Derby Time!
This weekend, the St Jean ATV Derby is happening once again! For over 20 years, outdoor enthusiasts have converged into St Jean Baptiste to meet up with their ATV riding friends, check out some amazing river-side quad trails, and play in the MUD!
There is really nothing like Red River gumbo (especially when it dries)!
This event started as a small community gathering and has evolved into the largest event of its kind in Canada! Some years have had nearly 2,000 riders take to the trails to enjoy 40 kilometres of scenery that winds along the banks of the Red River.
Most enjoy the trail riding and others, well, they are just there to get as muddy as they possibly can!
And OH, they do!
I have been involved with this event over the years from being part of the crew that extended the trails twenty years ago, to being part of derby operations when I was a fire fighter in town, to volunteering with registration and canteen operations, and more recently as a proud derby sponsor in partnership with my wife Emma.
It’s amazing to see the community come together to pull this enormous event together and have it run so smoothly. Over 100 people give of their time to welcome visitors to the area, and ensure they have a great time, while fundraising for important community causes.
Here’s a big thank you to them, and even bigger shout out to the committee that does the heavy lifting, trail clearing, park set up and bring it all together!
So, if you’ve got a quad in the yard, and looking for some fun on Saturday, come check it out!
I’ll see you there!