River Valley Cycling

Supporting Cycling In and Around Fredericton

2026 AGM Recap

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Thanks to everyone who came out to our Annual General Meeting on March 23, 2026 at Grimross. It was great to connect, look back on the past year, and share what’s ahead for RVC.

2025 updates:
Across all of our networks we made some meaningful improvements:

  • MVP: upgrades to Bunkerama and refreshed trailhead signage
  • Woolastook: new machine-built trail, signage installs, and culvert repairs
  • Penniac: bridge replacements and upgrades, plus signage updates
  • Killarney: Although Killarney are city owned trails, we have continued to collaborate closely in relation to this project. 6.3 km of new trail, a skills park, and discussions around land user agreements have happened in 2025!

On top of that, our Monday night trail maintenance crew kept things running all season—brushing, clearing, and keeping trails in rideable shape across all of our trails.

Programming and events:
We ran another full season of programming:

  • Getting Ready to Ride: 5-session spring series (May–June) designed to build confidence and foundational skills for newer riders
  • Youth Skills Coaching: Supported by a Canada Cycling grant, focused on developing the next generation of riders in a fun, structured environment
  • Enduro Skills Sessions: Progression-based coaching for riders looking to improve speed, line choice, and technical descending
  • Women’s + Group Rides: Inclusive, social rides that created space for riders of all levels to connect and build confidence
  • Wooly 4 Race: One of our marquee events, bringing riders together for a fun, challenging day on the trails
  • Shredtoberfest Weekend: A mix of skills sessions, racing, and a member appreciation ride to close out the season
  • Global Fatbike Day: Community winter ride celebrating fat biking and keeping momentum through the colder months

Not without challenges.
The late-summer fire risk and woods closures limited access during a key part of the season, but we adapted and kept things moving where we could.

Overall, the club is in a strong place.
Membership remains solid, our volunteer base continues to show up, and we’re seeing steady growth across trails, programs, and events.

Looking ahead to 2026: we’re excited to keep building on this momentum. Priorities include continued collaboration and work with the City of Fredericton for the Killarney project, exploring opportunities at Crabbe Mountain, and expanding programming with support from grant funding. We have applied to Canada Cycling Funding to continue supporting no barrier entry to the sport of mountain biking for youth.

Huge thanks to our volunteers, sponsors, and members. RVC only works because people show up and contribute.

If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved, now’s a great time:

  • Join the RVC
  • Come out to a trail night
  • Get involved in a ride or event
  • Follow us on social media to keep up to date on our events and volunteer opportunities!

See you on the trails!

— RVC Team

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.

Fall riding is here. Join RVC

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The nights are getting longer and the air is crisp. Dry conditions in the woods has meant we’ve had great trail conditions. The best part of the riding year is in front of us. Crunchy leaves, fall colours 🍁🍂🍁 , and night riding. Have you checked out RVC’s plan for the all new SHREDTOBERFEST!

The club is capping off a busy year. We’ve had many group rides, training sessions, the trail crew has completed many Monday night builds, and we’ve made progress working with the city on your behalf as they start the new big build in Killarney Lake.

It’s not too late to show your support with a 2025 RVC membership. We know life is busy and sometimes we just ride without the paperwork. It’s easy to do it. RVC doesn’t stop you on a ride to check for your trail pass.That doesn’t mean your support isn’t needed. It helps us buy tools, signs, gas, and other needs. Our biggest expense is our insurance that keeps trails open.

There are many ways to give support to the club, with a membership being the easiest one. We do our best to keep memberships affordable (maybe the most affordable part of your whole bike setup). You get a lot of value for your $45. If you haven’t already done so – please join!

PRO TIP – if you can’t remember if you joined yet this year just check the list!

Proud Members of: Velo New Brunswick

Canadian Cycling Association

International Mountain Biking Association