Mountain Biking - Disc Golf - Cross Country Skiing - Snowshoeing - Near Barrie Ontario Hardwood Ski and Bike, Ontario cross country skiing and mountain biking at its best. http://www.hardwoodhills.ca/index.php 2012-05-18T03:37:01Z Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management Trek Store Canada Cup and Ontario High School Championships Courses Now open for Pre-Riding 2012-05-16T15:52:05Z 2012-05-16T15:52:05Z http://www.hardwoodhills.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=905:trek-store-canada-cup-and-ontario-high-school-championships-courses-now-open-for-pre-riding&catid=35:home-articles&Itemid=1 Jack Sasseville jack@hardwoodskiandbike.ca <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;">The courses for the <strong>Trek Store Canada Cup on June 2-3</strong> and for the <strong>Scott Ontario High School Mountain Bike</strong> championship <strong>on May 25</strong> are now marked and open for pre-riding. A valid trail pass or season pass is required.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;">Entries are still open for both events either on this website or at www.pulseracing.ca. <br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;">The courses for the <strong>Trek Store Canada Cup on June 2-3</strong> and for the <strong>Scott Ontario High School Mountain Bike</strong> championship <strong>on May 25</strong> are now marked and open for pre-riding. A valid trail pass or season pass is required.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;">Entries are still open for both events either on this website or at www.pulseracing.ca. <br /></span></p> Disc Golf League 2012-05-15T01:18:59Z 2012-05-15T01:18:59Z http://www.hardwoodhills.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=904:disc-golf-league&catid=35:home-articles&Itemid=1 John Sustersic marketing@hardwoodskiandbike.ca <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">The <strong>Hardwood Thursday Night Disc Golf League starts May 17th</strong> and will run every Thursday night <strong>starting at 6pm</strong> until Thursday September 20th 2012.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">For more information on the league <a target="_blank" title="Disc Golf League" href="http://www.hardwoodskiandbike.ca/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=895&amp;Itemid=287"><strong>click here</strong></a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">The <strong>Hardwood Thursday Night Disc Golf League starts May 17th</strong> and will run every Thursday night <strong>starting at 6pm</strong> until Thursday September 20th 2012.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">For more information on the league <a target="_blank" title="Disc Golf League" href="http://www.hardwoodskiandbike.ca/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=895&amp;Itemid=287"><strong>click here</strong></a>.</span></p> Complete Bike Overhaul Special 2012-05-11T20:40:56Z 2012-05-11T20:40:56Z http://www.hardwoodhills.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=903:complete-bike-overhaul-specia&catid=35:home-articles&Itemid=1 John Sustersic marketing@hardwoodskiandbike.ca <span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Save $30</strong> on our<strong> complete bike overhaul special</strong> that includes:</span><br /> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Cleaning the whole bike, including the removal of drive train components, degreasing the chain, cassette and chainrings.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">True the wheels</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Regrease bearings in headset, bottom bracket and hubs.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Installing new gear cables and housing.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Adjustment of gears and brakes.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Cables and housing included. <em>Hydraulic brake bleeding and additional parts are extra</em>.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Special Price of $119.99</strong> plus HST</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Call Jacob in service for additional information or advice.</span></p> <span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Save $30</strong> on our<strong> complete bike overhaul special</strong> that includes:</span><br /> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Cleaning the whole bike, including the removal of drive train components, degreasing the chain, cassette and chainrings.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">True the wheels</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Regrease bearings in headset, bottom bracket and hubs.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Installing new gear cables and housing.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Adjustment of gears and brakes.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Cables and housing included. <em>Hydraulic brake bleeding and additional parts are extra</em>.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Special Price of $119.99</strong> plus HST</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Call Jacob in service for additional information or advice.</span></p> Women’s 1 Day Mountain Bike Clinic – May 19th 2012-05-03T20:53:08Z 2012-05-03T20:53:08Z http://www.hardwoodhills.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=900:womens-1-day-mountain-bike-clinic--may-19th-&catid=35:home-articles&Itemid=1 John Sustersic marketing@hardwoodskiandbike.ca <span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">If you are looking for ways to<strong> improve your riding</strong> or just interested in <strong>learning to ride</strong> then this clinic is for you. The <strong>one day clinic is for all abilities</strong> and the day wraps up with a yoga session to stretch out those muscles.</span> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">The clinic also includes group rides throughout the day that let you to practice what you've learned plus <strong>lunch and a t-shirt are included</strong>!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Click for more <a target="_blank" title="Women's 1 Day Clinic" href="http://hardwoodskiandbike.ca/index.php?view=details&amp;id=291%3Awomens-1-day-clinic&amp;option=com_eventlist&amp;Itemid=95"><strong>information and to register</strong></a>.</span></p> <span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">If you are looking for ways to<strong> improve your riding</strong> or just interested in <strong>learning to ride</strong> then this clinic is for you. The <strong>one day clinic is for all abilities</strong> and the day wraps up with a yoga session to stretch out those muscles.</span> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">The clinic also includes group rides throughout the day that let you to practice what you've learned plus <strong>lunch and a t-shirt are included</strong>!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Click for more <a target="_blank" title="Women's 1 Day Clinic" href="http://hardwoodskiandbike.ca/index.php?view=details&amp;id=291%3Awomens-1-day-clinic&amp;option=com_eventlist&amp;Itemid=95"><strong>information and to register</strong></a>.</span></p> Radical Riders – For Children 6 to 12 2012-05-03T20:59:07Z 2012-05-03T20:59:07Z http://www.hardwoodhills.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=901:radical-riders-for-children-6-to-12&catid=35:home-articles&Itemid=1 John Sustersic marketing@hardwoodskiandbike.ca <span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">This four week<strong> learn-to-ride program</strong> covers a variety of topics that involve all aspects of riding with <strong>focus on FUN</strong>damentals throughout the program. Great fun for the kids. The Summer program dates are:</span> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Thursdays (May 31st, June 7th, 14th, 21st) 5:30pm – 7:30pm</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Saturdays (May 26th, June 2nd, 9th 16th) 10am – 12pm</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Sundays (May 27th June 3rd, 10th, 17th) 10am – 12pm</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">For <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hardwoodskiandbike.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=182:kids-programs&catid=53:adultprograms&Itemid=78" title="registration"><strong>more information and to register</strong>.</a></span></p> <span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">This four week<strong> learn-to-ride program</strong> covers a variety of topics that involve all aspects of riding with <strong>focus on FUN</strong>damentals throughout the program. Great fun for the kids. The Summer program dates are:</span> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Thursdays (May 31st, June 7th, 14th, 21st) 5:30pm – 7:30pm</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Saturdays (May 26th, June 2nd, 9th 16th) 10am – 12pm</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Sundays (May 27th June 3rd, 10th, 17th) 10am – 12pm</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">For <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hardwoodskiandbike.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=182:kids-programs&catid=53:adultprograms&Itemid=78" title="registration"><strong>more information and to register</strong>.</a></span></p> Online Registration Now Available 2012-04-13T21:29:36Z 2012-04-13T21:29:36Z http://www.hardwoodhills.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=898:online-registration-coming-soon&catid=35:home-articles&Itemid=1 John Sustersic marketing@hardwoodskiandbike.ca <span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">You can<strong> now register online </strong>for programs, clinics, events and most races.   When registering online there will be a $1 convenience fee added to your registration.</span> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">For those who want to register at Hardwood and pay by cash, debit or credit you will still be able to download your registration form and bring it in for processing.</span></p> <span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">You can<strong> now register online </strong>for programs, clinics, events and most races.   When registering online there will be a $1 convenience fee added to your registration.</span> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">For those who want to register at Hardwood and pay by cash, debit or credit you will still be able to download your registration form and bring it in for processing.</span></p> Trek Wednesday Night Race Series 2012-04-10T02:11:08Z 2012-04-10T02:11:08Z http://www.hardwoodhills.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=896:wednesday-night-race-series-registration-a-open-house-april-25th&catid=35:home-articles&Itemid=1 John Sustersic marketing@hardwoodskiandbike.ca <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Mark your calendars</strong> and remember that Wednesday is the night of the <strong>Trek Wednesday Night Race Series</strong>. Races start at <strong>7 pm</strong> with registration open at 5 pm. Come and join us at <strong>Ontario's most popular and longest running</strong> weekly series.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">The series is for <strong>all ages and abilities</strong>. <strong> Great prizes each night </strong>so come for all 18 weeks, or just give one a try!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">For more <a target="_blank" title="Wednesday Night Race Series Open House" href="http://hardwoodskiandbike.ca/index.php?view=details&amp;id=289%3Awednesday-night-race-series-and-open-house&amp;option=com_eventlist&amp;Itemid=107"><strong>information and registration</strong></a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;"><a target="_blank" title="Online registration" href="https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=2267&amp;lan=1&amp;cartlevel=1">Register Now Online</a></span></strong><br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Mark your calendars</strong> and remember that Wednesday is the night of the <strong>Trek Wednesday Night Race Series</strong>. Races start at <strong>7 pm</strong> with registration open at 5 pm. Come and join us at <strong>Ontario's most popular and longest running</strong> weekly series.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">The series is for <strong>all ages and abilities</strong>. <strong> Great prizes each night </strong>so come for all 18 weeks, or just give one a try!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">For more <a target="_blank" title="Wednesday Night Race Series Open House" href="http://hardwoodskiandbike.ca/index.php?view=details&amp;id=289%3Awednesday-night-race-series-and-open-house&amp;option=com_eventlist&amp;Itemid=107"><strong>information and registration</strong></a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;"><a target="_blank" title="Online registration" href="https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=2267&amp;lan=1&amp;cartlevel=1">Register Now Online</a></span></strong><br /></span></p> 2012 Summer Hours 2012-03-07T12:13:20Z 2012-03-07T12:13:20Z http://www.hardwoodhills.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=889:night-skiing-closes-friday-march-9&catid=35:home-articles&Itemid=1 Jack Sasseville jack@hardwoodskiandbike.ca <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><strong>New this Year - we are open until 8 pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings.&nbsp; </strong>The <strong>extending evening hours start May 1st.<br /></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;">Our regular hours will be Monday and Tuesday - 9 am to 5 pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 9 am to 8 pm and Saturday, Sunday and holidays - 8:30 am to 5pm.</span></p> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;">For more info call us at 705 487 3775.<br /></span> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;"><strong>New this Year - we are open until 8 pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings.&nbsp; </strong>The <strong>extending evening hours start May 1st.<br /></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;">Our regular hours will be Monday and Tuesday - 9 am to 5 pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 9 am to 8 pm and Saturday, Sunday and holidays - 8:30 am to 5pm.</span></p> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana,geneva;">For more info call us at 705 487 3775.<br /></span> Pan Am Games coming to Hardwood Ski and Bike in 2015 2009-11-06T22:15:39Z 2009-11-06T22:15:39Z http://www.hardwoodhills.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=456:pan-am-games-coming-to-hardwood-ski-and-bike-in-2015&catid=35:home-articles&Itemid=1 Jack Sasseville jack@hardwoodskiandbike.ca <h1><img src="http://www.hardwoodskiandbike.ca/EmailFlyers/09.16.09/PanAmGamesLogo.gif" alt="Pan Am Games" title="Pan Am Games" align="right" border="0" height="150" hspace="8" vspace="8" width="116" />Hardwood Ski and Bike will be the host of the mountain bike events for the Pan Am Games in 2015!</h1> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">The Pan Am Games are coming to Toronto and the surrounding region, a victory sure to kick start major investments in sports facilities. The announcement from Guadalajara was made on November 6. The bid from Toronto beat out two other bids from Lima, Peru and Bogata, Columbia. The event will run from July 10-26 in 2015.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Hardwood Ski and Bike was selected to host the mountain bike events</strong>. While it is too early to talk about the ramifications for the facility there is sure to be some <strong>major upgrades to trails, lodges and amenities</strong>. We are proud to be the hosts of this event and look forward to showing the Americas our great trails and facilities. This will also be very positive for all of the mountain bike riders and skiers who make Hardwood their home for riding and xc skiing.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">The best are coming to Hardwood Ski and Bike. Come and see why our trails and facilities have been chosen as the best in the area.&nbsp;</span></p> <h1><img src="http://www.hardwoodskiandbike.ca/EmailFlyers/09.16.09/PanAmGamesLogo.gif" alt="Pan Am Games" title="Pan Am Games" align="right" border="0" height="150" hspace="8" vspace="8" width="116" />Hardwood Ski and Bike will be the host of the mountain bike events for the Pan Am Games in 2015!</h1> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">The Pan Am Games are coming to Toronto and the surrounding region, a victory sure to kick start major investments in sports facilities. The announcement from Guadalajara was made on November 6. The bid from Toronto beat out two other bids from Lima, Peru and Bogata, Columbia. The event will run from July 10-26 in 2015.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Hardwood Ski and Bike was selected to host the mountain bike events</strong>. While it is too early to talk about the ramifications for the facility there is sure to be some <strong>major upgrades to trails, lodges and amenities</strong>. We are proud to be the hosts of this event and look forward to showing the Americas our great trails and facilities. This will also be very positive for all of the mountain bike riders and skiers who make Hardwood their home for riding and xc skiing.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 10pt;">The best are coming to Hardwood Ski and Bike. Come and see why our trails and facilities have been chosen as the best in the area.&nbsp;</span></p> Hardwood Ski and Bike on Twitter 2009-06-06T18:37:58Z 2009-06-06T18:37:58Z http://www.hardwoodhills.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=312:twitter&catid=35:home-articles&Itemid=1 Jaclyn Proudfoot jaclyn.proudfoot@gmail.com <h3><a href="http://www.twitter.com/HardwoodSkiBike" target="_blank" title="Twitter"><img src="http://www.hardwoodskiandbike.ca/images/Logos/twitter_logo.gif" border="0" alt="Twitter Logo" title="Twitter Logo" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="400" height="148" align="right" /></a><br />You can now follow us on Twitter and get up to the minute details of what’s happening at Hardwood Ski and Bike.  </h3><p>Check it out at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/HardwoodSkiBike" target="_blank" title="Twitter">www.twitter.com/HardwoodSkiBike</a></p> <h3><a href="http://www.twitter.com/HardwoodSkiBike" target="_blank" title="Twitter"><img src="http://www.hardwoodskiandbike.ca/images/Logos/twitter_logo.gif" border="0" alt="Twitter Logo" title="Twitter Logo" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="400" height="148" align="right" /></a><br />You can now follow us on Twitter and get up to the minute details of what’s happening at Hardwood Ski and Bike.  </h3><p>Check it out at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/HardwoodSkiBike" target="_blank" title="Twitter">www.twitter.com/HardwoodSkiBike</a></p>