THE RANCH will be rocking [Archive] - North Shore Mountain Biking Forums

scott@nsmb.com

06-15-2005, 10:10 AM

Check out the Grand Opening of The Ranch. Huge props to the city of Kamloops for coming to the table and providing a A+ place for all to ride. The Jump Park rocks, flowy DH trails and 23 hectares of heaven.

http://www.nsmb.com/shore_news/ranch_opening_06_05.php

Hope to see a lot of riders there for the opening weekend. July 2nd and 3rd.

patrolskid

06-15-2005, 10:51 AM

ohhhhhh , that dirt looks sweet . have you guys ever seen a rock ?

not that i am afraid of a little uphill action for good downhill action , but what does that involve at the ranch ?

good luck with this endeavour . . . i'll be making a trip !

i knew whistler was going to be the tip of the iceberg . . . . imagine road trip BC

Jaysin

06-15-2005, 11:15 AM

Wow!! 6 hours to kamloops from PG......I think it would be more than well worth it!!

myster chron

06-15-2005, 11:15 AM

man those jumps look big enough to have fun on a dirtbike loll.

scott@nsmb.com

06-15-2005, 11:19 AM

not that i am afraid of a little uphill action for good downhill action , but what does that involve at the ranch ?

The XC trails are not in yet so the only way to the top is a shuttle up Juniper. The BMX Track is at the top and the DH runs join it to the Jump Park. We are trying to set up some free shuttles for the opening weekend but don't know if it's going to happen.

scott@nsmb.com

06-15-2005, 11:29 AM

Couple more pics to wet the appetite

Different angle onthe Jump Park
http://members.shaw.ca/sdorrett/RANCH%20092.jpg

Set of four tables of the DH Track running along Highland Dr in Juniper
http://members.shaw.ca/sdorrett/RANCH%20025.jpg

M@M

06-15-2005, 11:36 AM

I HAVE TO GO TO KAMLOOPS!!!! is the shuttling mt seymour style?

Professor Frink

06-15-2005, 11:48 AM

o0o0 I'll be there in July. I will have to check it out.
Does anyone know where it is compared to the Maverick Motor Inn?

Master Stacker

06-15-2005, 11:50 AM

OHMYGOD. I think I need to change my pants....there's something gooey in there.
I have never seen more beautifully sculpted tables, ever. They look so perfect.
I'll probably come up in september sometime, and I'm sure by then all the little improvements and tweaks will be made.
Damn! I thought the loops was already pretty sick.

ProBikeGeek

06-15-2005, 11:50 AM

Thats looks sick. Loops is only a couple of hours from me so i'll definatly be there this summer.

How much does it cost to ride there? and How many DH trails do they have right now?

Wayne P

06-15-2005, 03:04 PM

Nice time to move to Kamloops for me. And get this, we've bought a house in Juniper! I can just ride down the road from my house.

Sun Peaks and this park should be entertaining.

Nick2468

06-15-2005, 04:27 PM

i have a race there july 2nd and 3rd... was gonna bring mtb for rose but now this is gonna work nicely too

CraigH

06-15-2005, 05:03 PM

Different angle onthe Jump Park
http://members.shaw.ca/sdorrett/RANCH%20092.jpg

Are those white & orange concrete barricades to stop poachers?

spookymilk

06-15-2005, 05:18 PM

Anyone want to PM me some directions?

My Dad's g/f lives like a 5 minute bike ride from Juniper so I definately want to check that out!

scott@nsmb.com

06-15-2005, 05:38 PM

It's a city park so no harm in directions. Turn off the highway onto Highland Drive (Valleyview) up two blocks and your there. It's right in the valley before the Valleyview Arena. DJ park at the bottom (Valleyview), BMX at the top (Juniper). We are not open till July 2nd, so please don't poach the trails or jumps. There will be signage and directions posted around the city. Right now we are trying to shape and get as much water as possible on them. The DH trail has 35 plus jumps, enough to put a shit eating grin on your face.

bcbud

06-15-2005, 05:55 PM

those booters along the road are gonna be mint for follow cam footage, the view is amazing....

CraigH

06-15-2005, 07:01 PM

We are not open till June 2nd, ...

July 2nd?

Scott C

06-15-2005, 07:16 PM

Any word on pricing?

derwood

06-15-2005, 07:32 PM

I saw in the article that you are working on dust control.....

Dolemite or Lime work well.

On another note,how is it that the Loops can muster up the courage to put a bike park in another "fragile environment" but Fromme....a 2nd growth logged out waste land,complete with debris and machinery left behing from the logging days,is such a touchy subject?

Jaysin

06-15-2005, 07:43 PM

derwood

06-15-2005, 07:45 PM

because its in Vancouver:P
and then?

cadence220

06-15-2005, 07:58 PM

Nice time to move to Kamloops for me. And get this, we've bought a house in Juniper! I can just ride down the road from my house.

Sun Peaks and this park should be entertaining.No fair....waaaa!:cry: I need to be up there! I live in fatsville USA. Check these Kamloop weather facts against other Canadian cities:1st - hottest summers

<LI>2nd - warmest spring
<LI>2nd - driest city
<LI>2nd - most sunny days in warm months
<LI>11th - warmest year round
<LI>13th - mildest winter
14th -- most sunny days year round Enjoy yourselves. Geesh!

Trini-dad72

06-15-2005, 08:11 PM

GOOOOOOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY!!!!
That stuf loooooks soo dreamy. One day I'll have to go explore that part of BC, with the bike!:idea:

Kevan

06-15-2005, 08:18 PM

Im SO stoked for university now!

Scott C

06-15-2005, 08:25 PM

No fair....waaaa!:cry: I need to be up there! I live in fatsville USA. Check these Kamloop weather facts against other Canadian cities:1st - hottest summers

<LI>2nd - warmest spring
<LI>2nd - driest city
<LI>2nd - most sunny days in warm months
<LI>11th - warmest year round
<LI>13th - mildest winter
14th -- most sunny days year round Enjoy yourselves. Geesh!

Mildest winter? I don't think so. We get cold snaps of -20 to -30 a couple times a winter regularly.

Fat Whacker

06-15-2005, 08:36 PM

Mildest winter? I don't think so. We get cold snaps of -20 to -30 a couple times a winter regularly.

Oh no, not -20 or -30!!! What will we do? And its for maybe a day or two. Try 3 months at -30 and a couple months at -40+. I lived in Saskatchewan basically all my life until I wised up 4 years ago. I will agree fully with the statement of mild winters.

derwood

06-15-2005, 08:50 PM

like I was saying....

http://www.bcgrasslands.org/

...don't get me wrong,I am extremely happy for the riders of Kamloops.....I just cant understand why we are having so much trouble down here.....end of feeling sorry for fromme riding.....

Scott C

06-15-2005, 09:05 PM

Oh no, not -20 or -30!!! What will we do? And its for maybe a day or two. Try 3 months at -30 and a couple months at -40+. I lived in Saskatchewan basically all my life until I wised up 4 years ago. I will agree fully with the statement of mild winters.

Hmm.. that last few winters have been fairly cold. I guess it's all perspective, my relatives are all in Victoria, so I think there is a mild winter compared to here, coming home at Christmas from there.

Tom

06-15-2005, 09:34 PM

Wayne P

06-15-2005, 09:56 PM

because its in Vancouver:P

I'll second that. Having come from a small town, then to the city, you start to realize how unrealistic and out of touch many people in the city actually are. Derwood you're completely right about Fromme - it does not make sense. Fun can be a taboo sometimes.

Kyle "No Way" Wilcox

06-15-2005, 10:38 PM

Any plans for a watering system?
Those will turn to dust in the summer, won't they?

Hip Hop!

06-15-2005, 10:47 PM

Are those white & orange concrete barricades to stop poachers?

no, you have to bunnyhop them

Scott C

06-15-2005, 11:07 PM

Any plans for a watering system?
Those will turn to dust in the summer, won't they?

I believe Scott said in his post that they are working on a watering system.

Wayne P

06-15-2005, 11:47 PM

Pricing? I'm assuming its free.

scott@nsmb.com

06-15-2005, 11:50 PM

Any plans for a watering system?
Those will turn to dust in the summer, won't they?

Water lines are in for the BMX track as we speak. We are using a temporary system for the downhill, gravity feed with 7 containers and a complete sprinkler system by Toro. The new system for the DH tracks will go in mid summer and then park will be watered nightly.

The Bmx course is getting the finishing touches this week from Cycling B.C.
Parking lots on the top and bottom have started construction this week by the wonderfull City of Kamloops.

Trying to put it all together for the opening weekend.

Here's another look. Huge bermed corners for the need for speed.
http://members.shaw.ca/sdorrett/RANCH%20031.jpg

Jerry-Rig

06-16-2005, 12:10 AM

I'd say most of our Fromme issues are due to EC and MC....

With the current issues "The Shore" is facing, more and more people are going to be travelling elsewhere.

Issues = parking, paving of trails, de-constuction of trails and no new trails.

derwood

06-16-2005, 06:34 AM

Parking lots on the top and bottom have started construction this week by the wonderfull City of Kamloops.

speechless.

Scott C

06-16-2005, 09:40 AM

Pricing? I'm assuming its free.

That would be so rad. Too bad it's a bit of a drive for me (I'm out in Westsyde).

Nick2468

06-16-2005, 02:14 PM

by the looks of it thats gonna be a really fast downhill track...
if that picture scott just posted is the race track its gonna be weird not seeing the next straight or the whole track from the gate

will the track have a pro section?

a-d-s

06-16-2005, 02:21 PM

That's really cool! I checked out a bit of it last time in the 'Loops. It amazes me that we can't seem to get something like this going in NV...are we not the centre of the univers for Mtn. Biking?

Scott: how did this all come together? Was there much municipal support? Whose land is it on? Some info might be useful in support of our cause locally!

- A

Rat

06-16-2005, 02:35 PM

lignin sulffonate is a natural dust suppressant they use on gravel roads, its basicly tree sap works quite well I understand. I gave a can of it to loopy a couple years ago, he was going to give it a try on some jumps

scott@nsmb.com

06-16-2005, 03:20 PM

Scott: how did this all come together? Was there much municipal support? Whose land is it on? Some info might be useful in support of our cause locally!-

It originally started in 2002 with the KMBA Kamloops Mountain Biking Association), in 2004 the City of Kamloops approved The Kamloops Mountain Bike Park. In Feb 2005 the KMBA and the KBMXRA amalgamated forming the KBRA Kamloops Bike Riders Association. The KBRA forms the primary community partner in the developmoent of the Kamloops Bike Park and operates in accordance with the Bike Park Management Plan. The parks development is planned over three phases with a 50/50 cost share agreement with the KBRA on all capital improvements. There's a 70 page report out on the management plan that we should have copies available in the next month. Pm me if you want one. In the very near future this will also be available of the City of Kamloops web site.

The KBRA has leased the land, 23 hectares, from the City and one private orginization for a period of 35 years. The biggest hurdles were getting park layout, features, development and partnerships approved by the city.
The next hurdle was the enviromental one, enviromental principals, park protection, sensitive sites, sustainability, weed controll and the Valleyview Nature Park.

Because of huge liability issues for the City of Kamloops everything has to be built to IMBA and Whistler Trail Standards. The BMX track is being built to CCA sanctioned standards under development and support from Cycling B.C.

Our mission statement is to provide Kamloops with a cutting edge, premier mountain bike and BMX riding facility.

spookymilk

06-16-2005, 05:05 PM

what about price? free or not?

the flying moose

06-16-2005, 06:30 PM

simply beautiful. makes me want to move to kamloops that much more.

scott@nsmb.com

06-16-2005, 06:50 PM

what about price? free or not?

100% FREE, no charge, it's a city park.

http://members.shaw.ca/sdorrett/RANCH%20042.jpg

trout

06-16-2005, 06:52 PM

100% FREE, no charge, it's a city park.

That's an amazing feat. Everyone involved deserves a pat on the back. Way to go Kamloops!

Apex

06-17-2005, 12:52 AM

Im SO stoked for university now!

hahah thats just what I was thinking :D

a-d-s

06-17-2005, 08:24 AM

Because of huge liability issues for the City of Kamloops everything has to be built to IMBA and Whistler Trail Standards. The BMX track is being built to CCA sanctioned standards under development and support from Cycling B.C.

Our mission statement is to provide Kamloops with a cutting edge, premier mountain bike and BMX riding facility.

Thanks Scott...wow that is really cool that something like this can be accomplished with city and community support. I'll be looking for that report on the website. One question: was there any strong vocal oppostion to the plan? I'm wondering how you dealt with the likes of the opposition faced here on the North Shore?

- A

spookymilk

06-17-2005, 10:53 AM

Amazing, I'm definately gonna show up for the opening weekend :D

TheRob

06-17-2005, 12:14 PM

Scott@NSMB.com,

You probably know my brother in law. Kelly Johnston.

He took me up there a few weeks go and showed me around. It looks amazing, and I can't wait to come back up and ride it when it is done and buffed.

Wayne you are a lucky guy. I've been browsing for work up there the last little bit. I would love to move to Kamloops.

Professor Frink

06-17-2005, 12:29 PM

Anyone know how far it is from the Maverick Motor Inn?

Painless

06-17-2005, 12:48 PM

I personally can't wait, but I do wish I could have attended more of the meetings that were held early on in the planning stages. I'll support it 100% for sure....

Now just to get my bike in full operation by then.... here's advice, don't buy 888 flat crowns from Risse Racing... mine broke, and I've been waiting quite a while for replacement.

can't wait for this park though.... jump jump berm jump jump berm.....

Beerme

06-17-2005, 01:37 PM

Anyone know how far it is from the Maverick Motor Inn?
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Take Trans cnd hwy east to Highland road (3 lights) hang a right through 4 way stop sign as you go up hill look left

Fat Whacker

06-17-2005, 03:05 PM

I think the Maverick is on the service road beside the highway in Valleyview. Tops 10 min ot the top. You could even ride to the DJ spot from your motel within 5 min.

Professor Frink

06-17-2005, 03:25 PM

Hella8)
Im going to be there July 7th-12th. I will post a thread when Im there so you interior cool cats can meet the infamous kid behind the computer.

cheryl@nsmb.com

06-17-2005, 03:39 PM

The City of Kamloops rocked. I have never been more proud to be part of a city or a project like this. The bike park is the coolest thing I have ever seen.

Kevin26

06-17-2005, 03:41 PM

good work! that park looks soo nice, and fully approved and free, amazing.

btw, Victoria definetly has the mildest winter in Canada

Beerme

06-17-2005, 05:34 PM

spookymilk

06-17-2005, 06:43 PM

Hella8)
Im going to be there July 7th-12th. I will post a thread when Im there so you interior cool cats can meet the infamous kid behind the computer.

better pick me up foo

Professor Frink

06-17-2005, 06:54 PM

better pick me up foo

:lol: I'll see. Everyone is leaving on the 10th so I want to start riding asap. If you could get there then we could pwn up Rose/Jump Park and then Sun Peaks the next day8).

Fat Whacker

06-17-2005, 07:57 PM

"I think the Maverick is on the service road beside the highway in Valleyview. Tops 10 min ot the top. You could even ride to the DJ spot from your motel within 5 min."

Maverick motor inn 1250 West Trans Can Hwy ( beside Aberdeen Mall)

Oops...thats a ways away then. I thought it was one of those ones on the hwy in valleyview.

But if its up in Aberdeen you have to drive. But its an easy jump onto the hwy and 10 min your there.