well, IMBA only opened their Canada office last fall. And it's in Ontario. I'll look at the fees and probably sign up this year.

I really like the idea of supporting the clubs/societies in other areas that one rides. We haven't done a lot of that, but, if this year turns out the way I'd like it to, we'll probably pay some dues at one or two out of town clubs.

As for the local club, I'll be laying low. As long as the someone who was at the helm while the jerks were out destroying our land and our reputation is still at the helm, the club will get no support from me and DH. Once the leadership moves on to more sane people, which I truly hope it will, we'll like pay our dues and show up to a trail maintenance day or two.

It's taken every bit of will power and strength to get over the hurt they caused, and the effects that had on our minds and our bodies. I don't have enough to spare to subject myself to them any more than necessary. I'm too busy using it to train to get faster and stronger!!

I admire you, Penny, for your work in getting your local club going! YAY you!! I'm grateful for people like you and hope that there will be a way, in your area, that there can be peace on the trails! Sounds like you've got way lots of great things happening this year!! Where did you say you were from? who knows, if the downsizing that might happen in our industry comes to pass, we may be looking to relocate! (not likely anytime soon, but one never knows, right?)

Namaste,
~T~