, 2007 --
Spencer, WV / Charles Fork Lake
Tour de Lake - WVMBA #4
Charles Fork Lake is a multi-use area with over 25 miles of trails surrounding a mile long lake that sports excellent fishing, canoeing, and hiking. The trails were developed by local mountain biking enthusiasts. It's one of the most beautiful venues in the east. The trail system is mostly single-track that offers a rewarding experience for all levels of mountain bikers. Andrew Wiedrich of Morgantown, WV was the first rider flying in the big ring on the flat section of trail that followed the opening climb, but he was not alone.
< See Full Tour de Lake Recap/Results/Photos
Coverage/Photos by JR Petsko, iPlayOutside.com
Sunday, May 6, 2007 --
Morgantown, WV / Coopers Rock State Forest
Henry Clay 30K - WVMBA #3
Back in the day, let’s say the late 1980’s, when Mountain Biking started to become popular in West Virginia; Cooper’s Rock was the place to ride for numerous riders. A lot has changed in the world of mountain biking since those days, like the innovations of front and rear shocks, 29” wheels, clip less pedals, camel packs, and carbon fiber just to name a few. Even with all of the hi-tech changes to the sport, some things still remain the same. Spandex is still the preferred racing short (go figure.) Hills are still hard to climb, rock gardens will forever make your teeth chatter, and Cooper’s Rock is still a killer place to ride.
< See Full Henry Clay Recap/Results/Photos
Coverage/Photos by JR Petsko, iPlayOutside.com
Sunday, April 22, 2007 --
Bruceton Mills, WV / Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake Bike Classic - WVMBA #2
The trails at Big Bear are the kind you dream about with a single track that's to die for, extreme down hills, and scenic views like no other. I don't think I'm the only one who feels this way either.
Over 180 riders from all around the tri-state area descended upon the sleepy camp ground to participate in round two of the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association (WVMBA) Point Series. The weather was more forgiving than the first WVMBA event had to offer. Not a cloud in the blue sky, and with temperatures reaching the high 60’s, the day made everyone feel even more excited about the race start.
< See Full Big Bear Recap/Results/Photos
Coverage/Photos by JR Petsko, iPlayOutside.com
Saturday/Sunday April 14 -April 15, 2007 --
Waverly, WV / Mountwood Park
Challenge at Mountwood - WVMBA #1/OMBC #2
It is that time of year again, yes, time for mountain bike racing in the hills of West Virginia. Last Sunday riders from five different states headed to Mountwood State Park outside of Parkersburg, WV for the event. The joint series race offered WVMBA and OMBC Series points.For riders from the OMBC it would be their second event of the year, but for riders in the WVMBA series it was their first opportunity to show off their early season form. The weather on Sunday morning was far from optimal, but that did not stop over 170 riders from in and around the tri-state area from showing up. < See Full Mountwood Recap/Results/Photos
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