Dear NSMBA Community, With a heavy heart, we bring you the unfortunate news of the cancellation of our highly anticipated Classic Fiver event scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024. We understand the disappointment this may cause, but we wanted to provide you with a transparent explanation of the reasons behind this decision. The Challenges As many of you are aware, the entire bike industry is still adjusting to the post-Covid market, and many of our industry partners have had to scale back financially. Unfortunately, community events like ours have seen a reduction in support as a result. Despi ..read more

Back for 2024, announcing the Women’s Dig Series! Join our Trail Director and dedicated Volunteer Builders this April/May for four dig days. Women’s Dig Sessions are open to women(including trans women, femmes, non-binary, and gender-fluid folks) of all experience levels, abilities, backgrounds, and ages. Our aim is to create a supportive space that promotes the inclusion of all genders in the trail community. Mark your calendar; Monday, April 22 5pm-8pm Bobsled Monday, April 29 5pm-8pm 7th Secret Monday, May 6 5pm-8pm 7th Secret – Sign up! Sunday, May 12 1pm-4pm Bottletop Photo thanks – Na ..read more

SUPPORT THE TRAILS AND WIN! We’re back, bigger & better for 2024! Enter to WIN 1 of 4 prizes from our amazing partner brands in support of the trails. • Single Ticket for $15 • 3-Ticket Pack for $35 • 5-Ticket Pack for $45 Buy tickets – https://nsmba.rafflenexus.com/ Every ticket you buy gives you more chances to win! Tickets on sale from May 1 to June 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST. The winner will be drawn on July 3, 2024 at 8:00 PM PST and will be contacted by phone or email. This year there are 4 amazing prizes up for grabs from our partner brands. Buy tickets for the chance to win an AlpX ..read more

Back for 2024, announcing the Women’s Dig Series! Join our Trail Director and dedicated Volunteer Builders this April/May for four dig days. Women’s Dig Sessions are open to women(including trans women, femmes, non-binary, and gender-fluid folks) of all experience levels, abilities, backgrounds, and ages. Our aim is to create a supportive space that promotes the inclusion of all genders in the trail community. Mark your calendar; Monday, April 22 5pm-8pm Bobsled Monday, April 29 5pm-8pm Seventh Secret – Sign Up! Monday, May 6 5pm-8pm King of the Shore Sunday, May 12 1pm-4pm Bottletop Sign up ..read more

 Premiered Feb 1, 2024 #ExploreBC #BCAleTrail #BCCraftBeer Ale Trails – Season 3: Episode 1 – Vancouver’s North Shore Why choose between singletracks, flowy trails, jumps or downhill? Explore the vibrant trail networks on Vancouver’s North Shore to find the perfect challenge for yourself. Don’t forget, every good challenge deserves a reward. End the sesh with a taste of craft beer from the many local breweries. ‘Ale Trails’ is a doc-style mini-series looking at the intersection between mountain biking and local craft breweries, and how both work to support and enhance their community. In epis ..read more

On Monday, February 5, 2024, the District of North Vancouver Mayor and Council voted unanimously in support of the DNV Parks Natural Areas Trail Strategy (NATS).  This final vote was the culmination of almost 2 years of community engagement and planning by DNV Parks staff, advocacy work of NSMBA staff and directors, as well as a myriad of other community stakeholders. YOUR MEMBERSHIP DOLLARS HARD AT WORK Since the project was launched in Spring 2022 by the DNV, NSMBA Staff and Directors were on-hand to represent our membership at every step; representatives attended every public consultat ..read more

 Bobsled is the #1 globally ranked mountain bike trail on Trailforks. Chill out in the forest on a popular North Shore classic with mahalomydude ..read more

Exciting News: Zahava Barwin Joins Our Team as Partnership & Event Manager! We are thrilled to announce a valuable addition to our team – the talented and dynamic Zahava Barwin, who will be taking on the role of Partnership & Event Manager. Zahava brings a wealth of experience and a passion for creating meaningful connections and unforgettable events. About Zahava Barwin:  As a kid, Zahava  learned how to ride mountain bikes at Buckwallow in Gravenhurst, Ontario. Her initial exposure to the North Shore came from watching Drop In TV in the 2000’s. While working for a local sho ..read more

Listen again! NSMBA Executive Director, Deanne Cote presentation to District of West Vancouver Council on January 15 2024. Starts around 7:28 ..read more

The trails are calling! This February, join us in a challenge to stay active, give back to the trails and connect with our amazing community. We’re challenging YOU to get out on the trails for 29 minutes for 29 days straight (yes, this year is a leap year). 29 minutes for 29 days for $29! And if you’re an NSMBA member you get two entries for Badge Prizing. Trails are for all, so we are opening this challenge up to the broader user community. That’s right – bikers, trail runners, hikers and dog walkers are welcome! The goal is to stay active, raise funds for the trails and get involved with th ..read more