Why should I join the Rocky Mountain Dirt Riders Association?

Simply, the future of dirt biking needs numbers.  We are just one small local group, but joined with other riding groups and other OHV zoned users we make a voice that will be heard and that will make a difference.   If everybody that rode designated areas like McLean Creek, Waiparous / Ghost, and Indian Graves to name a few, joined their local club, we would have huge numbers all accross Alberta. Those huge numbers would give us a huge voice and that would give us much more leverage to help us keep our recreational areas open.

Additional information is included in our Value Proposition.

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Why is the RMDRA so concerned about land access?

The incredible freedom that we now enjoy at the most popular riding areas around Calgary is under attack.  The areas of current concern are, McLean Creek, Waiparous / Ghost, and Livingstone areas.   Alberta Sustainable Resource Development (SRD) is crafting a management plan for Waiparous that could become the template for all OHV areas.   It is not motorcycle friendly from what we have heard. We understand that riding off designated trails will be an offense and that designated trails will not include our most cherished single track.   Our intelligence indicates that the SRD wants it implemented at Waiparous by the May 24 weekend, 2005.   We have precious little time to insert ourselves into the process.

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What is the RMDRA doing to address land access?

Your RMDRA executive and many members are working with the major Alberta trail advocacy groups like the AOHVA and SRD to help save everybody's riding areas.

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What is the RMDRA doing to promote Hare Scramble racing?

We are a Calgary based club organizing CMRC affiliated off-road races. We are on the CMRC calendar for the Stampede Hare Scramble on July 9-10.

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What race organizations is the RMDRA affiliated with?

The RMDRA is affiliated with both the CMRC and the ADRA.   RMDRA has voting rights at the ADRA. This allows us to have input into issues that affect off-road racers and allows us to stay current with proposed rule changes, procedures and calendar of events.

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Do you know anyone or anywhere to ride offroad?

Nobody wants to ride alone. By joining the RMDRA a rider has access to many other riders of all skill levels.   We also run group rides.   There's no better way to find sweet single track or best bike mods than hanging out with other riders.

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Are the club meetings boring?

No.   We intend to keep our association meetings fun and entertaining.   We intend to have 1 hour of association business like land advocacy, race planning, or group ride organization followed by 1 hour of video entertainment at every meeting.   Meetings are a great place to network with other riders.

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How do I join the RMDRA?

Print and fill out the membership form.  You can bring it to a meeting, or mail it to the RMDRA (address is on the form).  Or just come to a meeting and sign up.  We need your support.

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