May 7th, 2026 - Newsletter
May 13th Social Ride - Fitness Night
Get ready for our next SORCA Social, "Fitness Night," on Wednesday, May 13! Anthill Films, Day Time Cycling, Hub International (Zavitz Insurance & Wealth), and Blueprint Athlete Development have joined forces to bring the community together for another great evening on the trails.
Meet at the Pseudo Lot at 5:30pm for a group ride in the Diamond Head and Lava Flow areas. We have options for every level, including Chill, Intermediate, Thrill, Women's, and E-Bike groups.
After the ride, head over to the après at 39666 Government Road from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. This "Fitness Night" features challenges, friendly competitions, and a bike-skills-off. The hosts will have hot pizza and a selection of cold beer and cider to help you refuel while you mingle.
Registration is via the Spruce Registrations Social Series form. You will need a 2026 SORCA membership to participate.
Ride Start: 5:30pm at Pseudo Lot
Après: 6:30pm at 39666 Government Road
Cost: $10 ($5 for U19)
Check the link below for all the details and registration!
Thank you, Sea to Sky Gondola
Thank you to Sea to Sky Gondola, one of our Black Diamond corporate sponsors and Trail CHAMP for ‘Rupert’. Their support is vital for the professional maintenance and sustainability of our iconic trail network.
They are also returning as the Platinum Sponsor for The Loam Hustler on May 30th. For the second year in a row, they are helping make the race more accessible by covering entry fees for all aMTB riders, directly removing financial barriers and ensuring more riders can get to the start line. Thank you to the Sea to Sky Gondola team for your ongoing commitment to our events and a more inclusive riding community!
Meadow of the Grizzly Update
Following work undertaken between October 2026 and April 2026, upgrades to the upper portions of Meadow of the Grizzly on Round Mountain are now ready to ride. The project, led by SORCA and contracted out to Howler, focused on addressing long-standing erosion and trail degradation issues in one of the network’s more challenging environments. The terrain in this area presents unique and challenging constraints, which limit excavation depth and prevent water from draining below the surface. These conditions, combined with very steep previous trail alignment, had led to significant tread deterioration over time and were gradually pushing the trail beyond its intended intermediate (blue square) difficulty rating.
Given budget limitations, a full rebuild was not feasible. Instead, the project prioritized targeted improvements to enhance the rider experience and improve sustainability. This included reducing the trail grade through a series of alignment adjustments and extensive drainage refinement. While the resulting trail differs somewhat from a typical flow trail due to the challenging terrain, it offers a much improved riding experience, especially for intermediate riders. The new work is expected to go through a bedding-in period where trail conditions will evolve, and the surface will be variable. When using the trail, expect changing conditions and use caution.
The total project value was just over $80,000, fully funded by a federal grant and a secondary private grant. The trail is CLOSED past Short Circuit while work continues on the lower portion of the trail during this very dry period. Please do not ride on closed sections of trail as it will cause more work to be required by hand crews before opening.
What's Coming Up? SORCA Events
We've had an incredible start to the event season, and we aren't slowing down! Check out the next few weeks of Dig Days, Socials, and Races, including our women's Enduro, The Loam Hustler, on Saturday, May 30th.
May 13th - Social, hosted by Anthill Films, Day Time Cycling, Hub International (Zavitz Insurance & Wealth), and Blueprint Athlete Development
May 20th - Enduro, hosted by Tantalus Bike Shop, Squamish Valley Golf Course, Belinda Grant, and Hop Creek Farm
May 23rd - Dig Day, hosted by Squamish Enduro
May 30th - The Loam Hustler, presented by Corsa Cycles
May 31st - Dig for Dave, hosted by SRAM, Sunwolf, and Sea to Sky Physio
Events in the calendar will be updated approximately one week in advance with all of the details, and sign ups can be found at Spruce Registrations. Come for one, or come for all; we'll see you there!
