HMBA Spotlight: Beth - Vice President

Beth Blackman- HMBA Vice President

Beth joined the HMBA board early Summer 2019 after Casey (HMBA secretary) suggested it might be fun! Turns out...it is! She also joined because she wants to have a part in promoting and improving biking in Hinton. Beth was born and raised in Hinton, moved away for 8 years then came back two years ago because it’s just too good here! She’s been on a mountain bike for about 8 years and prefers XC/Enduro riding...but a good DH trip is always a blast as well! (So basically all riding). Her favourite people to ride with are her husband (pictured) and sister in law. She also loves going to ladies ride because of the diverse group of women who attend and how awesome they are! Beth is also an RN at the Hinton Hospital (along with Casey) and when they’re both on shift it can be distracting because biking comes up a lot. Don’t worry, not distracting enough not to save your life! Right now she is presently on mat leave with her 5.5 month old daughter and teaching her the love of mountain biking already. If you ever see a wild lady around town with a baby in a bike trailer you can be sure it’ll be Beth 👶 🚲

HMBA Spotlight: Suzanne - Operations

Suzanne Stevenson- HMBA Operations

Suzanne joined the HMBA board in the spring of 2019. She’s in charge of Operations because of the amazing legacy for bringing top tier trails to Hinton. Suzanne is super detail oriented and is doing a lot of behind the scenes work to get trails built! She’s also been very involved with community stakeholders in regards to promoting and advocating for trail maintenance and building. She is passionate about helping our trail system be the best that it can be! In the next five years she hopes to facilitate meaningful volunteer opportunities and keep everyone stoked on the riding out our back door. She started biking as a child, and prefers any trail that goes downhill. Her favourite group ride starts at the bike park and ends in a beer. She’s also great at creating stoke in new riders and supporting them in their journey. Looking to strike up a conversation? Ask her about her hydroponic garden 😀

HMBA Spotlight: Mike - Director at Large / Winter Coordinator

Mike Langford- HMBA Director/Winter Coordinator

Mike has been on the HMBA board for three years. He moved to Hinton in 2006 from the flatlands of Saskatchewan. He’s been on a bike for a long time but really started focussing on it when he moved to Hinton. Before that he was an avid snowmobile racer! With this interest still close at heart, Mike is our Winter specialist. With this season fast approaching it’s a good thing we have him on hand! Before officially joining the board he was our ‘Winter coordinator’ for a couple years. XC and enduro are Mike’s jam but he loves to sneak away for some much loved DH riding trips. Mike sure loves competition because he enters any race he can! If you creep his Instagram you’ll see all of his winnings 👌🏻 when he’s not slaying at competitions you’ll find he is one of our most committed trail guardians. He enjoys keeping our trails in great condition so newcomers can have a good experience when they check out our trails. Mike loves to ride his bike with anyone who enjoys a good climb up and a rip down!! If you ever see a guy clearing trees on the trail...might be Mike, say hello!

HMBA Spotlight: Casey - Secretary

Casey MacKay- HMBA Secretary

Casey has been part of the the board for about a year and a half. She joined because of her love for biking and to have a voice for future trails and plans. Grant writing has become one of her major tasks and her hard work is paying off! Can’t wait for new trails. Casey has been living in Hinton for 6 years and started mountain biking 5 years ago. Her favourite way to get out on her bike is DH/enduro and she’s is reallllly good at it 😊. When she’s not working as an RN at the Hinton Hospital, you’ll find Casey on Flowmaster or Rock Band a lot of the time. If you’re ever feeling lonely she’ll never hesitate to include you on a ride no matter your skill level! She just loves seeing people out on bikes. However, one of her favourite people to ride with is her husband 🥰 Casey travels the world just to experience new and exciting mountain biking and her picture was taken on one of these trips. If you can ever catch her on the trail 💨 be sure to say hello!

HMBA Spotlight: Julie - Treasurer

Julie Duval-HMBA Treasurer

Julie started mountain biking in 1998 when she moved to Hinton. Her 21 years (...and counting!) of living in Hinton makes her a valuable member of the board. Julie is very knowledgeable about a lot of things! She has been on the HMBA board since November 2011 and has circulated through a number of roles but ended up back being Treasurer. You’ll be sure to find Julie at the Monday night ladies ride! She often leads the group and does an amazing job at it with her calm and inclusive approach. Julie loves single track trail rides best but likes to spice it up with features and skills park sessions. The person she loves to ride with most is her daughter, Gabrielle, as she loves to share what a great experience riding is with her. Apart from mountain biking, Julie enjoys pottery and quilting! If you ever see her on the trail be sure to say hello. You’ll leave with a new friend for sure!
🚲 📷 photo taken on the way up Mount Hero, an IMBA Epic Trail in Carcross, Yukon.