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Griffen Trail Day – April 26, 2009
On Sunday April 26, NSMBA hosted the second trail day of the season. Originally scheduled for Pink Starfish, lingering snow meant the trail day needed to be moved to one of the lower Fromme trails.
And what better choice than Griffin! As an intermediate trail located below the first switch-back, many new riders have honed their skills on Griffin. It is also the main exit trail for riders coming off of Crinkum Crankum, as well as a popular walking trail used by residents and hikers. Fifty-nine volunteers came out and significanly improved this popular North Shore Trail.
It was clear that Spring has finally sprung, and we were treated to a warm sunny day, perfect for spending time in the forest!
Volunteers met at Upper Lynn Elementary school to be shuttled to the trail head by Dan in the On Top Bikes van. Fresh Coffee from Bean Around The World at Lonsdale Quay got everyone perked up and ready to work!
Empress Bypass Trail Day – April 5, 2009
Words by Rhonna Gurevich. Photos by Jenny Lee Silver
(Click here for the full collection of photos)
The 1st NSMBA trail day for 2009 was held on Empress Bypass on Sunday April 5. If the weather is any indication of things to come, the 2009 riding season is shaping up to be far better than the 2008/09 ski season was!
Empress Bypass is a unique trail deserving of a short history lesson. So bear with us!
In 1997 BC Parks mandated the closure of all mountain bike trails; only sustainable, multi-use trails were to be maintained. In response, the Empress Trail, which at the time ran through BC Parks land, was re-routed through the District of North Vancouver (DNV) as part of the Northlands Golf Course Perimeter trail.
In 2003, construction of a small housing subdivision meant it was necessary to re-route a section of the Perimeter Trail. To accommodate users that access the lower Seymour trails, a new multi-use trail running through DNV and BC Parks land was proposed. The trail would exit onto the Old Buck Trail near the parking lot at the corner of Anne McDonald Way and Mt. Seymour Road.
Trail Karma
Words by Chris Barker Photos by Dieter Bahr
It’s always satisfying to see good things happen to good people. Come to 3 NSMBA trail days and you’re entered in a draw to win big…. REALLY BIG, as Dale Nagata found out. Knolly Bikes stepped up again in 2008 donating one of the sweetest and most drooled over frames out there – the Delirium-T.
Dale wasn’t actually able to make it to the AGM, ironic because he was the only volunteer to show up to every trail day the NSMBA held in 2008! When Dale’s name was randomly drawn, the question was briefly raised – should we draw again to pick someone who’s at the AGM tonight?As much as every person there had been anxiously waiting to hear their name called in the draw only moments before, this notion was quickly stomped to the ground with the feeling only likened to casing a 30 foot gap. A resounding NO! erupted from everyone in the room who knows Dale and how committed he is to keeping the North Shore trails flowing. What a great feeling of community & pride!
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- September 13, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Boogieman September 13, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 2:00pm
Meeting Location: Old Buck Parking Lot
Builder: Dan
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- September 16, 2026
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Work Wednesday - Kirkford September 16, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 5:00pm
Finish Time: 7:00pm
Meeting Location: Fromme Container
Builder: Trevor
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- September 19, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Dale's September 19, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 8:15am
Finish Time: 1:00pm
Meeting Location: Bean Around the World, Parkgate Plaza. Please park on Banff Court and car pooling will be organized. Parking at Mushroom Parking Lot
Builder: Penny
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- September 20, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Cypress September 20, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 10:00am
Finish Time: 2:00pm
Meeting Location: Cypress Lookout
Builder: Cypress Crew
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- September 26, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Dreamweaver September 26, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 1:00pm
Meeting Location: Lower Digger/Dreamweaver Exit
Builder: Peter R
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- September 27, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Pussyfoot September 27, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- September 28, 2026
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ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens September 28, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Fromme Container
Builder: Brent
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- October 3, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Pussyfoot October 3, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- October 4, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Dempsey October 4, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Parking Lot at Braemar/Dempsey
Builder: Trevor
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- October 10, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Penny Lane October 10, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- October 17, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Dale's October 17, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 8:15am
Finish Time: 1:00pm
Meeting Location: Bean Around the World, Parkgate Plaza. Please park on Banff Court and car pooling will be organized. Parking at Mushroom Parking Lot
Builder: Penny
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Redbull Hardline October 17, 2026See more details
Red Bull Hardline heads to beautiful British Columbia for its first-ever event in Canada, as riders prepare to take on this iteration of the world's most extreme downhill race at Cypress Mountain.
The unforgettable course at Cypress Mountain will be incomparable to other downhill bike courses, with elements borrowed from dirt jumping and BMX that are not allowed in the World Cup and other UCI races. These include massive jumps and gaps, steep drops of 10m plus, 'rock gardens', and steep descents.
You can catch all the action LIVE on Red Bull TV on Saturday, October 17. Want to witness the action in person? Tickets for Red Bull Hardline British Columbia will be going on sale soon! Check back soon for more information.
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- October 18, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Penny Lane October 18, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- October 23, 2026
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ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens October 23, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Fromme Container
Builder: Brent
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- October 25, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Cypress October 25, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 10:00am
Finish Time: 1:00pm
Meeting Location: Cypress Lookout
Builder: Cypress Crew
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- October 31, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Severed D October 31, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- November 7, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Dale's November 7, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 8:15am
Finish Time: 1:00pm
Meeting Location: Bean Around the World, Parkgate Plaza. Please park on Banff Court and car pooling will be organized. Parking at Mushroom Parking Lot
Builder: Penny
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- November 8, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Severed D November 8, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- November 15, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Corkscrew November 15, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Mushroom Parking Lot
Builder: Penny
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- November 20, 2026
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ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens November 20, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Fromme Container
Builder: Brent
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- November 21, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Severed D November 21, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- November 22, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Penny Lane November 22, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- November 23, 2026
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ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens November 23, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Fromme Container
Builder: Brent
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- November 26, 2026
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2026 AGM November 26, 2026See more details
Location: Arbutus Room
Delbrook Community Rec Centre
851 West Queens Road, North VancouverStart Time:
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- November 28, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Severed D November 28, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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- November 29, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Cypress November 29, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 10:00am
Finish Time: 1:00pm
Meeting Location: Cypress Lookout
Builder: Cypress Crew
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- December 4, 2026
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ProD/No School Trail Day - Griffens December 4, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Fromme Container
Builder: Brent
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- December 5, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Corkscrew December 5, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Mushroom Parking Lot
Builder: Penny
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- December 6, 2026
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Public Trail Day - Severed D December 6, 2026See more details
Meeting Time: 9:00am
Finish Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Location: Top of Hill Drive
Builder: Penny
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