Question 1

What is included in the SMR Membership?

Accepted Answer

An Alberta Bicycle Association (ABA) General Membership* 
Savy Mountain Riders Swag
Voting rights (for adults of minors) at the Savy Mountain Riders AGM
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*ABA MEMBERSHIP is only required once/person/year.

Question 2

What do I need to bring on a ride?

Accepted Answer

Your bike in good working condition
Helmet (required for ALL riders)
Biking gloves (highly recommended)
Water bottle or hydration pack
Spare tube
Sunglasses/Eyewear for protection
Sunscreen/Bug Spray 
Closed Footwear (No sandals)
Athletic Riding Clothing (Consider Shorts or pants snug around the ankles)
Be sure to bring appropriate clothing so that you’re as dry, warm, and as comfortable as possible.  Our rides are occasionally cancelled due to weather.

Question 3

Do you have a club membership subsidy program?

Accepted Answer

Glad you asked!  Yes we do.  We have set aside a limited amount of funding to help those who otherwise wouldn't be able to participate in our club due to finances. 
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Applications are reviewed and subsidies given based on the following criteria.
- Available subsidy funds.
- The expressed need.
- A completed application from each applicant.
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Feel free to contact us for more information. The SMR Club Membership Subsidy Application can be found here.

Question 4

What methods of payment do you accept?

Accepted Answer

Registration is through the Alberta Bicycle Association Zone4 webpage.

Question 5

What are your Coach's qualifications?

Accepted Answer

Our coaching qualifications vary.  Some coaches are working on or have completed their NCCP Coaching certificates as well as PMBIA Instructor certification.  The SMR club aims to be able to provide our members with excellent coaching by providing subsidies for our coaches towards quality training as opportunities come up and funding is available.  All of the coaches that work with minors are required to clear a vulnerability/background police check.

Question 6

What are the benefits of sponsoring the Savy Mountain Riders Bike Club?

Accepted Answer

Savy Mountain Riders bike club is powered by our membership funds, sponsors, grants and amazing volunteers.  We appreciate being part of the incredible Red Deer community.  If your organization is interested in helping us build up coaches, run more events or acquire more fun tools to help our learning environment, we welcome sponsorship.

We have 3 levels of  sponsorship:
Grasshopper (Beginner): $100
What You’ll Get:
3 Facebook posts thanking your organization.
Recognition as a Beginner Level sponsor on our website and in the footer of our member communication.
1 exclusive SMR item.

Blinky (Intermediate): $250
What You’ll Get:
6 Facebook posts thanking your organization.
Recognition as an Intermediate Level sponsor on our website and in the footer of our member communication.
2 exclusive SMR items.

Can of Worms (Advanced): $500
What You’ll Get:
12 Facebook posts thanking your organization
Recognition as an Advanced Level sponsor on our website and in the footer of our member communication.
The opportunity to display your banner at SMR events.

Grasshopper, Blinky & Can of Worms are just some of the fantastic bike trails that you will find in the Red Deer Mountain Bike Park.

SAVY MOUNTAIN RIDERS

Great Trails. Great Company.

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