Early Bird deal for MTB Symposium ends Aug 15th

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward Be an Early Bird and Save Register by August 15 and save $50 off the price of full registration. Full registration incudes:  2 full days of sessions featuring knowledgeable and entertaining speakers and presentations Breakfast and lunch on each day of the symposium sessions Welcome reception and other social events Pre- symposium IMBA Canada Trail building workshop available to full symposium registrants Guided rides on some of the best trails in the province Sign up now by clicking here. Sneak Peak at What's in Store As in previous symposiums we will be delving into topics that are critical to BC's mountain bike sector.  Panel discussions involving people who deal with these issues from a regulatory level and from the view of local stakeholders will share their knowledge and experience and help provide practical solutions.   Land use agreements - perspectives from land managers and tenure holders First Nations partnerships - identifying common objectives and values Regional Collaboration - pooling resources and building support at the regional level Education, Certifications and Industry - employment training for the mountain bike industry Plus lots presentations and keynotes including: John Hawkings, Rec Sites and Trails BC - Recreational Land Use Agreements in BC Mark Schmidt, Parks Canada - Planning tools for Sustainable Trails Patrick Lucas, Aboriginal Youth Mountain Bike Project - Building partnerships with First Nations communities Peter Larose, Larose Research - Kamloops MTB Economic Impact Study Zachary Cole, University of North Carolina - Mountain Bike Visitor Market Analysis And lots more to come! Bring your Bike and Join in the Group Rides Williams Lake has a variety of riding zones that are suited to wide range of abilities and riding interests all within a few minutes of where the symposium will take place.   The group ride schedule will be posted soon, but plan on being able to ride every day; Friday afternoon prior to the welcome reception and Saturday and Sunday immediately following the daily sessions.   For those interested in a staying an extra day for some extra thrills there will be shuttles on Monday to Desous (3000 foot descents to the Fraser River) including a BBQ for $40 per person hosted by the Williams Lake Cycling Club (sign up details to be announced soon).  Flowy trails with views of the surrounding area. Steep and challenging trails that will keep you focused. Trails with impressive wood work and technical features.