NOCS Board for 2026

Do you live and breathe mountain biking? Now’s your chance to turn that passion into impact—help shape our trails, events, and community for years to come.

For 2026, we’re looking for fresh faces to fill two key board positions:

Treasurer - Handles budgeting, tracks expenses, and prepares financial reports. You’ll also receive mentorship from our outgoing Treasurer to ensure a smooth transition.
Secretary - Organize meeting agendas and minutes, manage member correspondence, and keep NOCS operations running smoothly.

Not ready for a director seat? No worries—we’ve got other exciting volunteer roles too!

Communications Coordinator - Craft newsletters, manage email campaigns, and shape our messaging.
Website Designer - Help refresh nocs.ca with a clean look and rider-friendly navigation.
Social Ride Coordinator - Plan and lead monthly group rides to bring our community together on two wheels.

Ready to step up—or just curious to learn more? Email us at info@nocs.ca and let us know which role interests you. We’ll connect you with the current board for a quick chat. Deadline to apply is Nov 1, 2025.

An Evening with Meaghan Hackinen

Our friends at Sun Country Cycle are hosting an evening with Meaghan Hackinen — world record holder, ultra gravel racer, award-winning author, and all-around inspiring rider.

Meaghan will be sharing her expertise on how to pack for bikepacking and mountain races, followed by a Q&A. She’ll also have copies of her award-winning books available for signing.
Watch a short video of Meaghan’s 2025 successes

Let’s show up and support this incredible rider!

Sunday, September 29
7:00 PM
Sun Country Cycle

Register Here

Tribute to Trail Builders

From rocky ridge lines to lakeside loops, the North Okanagan is a dream for trail lovers — and it didn’t happen by accident. For over three decades, passionate builders, community leaders, and riders have carved out a world-class trail network right here at home.

As we celebrate 20 years of NOCS, we honour the grit, vision, and community spirit that have made Greater Vernon the Trails Capital of B.C. Whether you're hiking, biking, or trail running this summer, remember: every ride is made possible by the hands behind the trail.

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Crankworx Silver Star

The Crankworx Summer Series is back at Silver Star — August 1 to 4! NOCS will be there.

Join us for an epic weekend of fast berms, big air, and world-class riding. From Pump Track to Slopestyle, Dual Slalom to DH racing, it’s four full days of mountain bike stoke. Plus: live music, art, food, and community vibes all weekend long.

Sip for the trails! Grab a cold one onsite for just $6 — every beer supports NOCS and the trails you love. NOCS will be onsite at the Saturday pump track event (4:30 - 8pm) and the Sunday Slopestyle (10am - noon).

Schedule of Events

Silver Star Social Ride

Join us for an epic social ride at Silver Star! $5 donation at registration, with all proceeds to NOCS. Burgers will be provided (veggie/vegan options available if noted on the form).

Don’t miss it, good trails, good food, good vibes!

  • Check in: 4:45 pm in the village (look for the tent!)

  • Ride the park: 5-7 pm

  • BBQ & prize draw: 6:30 pm

  • Extended play ticket included

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!

Volunteer Sign Up

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

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