Earn some serious trail cred and top up your karma bank!
Join us for Trail Day on Friday, June 7th, as part of Bike Fest 2024. Register now!
Ride Don't Hide
Ride Don’t Hide is the largest mental health bike ride in Canada, and is organized by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Over more than a decade, tens of thousands of participants have raised more than 11 million dollars for community mental health.
There are multiple route options, ranging from 1K to 50K. Each registered rider gets a T-Shirt, Tim Horton treats and coffee before the ride, a BBQ lunch, and an afternoon filled with fun activities.
Registration fee is $55, children 12 and under are free.
Where: Polson Park
When: Jun 9
Schedule:
8 - 9AM: In-person registration
9 - 9:15AM: Welcome & warm up with Deem Fitness
9:30 - 10AM: Riders depart
10:30 - 11:30AM: Riders return
11AM - 1PM: Free BBQ & community booths
More info about the event is available here.
BikeFest is this Week!
Don't miss out on these two must-attend events at Bike Fest 2024 this week! Tickets are available now, grab yours today and be sure to tell your friends!
Full Bike Fest schedule available here.
Spring GoByBikeWeek Starts Today
Join us for GoByBikeWeek!
It's free to register and easy to participate. Log at least 1 ride and visit 3 local events between June 3rd to 9th for the chance to win some awesome provincial & local prizes! Sign up now and be part of this amazing community event.
Special General Meeting & BBQ
We are having a Special General Meeting Thursday at Ellison upper parking lot. What’s so special about it?
Well, really it’s a formality to show our membership the financials, and a great excuse for a BBQ.
As we moved our AGM to the fall, we needed to close off the 2023 year and hold a meeting to adhere to the Societies Act rules. We do encourage everyone to come so that we have quorum, and to meet new friends, old friends, friends with bikes…
Date: Thursday, May 23
Where: Ellison, upper parking lot
Ride time: 6PM
BBQ time: 7PM
Question time: 7:30PM
Cost: Free!
Killer King Draw Prizes
Thanks to Prestige Resorts and Skyride Cycles, the Killer King Challenge is back with draw prizes if you complete the route in 2024!
Ride (or run) it anytime on a single day in 2024 until the snow flies up high (usually late October), submit your GPS track to killerkingvernon@gmail.com and you’ll get entered into the draw.
Everyone is eligible whether you’ve done it in previous years or not. One entry for each time you complete the route in 2024.
What are the prizes? Two nights at any Prestige Resorts location in BC, and two gift cards from Skyride Cycles in Vernon. Wow!
For first time riders, you’ll earn a free sticker ("I Conquered the Killer King!") and there are also a few free Killer King t-shirts remaining if your size is available (no more X or XLs).
There will also be another Killer King Aid Station Day on Thanksgiving weekend (details will be sent out in September).
Visit www.KillerKingVernon.ca for more details.
Trail Fairies Day
Fifteen fabulous Trail Ninjas G-Tribe had their 3rd annual Trail Fairies Day. Led by Cam Sorenson, these incredible girls built the new blue tech trail at Becker Park.
It was an amazing day of learning about trail building and gaining some trail karma. Everyone was keen to learn how a bucket brigade can be a super-efficient way to move dirt quickly. The girls also put in a few good suggestions for potential future names.
We would like to thank Cam and Contour Trails, The City of Vernon and Wolsey Contracting for supporting this build. Way to go, Trail Fairies!
BC Trails Day
On Friday, June 7th, we are hosting a Trail Day as part of Bike Fest 2024 to celebrate BC Trails Day.
We invite everyone to register for the NOCS Trail Day & earn some serious trail karma!
Social Rides are Back!
Social rides are back for the month of May. We're hoping that a passionate member will step up to continue these rides into June.
Join us for an evening of biking with like-minded individuals and the opportunity to make new connections. These rides are not guided; instead, we'll gather in the parking lot, offer route suggestions, and set you on your way!
We anticipate forming groups based on skill levels, with options for green, blue, and advanced trails. Don't worry, we'll help organize everyone!
Once a month, we’ll break out the BBQ in the parking lot. For the BBQ rides, we ask for a $5 donation. You can purchase a social ride pass in advance for the BBQ rides.
Ride Dates For May
May 9 - Ellison
May 16 - Kal Park, Cosens Bay
May 23 - BBQ ride! - Ellison. This is a special general meeting, so we need members to attend!
May 30 - Kal Park, Cougar parking lot
Terry Fox Gravel Ride - Okanagan Edition
Okanagan Bike Company is proud to present the second annual Terry Fox Ride of Hope, Okanagan Edition. This year’s route will be a mixed surface route featuring the beautiful back roads, lakes and views of the Aberdeen Plateau. They have a fundraising goal of $5000.00.
If you are interested in participating, or would like to volunteer, more info is available here.
Registration Open for Soup 2 Nutz
Soup 2 Nutz is a super fun 16 km Mountain Bike and 10 km Trail Running event that can be done solo or as a team! This event consists of some of the best trails Silver Star Mountain Provincial Park has to offer, rolling over rugged double track, fun flowy single track, tough climbs and some sweet descents. This exhilarating course will test your skills and fitness as you explore the terrain of Silver Star Provincial Park.
Registration deadline is May 30.
Mountain Bike Symposium
NOCS had an incredible time at the Mountain Bike Symposium in Naramata this week! Our Executive Director Julie Melanson was in attendance on behalf of our society.
From first aid courses to trail building, we joined forces with tourism operators, community leaders, land managers, and bike clubs to delve into all things biking. Here’s to more trails, knowledge, and community camaraderie!
BBQ in Honor of Brian & Peter
Enjoy a BBQ in memory of long time members of the mountain bike community, Brian Hammond and Peter Dorey, with thanks to Jimbo and Cynthia. We will also be unveiling the new BBQ!
Jimbo will have hats for sale and will also be taking donations to the scholarship in Pete and XB’s name. Minimum donation for hats is $35, bring cash or e-transfer Cynthia (ask us how to e-transfer Cynthia)
Where: Ellison Mountain Bike parking lot
When: Saturday, April 20. Ride at your leisure, BBQ will be hot at 5:30 PM
Bombshell Volunteers Needed
We are 2 months away from the fast approaching 2024 Bombshell! While the race has sold out, we still have some gaps to fill to support the race! Please consider volunteering as it is fun filled day and lots of stoke to spread around.
We are looking for:
First aid
Course marshals
Timing
Clean up
Thanks again and we hope you consider coming out for this fun event!
Trail Closure in Kal Park
Attention, trail enthusiasts! Fortis is rolling in next week to work on the easement near 'Crash of 08'. Shift gears and take 'Cougar Trap' to exit.
Remember, stay back at least 100m from the brushing work. Let's not flirt with danger!
Bikefest 2024
Get ready for a week packed with outdoor adventures and community fun! Join us June 5th-9th for a mix of awesome events including group rides, trail days, movies and more - and all dressed in your favorite tropical attire. Let’s get out and represent the trails and community we love and enjoy.
Becker Bike Park Phase 2 Begins Next Week
The City of Vernon has announced that construction will begin on the Becker Bike Park Phase 2 on Monday, March 11, 2024. To allow for the construction of new park amenities, phase 2 will begin with the clearing and removal trees and shrubbery as well as earthworks. For safety reasons, users should anticipate area closures to Becker Park. The project is anticipated to continue until summer 2024.
Trail Ninjas Registration is Open!
Get signed up for the 2024 bike and trail build programs for youth ages 10-15!
Click here for program details, dates and costs.
BC Parks Notice
BC Parks will be conducting an ecosystem maintenance / wildfire mitigation project in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. The project will begin January 2024 and run until the end of March 2024.
The treatment will replicate the effects of historical wildfire on the area by removing forest ingrowth and opening the forest canopy, which will benefit grassland species and reduce wildfire risk.
The project area is comprised of one treatment unit located above Cosens Bay Beach along the Sidewinder Trail.
Crews will cut and remove conifer ingrowth and prune and limb larger diameter trees. Slash and debris will be both burned and removed off site.
For safety purposes, the public can expect temporary trail and area closures associated with the work.
NOCS Trail Ninjas MTB Movie Night
Don’t miss the 2nd annual MTB movie night, featuring a community and athlete short video series.
The athlete short series showcases the hard work and dedication of our local BC MTB professionals, and includes films from Brett Rheeder, Vaea Verbeeck, Hayden Zablotny, Gracey Hemstreet, Bas Van Steenbergen, Tayte Proulx-Royds, Braden Barrett-Hay, and Tom Van Steenbergen.
We are also featuring community MTB submissions, including our 2023 Trail Ninjas shredit!
Tickets are $10, and can be purchased here.
When: Feb 23, 2024
Time: Doors open at 6PM, show starts at 6:45
Where: Vernon Towne Theatre