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Fall 2005
British Columbia Singled Out For Mountain Biking
British Columbia is now recognized as the "ultimate global mountain biking location" according to the International Mountain Bicycling Association's (IMBA) annual report card.
Whistler was also given high praise as the "benchmark for lift-accessed mountain biking" providing a huge vote of confidence for all mountain biking along the North Shore-Squamish-Whistler corridor (a.k.a. Sea to Sky).
"Over all it's great to get that kind of compliment or recognition from people who are close to things in the industry," said Rob McSkimming, the Whistler Mountain Bike Park Director.
The report was also a tremendous endorsement for the many community mountain biking clubs in the province such as NSMBA and WORCA.
The IMBA survey covered several countries around the world including the US, the British Isles, Israel, Italy, Australia, and Mexico.
Trail Conditions: for the latest updates, check out NSMB’s Trail Conditions Board www.nsmba.bc.ca. Why not get some first hand trail maintenance experience while you’re here? The North Shore Mountain Biking Association (NSMBA) organizes trail maintenance days every month between April-October.
Here’s an overview of the some of the great events planned for 2005 and 2006.
June 17-18, 2006
Test of Metal Squamish / Squamish Mountain Bike Festival
Squamish is the home of one of North America’s premiere cross-country mountain bike races, the Test of Metal. The 67km Test is a very demanding course with over 1,200 meters of climbing and 35km of single track. The XC race is limited to 800 riders and will sell out early. Be sure to register in January 2006. A freeide competition and trials championship will also be held during the festival.
www.testofmetal.com
June 20-23, 2006
IMBA/ World Mountain Bike Conference
Whistler, BC
The conference creates an unprecedented opportunity for moutain biking advocates, land managers, trail builders and the bike industry to come together for education, collaboration and strategic planning.
www.imba.com
Donna Green, founder of Ride the Shore Inc., conducted a survey about mountain biking tourism in conjunction with IMBA in 2003. Did you know that 80% of IMBA members have taken a trip specifically to go mountain biking? Interested in where they went and why, what mountain biking magazines they read etc? Read the results at www.imba.com/resources/science/travel_patterns.html
*It is important that you are aware that riding on the North Shore, in Squamish, and in Whistler is very different than what you may be used to. Due to the climate and topography of the Coast Mountain range, trails can be very steep and rugged. Be aware that the risk of injury is considerable.
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