Bragg Creek Trails shares new report, equipment and fundraising success
June has been a busy month at Bragg Creek Trails (BCT). Turnout was strong for the BCT 2023 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday June 7 at the Snowbirds Chalet in Bragg Creek. “It was a chance to get an update on 2022, to meet the 2023-24 Board of Directors and to cheer on its many volunteers who are receiving awards for their outstanding service,” says Michelle Dice, Executive Director. Anyone who missed the AGM can learn more in the 2022-2023 Annual Report, found under News on our website. It shares an inside look at the volunteers, leaders and users who have made West Bragg Creek so successful over the past year, a summary of trail improvements completed along with fundraising and investment highlights.
Tool Stand
There’s nothing worse than getting ready to hit the trails and realize your bike needs a tweak, but your tools are at home. Now BCT has a solution. Crews have completed installation of a new bike tool stand, courtesy of Bike Cochrane and Big Hill Cycle. It’s located on the west end of the parking lot, adjacent to the Maintenance Shed and the Braggin’ Rights Trailhead. Whether you’re a pro mechanic or just someone who can barely tighten a bolt, this stand is a big help in a pinch.
Brews for Bragg
On May 27, bike and beer enthusiasts pedalled, sipped, and fundraised $4800 to support our trails at Brews for Bragg, as they teamed up with Village Brewery and The Bike Shop to bring supporters an afternoon of good vibes, great beer, e-bike demos and epic trail stories. Two lucky riders rode away with $1000 each in mountain biking gear from our draw. BCT extends a huge thank you to The Bike Shop for their outstanding raffle donations and Village Brewery for keeping everyone’s cups full, as well as donating a portion of the beer profits! They also appreciate WBC trail users who rolled in, raised a glass, and helped make this event a resounding success.
July Volunteer Meet and Greet
Want to pay your trail time forward? The BCT would love to meet people interested in volunteering at BCT at its July 20 Volunteer Meet and Greet at WBC. Opportunities include trail hosting, event planning, trail building and maintenance and more. Come for a snack and a drink between 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on July 20; you’ll leave with new friends and a way to learn new skills and contribute to the overall success of BCT.
Happy Canada Day!
WBC is a wonderful place to celebrate Canada’s birthday while honouring the traditional Treaty 7 territory of the Tsuut’ina people on which its trails are situated. BCT would love to see trail users and their families out recreating at WBC on July 1.
Mia Sosiak
