Winter Magic and Fat Bike Love

Great article written by Jay Sanders!  READ HERE.

Winter Magic Photos from The Hinton Voice

Check out these great picks taken during the Fun Fat Bike Race at the Winter Magic Fat Bike Demo Day on February 21st, 2015!

Flickr Photos from The Hinton Voice

Great Fun at the Winter Magic Fat Bike Demo Day!

The Winter Magic Fat Bike Demo Day was a great success!  Some fresh overnight snow, groomed tracks and lots of bikes to try out.  10 riders participated in a fun race - randomly paired with enthusiastic partners on a beautiful wintry day.

Thanks to HMBA's Sarah, Mike and Mike for putting time in organizing and prepping this fun event!  Thanks to Christopher Read for being a great MC! 

Thank you to the bike shops for bringing Fat Bikes to Hinton for folks to try out!!!

Thank you to local businesses that helped make it a great event!

Thanks to Sandra, Paul and Michelle for the use of these great shots!

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Sarah staying in front of Colin on the final lap.

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Fun Fat Bike Race Trophy - crafted by Mike Mahoney

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The winning team.

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Lots of people trying out fat bikes for the first time - and loving it!

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Gals on Fat Bikes

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Winter Magic Fat Bike Demo Day

On Saturday February 21st from 1pm Various Bike Shops from Hinton & Jasper will be at Maxwell Lake!

Come down to trial a bike, roast some marshmallows or participate in a race!

There will be a snowman competition (snow permitting) and hot chocolate for the kids :-)

 

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Suggested parking locations off of Collinge Road:

 

 

Hinton Decided!

Great News!

Earlier this month, Hinton residents decided to award $30,000 towards the Happy Creek project submitted by the Hinton Mountain Bike Association.  

In September, HMBA had submitted a proposal for Hinton's Participatory Budget.  Hinton's amazing signature trail, Happy Creek, is going to need some major work done on all the bridges and wood features. This is not just a project that will benefit the mountain bikers, but it will benefit runners, walkers, hikers, and visitors who enjoy using this great trail!

Participatory Budgeting is a democratic process where community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget ($100,000). It is taxpayers working with local government to make budget decisions that affect their lives. It is a different way to manage public money that engages people and government.

Hinton's Participatory Budget Results

AFD Gravity Cup Update: Event Cancelled

Recent weather conditions forces this weekend's event to be cancelled.

Post by AFD Racing.

Dirt Jam Under the Lights - Saturday September 13!

Thank you The Hinton Voice Inc. and Oui Print for donating this awesome poster!   And thank you to Jules Oilfield for sponsoring the big lights!!  Don't forget to check out AFD Racing .

AFD Air Bag returns to Hinton on Friday, September 12

AFD is bringing back the air bag! 

Cost is $5 and all proceeds go to the Hinton Mountain Bike Association.

• Waivers must be signed by parents or guardians.
• You must be 10 or older to jump.
• Helmets are mandatory.

Location: Next to Hinton Curling Rink

Please note: there are a lot of cars parking in the field for the West Fraser Mill shut down. We have been assured that there will be an area roped off on the 12th.  Spectators and participants can park in the curling rink parking lot. Thank you to AFD, Barrow Safety, the Hinton Curling Club, and the Town for working this out!

AFD GRAVITY CUP is next weekend!!   You can still register online at AFDRacing.ca or onsite Sept 12/13 before 1 pm at the AFD Petroleum Hinton Office. 

For more information visit AFDRacing.ca

Another Great Beaver Bike Fest Recap by Devon Brown

Devon Brown has once again done an amazing job at filming and capturing some great memories at our 5th Annual Beaver Bike Fest.  Thanks Devon!!

Beaver Bike Fest Results are in!

Click to view the 2014 Beaver Bike Fest Results!

Sign up for the AFD Gravity Cup - Earlybird Special ends August 22!

Early Bird Registration for the AFD Racing Gravity Cup in Hinton ends Friday, August 22nd! Be sure to sign up! ‪#‎bikehinton‬!

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More Great Support From Local Businesses

Thanks to The Hinton Voice and Ouiprint for designing and printing this awesome poster!

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Amazing Support For Beaver Bike Fest!

We are 5 days away from our signature event and the Hinton Mountain Bike Association has had amazing support from local and regional businesses!

• Hinton Luge Association
• Scooper Dooper and The Gourmet Lunchbox

Online Registration Now Open for 2014 Beaver Bike Fest

New this year - register online for your favorite events!  For more information about the Beaver Bike Fest, visit our website!

Gravity Cup News!

AFD Gravity Cup 2014 is going down September 12-14 in Hinton, Alberta.  

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Bonus: Looks like AFD is bringing back the airbag for Gravity Cup weekend!

Early Bird Registration: $65.00 & includes a free T-shirt (offer ends August 22, 2014)

Regular Registration: $75.00

Register online at afdracing.ca

More info on prizes, sponsors and the AFD Airbag to follow.

Tell your friends!!!

HMBA Gear Swap is Cancelled

HMBA Gear Swap is CANCELED! Due to a lack of seller interest, we have canceled the event completely for this year. If you have bike related items to sell, feel free to post on our facebook group. Anything that is not bike related should not be posted.