Come and Ride in Memory of Duncan MacKenzie.

Jun 6, 2012 at 16:00
Jun 6, 2012
by Tyler Maine
 
You must login to Pinkbike.
Don't have an account? Sign up

Join Pinkbike  Login

China Ridge Trails in Princeton BC will be hosting a memorial ride to celebrate Duncan's life and work as a trail builder. Duncan came to Princeton in 2009 to build our new down hill bike trail called the "Rail Trail". He then came back in 2010 to design and build our bike park and pump track.

Duncan Building in Princeton.

Duncan Building in Princeton.

Press picture

There will be three different rides for all levels of riders. We will be unveiling two plaques and will be spreading some of his ashes. After the ride there will be a pot luck BBQ to follow at the bike park. China Ridge welcomes all of Duncan's friends and family to come and celebrate his life with us.

Press picture

Duncan riding in Princeton.

Press picture

The ride will take place on June 16th , 2012 at 10am at the Princeton bike park . If you have any questions or need more information please contact Lisa at 250-295-6225/ lisa.marie.thompson@hotmail.com or Trenna at 250-295-6434/trennamacleod@hotmail.com or check our our website at www.chinaridgetrails.com. Look forward to seeing you all there!

More info on Duncan's passing can be found here.
Must Read This Week









35 Comments

  • + 60
flag shockabahala Plus (Jun 6, 2012 at 16:09)
 ride in peace duncan
  • + 6
flag Karpiel073 (Jun 7, 2012 at 10:39)
 Rest in peace Duncan, if I didn't in south Carolina I would surely be there.
  • + 1
flag JohnDeceln (Jun 7, 2012 at 12:51)
 RIP
[Reply]
  • + 24
flag robecphoto (Jun 6, 2012 at 17:51)
 what a shitty year for avalanches so many great people lostI was lucky enough to grab a tree but 3 of my friends were swept to their death everyday I ride I do it not only for my friends but for all the soldiers that a re lost in the pursuit of the dream rest in peace duncan
  • + 12
flag sgsrider (Jun 6, 2012 at 18:22)
 Word. Ride in their memory. Too many good people in the NW riding community were lost this year. Jim Jack, Chris Rudolph (mastermind behind Stevens Pass Bike park), Duncan...the list goes on.

Shred every day like it's the last. And let your friends live on through your memories and experiences.
[Reply]
  • + 16
flag flipfantasia (Jun 6, 2012 at 16:16)
 rip for chip! thanks for organizing this, I know some whistler peeps are going to try and make it out.
  • + 1
flag sgsrider (Jun 8, 2012 at 0:09)
 I wish I had the time to come up for this, honestly. I would be there in a heartbeat if I could.
[Reply]
  • + 10
flag flipfantasia (Jun 6, 2012 at 17:22)
 A note too for anyone in Whistler this weekend and wants to lend a hand shoveling dirt and helping a motivated group finish up the trail Duncan was working on, this is from D-Mac's good friend Jerome who is spearheading the trail days......

"Second weekend of Duncan Mackenzie Memorial Trail Days, June 9 and 10.

Come out and sweat for just a few hours to remember Duncan and other friends we lost this winter.
Pass on the word to others might not be included in this email.

With the project 2/3 complete, a good push this weekend might connect what is going to be a signature trail in the valley.
Come lend a hand to remember and get the job done.

0900 Saturday or Sunday it will start. Park in Function at Interpretive forest parking lot and walk up mircowave climb to find your way. Look for trail to left and uphill just before concrete water reservoir.
Work required is all ground work, you will need gloves, long sleeve recommended and any ground digging tools.
Plenty of tools are on site but if you have your own mark them with your name and bring them in for the day.

See you next weekend!"
[Reply]
  • + 13
flag sweet-bike (Jun 6, 2012 at 16:08)
 Rest in peace man.
[Reply]
  • + 7
flag drbelleville Plus (Jun 6, 2012 at 17:32)
 RIP Duncan - Ski Patroller.

Pinkbike, is there anyway or link to make a donation by chance? I am not in the area, but would like to contribute.
[Reply]
  • + 4
flag leelau Plus (Jun 6, 2012 at 17:51)
 By the way for anyone in Vancouver who's in need of a break from the dreary start to June - Princeton is dry, dry, dry. There's also really nice camping in the area. These trails are really well built and D-Mac worked really hard to make them flow. Enjoy!
[Reply]
  • + 4
flag epavichthesavage Plus (Jun 6, 2012 at 18:53)
 Salute
I salute you Duncan for your dedication and contributions to the sport , Ride in peace bro.
[Reply]
  • + 5
flag eldavo14 (Jun 6, 2012 at 16:42)
 Looks like such a down to earth guy, so sad. Ride in peace man.
[Reply]
  • + 5
flag sgsrider (Jun 6, 2012 at 16:42)
 Duncan was a rad dude. Had the chance to meet him in whistler once. RIP
[Reply]
  • + 5
flag AngelWho (Jun 6, 2012 at 17:16)
 Tomorrow, I will dedicate my ride to Duncan.
[Reply]
  • + 3
flag Myfianceemademedoit (Jun 6, 2012 at 18:45)
 Sounds like a guy I wish I would have known personally. May the track always be fresh as you cut through the wind. RIP
[Reply]
  • + 5
flag mprosper (Jun 6, 2012 at 17:25)
 Ride in peace.
[Reply]
  • + 4
flag c2crider (Jun 6, 2012 at 17:06)
 Ride on man, gone too soon
[Reply]
  • + 3
flag fugazzi (Jun 6, 2012 at 19:10)
 The Legacy will always live!
[Reply]
  • + 3
flag kurt-heering (Jun 6, 2012 at 17:48)
 how did he die?
  • + 4
flag leelau Plus (Jun 6, 2012 at 17:49)
 Kurt - he was killed in an avalanche in the early ski season of 2011- 12
  • + 1
flag kurt-heering (Jun 8, 2012 at 19:52)
 ah thats shitty, best wishes to his friends and family, rip
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag FS4M1K3 (Jun 7, 2012 at 16:43)
 may you find the dirt tacky an the vibe just right wherever you ride next Duncan....RIP buddy
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag jetpilot (Jun 7, 2012 at 8:13)
 Cant make it to Princeton, but will dedicate my ride on the 16th to Duncan. RIP, from one ski patroller to another!
[Reply]
  • + 3
flag pinkbike123456 (Jun 6, 2012 at 20:46)
 RIP dude
[Reply]
  • + 3
flag NorCrew09 (Jun 6, 2012 at 19:18)
 Ride in peace Duncan..
[Reply]
  • + 3
flag limeade Plus (Jun 6, 2012 at 20:05)
 My local trail!
[Reply]
  • + 3
flag High-Flying-Roller (Jun 6, 2012 at 17:01)
 RIP MTB dude
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag erikmraz (Jun 7, 2012 at 9:50)
 RIP Duncan, you will be missed by so many.
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag audric (Jun 7, 2012 at 11:35)
 really 'd like to ride with you guys, in memory of Duncan!
[Reply]
  • + 2
flag GrubScrew (Jun 7, 2012 at 2:13)
 RideInPeace
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag ZacSmith (Jun 7, 2012 at 9:45)
 YAY DUNCAN! He was a good man. True O-G!
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag monkeydh (Jun 7, 2012 at 8:02)
 Rest and Ride in Peace dude
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag freductions (Jun 7, 2012 at 5:21)
 so long
[Reply]
  • + 1
flag Doaner09 (Jun 7, 2012 at 11:48)
 RIP Duncan
[Reply]

Post a Comment



Copyright © 2000 - 2013. Pinkbike.com. All rights reserved.
dv43 0.025506