Wade's Excellent Adventure

 

Wade’s Excellent Adventure

June 2nd

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

REGISTRATION CLOSES MIDNIGHT THURS MAY 31

On June 2, the NSMBA is proud to present the return of Wade’s Excellent Adventure to the slopes of Fromme Mountain.  Moving into its third consecutive season, this year’s event has plenty of new adventures and a completely new format with four individual stages, including the Mega-Enduro-Super-Avalanche!  The team event will host two categories of max 4 member teams in either the Corporate or Citizen division, with the winner of the Corporate division having their names engraved on the famous Fromme Cup.  That is, if you’re able to dethrone last years winners, Team Rocky Mountain Bikes: Kevin Calhoun, Colin Kerr, Mike Hunter & Greg Day. 

Ride on and read on...

Saturday May 5 Toonie Map

Submitted by ilana on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 12:42

 

 

 

 

Job Opportunities at MEC

Submitted by Andrew@nsmba on Thu, 04/19/2012 - 19:15

 

     MEC Vancouver is hiring cycling frontline staff and Bike Mechanics.  Tired of always being the one who trues your buddies wheels or  changes their flat tire on the trail when the light is fading?  Talk to M.E.C. and finally get paid for all that work that you do on your friends bikes anyway.   Job openings in North Van and in Vancouver.       

                              

What you'll be doing (cycling frontline staff)

  • Assembling, assessing and repairing bicycles

  • Helping members on the retail floor get the gear and advice they need to enjoy the outdoors

What you'll be doing (bike mechanic)

  • Assembling, maintaining and repairing bicycles within MEC's productivity, quality, and safety guidelines

  • Maintaining a clean and organized work environment that meets visual presentation standards

  • Contributing to exceptional member service by conducting activities outlined in frontline job description when needed

  • Mentoring and training frontline staff on bike repair processes and procedures

  • Installing, adjusting and repairing bindings in an efficient, accurate and timely manner according to standard procedure and instructions

  • Providing frontline staff support when required

  • Considering MEC's sustainability principles when making decisions and actions

  • Ad hoc projects as by the Store Manager

What you need to do it well (cycling frontline staff)

  • A strong desire to help people

  • Passion for wild spaces, outdoor activities, and great gear. Passion for cycling and bikes

  • 6 months - 1 year cycling maintenance and repair experience in bike shop or equivalent

  • Retail experience. Retail outdoor experience considered a strong asset.

  • Mechanical aptitude

  • Solid communication skills

  • A positive attitude

  • Self-starter

  • The time to work a variety of shifts from Monday to Sunday

What you need to do it well (bike mechanic)

  • 6 months - 1 year cycling maintenance and repair experience in bike shop or equivalent experience.

  • Passion for cycling and bikes

  • Experience in a ski service shop

  • Mechanical aptitude

  • Solid communication skills

  • A strong desire to help people

  • A positive attitude

  • Self-starter

  • The time to work a variety of shifts from Monday to Sunday

How to Apply

Please send us your resume and cover letter, along with a completed job application to:

Mountain Equipment Co-op
Vancouver Store
130 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P3

Phone: 604-872-4088
Email: vancouverjobs@mec.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, but we will only contact selected candidates.

 

North Shore Builder Academy presented by Arc'teryx

The NSMBA is proud to announce the North Shore Trail Builder Academy presented by Arc’teryx.  Beginning this spring, with two dates in April and two dates in May, the Academy theory sessions focus on the fundaments of building, followed by a practical session in the field.  There will be another 4 dates in the Fall to be announced later this year.

Online registration is now open...

 

War of the Woods

Submitted by Mathew on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 23:20

Here's a summary of the War of the Woods series that ran in the North Shore Outlook in 2005.

2005-02-07 Mountain bikers no longer ignored

2005-02-24 Feeling unfairly vilified

2005-04-28 Trail travails

2005-05-12 War of the Woods - A voice in the wilderness

Environmental Professional Liz Kovics joins the NSMBA

Submitted by Mark on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 08:53

The NSMBA is pleased to announce the addition of Mountain Biker/North Van resident/Environmental Professional Liz Kovics B.SC., R.P.BIO., FIT, EP, CEA.  Ms. Kovics will aid with Environmental Assessment as an Engineering Advisor who has a keen sense for environmentally sensitive issues and will help the NSMBA interpret these issues with regard to trail construction, maintenance and development.

Ms. Kovics has a broad education and comprehensive experience in the field of Environmental Management working as the Environmental Project Manager for the Sea to Sky project and the Port Mann Bridge widening project, also as Senior Biologist with Cascade Environmental and the District of West Vancouver as the Environmental Protection Officer. 

Her studies and professional accreditation include:

 

·          Member of the Association of Professional Biologists of British Columbia

·          Environmental Professional (EP) Certification ECO Canada

·          Riparian Areas Regulation Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) (Certified)

·          SHIM (Sensitive Habitat Inventory Mapping) (Certified)

·          Sediment and Erosion Control (IECA Certified)

·          Advanced Application of Sediment and Erosion Controls (Certified)

·          Executive Director Greater Vancouver Invasive Plant Council (2008-2010))

·          Sustainability Management University of British Columbia (UBC)(Certificate 2009)

 

As the NSMBA continues the revitalization of the North Shore trail network with the Trail Adoption Plan the aid of Liz Kovics on the many upcoming projects ensures the utmost in environmental care as well as the optimum approach at increasing the sustainability of our trail network.

Liz is passionate about riding and passionate about the environment. 

 

The Toonies Are Coming!

Submitted by ilana on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 20:47

They're BAAAACK!  And better than ever.  Here's why.

The format will be MUCH less daunting this year.  We will no longer be timing the climb or the trek back to the watertowers.  The only portion that is timed is the actual trail itself, starting from about 100 meters back to the bottom of the course.  Now you can take your time to get there!  Let's make this less about the race and more about getting out and creating a greater sense of community among bikers.

The races will be easy to plan for.  Just remember that on the first Saturday of every month, you have plans to come ride the Toonie!  The Toonie in June is in conjunction with WEA, so the June race is a much bigger event.

This year we have 7 shops (READ THAT AGAIN...7!) sponsoring the series!  There will be much more going on at the staging area and all those sponsors will no doubt bring great prizing for the participants and volunteers.  The tents should be a fun place to hang out before and after and if you bring anyone that just wants to hang out while you race, they can do that as well. Yay for Steed, North Shore Bike Shop, John Henry, Lynn Valley Bike Shop, Obsession Bikes, Dizzy and Dunbar stepping up this year!!  We couldn't do this without you! 

Andrew and I are moving to an apartment at the bottom of Fromme.  How convenient...for you!  We'll have a BBQ and some drinks in our new backyard after the races.  After last year, I learned that the things that are important to a good apres are meat, beer, prizes for vollies and racers, children being welcome, dogs being welcome, meat and beer.  and meat.  and beer.  So our backyard seems like the best option given restrictions on cooking and drinking on the mountain (we've got to stay on the up and up.)  Hmmmm....maybe we can get our backyard a beer sponsor.... Andrew??

More info will come as we have it.  A special thanks to Keith Dunn Outdoors for his maps.  Your logo was accidentally left off this poster, but will be added before it goes to print.  Same goes for Contact Printing!

 

 

2012 Annual NSMBA Bike and Gear Swap - April 14

Submitted by ilana on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 13:48

The North Shore Mountain Bike Association's is proud to present the 2012 Annual NSMBA Bike and Gear Swap on Saturday on April 14th, 2012 at Jaycee House, located at 1251 Lilloett Road in North Vancouver.

This is a great opportunity to clear out your closet, garage, or basement and also pick up some great deals on new and lightly used bikes and gear. You will find Mountain, Road and BMX bikes and gear at the Swap.

Drop offs will be handled April 11th, 12th and 13th between 6:30pm and 10pm at Jaycee House. Cost to sell is $2 per item plus 15% of the proceeds from the sale, up to $120, with discounts available to high volume sellers.

Cash and unsold gear may be collected as of 5:30 on April 14th.

Admission is $2, and the swap runs from 10:30AM until 5PM. 

When you're at the Swap don't forget to buy a ticket to the raffle for chance to win a season pass to Whistler Bike Park or a prize package from Gemini Lights.

All money raised will go directly to the NSMBA, to be used for the maintenance of local North Shore trails. As always, volunteers are much appreciated - there are benefits. For more information about the sale or how to get involved; contact Rachid@NSMBA.ca or visit www.NSMBA.ca
 

Your support needed for challenging trails on Cypress

Submitted by Mathew on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 20:47

The West Vancouver Parks Master Plan will shape the use of parks and open space in West Vancouver for the next 30 years. The language in the current document does not provide protection to the unique, technically challenging nature of the mountain bike trails on Cypress.

A public open house is being held, and the NSMBA is requesting your attendance to convey a strong message to West Vancouver that mountain bikers value the current riding experience that Cypress provides, and want to see that experience protected.

Date: Tuesday, March 6th

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Drive

Follow this link for more information, and to join the discussion.

NSMBA Presents Builder's Academy to North Shore Land Managers

Submitted by Mark on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 07:58

This Feb 20th, the NSMBA's Program Manager Mark Wood presented the Builder's Academy to the key North Shore Land Managers at BC Parks HQ.  The DNV, BC Parks and Metro Vancouver attended the one and a half hour course followed by a walk thru on Corkscrew to see the building fundamentals implemented in practical use.  It was another positive step forward in relationship building with the Land Managers. 

The Builder's Academy has been approved and will begin in April this year.  Stand by for dates and an official release.  The Builder's Academy is a curriculum built on IMBA & Whistler guidelines, TAP and utilizing the knowledge and experience of Master Builders. 

 

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