2026 Board and February events

[WSBA President]

Hi WSBA,

The season is right around the corner, and it's time to get everything dialed in! This winter saw a few changes, and I’d like to thank the 2025 WSBA Board and WSBA President Scott Stout for being amazing stewards of our Local Association. I’d also like to welcome new directors Chris Adolf, Quinn Kennedy, Chad Brothers, Robert Velez, Ron Frerichs, and Mike Westover to the 2026 Board. They will be joined by returning directors Margaux McBirney, Chris Wilson, and Paul Bourcier. Margaux returns as the Vice-President and Chris Wilson returns as the Secretary. We will also have Niamh Durfee as the Treasurer and Membership Coordinator. In addition to serving on the Board, Robert Valez will be our Equipment Coordinator. I am humbled to be replacing Scott as the President in 2026 and look forward to continuing the momentum the WSBA has built up in the last couple years.

Here’s your racer to-do list for February:

• Sign up for your WSBA membership today! (That is, if you haven't already done so.) https://www.bikereg.com/73236
• Check the WSBA calendar, as events are filling up: https://www.wsbaracing.org/calendar.html
• The Westside MTB Series is in full swing, and there are races in February: https://www.westsidemtb.com/
• Join the Weekly WSBA Sweatfest on Zwift, p/b Fell Swoop: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132629184105216
• Sign up for Tour de Dung: https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-dung-1
•     Check your USAC membership status and make sure it is up to date. USAC has updated the membership page, so be aware it may now look different: https://usacycling.org

We have received the 2026 race numbers. They are great stretchy material that won’t tear your kit. We will be sending them out shortly, so don’t delay; sign up today. There are a number of things in the works, so get excited for 2026!

Stay safe and see you on the road,

Nate Hakken
WSBA President