The 3rd Annual Virginia IMBA Festival is happening again. Come join the party and help raise money for Mountain Bike advocacy in Virginia. If this year is anything like last year over 300 people will be attending. We have a 400 person permit so do not delay in signing up. You can also join IMBA at the same time. MORE has or will receive over $5000 in proceeds from this Festival.
Scott Scudamore and Chris Scott
Festival Co-Chairs
Virginia IMBA Mountain Bike Festival
Memorial Day Weekend 2008 - May 23-26th
online pre-registration is open
Trek Fisher Lemond Demo Truck will be on site Saturday
Featuring 3 IMBA Wild Ride's in George Washington National Forest Roadless Area's
A fundraiser for Mountain Bike Advocacy in the Mid Atlantic
The Stokesville Campground opens at noon on Friday for check-in. Everyone must check in at the pavilion prior to getting a site. Pre-registration from this site is now open. Harrisonburg area locals coming out for the day can help lead a ride and make a hearty donation.
This is a volunteer driven Festival to be promoted and run by your club. Each club and individual will be responsible for contributing to the weekends success. MORE will be running the Breakfasts and helping with the Burrito Dinner. SMBC and CAMBC will be leading rides.
This is what is included in the fee:
$50 per person pre-reg covers camping for 3 nights, 4 days of riding, plus two pancake breakfasts on Sat and Sunday morning, one burrito dinner on Sunday night plus appetizers at the Potluck Dinner on Saturday night. and other activities throughout the weekend. . A portion of your fee will go back to your Virginia IMBA Club. Since this is a fundraiser for Virginia Mountain Biking there are no refunds. If you cannot attend, you will able to deduct the whole amount as a donation on your taxes.
The festival will feature rides for all, fun events, and great company on a glorious weekend at a private campground nestled against the George Washington National Forest. This fun-filled event is brought to you by IMBA, the Virginia Mountain Bike Association and all Virginia mountain bike clubs.
Not really into Mountain Biking? GREAT HIKING right from the Campground on the Wild Oak Trail or bring your ROAD BIKE and enjoy the wonderful road riding the Shenandoah Valley has to offer - we will have county road maps for your use. Bring your family for a fun weekend!
Already registered and want to volunteer! Email Scott Scudamore (mtbmore@comcast.net)
Schedule of Events (This is what we did last year and expect most of this to happen again) This schedule is subject to change without notice.
Friday, May 23
Stokesville Campground Opens at Noon
3:30 p.m. Join the SMBC Friday Fatty - Chimney Hollow Trail - Crawford Mountain Roadless Area
6:00 p.m. Warm up ride
8:00 p.m. kitchen open to all.
8:30 p.m. Observatory Opens - with the
http://www.valleystargazers.com/
9:00 p.m. Mini Bonfire Practice Session, sponsored by Shenandoah Brewing Company
Saturday, May 24
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast
9:00 a.m. WOMENS RIDE - Narrowback
9:30 a.m. HUGE RIDE- Dowells Draft - Braley Pond
10:00 a.m. Big RIDE - Reddish Knob (drive up the mountain) - Little River Roadless Area
10:30 a.m. CHILL RIDE - North River Gorge Trail
2:00 p.m. SWIFT RIDE - Trimble Mountain
2:30 p.m. KIDS RIDE - Stokesville Treasure Hunt
4:00 p.m. IMBA Skill Session
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Dinner Pot Luck Cook Out (Bring your favorite fancy grillables, casseroles, sides, and desserts). Scud Fries will be included in the Potluck Dinner.
7:30 p.m. What's new in Appalacia by Chris Scott and Scott Scudamore Local IMBA Reps
8:30 p.m. IMBA Clubs Slideshow
9:00 p.m. Fireside Chat **Bonfire** sponsored by Shenandoah Brewing Company
Sunday, May 25
5:15 a.m. Sunrise Ride on Lookout Mountain
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast
9:00 a.m. HUGE RIDE- Southern Traverse (drive to trailhead) - Jerkemtight Roadless Area
10:00 a.m. Big RIDE - Lynn Trail to Wolf Ridge
10:30 a.m. CHILL RIDE - Narrowback Ridge
2:00 p.m. KIDS RIDE - Stokesville Points Race
3:00 p.m. FAMILY RIDE - Country roads and fire roads
4:00 p.m. IMBA skill session Ramp it up!
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Burrito Dinner
8:00 p.m. Open slideshow and video sharing under the Pavilion
8:30 p.m. Observatory Opens -
http://www.valleystargazers.com/
9:30 p.m. Bonfire
Monday, May 26
6:00 a.m. Sunrise Run - approx 6 miles on country roads
10:00 a.m. BIG RIDE - Hearthstone to Wolf onto Narrowback
10:30 a.m. CHILL RIDE - North River Gorge
Stokesville Campground closes at Dark.
About the Stokesville Campground:
Located 20 miles southwest of Harrisonburg, VA, the campground is only open for special events such as this festival. It includes a covered pavilion, flush toilets, running water, makeshift showers, and plenty of room to camp.
Directions
From I-81 take exit 240. Follow Rt. 257 to Bridgewater. Take a left on Rt. 42 south, cross the bridge leaving Bridgewater and turn right onto Rt. 727. Follow to T and turn left staying on 727. Follow to stop sign, turn left onto Rt. 730, and follow to Stokesville. At next stop sign turn left on Rt. 730 again and cross over the Iron Bridge. The Stokesville Campground is immediately on your right.
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