E.M.P Blast Level-Up: New Bridge, Fresh Flow & Your Next Chance to Dig In
- EMBA
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
What a difference one solid build day makes. The final aging bridge on E.M.P. Blast—long overdue for retirement—has been replaced with a rock-solid, non-skid span built to handle every wheel and shoe that crosses it.
“The new bridge rides and runs beautifully—no more tiptoe, just smooth flow.”— happy trail user on opening day
Project snapshot
Full removal of the worn, decade-old structure
New joists, decking, and hardware installed by volunteers
Approach reshaped with fresh dirt and drainage to keep it dry year-round
Materials funded by our friends at Do North, whose upcoming trail-running event helped shine a light on the need for reliable features
Permitting & logistics cleared in record time thanks to a City team that is now starting to recognize how a quality single-track network supports active living, tourism, and ecological protection
Next Moves: Your Shot to Join the Trail Ninjas
E.M.P. Blast is dialed; now we focus on the rest of the valley. Upcoming volunteer ops:
Below are every open trail-care slot for Terwillegar Park and the Edmonton Bike Park starting next week. Pick your mission, grab a friend, and lock in your spot on the events page ➡ edmmtnbike.ca/events
Date | Time | Location & Session | What You’ll Do | Slots |
Tue Aug 5 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Bike Park – Weed ID & Management | Learn invasive-species ID and site-specific weed control (no digging) | 10 |
Wed Aug 6 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Bike Park Prep – Phase 1 Site Work | Light trimming, trail-edge brushing, general cleanup | 50 |
Thu Aug 7 | 6:30 PM start | Terwillegar Trim-Fest (Thu Night Series) | Corridor trimming & light dirt work | 15 |
Thu Aug 21 | 6:30 PM start | Terwillegar Trim-Fest | Same great brush-beating fun | 15 |
Thu Aug 28 | 6:30 PM start | Terwillegar Trim-Fest | Keep the flow lines clear | 15 |
Thu Sept 4 | 6:30 PM start | Terwillegar Trim-Fest | Same great brush-beating fun | 15 |
All sessions provide tools & guidance—you supply gloves, sturdy shoes, and trail stoke. Secure your ticket on the events calendar now; spots disappear fast once the reminder emails go out. See you in the dirt!
Other Ways to Pitch In
Share this post with your ride-run crew.
Donate a few dollars—chainsaw chains and decking screws add up.
Test-ride/run the new bridge and tag us: #EMBATrailNinjas.
See you in the dirt—enjoy E.M.P. Blast 2.0 and keep an eye on the calendar for your next chance to leave your mark.
—EMBA Trails Team