For up to date info and to register for the Spring Chicken, please visit the website.
Happy Trails :)
July Updates from BORCA
Trails conditions are great, hard packed and traffic is keeping the trail tread clear of weeds. Riders and Hikers are busy keeping the trails clear of small debris, all the while Eric, our trail boss for this summer, is working very hard out there. Eric has, in the last 5 weeks, created over 5km of new trail, updated many sections of old trail and revamped the pump track located in the Beachburg Fairgrounds.
Locations of the new trails include a 1.5km addition to the Beachburg County Forest outside singletrack loop, a 1.5km addition in the newly acquired Little Lakes County Forest, off of Pappin Road. The new trails in the LL county forest includes a sweet 'flow' section for more advanced riders, which then links up to a cruisy red pine section with some 1m high berms built into it.
Events:
August 16th is the Tour De Bonnechere, a great road tour of the Bonnechere Valley, in the hills of Foymount and Eganville area. Varying distances, from 18km to 100km.
Info here: http://tourdebonnechere.blogspot.ca/
Wednesday, August 26th will be our fourth BORCA social ride night, leaving from the Brewery at 6:30pm. Groups will split depending of ability level. No pressure rides, just a good time, exploring the trails.
September 20th, The Forest Lea Enduro is happening. Info: http://forestleatrails.blogspot.ca/p/forest-lea-enduro.html
One of the best xc races going, full of singletrack (99%) that challenges even the most seasoned riders, especially the 50km!! Limit of 100 riders.
Our June incident of barbwire across the trail was rectified, wire removed and issue resolved.
We have been notified of the WILD PARSNIP in the area of the Coliseum trail, "Chuch a Moon" trail. This plant is commonly found in abandoned agricultural lands, fields, ditches, etc... Great info here, with pictures: http://www.healthunit.org/hazards/documents/OIPC_BMP_Wild_Parsnip.pdf
new website will be up in the next day or two!
Happy Trails :)
Trails conditions are great, hard packed and traffic is keeping the trail tread clear of weeds. Riders and Hikers are busy keeping the trails clear of small debris, all the while Eric, our trail boss for this summer, is working very hard out there. Eric has, in the last 5 weeks, created over 5km of new trail, updated many sections of old trail and revamped the pump track located in the Beachburg Fairgrounds.
Locations of the new trails include a 1.5km addition to the Beachburg County Forest outside singletrack loop, a 1.5km addition in the newly acquired Little Lakes County Forest, off of Pappin Road. The new trails in the LL county forest includes a sweet 'flow' section for more advanced riders, which then links up to a cruisy red pine section with some 1m high berms built into it.
Events:
August 16th is the Tour De Bonnechere, a great road tour of the Bonnechere Valley, in the hills of Foymount and Eganville area. Varying distances, from 18km to 100km.
Info here: http://tourdebonnechere.blogspot.ca/
Wednesday, August 26th will be our fourth BORCA social ride night, leaving from the Brewery at 6:30pm. Groups will split depending of ability level. No pressure rides, just a good time, exploring the trails.
September 20th, The Forest Lea Enduro is happening. Info: http://forestleatrails.blogspot.ca/p/forest-lea-enduro.html
One of the best xc races going, full of singletrack (99%) that challenges even the most seasoned riders, especially the 50km!! Limit of 100 riders.
Our June incident of barbwire across the trail was rectified, wire removed and issue resolved.
We have been notified of the WILD PARSNIP in the area of the Coliseum trail, "Chuch a Moon" trail. This plant is commonly found in abandoned agricultural lands, fields, ditches, etc... Great info here, with pictures: http://www.healthunit.org/hazards/documents/OIPC_BMP_Wild_Parsnip.pdf
new website will be up in the next day or two!
Happy Trails :)
June BORCA updates
June 2015
BORCA was just notified that a section of trail closer to WT (Wilderness Tours) had a section of barbwire and fence strung across a trail. It was across a wider/ATV trail that is used by horses and bikes. Upon inspection, this seems to be a malicious act. We have notified the police. If anyone has information on this, please contact borcabeachburg@gmail.com asap. The fencing has been removed. Please be cautious out there, especially on downhills/at speed.
On a lighter note....
BORCA is now offering, in association with Valley Cycle Tours, bike trips ranging from high-end multi-day road/gravel tours and fine dining to day trips catered to mountain biking trail rides. Visit http://www.valleycycletours.com/
BORCA Shwag is soon to be available at Whitewater Brewery. BORCA jerseys, flexfit hats and socks, all available for your next ride and 'Apres' beverage!
Wednesday night MTB rides every last Wednesday of the month. Meet at Whitewater Brewery, ready to ride at 6:30pm. All levels of riders welcome as we will break into groups. Again, "Apres" beverages to follow the group ride.
More trail and and more signs are always in the works. We have created a simple map of the singletrack behind the brewery (advanced) , as well as the County Forest trails (beginner/intermediate)
Happy Trails :)
BORCA was just notified that a section of trail closer to WT (Wilderness Tours) had a section of barbwire and fence strung across a trail. It was across a wider/ATV trail that is used by horses and bikes. Upon inspection, this seems to be a malicious act. We have notified the police. If anyone has information on this, please contact borcabeachburg@gmail.com asap. The fencing has been removed. Please be cautious out there, especially on downhills/at speed.
On a lighter note....
BORCA is now offering, in association with Valley Cycle Tours, bike trips ranging from high-end multi-day road/gravel tours and fine dining to day trips catered to mountain biking trail rides. Visit http://www.valleycycletours.com/
BORCA Shwag is soon to be available at Whitewater Brewery. BORCA jerseys, flexfit hats and socks, all available for your next ride and 'Apres' beverage!
Wednesday night MTB rides every last Wednesday of the month. Meet at Whitewater Brewery, ready to ride at 6:30pm. All levels of riders welcome as we will break into groups. Again, "Apres" beverages to follow the group ride.
More trail and and more signs are always in the works. We have created a simple map of the singletrack behind the brewery (advanced) , as well as the County Forest trails (beginner/intermediate)
Happy Trails :)
BORCA Spring Chicken
One last HUGE THANKS to all those who participated, volunteered and made the Spring Chicken 2015 a fantastic event. We can't wait until next year!
Special Thanks to our Sponsors:
GearHeads Bikes, Petawawa
NORCO Performance Bicycles
Whitewater Brewery, Beachburg
Simple Things Country Store, Beachburg
MAD Coffee, Barry's Bay
Whitewater Township and the County of Renfrew
The local land owners and Raft Companies (Wilderness Tours, River Run and OWL Rafting)
Beaver Guard
Salomon
The North Face
WINNER of the FAT BIKE: NORCO Performance Bicycles and GearHeads Bikes Petawawa, along with BORCA would like to congratulate Murielle Ovenden. She is the happy winner of the Norco Bigfoot FatBike draw. She can now visit GearHeads in Petawawa to be sized for her new ride!
BORCA Summer 2015
More trails and more signage to be put in place this summer. BORCA is also the recipient of the "Ontario Summer Experience Program" and we are actively seeking possible employee to help us out on the trails this summer. Please email a CV to borcabeachburg@gmail.com. The potential candidate must be under 25 years old, a current or returning student.
Wednesday BORCA rides
The last Wednesday of every month BORCA will host a ride based out or Whitewater Brewery. We'll leave at 6:30pm, so arrive a bit earlier and we'll set up the groups based on ability levels. These rides are based around fun in a social setting. Once the water drops we'll be able to swim in the river and then enjoy a 'cold one' at the WWbrewery afterwards!
Happy Trails :)
One last HUGE THANKS to all those who participated, volunteered and made the Spring Chicken 2015 a fantastic event. We can't wait until next year!
Special Thanks to our Sponsors:
GearHeads Bikes, Petawawa
NORCO Performance Bicycles
Whitewater Brewery, Beachburg
Simple Things Country Store, Beachburg
MAD Coffee, Barry's Bay
Whitewater Township and the County of Renfrew
The local land owners and Raft Companies (Wilderness Tours, River Run and OWL Rafting)
Beaver Guard
Salomon
The North Face
WINNER of the FAT BIKE: NORCO Performance Bicycles and GearHeads Bikes Petawawa, along with BORCA would like to congratulate Murielle Ovenden. She is the happy winner of the Norco Bigfoot FatBike draw. She can now visit GearHeads in Petawawa to be sized for her new ride!
BORCA Summer 2015
More trails and more signage to be put in place this summer. BORCA is also the recipient of the "Ontario Summer Experience Program" and we are actively seeking possible employee to help us out on the trails this summer. Please email a CV to borcabeachburg@gmail.com. The potential candidate must be under 25 years old, a current or returning student.
Wednesday BORCA rides
The last Wednesday of every month BORCA will host a ride based out or Whitewater Brewery. We'll leave at 6:30pm, so arrive a bit earlier and we'll set up the groups based on ability levels. These rides are based around fun in a social setting. Once the water drops we'll be able to swim in the river and then enjoy a 'cold one' at the WWbrewery afterwards!
Happy Trails :)
WIN THIS BIKE
Breaking News! Win a NORCO BIGFOOT FATBIKE
All registered racers (5k,10k, 25k&55km) will be put into our draw to win a Norco Bigfoot. Thanks to #norcobicycles and #GearHeads we are able to offer such an amazing prize to all our supporters. *draw excludes kids 12< event.
All registered racers (5k,10k, 25k&55km) will be put into our draw to win a Norco Bigfoot. Thanks to #norcobicycles and #GearHeads we are able to offer such an amazing prize to all our supporters. *draw excludes kids 12< event.
BORCA Spring Chicken - May 9th, 2015
Hello fellow BORCA racers, volunteers and supporters!
We are happy to announce that registration is open and the early-bird "free BORCA socks" deal is still in full swing, until March 15th. Register and receive one pair of custom designed BORCA riding socks from SockGuy.
We now have a dedicated blog for the Spring Chicken, so for all things Chicken, please visit http://borcaspringchicken.blogspot.ca/ for the most up-to-date event information.
We have many new updates for this year's event, most notably that our racer sign-in, start/finish line is all being managed from the arena in Beachburg, along with an updated timing system. This means one-stop shopping for getting ready, racing, prizes/awards, cleaning up and filling your face with food/bake sale items.
Kids 12 and under race for free. Visit our www.zone4.ca registration page to officially sig-up your child and they can race our kids event (roughly 1.5km trail run).
Want to volunteer?
We're so grateful for the volunteers who make this event such a great community success. Our volunteers receive a BORCA t-shirt, bagged lunch, drink (brewery drink too!), awards food and a chance to win some door prizes.
contact borcabeachburg@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer.
Happy Trails :)
We are happy to announce that registration is open and the early-bird "free BORCA socks" deal is still in full swing, until March 15th. Register and receive one pair of custom designed BORCA riding socks from SockGuy.
We now have a dedicated blog for the Spring Chicken, so for all things Chicken, please visit http://borcaspringchicken.blogspot.ca/ for the most up-to-date event information.
We have many new updates for this year's event, most notably that our racer sign-in, start/finish line is all being managed from the arena in Beachburg, along with an updated timing system. This means one-stop shopping for getting ready, racing, prizes/awards, cleaning up and filling your face with food/bake sale items.
Kids 12 and under race for free. Visit our www.zone4.ca registration page to officially sig-up your child and they can race our kids event (roughly 1.5km trail run).
Want to volunteer?
We're so grateful for the volunteers who make this event such a great community success. Our volunteers receive a BORCA t-shirt, bagged lunch, drink (brewery drink too!), awards food and a chance to win some door prizes.
contact borcabeachburg@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer.
Happy Trails :)
Global Fat Bike Day(s) with BORCA
What a fantastic weekend had by all for our inaugural Global FatBike Day with BORCA. Riders from Ottawa, the OMBA crew, and surrounding area, Almont, Pembroke and Petawawa too, showed up to ride along the BORCA trails, along the Ottawa River corridor for a couple hours and then warm up at the Whitewater Brewery, conveniently located at the trailhead.
Some decided to stay the night and take part in the Beachburg Xmas parade, riding their fatbikes alongside the BORCA float, as hundreds of candycanes where catapulted towards the spectators that stretched along Main Street Beachburg.
A few riders braved the cold and camped out by the river, under the full moon, listening to the roar of the Rapids as they fell asleep. Breakfast at the brewery (a one-time 'special' arrangement, thanks Guys!) was a delicious plate of bacon, eggs, sausages, peppered mushrooms, toast and many, many cups of tasty Madawaska Coffee served in a French press. With those calories into us, and a couple more riders coming in from around, the fatbike posse embarked on a 30km cruise under a sun-filled sky and perfect temps.
At 2:30 pm we all met back at the brewery, some stayed for lunch whereas others had to begin the journey home.
All in all, a fantastic weekend.
On behalf of BORCA, Many Thanks to all who came out to ride!
See you on Global Fatbike Day 2015!
Fall updates
Fall is upon us and the BORCA trails are in fine form.
There will be some leaf blowing happening in the next few days and don't forget about our "trail day" on Saturday, October 18th, from 12pm to 4pm. We'll meet at the Whitewater Brewery and divide into a few groups geared around some different tasks, such as more leaf blowing, brushing and sign post installation. If you have a leaf blower, bring it and we'll provide the fuel. Same goes for any other trail tools you might have handy.
A reminder that hunting season is in full swing with the rifle season starting at the beginning of November. If you're out there, on the trails, please make noise and wear bright colors. FYI, hunting IS permitted in the Beachburg County trails.
Many Thanks go out to those 'trail fairies' who are constantly pruning the trails and such on their own time. The volunteer help of this kind is greatly appreciated and allows BORCA to focus on trail creation rather than maintenance = more trails for all!
If you spot a major trail issue, please facebook message BORCA or email us at borcabeachburg@gmail.com and we'll get out there asap to fix it.
Who has a FATBIKE ready for some winter riding??!!
Happy Trails :)
-BORCA Team.
There will be some leaf blowing happening in the next few days and don't forget about our "trail day" on Saturday, October 18th, from 12pm to 4pm. We'll meet at the Whitewater Brewery and divide into a few groups geared around some different tasks, such as more leaf blowing, brushing and sign post installation. If you have a leaf blower, bring it and we'll provide the fuel. Same goes for any other trail tools you might have handy.
A reminder that hunting season is in full swing with the rifle season starting at the beginning of November. If you're out there, on the trails, please make noise and wear bright colors. FYI, hunting IS permitted in the Beachburg County trails.
Many Thanks go out to those 'trail fairies' who are constantly pruning the trails and such on their own time. The volunteer help of this kind is greatly appreciated and allows BORCA to focus on trail creation rather than maintenance = more trails for all!
If you spot a major trail issue, please facebook message BORCA or email us at borcabeachburg@gmail.com and we'll get out there asap to fix it.
Who has a FATBIKE ready for some winter riding??!!
Happy Trails :)
-BORCA Team.
August updates
Trails are in fine form. Signage is still being put up and a map is close to completion. We will be installing a trailhead sign and a map at the Whitewater brewery, as we see the majority of people parking there to access the trails.
Our recommended loop, from the brewery, is to take a right onto Grant Settlement road and head up the gentle hill to 2180. Take the gravel road at 2180 to the first trail, Dirk-Dirka, on the left. Travelling this way will have you loop back to the brewery.
Heading left onto Grant Settlement from the brewery and riding 1km will take you to Chuck- a-Moon trail, which leads to Moon Lake and the coliseum Rapid. This trail finishes at the end of the gravel access road so exiting is either back on the trail or up the dirt road.
For more single track, head 3.5km from the brewery straight up Fletcher road (gravel). At the stop sign take a right and then an immediate left into the County Forest parking lot. Borca just received permission to sign these trails so we will attacking this project very shortly.
Please:
-remember that our trails are on private land, so respect signage
-keep it clean, pack out what you packed in
-do not swim in the moving water/rapids, ever!
Enjoy the beautiful weather and stay tuned for an upcoming volunteer trail day in mid September.
July Updates
BORCA has been busy installing cedar posts and trail name signs within the Whitewater Trails located in and around the Whitewater Brewery (which, in case you weren't aware, is now fully open as a PUB!) The recommended loop starts at the brewery and takes a right turn onto Grant Settlement Rd, just 1km up the paved road to 2180 Grant Settlement Rd and from there you can ride singletrack back to the brewery. For more riding head 4km up Fletcher Rd to the Beachburg County Forest trails where some fast and flowy singletrack awaits you.
We have a map close to being done and it will readily available for all, once completed, along with a large trailhead sign/map at the brewery.
BORCA has also been busy with the 'Friends of Little Lakes' group, enhancing a local swim spot just 1km outside of Beachburg. To date the FOLL have raised over a $1000 of cash and in-kind donations, picked up two trailer loads of grabage, create a garden, a trail, some fishing platforms and will be purchasing some picnic tables and a floating swim raft....a great post-ride cool-down on a hot day!
Events: Tour de Bonnechere (TBD) is happening August 17th, in Eganville. There's a 100k, 60k or Family Ride (to the Bonnechere Caves). It's a Pot Luck style post-race/awards. The TDB is a 'ride' and not a 'race' with an amazing atmosphere and the route includes some of the Valley's toughest climbs (Foymount Hill, Letterkenny, etc....).
Register: www.tourdebonnechere.blogspot.ca
Oh yeah....FYI, tentative date for the 2015 Spring Chicken is Saturday May 9th...
Happy Trails :)
We have a map close to being done and it will readily available for all, once completed, along with a large trailhead sign/map at the brewery.
BORCA has also been busy with the 'Friends of Little Lakes' group, enhancing a local swim spot just 1km outside of Beachburg. To date the FOLL have raised over a $1000 of cash and in-kind donations, picked up two trailer loads of grabage, create a garden, a trail, some fishing platforms and will be purchasing some picnic tables and a floating swim raft....a great post-ride cool-down on a hot day!
Events: Tour de Bonnechere (TBD) is happening August 17th, in Eganville. There's a 100k, 60k or Family Ride (to the Bonnechere Caves). It's a Pot Luck style post-race/awards. The TDB is a 'ride' and not a 'race' with an amazing atmosphere and the route includes some of the Valley's toughest climbs (Foymount Hill, Letterkenny, etc....).
Register: www.tourdebonnechere.blogspot.ca
Oh yeah....FYI, tentative date for the 2015 Spring Chicken is Saturday May 9th...
Happy Trails :)
Registration closes tonite at 9pm.
Please attempt to register online as this saves the organizers much time as they can arrange racer lists digitally prior to the morning of the event.
If you miss the online registration, please show up early for day-of registration.
See you Rain or Shine
Happy Trails :)
If you miss the online registration, please show up early for day-of registration.
See you Rain or Shine
Happy Trails :)
Event details
Event Details
- Date: This Saturday, May 10th
- Registration: Opens at 8:00 am
- Start & Finish: Remains the same as last year, all racers report to 631 Government Road (Beachburg County Forest)
- Start Times:
- 8:30 am Kids Race
- 9:00 am 25k and 50k Bike/Run
- 9:30 am 5k and 10k Bike
- 10:00 am 5k and 10k Run
- Post Race: Beer, food, prizes and community bake sale atBeachburg Arena immediately following your race
Long term forecast is showing 18 degrees and sunshine!REGISTER here if you're still on the fence. On site registration available for last minute add-ons.
Visit www.borca.ca for further event details, or send us an email.
Happy Trails :)
Spring Chicken Registration Is Open. Event is May 10th, 2014 - Beachburg,ON
Register HERE
2014 event updates:
Spring Chicken Updates:
Pre race: Start & Finish will remain same as last year, that is, all racers report to 631 Government Road (Beachburg County Forest). Awards will be given at finish line, once the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place arrive. Post Race: Draw-prizes will be pre-drawn and available at the Beachburg Arena along with complimentary racers food and refreshments (Whitewater Brewery) AND of course the Bake Sale is also at the arena, post race. (Should you wish to bring something for the Bake Sale, please email borcabeachburg@gmail.com to arrange drop-off at arena pre-race).
New Categories: We are offering for 2014, a 10km and 5km MTB Enduro categories, great for first timers!
Kids event is for those 10 or under and is roughly 1.5km in length (simple route, a perfect 'first race'). If your child ( 10 or older) has race experience, we recommend the 5km route
Register HERE
Early Bird Registration (April 10th) gets you a pair of custom BORCA Long Socks
Saturday May 10th, 2014
VOTE FOR BORCA In The MEC DIRT SEARCH CONTEST
A big THANKS goes out to all those who voted for BORCA in the MEC Dirt Search contest. We did not win but are proud to have been a contestant. Congrats to the Short Hills Cycling Club of the Niagara Region for taking the win.
Ok people, it's time to vote BORCA as the most worthy trail
association in Eastern Canada to receive
10 GRAND towards trail development. Vote every 24hrs until the end date, February 26th, 2014.
Please support & vote for BORCA.
Here's the link to VOTE:
http://blog.mec.ca/2014/02/04/dirt-search-contest/
Happy Trails :)
Ok people, it's time to vote BORCA as the most worthy trail
association in Eastern Canada to receive
10 GRAND towards trail development. Vote every 24hrs until the end date, February 26th, 2014.
Please support & vote for BORCA.
Here's the link to VOTE:
http://blog.mec.ca/2014/02/04/dirt-search-contest/
Happy Trails :)
Winter is upon us
The snow is down, trails covered for only a week now and already some fatbike tread marks making an appearance!
BORCA will continue, at a reduced level, to clear and manage the trails during the winter season.
Enjoy the snowshoeing, fatbiking, skiing and hiking!
Happy Trails :)
BORCA will continue, at a reduced level, to clear and manage the trails during the winter season.
Enjoy the snowshoeing, fatbiking, skiing and hiking!
Trails are in fine form. A little wet in spots after the last few days of thunder showers but overall they are ripping fast right now.
Check out our 'map' section on the blog for newly added trails as we have a new section opening in the next few days within the Coliseum Road area.
BORCA received its official signage and will be installing new trail markers and trailhead signs all throughout the area. Also on the near horizon is our trail map.....
Memberships: Should you wish to support BORCA and all its initiatives for trail development, please return an email to borcabeachburg@gmail.com and we can process the annual trail membership for $25. Memberships provide direct insurance to the trail user and developers, up to date BORCA information and an overall "Good Feeling" of supporting your local trails.
Mark your calendars - July 23rd - The 2nd Hardwater Challenge is upon us.
Happy Trails :)
Check out our 'map' section on the blog for newly added trails as we have a new section opening in the next few days within the Coliseum Road area.
BORCA received its official signage and will be installing new trail markers and trailhead signs all throughout the area. Also on the near horizon is our trail map.....
Memberships: Should you wish to support BORCA and all its initiatives for trail development, please return an email to borcabeachburg@gmail.com and we can process the annual trail membership for $25. Memberships provide direct insurance to the trail user and developers, up to date BORCA information and an overall "Good Feeling" of supporting your local trails.
Mark your calendars - July 23rd - The 2nd Hardwater Challenge is upon us.
Happy Trails :)
Trail Status update
Trail status update: Things are looking way better out there. Some soft spots and big puddles still draining but otherwise we're well on our way to some smooth and fast singletrack. Again, not all trails have been cleared yet. Use at own risk.
Upcoming events: Spring Chicken Enduro, May 11th, 2013 and the BORCA Bake n Buy sale (same day). Early-bird registration ends May 1st.
Happy Trails :)
Upcoming events: Spring Chicken Enduro, May 11th, 2013 and the BORCA Bake n Buy sale (same day). Early-bird registration ends May 1st.
Happy Trails :)
Spring Chicken Enduro - May 11, 2013
Saturday, May 11th, 2013. - Register HERE
Updates (April 10th)
Camping is available for $10, only 5km from start zone. See FAQ page at right
New this year: find the 'rubber chicken' race. Bring back the rubber chicken (hidden on course), win a great prize from Simple Things, Beachburg "Your Up Country Store".
Happy Trails :)
Updates (April 10th)
Camping is available for $10, only 5km from start zone. See FAQ page at right
New this year: find the 'rubber chicken' race. Bring back the rubber chicken (hidden on course), win a great prize from Simple Things, Beachburg "Your Up Country Store".
Early Bird Registration (April 10th for socks) gets you a free pair of custom BORCA "Sock Guy" Long Socks. Late Registration fee applied May 1st.
Happy Trails :)
Merry Christmas from BORCA
We recently took part in the Beachburg Christmas Parade. Hope you enjoyed this fabulous community event.
The Beachburg Off Road Cycling Association (BORCA) creates non-motorized, multi-use trails within the Whitewater Township. Our vision is two-fold. Firstly, to encourage locals and visitors to spend time outside enjoying the world-class natural resources right at our doorstep, all the while living a healthy lifestyle. The second part to our vision is to develop a trail system that will draw visitors the Whitewater Township thus encouraging development on a social, environmental and economic level.
We are comprised of 6 board members, all local. As a registered Not For Profit association, we organize a few events each year, our biggest event being the Beachburg Spring Chicken mountain bike and trail run race which is the second weekend in May, 2013. This event alone brings in up to 200 competitors, from various parts of the province and beyond.
Thanks to local land owners and 1000's of volunteer hours BORCA is capable of managing a trail system that stretches from the Village of Beachburg all the way to the Rapids along the Ottawa River.
YOU CAN BE A BORCA MEMBER:
Come the 2013 trail season (usually April) you can join BORCA as an official member. Being a registered member with BORCA means that you will help support the trails you use and ensure that we can maintain our insurance costs for both the trail user and our association.
Visit our FACEBOOK page and LIKE US!!! Trail maps are coming soon!
Happy Trails :)
We recently took part in the Beachburg Christmas Parade. Hope you enjoyed this fabulous community event.
We are comprised of 6 board members, all local. As a registered Not For Profit association, we organize a few events each year, our biggest event being the Beachburg Spring Chicken mountain bike and trail run race which is the second weekend in May, 2013. This event alone brings in up to 200 competitors, from various parts of the province and beyond.
Thanks to local land owners and 1000's of volunteer hours BORCA is capable of managing a trail system that stretches from the Village of Beachburg all the way to the Rapids along the Ottawa River.
YOU CAN BE A BORCA MEMBER:
Come the 2013 trail season (usually April) you can join BORCA as an official member. Being a registered member with BORCA means that you will help support the trails you use and ensure that we can maintain our insurance costs for both the trail user and our association.
Visit our FACEBOOK page and LIKE US!!! Trail maps are coming soon!
Happy Trails :)
Summer 2012
An early spring made for some early season trail preparation and clearing. Thanks to dry weather and low winds, there wasn't too much dead fall to remove. The scorching mid-summer weather we experienced allowed BORCA to be productive in building more singletrack and upgrading some of the existing features.
Just over 5 more kms have been added over the summer months and about the same amount has been re-openened from what was built many years ago.
July was such a hot month that BORCA decided to hold a river-oriented event called "THE HARDWATER CHALLENGE". This event was to raise funds for a kayaker access trail that BORCA helped to build in order to help cover some of the costs to maintain the trail and the parking area. The Hardwater saw 20 competitors trail run and swim along the rapids of the Ottawa River, from the Lorne Rapid to the paddle take out.
The Whitewater Corridor trails, located at the Lorne Rapid on the Ottawa saw some signage go up with names like; "Upper" and "Lower Lorne", "Don't Tell Joe" and closer to Wilderness Tours, "Power Hour". Look for the signs, the names are rotored into old barn board, painted blue. More trail was added to the singletrack in the Little Lakes tract, just off of Pappin Road and another 500m was added to Vereyken Valley trail.
In mid August the Stewardship Rangers volunteered a day to help smooth out some of the Upper Lorne Trail by removing some of the more precarious rocks and armoring some of the dips, roots and hollows that have been created from trail use. We thank all 6 of them for their hardwork.
Coming this fall, expect to see an official website, as well as some more trails to pop up closer to the Village of Beachburg.
Happy Trails :)
Just over 5 more kms have been added over the summer months and about the same amount has been re-openened from what was built many years ago.
July was such a hot month that BORCA decided to hold a river-oriented event called "THE HARDWATER CHALLENGE". This event was to raise funds for a kayaker access trail that BORCA helped to build in order to help cover some of the costs to maintain the trail and the parking area. The Hardwater saw 20 competitors trail run and swim along the rapids of the Ottawa River, from the Lorne Rapid to the paddle take out.
The Whitewater Corridor trails, located at the Lorne Rapid on the Ottawa saw some signage go up with names like; "Upper" and "Lower Lorne", "Don't Tell Joe" and closer to Wilderness Tours, "Power Hour". Look for the signs, the names are rotored into old barn board, painted blue. More trail was added to the singletrack in the Little Lakes tract, just off of Pappin Road and another 500m was added to Vereyken Valley trail.
In mid August the Stewardship Rangers volunteered a day to help smooth out some of the Upper Lorne Trail by removing some of the more precarious rocks and armoring some of the dips, roots and hollows that have been created from trail use. We thank all 6 of them for their hardwork.
Coming this fall, expect to see an official website, as well as some more trails to pop up closer to the Village of Beachburg.
Happy Trails :)
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