Local Dirt – Spring 2022
Spring Membership Update – Local Dirt Welcome to LOCAL DIRT, SORCA’s semi-annual (Spring and Fall) membership report that dives into all aspects of our association. Long-time SORCA members may recognize ‘Local Dirt’ as it was the name of the original newsletter begun in 1992!
Drop into the report to get the full scoop on what our volunteer board and staff have been up to this hectic spring!
Alba Distribution, Stark Architecture Ltd. and Peckinpah are hosting our 6th social ride of 2022! Four fun ride groups with different starting points and a 150-participant cap. The après will be hosted at Alba Distribution, featuring some awesome grub from Peckinpah! We look forward to seeing you there!![]()
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Full details in the link below!![]()
sorca.ca/2022/social-6-hosted-by-alba-distributions-stark-architecture-peckinpah![]()
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Spruce Registration Link![]()
spruceregistrations.com/sorca/register/
SORCA is engaging with local RCMP and various stakeholders on the usage and safety of Garibaldi Park Road. We have been informed that the RCMP may have additional enforcement on Garibaldi Park Road in the near future. We have been asked to inform and remind our members that although its a dirt road that accesses some of the best mountain bike trails anywhere, it's classed as a highway, and not a fire service road as many think. Meaning, that all rules that govern a normal highway are in play while utilizing this road. ![]()
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The road has become quite busy in recent years, with many sea-to-sky residents using it year-round to access their favourite recreational areas. We remind our membership that conducting ourselves equitably and safely on this roadway is paramount.
Next Wednesday, June 29 Tantalus Bike Shop and Belinda Grant Real Estate are hosting SORCA’s 5th Cinco of the year! This XC Cinco is not to be missed! This race is taking place in the Alice Lake area and is going to be a blast. The après for the race will take place at the beautiful Squamish Valley Golf Course.![]()
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Full Details and registration are linked below! Look forward to seeing you there!![]()
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Event Details![]()
sorca.ca/2022/sorca-cinco-5-supported-by-tantalus-bike-shop-belinda-grant-real-estate![]()
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Spruce Registration Only![]()
spruceregistrations.com/sorca/register/
SORCA has received permission to rebuild “Word of Mouth.” The rebuilt trail will traverse a forested piece of land to the north, just east of the original route, before briefly entering the cut block to reconnect with the lower section. We want to thank the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw and the land owners, Black Mount Logging and the Province of BC, for seeing the value in this reconnection. Our trail crew has been out clearing the initial route in preparation for some upcoming running events; however, it will take a larger effort over the coming months to make it 'bike ready.’ ![]()
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Stay tuned for how you can get involved in completing this important re-connection.