A Letter From Meghan, Our Outgoing President

Meghan Tabor stepped down after 11 years on the RCA Board of Directors, including seven as President. Fortunately, she is staying in the industry as the Executive Director of Mountain Bike BC. She shared these thoughts on her time with the RCA:

I went over to a friend’s house for dinner the night after I decided to accept the Mountain Biking BC job. This was on the wall downstairs. It was a sign, and a sign.

I started with the Revelstoke Cycling Association (RCA) as a bright eyed 20-something with no real clue as to what this organization did. I thought it would be a good excuse to slam a couple of pints once a month and make some new trail friends. After more than a decade on the board, I’m leaving with a deep appreciation for the people and culture that make this organization thrive. Here are a few reflections from my time at the helm:

Governance isn’t glamorous

But it’s what turns passion into impact. Along the way, board tables turned into friendships, shared purpose grew, and the mountain biking community proved, again and again, to be one of the most passionate and connected groups I know.

Freeride ain’t free

Not even close. The amount of funding plus volunteer time, sweat, commitment, and care that goes into our trails is staggering, and it’s often invisible unless you’re in it. Time is our most valuable resource and trails are expensive. Support your local club. Support clubs everywhere you ride.

Small businesses sustain us

Speaking of support, our local business community is exceptional. Bike shops, cafés, small retailers, and supporters who show up year-after-year play a key role in sustaining the RCA. Support your local bike shop (and coffee shop, brewery, and beyond).

The Concerned Citizens of Cartier are still concerned

You can’t please everyone, and you won’t always agree. The Sunnyside development was the most challenging part of my tenure, and the complexities, missteps, and hard conversations along the way became some of my greatest lessons. I’m hopeful and excited to see how this network continues to grow and evolve under new leadership.

People still like to pedal!

The overnight success of Sisyphus, the Boulder climb trail, showed us just how much people value a trail over the dusty road. Its grand opening was a true celebration of community, with Mayor Sulz taking a spin and members of the Secwepemc Nation joining to mark the occasion. Seeing everyone come together to celebrate the trail, the land, and the effort behind it was a powerful reminder that trails are about more than just riding. They’re about connection, culture, and shared achievement.

The future is accessible and inclusive

Designing wider trails and bridges opens the experience to more people. When we couldn’t build due to applications being held up by the province, we focused on improving what was already there, making existing infrastructure more functional. Running into one of our adaptive riders on the Boulder climb trail, who shared that accessible design was a big reason he chose to move here, proves that thoughtful trail work doesn’t just improve access, it shapes who gets to belong.

Members are the backbone of this organization

Whether it’s showing up to events, volunteering on dig days, or purchasing your membership, your involvement and support are what make everything we do possible. Thank you for your support, thank you for being a member, and thank you for helping build our amazing mountain biking community.

The importance of this work is immeasurable

When I first started on the board, I underestimated the importance of this work. I’ve come to realize bikes put us in a true flow state: focused, present, and free. It's a movement meditation that’s good for the soul and good for the planet. Mountain biking builds connection and belonging in ways that are impossible to measure, but deeply real. I’ve seen it, felt it, and lived it.

As I take on a new leadership role with Mountain Biking BC, I’ll carry these experiences with me. I’m excited to continue working with the RCA in this new capacity, bringing local perspectives into provincial conversations, advocating for sustainable funding, and helping ensure the efforts happening on the ground in our communities are recognized and supported.

See you on the trails.

Meghan Tabor, Outgoing RCA President