Bike Raffle Winner

Congratulations Ian!!!

Ian and his dad Clif are our raffle prize winners of the 20th Anniversary fundraiser to support trail maintenance and development in Vernon.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who supported NOCS by purchasing tickets—your contributions make a real difference. And a huge shoutout to our incredible sponsors, Sun Country Cycle and Norco Bicycles, for generously donating the Norco Sight C3.

Bombshell Enduro coming soon

On July 12th, we’re rolling out the welcome mat for women riders from across the Interior and beyond - from Prince George to the Kootenays, the Coast to Calgary, Canmore, and all the way to Edmonton!

The Bombshell Enduro is more than a race — it's a destination weekend in the heart of the Okanagan, hosted at the stunning SilverStar Bike Park and surrounded by all the beauty, adventure, and small-town charm that Vernon has to offer. Whether you're here to race, explore, or relax (or all three!), you're in for an unforgettable time.

Bombshell Enduro Volunteers Needed

We’re looking for 30 more awesome volunteers to help make the Bombshell Enduro a success! This is a super fun women’s mountain bike event held at Silver Star Mountain Resort.

We need segment timers and course marshalls to help keep the event running smoothly. Whether you can spare a few hours or the whole day, your support makes a huge difference! No experience is necessary - you'll be provided everything you need to do the role.

Perks include:

  • BBQ wrap up 

  • A volunteer t-shirt and swag

  • Volunteer only Raffle Prizes!

  • A chance to cheer on incredible women racers

  • And of course, a day spent in the beautiful outdoors with a great community!

Come be part of something special and help us celebrate women in mountain biking!

 Date: July 12, 2025 7am-3pm(ish)
 Location: Silver Star Mountain Resort

Interested? Reach out now to sign up or get more info!

Solstice Social Ride

Join us next Thursday at the Cougar Canyon parking lot for a ride and a bite! The guided ride on Be Kind rolls out at 5:30pm — it's designed for intermediate riders or those familiar with the route.

Prefer your own pace? Head out on your own and meet us back after. Either way, stick around after the ride for beef or veg tacos and maybe even a little ice cream treat.

Date: June 19
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Cougar Canyon Parking Lot

Bikefest Bash

That’s a wrap on Bike Fest and the NOCS 20th Anniversary Bash — and what a hit it was!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate, enjoyed the mouth-watering Smokehouse BBQ, played lawn games, raised a glass (and a forkful of cake), and made the day unforgettable

Handlebars & Hotcakes Recap

What a day! Perfect weather, awesome turnout, and good vibes all around. Local bike shops brought out the latest models, and our members showed up strong to test them out. 

The pancake breakfast was a hit — full plates, happy tummies, and lots of smiles. 

Bikefest Trail Day

Our Volunteers came out on Trail Day to work on the Sovereign Trails. Hammered Cow, Rock is the New Berm, Thread, Coffee Grind, Soup to Nuts, and My Way or the Highway have all been cleared and buffed!

There are still a few snow patches and clusters of downed trees to clear, but everything should be good to go by next weekend. 

Trail Ninjas Build Day

Huge thanks to everyone who came out for our latest Trail Ninjas Build Day!  Your hard work keeps our trails running smooth and our community strong.

Local Trailbuilder featured on Mountain Biking BC

Be sure to check out Mountain Biking BC for a video about a legendary local trailbuilder, Cam Sorensen.

Cam Sorensen has been building trails in British Columbia for over 25 years. He has been a trailblazer for trail development and sustainability in the Province and a leader for fellow trail builders to follow.

From his early beginnings of making trails so he and his friends could have more options to ride, to building the Silverstar Bike Park into one of the best in Canada, Cam continues to pursue his passion of creating the perfect trail.

Predator Social Ride

We’re excited to partner with Predator Ridge for this month’s Social Ride, followed by an après event in their Clubhouse Ballroom. Stick around after the ride for a full BBQ including burgers, fries, Caesar salad, and a cash bar.

This event is your chance to learn more about Ellison Landing — a new park-inspired neighborhood coming to the edge of Ellison Provincial Park. The Predator Ridge development team will be there to share their vision and talk about future trail access as part of this evolving area.

Come ride, eat, connect, and be part of the conversation about the future of trails in the Predator Ridge community. 

Date: May 22
Ride:
6pm
Apres: 7pm
BBQ: 7:30 - 8:30pm

Bike Raffle - Norco Sight C3

Ride, win, and give back! NOCS and Norco Bicycles are teaming up with Sun Country Cycle to bring you an exciting chance to win big—all while supporting the trails you love.

NOCS is raffling off a brand-new Norco Sight C3, an all-mountain machine worth $6,999! Entries can be purchased for just $10 each, with 100% of proceeds going directly to trail maintenance in Vernon.

The deadline for entry is June 1st, 2025 with the winner drawn at Bikefest Bash on June 7th, so don't miss your chance to ride away on a brand-new Norco Sight C3!

Bikefest 2025

Clear your calendars it's almost Bikefest time again and we are celebrating 20 years of NOCS!

It just wouldn’t be Bikefest without a theme!  This year we are paying homage to the "dirtbag mountain biker". Bring on the plaid and mullets!

Proceeds from events go towards keeping our trails awesome. On June 7th, join us for a special appreciation party to honor all of our incredible members and supporters who’ve made these 20 years possible. Don't miss out on this one! 

 

Ladies Ride
May 27th

Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM 
Place: Ellison Bikers Lot
Post ride Apres and Drinks provided 
Cost: $10

 

Trail Day
May 31

Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
Location: TBA
BBQ lunch to follow 

 

Hotcakes & HAndlebars
June 1st

Demo bikes and fuel up with pancakes! The local bike shops will be bringing a line up of bikes for you to try!  Don't miss out on this fun event! 

Location: Ellison riders lot
Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
Cost: Free

 

20th Anniversary Bash
JunE 7th

Grab your tickets now for a family friendly evening of food, music, and fun!!  Dinner Included -  Smokehouse BBQ buffet and more. Musical Guest, Games, and Prizes. 

Location: Lakers ClubHouse
Time: 5 - 10 PM 
Adults $20
Youth $10 (12 - 18)
11 and under free!

Post Ride Vibes

We’ve teamed up with BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery to bring you the ultimate post-ride vibe!

Flash your NOCS membership on the dates below and BNA will donate $1 from every draught beer to support NOCS. It’s a win-win: hang with your crew, fuel up with awesome food + beer, and give back to the trails we love.⁠

Mark your calendars for these dates: May 15, June 5 & 12

Let’s turn BNA into the ultimate post-ride hangout—see you there!

Ride Smart!

Spring is in the air, but the trails aren’t quite ready! Ride smart during these shoulder season weeks so we can all enjoy a full season ahead.

  • Ride early when the ground is still frozen.

  • Avoid mud—riding soft trails causes trail braiding & long-term damage.

  • Explore other options: hit Silver Star for some turns, glide on skinny skis at Sovereign, or go for a spin on the Rail Trail.

Take care of the trails now, and they’ll take care of you all season long.

Anniversary Photo Contest

Spring Solstice is here, and we’re as excited as ever for the change of seasons! Longer days, warmer rides, and fun events await.

Submit your favorite trail photos from the past 20 years for a chance to win a $100 gift card from Olympia Cycle and Ski.

Submit photos to: info@nocs.ca

See the entries here!

Movie Night Photos

A snapshot of our MTB Movie night! Every person who came out made the night special, thank you for supporting our Trail Ninja Fundraiser.

To those community members who made edits and to the pro athletes who shared their edits with us - hats off to you all! Stoked to have athletes @tvansteenbergen & @tayte_proulx_royds handing out posters being great role models. We worked with @haydenzabl0tny and his family on a surprise showing of @petezablotny ‘s Canadian BMX hall of fame inauguration video.

We welcomed the Lunn family to our event and celebrated the life of Jordi Lunn and the inspiration he has created.

Huge Congratulations to @g.man.of.action who won our Short MTB Edit People’s Choice Award.

Thanks to @thetownetheatre for working with us on a film festival style movie night! We love your venue.

Photos here.