Golden fall days, good friends, and epic trails!
NOCS members soaked up the season in style at last weekend’s Trail Jam hosted at Predator Ridge — smiles, stoke, and perfect riding conditions all around!
Predator Trail Jamming
Trail Seminar Success
A huge thanks to everyone who joined our free trail seminar Oct 3–5 with Contour Trails!
Members dug in to learn about NOCS land agreements, trail maintenance best practices, and sustainable building techniques—all while helping bring Skeleton Dance to life.
The new trail is now live on TrailForks! Check out the map
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.
Trail Maintenance Course
NOCS is hosting a Trail Maintenance Course this fall!
Evening Session: Thurs Oct 3
Half-Day Sessions: Fri Oct 4 & Sat Oct 5
Stay tuned for more details and RSVP information coming soon.
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
Predator Ridge Trail Jam
Predator Ridge is hosting a yard party–style social ride at their new Ellison Landing model home.
Date: Sep 27
Time: 2-6 pm
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.
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).
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.
Kal Tire Trail Crew - Recent Trail Work
The #KalTireTrailCrew has been out there putting in the work! Big thanks to these folks for keeping our trails in top shape — they’re riding better than ever!
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.
Bikefest 20th Anniversary Bash
Bikefest is almost here! Celebrate 20 Years of Trails & Good Times!
Join us for an unforgettable event packed with fun, friends, and memories. But don’t wait — ticket sales for the bash - ticket sales extended!!!
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.