Merritt B.C.

Hi there  all you… riders, hackers, or guys that just like  to burn the burm

        It’s been a real exciting year so far in the MT. Bike downhill world. The Halfcranked Club had a great time up on the old 98 and the old 99 trail in Merritt this year. There was the normal breakdowns , Flat tires, and  parts swapping. We ripped down a old trail called the Elephant Head Trail, it proved to be the highlight of our 2 day ride. WOW… its a big rock face drop where you ride down the trunk of the head, fast and steep, Right Mike .. sideways all the way, good recovery buddy… watch the vid.   

I was reading the new Sept. issue of Mountain Bike Action on the weekend and I came across a great storey of a local rider, his name is Steve Smith. Steve is from a small community called Cassidy on Vancouver Island B.C.  Steve started riding the local trails at a young age,  just like slot of  young guys and girls everywhere, it’s the passion for the sport to go fast and steep and get air. Steve raced in the juniors and won almost everything there was to win. He was noticed and watched by a bike supplier, maybe you have heard of them ” Cove Bikes “  and before he realized it, he had a ride, as of today Steve still rides a cove, a  Shocker to be exact. At 19  Steve is one of the best in is Field. So thepoint of my storey is.. Dreams do come true right in our back yard. So work hard, be true to the sport and to yourself. Remember safety is always first, ride live to ride another day.

Halfcranked Crew

Grey Squirrel