Special Thanks

NOCS would like to say a special thank you to Kalamalka Rotary for the grant that helped us get to the finish line in a major way in funding for our newest trail. Having the support of Kalamalka Rotary has been a massive help in ensuring we could continue with our efforts to provide new trails for our community.

Vernon's Freshest Blue Trail in Kal Park is ready to ride!

Oh my goodness do I ever DIG this amazing new trail... it is worth the climb to get the flow filled descent. NOCS has finished the lower section of our new trail in Kal Park and it is ready to ride! This lower section has all the classic flow features of berms, rollers, and so much flow... and did I mention that it is RAD!! And.... the top bit will be finished this fall so we have more to look forward to... it is like New Trail Christmas is coming 2x this year! It is a multi-use trail so make sure to hoot and holler your way down:) A huge shoutout to Kal Rotary for making this dream build possible with their donation of 23K towards the 40K trail. A big thanks to BC Parks for the approval of this amazing trail and for their assistance in executing this project. A huge thank you to all those donations to the Parks Enhancement Fund to a total of $12,000. This was the seed money that made this project grow. And we have to mention none other than our lead board member Mark Dohaniuk who has worked behind the scenes of this project and we owe him not only a great deal of gratitude but a post ride beer if you happen to see him in a parking lot this summer!! Also big shout outs to Jeff and Bridget (our grants and sponsorship dream team). Contour trails deserves a shout out for delivering a piece of flow magic on a tight budget! If we missed anyone or any organization that has contributed their efforts to this build know that we are 100% grateful for your contribution as well! Now for the shameless plug.... By purchasing your membership you're not only helping us build this trail (contractors, tools, insurance, etc) but you're adding your voice to the advancement of mountain biking in our community. With over 1000 members in 2019, this is only the beginning. Get your membership at okcycling.com/membership. And you get to sport a bright pink NOCS sticker on your bike, helmet or car to show your support of our local club!

Home Run Trail at Ellison is closed :: plan to re-route in the future.

ATTN: Ellison Trail Update Please be aware that "Homerun" will be closed for an undetermined time. The trail encroaches on private property which is having a fence installed on their perimeter and will block the trail. We are in the process of approvals with BC Parks to re-route this trail but the current time frame is unknown. Please respect the closure and property owner and do not cross the fence. Thank you!! Please check the sites listed below before you head out to ride to ensure you are up to date and following government mandated protocols. BC PARKS : http://bcparks.ca/covid-19/ Recreation Sites & Trails :: http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/ Predator Ridge Trails are OPEN.

REMINDER :: If you have Trail Ninjas or Future Trail Ninjas at home please contact Nicole and get on the trail ninja newsletter. It is filled with fun ideas, fresh tips and cool biking stuff that you will only get access to if you sign up by contacting Nicole at youth@nocs.ca.

UPCOMING EVENTS Bike Fest - Postponed to 2021 Bombshell Enduro - Postponed to 2021 Bush Babes Soup 2 Nutz race :: bike & trail run solo or team - July 18 Okanagan 24 :: July 25-26, 2020 Discount Code NOCS15 Bush Babes Aqua Terra :: SUP, bike and trail run solo or team - September 20 Community Spotlight :: Thankful for BC Parks May 14th Opening #MtbVernon Please remember to keep stoking our NOCS community fire by tagging your photos @nocs.vernon & #MtbVernon to be featured in our weekly photo roundup. The pictures get better every week -- keep them coming!!

We are so grateful BC Parks is OPEN!! A Message from BC Parks. As a volunteer organization we are finding it difficult to keep our membership up to date with the latest updates regarding trail closures due to COVID-19. We urge our membership to please check the sites listed below before you head out to ride to ensure you are up to date and following government mandated protocols. BC PARKS : http://bcparks.ca/covid-19/ Recreation Sites & Trails :: http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/ Predator Ridge Trails are opening Tuesday. Predator Ridge would like to thank NOCS Members for being patient and understanding towards the closure. Upcoming Events Bike Fest - Postponed to 2021 Bombshell Enduro - Postponed to 2021 Bush Babes Soup 2 Nutz race :: bike & trail run solo or team - July 18 Okanagan 24 :: July 25-26, 2020 Discount Code NOCS15 Bush Babes Aqua Terra :: SUP, bike and trail run solo or team - September 20 Community Spotlight :: Thankful for BC Parks May 14th Opening #MtbVernon Please remember to keep stoking our NOCS community fire by tagging your photos @nocs.vernon & #MtbVernon to be featured in our weekly photo roundup. The pictures get better every week -- keep them coming!!