TO ALL CURRENT MEMBERS OF OMBA/AVMO (“OMBA”):

TAKE NOTICE that OMBA’s 10th Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 beginning at 7:00pm. Due to pandemic restrictions, the AGM will be held through video conferencing software this year.

In order to participate in the meeting, you must register by sending an email to ombaagm@ottawamba.org prior to May 26, 2020. Advance registration is being implemented in order to protect privacy and the security of the meeting. You will be sent instructions via email advising how to participate.

Each existing OMBA member present at the meeting has the right to exercise one vote.  A member may by means of a written proxy appoint a proxyholder to attend and act in the manner and to the extent authorized by the proxy. A proxyholder must be an OMBA member. A proxy form is attached below for this purpose. The proxy form must be send by email to ombaagm@ottawamba.org prior to May 27, 2020 and the person designated as the proxy must attend the videoconference.

OMBA members eligible to vote are those who registered as members during the 2019 calendar year or prior to March 31 in the 2020 calendar year and are current members. Any members who would otherwise be able to vote but their membership has lapsed may still vote providing they renew their membership prior to May 27, 2020. Memberships can be renewed at www.ottawamba.org.

Any existing OMBA member 18 years of age or older, of sound mind and who is not an undischarged bankrupt may run for a director’s position. It would be appreciated if advance notice of a candidate’s intention to run is communicated in advance of the AGM by email to ombaagm@ottawamba.org but it is not strictly required. Candidates may indicate their intention at the meeting. Candidates wishing to run for a director’s position will be required to introduce themselves at the meeting and tell the membership why they want to be a director and what they can contribute in 1-2 minutes. Information regarding the role and responsibilities of directors may be found at http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cilp-pdci.nsf/vwapj/Primer_en.pdf/$FILE/Primer_en.pdf.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. Proof of Notice of Meeting

3. President’s Report

4. Presentation and Approval of Financial Statements for Year Ended Dec. 31, 2019 and 2020 Budget

5. Confirmation of the number of Director positions

6. Election of 2019 Board of Directors

7. Other Business

8. Adjournment

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM.

OMBA is pleased to announce the first group ride of the season. Tuesday May 14, 2019.

The Ottawa Mountain Biking Association weekly group rides take place on the South March Highlands trail network, located in Kanata. The weekly ride is typically broken up into 3 or 4 groups based on a combination of ride duration, technical nature of the trails covered, and overall riding pace. The weekly group rides are just that, Group rides. The point is to ride in a social setting while still getting a feeling of satisfaction. When coming out to your first OMBA ride, speak with OMBA ride coordinator to determine what group you should be in. All of group rides are “no-drop” rides, that is, each group will have a “sweep rider” so that no one is left behind or lost.

In the event that OMBA Weekly Rides are canceled (most often due to weather/or excessively wet trails), it shall be posted on the Facebook Group no later than 5:30 pm.

Is this your first group ride? See our article on What to Expect on your first group ride

PLEASE NOTE

• Rides start promptly at 7:00, so if you need to figure out what group to ride in or sign a waiver, please show up at least 10 minutes early.

• OMBA members are required to sign a Waiver Form only once for the season.

• Non-OMBA members are required to sign a Waiver Form for EACH TIME they join an OMBA Ride (2 x maximum. After that please join).

• Riders must be at least 16 years of age to participate in OMBA weekly group rides (Unless accompanied at all times by a responsible adult)

Click here to download the waiver

You can also sign your waiver online for the year when you join OMBA/AVMO or renew your membership.

Riders are divided up into of one four groups:

Group A – Expert –> K2 @ 7:00pm (on your bike) Duration: ~120 minutes Trails: Ridgetop, Outback, Annex, Everything… Group A pace is very fast, with riders clearing most technical features at speed. Excellent fitness and technical skill. Minimal stopping. Breaks as needed. Breaks, we don’t need breaks!! Lights Recommended! Ride leader: TBA

Group B – Advanced –> K2 @ 7:00pm (on your bike) Duration: ~100 minutes Trails: Pwt, BailOut, Rockhopper, DogSled Loop, M-Line, Outback Group B is for riders with good techincal skill and fitness. Pace is fast but with more breaks/stops than the A Group.Breaks as needed Ride leader(s): TBA

Group C – Intermediate –> K2 @ 7:00pm (on your Bike) Duration: ~90 minutes Trails: Pwt, BailOut, Rockhopper, DogSled Loop, M-Line Group C is for riders who are comfortable on there bikes and want to start to improve on fitness and techincal skills. Breaks and sessioning of technical featurs as needed/requested. Ride leader(s):TBA

Group D – Beginner –> K2 @ 7:00pm (on your Bike) Duration: ~ 80 minutes Trails: BearTree,Rockhopper, Fast out, Dog Sled Loop, Klondike and M-Line Sessioning of any technical sections as requested by the group Group D pace is a relaxed pace allowing for people new to mountain biking to get a taste of what SMH has to offer. Frequent stops at techinical features for sessioning and/or tips/advice. Breaks as needed Ride leader(s): TBA

Mandatory items

• safety helmet

• close-toe footwear

• 1L of water

• spare tube and pump

• signed OMBA Waiver Form (see note above)

Strongly recommended items

• eye protection

• mosquito repellent

• more than 1L of water

• snack bar/power drink

• chain oil

• repair kit (chain break, Allen keys, etc…)

Directions to K2 (South March Highlands) Take 417 west bound Take Eagleson / March Road EXIT Take March Road North Travel on March Road for approximately 5.5km Turn left on to Klondike Road (Shoppers Drugmart will be on your left.) Travel all the way up Klondike Road until 2nd line Extension. This is K2. Extra parking is available at the parking lot on the corner of Halton Terrace and Klondike Road.

OMBA Spring Movie Night is here!!!

Come out and watch The Moment and have some drinks with your friends to get excited about the riding season!

It is a great opportunity to hear about the amazing things OMBA has been working on and is an important fundraiser each year.

There will be raffle prizes from our awesome sponsors: Phat Moose Cycles, Full Cycle, Bicyclettes de Hull, Tall Tree Cycles, 360Centre360, Fresh Air, MEC, Bushtukah, Expeditions Wakefield and more!

Eric will once again entertain us all as he does the raffle ticket draw. Bring some cash to purchace raffle tickets – there are often over $2000 in prizes to be won! 

Tickets are $10 at the door

Where: Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa, 292 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1M3
When: Monday May 7, 2018. Doors Open at 6 pm
6:45 pm Update on OMBA projects (Carlington Bike Park, Gatineau Park, Larose Forest)
7:00 pm Movie Starts (approximately )
Raffle prize draw after the movie

Notice of Annual General Meeting

TO ALL EXISTING MEMBERS OF OMBA:

TAKE NOTICE that OMBA’s 8th Annual General  Meeting will take place on Wednesday,  April 25, 2018 beginning at 7:00pm at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, located at 102 Greenview  Ave, Ottawa, ON K2B 5Z6, in the Garden Room.

AGENDA 

1. Call to Order

2. Proof of Notice of Meeting

3. President’s Report

4. Discussion and Approval of Financial Statements for Year Ended Dec. 31, 2017

5. Presentation of 2018 Budget

6. Confirmation of the Director positions

7. Election of 2018 Board of Directors

8. Other Business

9. Adjournment

Each existing  OMBA member  present at the meeting has the right to exercise one vote. A member may by means of a written proxy appoint a proxy holder to attend and act in the manner  and to the extent authorized  by the proxy.  A proxy holder must be an OMBA member.   A proxy form is linked  below for this purpose.

Proxy Form

Existing OMBA  members are those who registered as members during the 2017 calendar year or prior to March 31 in the 2018 calendar  year. Any non-members wishing to become an OMBA  member may do so by following the application instructions  at OMBA’s website.   Applications  received and approved on or prior to March 31, 2018 shall be entitled  to attend and vote at the annual general meeting.

Any existing  OMBA  member 18 years of age or older of sound mind and who is not an undischarged  bankrupt may run for a director’s position.   Advance notice of a candidate’s intention is appreciated  and should be communicated  by email to president@ottawamba.org in order to facilitate advance  preparation of ballots but it is not strictly required.   Candidates  may indicate their intention at the meeting.   Candidates wishing  to run for a director’s position will  be required to introduce themselves at the meeting and tell the membership  why they want to be a director and what they can contribute  in 1-2 minutes.   Information  regarding the role and responsibilities of directors may be found at:

http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cilp-pdci.nsf/vwapj/Primer_en.pdf/$FILE/Primer_en.pdf

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM.