Cypress Trails - Your Help Needed

morgman · 02-29-2012, 04:32 AM

The District of West Vancouver is moving towards having sanctioned, sustainable trails on Cypress, however the recommendations fall short of protecting the current riding experience.

The Open House is Tuesday March 6th from 5 PM to 8 PM at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive. If you're busy Tuesdays, there's another Open House on Wednesday, February 29 at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Drive.

Read on here for more details about the future of Cypress...

MTB Trails · 02-29-2012, 04:41 AM

Don't want bike trails in Cypress to be paved? Show up please!

Sharon · 02-29-2012, 04:43 AM

We need a good show since many concepts from the Parks department are not getting through to the planning department such as

"Strategy for guiding management, conservation and use of the Old Growth Conservancy in the context of a proposed mountain bike park south of the area;"

"District has 19 kilometres of mountain bike trails, this is a very high value recreational resource, the trails are not sanctioned and there is no organized maintenance; some trails are on District land, others on private land; Best practice: North Van has an excellent management model for mountain bike trails"

"Include in the Terms of Reference for the Upper Lands Study the need to find permanent locations for mountain bike trails. "

Now is our opportunity to protect the trails and keep development lower on the mountain.

BJC · 02-29-2012, 04:50 AM

I'll be trying to get to the Gleneagles show. I haven't made it up to Cypress yet (despite living straight down the hill) but have been planning a mission. Looking at th ephotos maybe I shoul dbe bringing my full face!

I'll wear my sensible outfit too I guess.

Cheers Ben

Sharon · 02-29-2012, 04:52 AM

The area in blue is where potential development can happen if we don't speak now.

nick · 02-29-2012, 04:56 AM

The biggest problem I think with Cypress is, unlike North Van, not many voters ride mountain bikes...their just a bunch of roadies

Sharon · 02-29-2012, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick

The biggest problem I think with Cypress is, unlike North Van, not many voters ride mountain bikes...their just a bunch of roadies

would that change if we had maintained trails? Sure we don't want them totally dumbed down, but with some maintenance they would be more ridable by more people.

If you think that maintenance will change the nature of cypress too much then you won't be too bothered by this route where there will be NO trails.

Kever · 02-29-2012, 05:05 AM

Marked it on my calendar. If I get a chance to speak I will emphasize the importance of preserving the uniqueness of the trails on cypress, the many committed volunteers who maintain the trails, and the importance of including the nsmba when making decisions about land use and trail modifications.

AlanB · 02-29-2012, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kever

Marked it on my calendar. If I get a chance to speak I will emphasize the importance of preserving the uniqueness of the trails on cypress, the many committed volunteers who maintain the trails, and the importance of including the nsmba when making decisions about land use and trail modifications.

Great comments. Members of the Parks Master Plan Working Group will be there and that's the type of feedback they should hear directly from you. Find one of them and talk with them.

To quote the DWV Parks Manager, "It's time we heard from the mountain bikers."

02-29-2012, 07:15 AM

I think the mountain should accommodate all levels of rider. There isn't a lot of easier trails on the north shore. Technical trails have their place but we shouldn't discourage people new to the sport or less adventurous.

Mic · 02-29-2012, 11:07 AM

Is there any chance I can be of any help from my place? I'd like to share my viewpoint that the trails on Cypress can not only be regarded as something having a sort of historical value, but (in a broader sense) a cultural value that needs preservation for future generations. Similar to Moab it should be regarded as one of the places on Earth that truly influenced mountain biking.

Cypress inmho is the pinnacle of riding technique and a certain style that should not be "dumbed down".

If I can be of any help, let me know, be it email, or phone, or both. Unfortunately I cannot show up.

Sharon · 02-29-2012, 04:41 PM

Hi Mic,

I'm sure west van would love to hear from you.

here is a link to the council emails:
http://www.westvancouver.ca/Government/Level3.aspx?id=134

here is a link to the contacts in west vancouver
http://www.westvancouver.ca/Government/Level3.aspx?id=324

scroll down to planning lands and permits.

Unfortunately I can't get the email addresses since i'm in a remote location with shitty internet right now.
maybe someone else can list the emails.

Sharon

Uncle Duke · 02-29-2012, 05:00 PM

Fight for your rights...

02-29-2012, 05:30 PM

What time is the open house tonight?

AlanB · 02-29-2012, 05:45 PM

Getting an email address for feedback would be a good thing to ask at tonight's open house 5-8 pm at Gleneagles Community Centre.

02-29-2012, 04:32 AM	#1
morgman probably on bottletop Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Frommin' the Monk Posts: 3,764 Rep Power: 666	Cypress Trails - Your Help Needed The District of West Vancouver is moving towards having sanctioned, sustainable trails on Cypress, however the recommendations fall short of protecting the current riding experience. The Open House is Tuesday March 6th from 5 PM to 8 PM at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive. If you're busy Tuesdays, there's another Open House on Wednesday, February 29 at Gleneagles Community Centre, 6262 Marine Drive. Read on here for more details about the future of Cypress... __________________ flickr

02-29-2012, 04:43 AM	#3
Sharon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: in North Vancouver and elsewhere Posts: 6,358 Rep Power: 1933275	We need a good show since many concepts from the Parks department are not getting through to the planning department such as "Strategy for guiding management, conservation and use of the Old Growth Conservancy in the context of a proposed mountain bike park south of the area;" "District has 19 kilometres of mountain bike trails, this is a very high value recreational resource, the trails are not sanctioned and there is no organized maintenance; some trails are on District land, others on private land; Best practice: North Van has an excellent management model for mountain bike trails" "Include in the Terms of Reference for the Upper Lands Study the need to find permanent locations for mountain bike trails. " Now is our opportunity to protect the trails and keep development lower on the mountain. __________________ Looking to ride the shore but don't know where to go? Get a copy of the Locals Guide to North Shore Rides! Follow MTB Trails on Twitter Follow Sharon and Lee on Twitter Check out Canadian Cartel - A canadian mail order company.

02-29-2012, 04:52 AM	#5
Sharon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: in North Vancouver and elsewhere Posts: 6,358 Rep Power: 1933275	The area in blue is where potential development can happen if we don't speak now. __________________ Looking to ride the shore but don't know where to go? Get a copy of the Locals Guide to North Shore Rides! Follow MTB Trails on Twitter Follow Sharon and Lee on Twitter Check out Canadian Cartel - A canadian mail order company.

02-29-2012, 04:56 AM	#6
nick www.epiccyclist.com Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: north shore Posts: 1,519 Rep Power: 829891	The biggest problem I think with Cypress is, unlike North Van, not many voters ride mountain bikes...their just a bunch of roadies __________________ http://www.epiccyclist.com/

02-29-2012, 11:07 AM	#11
Mic The Diaper Diaries Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plantation Nation Posts: 11,200 Rep Power: 8020552	Is there any chance I can be of any help from my place? I'd like to share my viewpoint that the trails on Cypress can not only be regarded as something having a sort of historical value, but (in a broader sense) a cultural value that needs preservation for future generations. Similar to Moab it should be regarded as one of the places on Earth that truly influenced mountain biking. Cypress inmho is the pinnacle of riding technique and a certain style that should not be "dumbed down". If I can be of any help, let me know, be it email, or phone, or both. Unfortunately I cannot show up. __________________ "You don't learn from experience. You learn from reflecting on the experience." - Kristen Ulmer Last edited by Mic; 02-29-2012 at 11:10 AM.

02-29-2012, 04:41 AM	#2
MTB Trails Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 59 Rep Power: 0	Don't want bike trails in Cypress to be paved? Show up please!

02-29-2012, 04:50 AM	#4
BJC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 680 Rep Power: 3383423	I'll be trying to get to the Gleneagles show. I haven't made it up to Cypress yet (despite living straight down the hill) but have been planning a mission. Looking at th ephotos maybe I shoul dbe bringing my full face! I'll wear my sensible outfit too I guess. Cheers Ben

02-29-2012, 05:05 AM	#8
Kever steep and deep Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Vancouver BC Posts: 1,133 Rep Power: 5205966	Marked it on my calendar. If I get a chance to speak I will emphasize the importance of preserving the uniqueness of the trails on cypress, the many committed volunteers who maintain the trails, and the importance of including the nsmba when making decisions about land use and trail modifications.

02-29-2012, 07:15 AM	#10
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	I think the mountain should accommodate all levels of rider. There isn't a lot of easier trails on the north shore. Technical trails have their place but we shouldn't discourage people new to the sport or less adventurous.

02-29-2012, 04:41 PM	#12
Sharon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: in North Vancouver and elsewhere Posts: 6,358 Rep Power: 1933275	Hi Mic, I'm sure west van would love to hear from you. here is a link to the council emails: http://www.westvancouver.ca/Government/Level3.aspx?id=134 here is a link to the contacts in west vancouver http://www.westvancouver.ca/Government/Level3.aspx?id=324 scroll down to planning lands and permits. Unfortunately I can't get the email addresses since i'm in a remote location with shitty internet right now. maybe someone else can list the emails. Sharon

02-29-2012, 05:00 PM	#13
Uncle Duke goes around comes around Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ziration nation Posts: 7,442 Rep Power: 17444494	Fight for your rights...

02-29-2012, 05:30 PM	#14
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	What time is the open house tonight?

02-29-2012, 05:45 PM	#15
AlanB View discretion advised Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: WVAN Posts: 813 Rep Power: 1715417	Getting an email address for feedback would be a good thing to ask at tonight's open house 5-8 pm at Gleneagles Community Centre.

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