River Valley Cycling

Supporting Cycling In and Around Fredericton

Winterbike Grooming Plan 2026

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Riders!

Your Winterbike membership supports trail grooming at several locations in the Fredericton area. Here’s our tentative plan for MVP, Islandview, and Woolastook.

Winter riding is one of the highlights of the season, and our grooming plan aims to keep as much terrain open as conditions allow. All winter grooming is fully dependent on snowfall, temperature, and trail conditions, and plans may shift accordingly throughout the season.

MVP

Our goal at MVP is to keep as much riding open as possible, snow permitting. If conditions cooperate, we plan to groom:

  • Main MVP network
  • Monkey Business
  • Pinball
  • Slash n Berm
  • D-Track Climb

Island View

Exact groomed trails at Island View will depend on snow depth and conditions.
In past seasons, this has included:

  • Snake
  • Intro
  • Hansel & Gretel
  • Power Line Loop

Trail selection may vary based on snowfall amounts. Please check for updates before heading out.

Woolastook

As with our other locations, Woolastook grooming plans also depend heavily on snowfall. Each winter looks a little different, and trail choices may shift based on conditions.
The aspiration is to groom Mammoth if we receive sufficient snow. Last season included:

  • Wooly Loop
  • Missing Link to the lookout
  • Split Rail
  • Bartlett’s Meadow

📣 Stay Updated

Conditions can change quickly. For the most up-to-date grooming information, closures, and ride-ready announcements, follow River Valley Cycling on Facebook.

Thank you to our volunteers and riders for your patience, flexibility, and support — winter riding only works because of this community!

Transition in Leadership At River Valley Cycling

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RVC is excited to let you know of new leadership within the organization. After 5 years as club president, Chris Norfolk is making way for Rachel Merrithew to assume the role. Rachel’s long-time volunteer involvement in RVC includes trail work, youth coaching, expanding RVC’s inclusiveness through leading women’s+ programs, and participation in the club executive. Leadership changes in every organization is a good thing. The RVC executive is a super productive team and while the president is the spokesperson, the whole team sets the direction through consensus decisions and everyone contributes.

Chris’s outgoing message:

“RVC is a strong club and it’s in strong shape. I’m proud to have been a part of an incredible volunteer board over the past 5 years which has grown the club, developed new partnerships, built new trail, and tried lots of new things. We’ve accomplished a few big successes and I’m excited to the next ones right around the corner. It’s good time for me to take a step aside so that new ideas and energy can take RVC to the next level. I’m psyched to see where this goes. See you on the trail.”

Rachel’s incoming message:

“I’m honoured to step into the role of president of RVC, and I want to begin by recognizing the incredible leadership that Chris has provided over the last five years. His commitment, steady vision, and willingness to try new things have helped shape RVC into the strong, vibrant, inclusive community we have today. I’m looking forward to continue working with an amazing and dedicated RVC board to make things happen in 2026 and beyond for our cycling community.

River Valley Cycling is a volunteer-driven non-profit that relies on the support of riders, local businesses, multiple levels of government, and the generosity of local land owners.

RVC and Crabbe Mountain Ink a Partnership and Land Use Agreement

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River Valley Cycling and Crabbe Mountain have officially inked a strategic agreement that will see the two organizations collaborate in partnership on future mountain bike trails and events. The partnership is going to benefit riders by securing access to approximately 400 acres of prime terrain with over 240 meters of vertical drop – opening up whole new possibilities for riding in the region. Crabbe Mountain offers a single, supportive ownership group that shares RVC’s interest in sustainable trail development. Crabbe Mountain will benefit by having a proven non-profit partner in RVC that can open up new possibilities for the resort to cater to summertime users in the future, further diversifying their operations.

Currently, Crabbe Mountain has 7.8 kilometres of existing, volunteer built and maintained mountain bike trails, that are primarily advanced black diamond rated.

Crabbe Mountain on Trailforks.com

Crabbe’s trails have recently enjoyed some terrific time in the spotlight from Into the Gnar. The new partnership allows RVC members access to maintain the existing trails, lays the groundwork for a more diverse and progressive trail network for all levels of riders, and puts a shared risk-management plan in place to ensure long-term, secure access for both organizations.

There’s potential at Crabbe Mountain for much more. Recently the world-renowned trail design team at Gravity Logic evaluated the area and developed a plan that envisions a huge new development. Both Crabbe Mountain and RVC are excited to see where this could go. We’ve agreed to jointly explore funding opportunities.

This partnership represents a significant step forward in establishing the Crabbe Mountain area as a four-season recreation destination and strengthening New Brunswick’s reputation as a mountain biking hub in Atlantic Canada.

SHREDTOBER FESTIVAL – Oct 25/26

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Event Alert!

  • Woolastook Park trails
  • 2 full days of crisp fall riding 🍁🍁🍁
  • Enduro race 🔥🔥🔥🔥
  • Free coaching sessions
  • Group rides for all levels
  • Industry tents and demos
  • Food & Music

RVC is working on the biggest season-ender anyone’s ever seen. We plan to turn our annual celebration ride into an entire weekend mountain bike festival this year.

Mark your calendars and save this date! More details to come.

RVC’s Wooly 4 2025

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Sunday, September 7, 2025

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This long-running favourite event is about having a good time. Race solo, or as a team, at a hammer or chill pace. The Wooly trails have seen epic growth over the last several years, and we’re excited to once again be showcasing a couple of brand new trails in this year’s course! The event will suit a wide range of skill levels. The course will include both hand-built and machine-built trails. Racers complete as many laps as they can in the allotted time, solo (must be 19+) or as relay teams of 2 or 3. Or just do as many laps as you feel like riding, and hang out at the start/finish cheering and socializing. It’s all fun.

As usual, there will be great draw prizes from our amazing community bike shops, Explore Velo and Radical Edge, refreshments and swag from Trailway Brewing, and Willie’s Sausages will be on site serving burgers, sausages, and veggie items.

Race HQ, the start/finish, and parking will be in the Fox’s Den. You won’t find it on Google Maps, as it’s not normally open to camping, but HERE are directions from the 102. Basically you’ll follow the campground road all the way around to the campground loops. You’ll pass a set of gates and then a little garbage trailer and then turn left where it’s signed “Fox’s Den.” Race day, it will be signed from the park entrance on the south side of the highway to the start/finish and parking.

Categories:

  • Solo Men (must be 19 or older)
  • Solo Women (must be 19 or older)
  • Open Team (members may be of any age and gender)
  • Women’s Team (all members must be women/girls)
  • Youth Team (all members must be 16 or younger)
  • Vintage Team (average team member age 50+)
  • E-bike Participation

*(Solo racers must be 19 or older as of December 31, 2025)

Event Day Schedule:

  • 9:30-10:30 am Registration and plate pickup
  • 11:00 am Race start
  • 3:00 pm cut-off to begin final lap
  • 3:30 pm awards and draw prizes

Race Registration Fees:

  • $40 until 6pm on Saturday, August 24 or on site race day for $50
  • If you are not a Velo NB member or UCI license holder, there is an additional fee of $10 for a day license
Trailforks.com

Other important info:

  • There is no potable water on site. We’ll have some bottled water, but do yourself and the environment a favour and plan ahead
  • Bathroom facilities are a rustic outhouse and a Port-o-John
  • There will be space around the start/finish for spectators and team tents
  • If you prefer to sit somewhere other than on the grass, bring a portable chair
  • The event runs rain or shine
  • Parking is in the campground loop near the start/finish. Pull into a site or clearing or pull up on the side of the road where there’s room, don’t block people in or park on any tents
  • Want to stay at the park? Ask us about unserviced camping at the Fox’s Den loop adjacent to the course 

FAQ

Is the course marked for pre-riding?
You can find the course above on Trailforks and here on Strava. “On the ground,” the course is lightly flagged in pink and orange. Meaning, there are flags around turns and intersections. If the flag is on the right, the next turn will be a right turn. The course will be signed and mostly taped Saturday.

Can youth participate?
There’s no minimum age to participate on a team. For youth who wouldn’t be confident completing the course on their own, one option is for a parent to team up and ride with them. Your team will only get credit for relay laps – i.e. if you ride a lap together, the timing system will only register one lap.

How serious are you about the 19+ rule for the solo categories?
Very serious. However, if your kid is a Junior (i.e. 17 or 18 by the end of the calendar year), they can solo with your consent and a recommendation from a coach.

Where can I set up my team tent?
There will be room set aside for team tents near the start/finish and feed zone. Ask our volunteer parking attendants to direct you when you arrive.

Is there an e-bike category?
E-bikes are welcome on a “participation” basis, meaning that no times or ranking will be recorded for e-bike participants. If this works well, we will look at adding a competitive e-bike category for next year.

What is your weather policy?
The Wooly 4 runs rain or shine, but would be suspended or cancelled if there’s lightning. In the event of inclement weather such as poor air quality, extreme heat, or adverse course conditions, the event could be modified.

I have more questions!
No problem. Ask your question in the discussion in the Facebook event, or get us on Facebook messenger, or use the contact us.

Register Now!

Proud Members of: Velo New Brunswick

Canadian Cycling Association

International Mountain Biking Association