Events.
May Womxn's Beginner 4 Session Clinic
4 Wednesdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM starting 5/1/2024 at Morning Mountain
Our standard clinics include four sessions over one month to develop and progress new skills.
Gain confidence and technical skills in a small and supportive group with professional mountain bike instructors.
We’ll cover the fundamentals of biking, and get you comfortable with:
Uphill and downhill body positioning
Braking and cornering
Riding over and around obstacles
Progressing your skills throughout the season
The womxn's clinics are inclusive clinics run through SheRides Nelson.
Click here to head to our booking page for all the information.
Paper Bag Ride
The sometimes annual Paper Bag ride is back! Meet at the Svoboda Kiosk at 1pm for registration. Ride Paper Bag to Troupe Beach for a BBQ and beverages.
May Intermediate 4 Session Clinic
4 Mondays from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM starting 5/6/2024
Our standard clinics include four sessions over one month to develop and progress new skills.
Gain confidence and technical skills in a small and supportive group with professional mountain bike instructors.
Skills include brake control in steep terrain, cornering, intro to jumps, drops and technical features.
Click here to head to our booking page for more information.
June Advanced 4 Session Clinic
4 Mondays from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM starting 6/3/2024
Our standard clinics include four sessions over one month to develop and progress new skills.
Gain confidence and technical skills in a small and supportive group with professional mountain bike instructors.
Introducing and developing skills including jumps, drops, rock slabs, steep technical terrain, advanced cornering.
Open clinics are for everyone.
Click here to be taken to our booking page for more information.
June Womxn's Advanced Beginner 4 Session Clinic
4 Wednesdays from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM starting 6/5/2024
Our standard clinics include four sessions over one month to develop and progress new skills.
Gain confidence and technical skills in a small and supportive group with professional mountain bike instructors.
The womxn's clinics are inclusive clinics run through SheRides Nelson.
Click here to head to our booking page for more information.
July Womxn's Intermediate 4 Session Clinic
4 Wednesdays from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM starting 7/3/2024
Our standard clinics include four sessions over one month to develop and progress new skills.
Gain confidence and technical skills in a small and supportive group with professional mountain bike instructors.
The womxn's clinics are inclusive clinics run through SheRides Nelson.
May Advanced 6 Session Clinic
Start date: Thursday, April 25 2024.
6 Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, starting 4/25/2024
An extended clinic including six sessions to develop and progress new skills.
Gain confidence and technical skills in a small and supportive group with professional mountain bike instructors.
Introducing and developing skills including jumps, drops, rock slabs, steep technical terrain, advanced cornering.
Open clinics are for everyone.
Click here to be taken to our booking page for more information.
Suspension Workshop
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Morning Mountain
Dial in your suspension for the season! Suspension is key for comfort, traction and control on your mountain bike.
A technician from Interior Suspension will help you adjust your setup to the ideal setting. Located at Morning Mountain, a local instructor will also be on site for a few laps to help you get the most out of your ride.
2023 AGM
Join us at the Nelson Chamber of Commerce (91 Baker St) on December 4th for the Annual General Meeting!
Doors open at 6:30pm for a social hour, drinks and snacks provided.
The AGM begins at 7:30pm. We’ll look at the progress we’ve made this season, review our community events and look forward to next year. Please ensure you have your membership, it is required to vote on the Board of Director elections and any resolutions.
Board of Director Applicants
Please note this is a voluntary working Board. Applicants must have availability to attend monthly board meetings, continue communications outside of board meetings and coordinate projects for the club such as events, fundraisers, membership or clinics.
Applicants must be over 18 years old, and be a current member of the Nelson Cycling Club.
Please send a letter of interest to nelsoncyclingclub@hotmail.com by November 15th.
Agenda:
Introductions
Presidents year in review
Financial overview
Memberships
Trail crew summary
Events summary
Plans for next year
Board of Directors Elections
Fat Tire Festival
The Fat Tire Fest returns to our local trails this September 15-17th!
Schedule:
Thursday
5pm, Morning Mountain Jumps Clinic - Click here for more information and registration.
4:30pm, Hall St Plaza. Bike decorating & 5:30pm, Baker St Bike Parade
5:30pm, Morning Mountain
Intermediate Skills Clinic - Click here for more information and registration.
Novice Skills Clinic - Click here for more information and registration.
Saturday
9:30 am registration for the Morning Mountain Poker Ride, $20 entry
1pm registration for the Powerslave Downhill (at the Powerslave trail entrance) $20 entry
Sunday
8am registration for the Morning Mountain Kids Cross Country Races. Entry free!! (must have NCC membership for family/child).
10am registration for Morning Mountain Enduro, $25 entry fee
Registration CLOSES at 2:45pm for the Rhythm and Blues Chainless Race at Morning Mountain. $20 entry.
Registration is available at each day of the festival!
All participants (kids included) must be 2023 NCC members, grab your membership here now.
More information can be found at www.nelsonfattire.com.
JULY Womxn's Intermediate MTB Clinic
Includes four sessions: July 5th, 12th, 29th and 26th 2023.
5:30-7:30pm at Morning Mountain.
$140, NCC membership also required.
JUNE Womxn's Beginner MTB Clinic
Includes four sessions: June 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th 2023.
5:30-7:30pm at Morning Mountain.
$140, NCC membership also required.
JUNE Intermediate Skills Clinic
Clinic includes four sessions: May 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th 2023
5:30-7:30, location TBD
$140, NCC membership is also required
Spring Tune Up Series - Bottoms Up
Volunteer trail work evenings.
Extra tools available. Must be an NCC member
31st May- Bottoms Up
Meet at Morning Mountain trailhead. 5pm start Bring a pulaski, rake or hoe if you have one
Glacier Fresh Ride
Hosted by The Sacred Ride.
Meet at the Kokanee Glacier Road Parking Lot at 11 am for a day of bikes, beverages and bbq.
$20 entry fees to ride in the timed race, Rec Trail to Hitman.
Must be an NCC member to ride.
Spring Tune Up Series - Fairly High
Volunteer trail work evenings.
Extra tools available. Must be an NCC member
24th May - Fairly High
Meet at the top of SilverKing Road. 5pm start Bring a rake if you have one
31st May- Bottoms Up
Meet at Morning Mountain trailhead
Spring Tune Up Series
Volunteer trail work evenings. 5pm start Bring a pulaski, rake or hoe if you have one
Extra tools available. Must be an NCC member
17th May - Cemetary Trails
Meet at Falls St entrance
24th May - Fairly High (Just rakes needed!)
Meet at the top of SilverKing Road
31st May- Bottoms Up
Meet at Morning Mountain trailhead
MAY Intermediate Skills Clinic
Clinic includes four sessions: May 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th 2023
5:30-7:30, location TBD
$140, NCC membership is also required
MAY Womxn's Beginner MTB Clinic
Includes four sessions: May 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th 2023.
5:30-7:30pm at Morning Mountain.
$140, NCC membership also required.
2022 Annual General meeting
Doors open at 6:30pm for a social hour, meet the board and connect with other members in person. Beverages from NBC and tasty snacks will be provided.
AGM begins at 7:30 pm. We’ll review the progress NCC has made this year and look ahead.
Nelson Chamber of Commerce
Intermediate Skills Clinic (Day Four)
SEPTEMBER INTERMEDIATE SKILLS CLINIC
Sharpen your skills in a small group with local instructors as you begin to tackle more challenging terrain. Want to venture onto more advanced trails? Or maybe you're already riding them and want to work on your skills to build confidence, precision and speed? This clinic is for you.
Dates: September 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th 2022
Please ensure you can attend the entire clinic before registering, due to high demand we can only accept registrations from participants who are available for all 4 sessions.
Time: 5:30-7:30pm (approximate finish time)
Location: TBD, may vary each session
Cost: $90
NCC membership is required to participate (click here for membership registration).
Questions? Email nelsoncyclingclub@hotmail.com
Spaces are limited!
September Womxn’s Beginner Clinic (Day Four)
Womxn's Beginner MTB Clinic
Join local instructors each Tuesday evening in September for an inclusive womxn’s mountain bike skills clinic!
Gain confidence and technical skills in a small and supportive group with professional mountain bike instructors.
We’ll cover the fundamentals of biking, and get you comfortable with:
Uphill and downhill body positioning
Braking and cornering
Riding over and around obstacles
Progressing your skills throughout the season
Dates: September 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th 2022
Please ensure you can attend the entire clinic before registering, due to high demand we can only accept registrations from participants who are available for all 4 sessions.
Time: 5:30-7:30pm (approximate finish time)
Location: Morning Mountain parking lot
Cost: $90
NCC membership is required to participate (click here for membership registration).
Questions? Email nelsoncyclingclub@hotmail.com
Spaces are limited!
REGISTER NOW! https://www.karelo.com/register.php?BID=487&BT=10&PrivEv=20731
Nelson 10 Spot Enduro Series
Let's celebrate bikes and bike riding!
Enduro rides are nice and chill on the way up followed by a couple exciting timed descents. These are grassroot events that are all about the riding. There will be a cooler with bevies for $3 and some basic snacks for after.
Prizing for the overall will be awarded for the finals and a cash purse is up for grabs each night. The size of purse depends on the depth of the field in each category. Courses will be disclosed at sign in, expect to be pedaling for 2-2.5 hrs per night.
Finals will be a longer bigger bike party!
Intermediate Skills Clinic (Day Three)
SEPTEMBER INTERMEDIATE SKILLS CLINIC
Sharpen your skills in a small group with local instructors as you begin to tackle more challenging terrain. Want to venture onto more advanced trails? Or maybe you're already riding them and want to work on your skills to build confidence, precision and speed? This clinic is for you.
Dates: September 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th 2022
Please ensure you can attend the entire clinic before registering, due to high demand we can only accept registrations from participants who are available for all 4 sessions.
Time: 5:30-7:30pm (approximate finish time)
Location: TBD, may vary each session
Cost: $90
NCC membership is required to participate (click here for membership registration).
Questions? Email nelsoncyclingclub@hotmail.com
Spaces are limited!
September Womxn’s Beginner Clinic (Day Three)
Womxn's Beginner MTB Clinic
Join local instructors each Tuesday evening in September for an inclusive womxn’s mountain bike skills clinic!
Gain confidence and technical skills in a small and supportive group with professional mountain bike instructors.
We’ll cover the fundamentals of biking, and get you comfortable with:
Uphill and downhill body positioning
Braking and cornering
Riding over and around obstacles
Progressing your skills throughout the season
Dates: September 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th 2022
Please ensure you can attend the entire clinic before registering, due to high demand we can only accept registrations from participants who are available for all 4 sessions.
Time: 5:30-7:30pm (approximate finish time)
Location: Morning Mountain parking lot
Cost: $90
NCC membership is required to participate (click here for membership registration).
Questions? Email nelsoncyclingclub@hotmail.com
Spaces are limited!
REGISTER NOW! https://www.karelo.com/register.php?BID=487&BT=10&PrivEv=20731
Intermediate Skills Clinic (Day Two)
SEPTEMBER INTERMEDIATE SKILLS CLINIC
Sharpen your skills in a small group with local instructors as you begin to tackle more challenging terrain. Want to venture onto more advanced trails? Or maybe you're already riding them and want to work on your skills to build confidence, precision and speed? This clinic is for you.
Dates: September 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th 2022
Please ensure you can attend the entire clinic before registering, due to high demand we can only accept registrations from participants who are available for all 4 sessions.
Time: 5:30-7:30pm (approximate finish time)
Location: TBD, may vary each session
Cost: $90
NCC membership is required to participate (click here for membership registration).
Questions? Email nelsoncyclingclub@hotmail.com
Spaces are limited!
September Womxn’s Beginner Clinic (Day Two)
Womxn's Beginner MTB Clinic
Join local instructors each Tuesday evening in September for an inclusive womxn’s mountain bike skills clinic!
Gain confidence and technical skills in a small and supportive group with professional mountain bike instructors.
We’ll cover the fundamentals of biking, and get you comfortable with:
Uphill and downhill body positioning
Braking and cornering
Riding over and around obstacles
Progressing your skills throughout the season
Dates: September 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th 2022
Please ensure you can attend the entire clinic before registering, due to high demand we can only accept registrations from participants who are available for all 4 sessions.
Time: 5:30-7:30pm (approximate finish time)
Location: Morning Mountain parking lot
Cost: $90
NCC membership is required to participate (click here for membership registration).
Questions? Email nelsoncyclingclub@hotmail.com
Spaces are limited!
REGISTER NOW! https://www.karelo.com/register.php?BID=487&BT=10&PrivEv=20731
Intermediate Skills Clinic (Day One)
SEPTEMBER INTERMEDIATE SKILLS CLINIC
Sharpen your skills in a small group with local instructors as you begin to tackle more challenging terrain. Want to venture onto more advanced trails? Or maybe you're already riding them and want to work on your skills to build confidence, precision and speed? This clinic is for you.
Dates: September 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th 2022
Please ensure you can attend the entire clinic before registering, due to high demand we can only accept registrations from participants who are available for all 4 sessions.
Time: 5:30-7:30pm (approximate finish time)
Location: TBD, may vary each session
Cost: $90
NCC membership is required to participate (click here for membership registration).
Questions? Email nelsoncyclingclub@hotmail.com
Spaces are limited!
September Womxn’s Beginner Clinic (Day One)
Womxn's Beginner MTB Clinic
Join local instructors each Tuesday evening in September for an inclusive womxn’s mountain bike skills clinic!
Gain confidence and technical skills in a small and supportive group with professional mountain bike instructors.
We’ll cover the fundamentals of biking, and get you comfortable with:
Uphill and downhill body positioning
Braking and cornering
Riding over and around obstacles
Progressing your skills throughout the season
Dates: September 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th 2022
Please ensure you can attend the entire clinic before registering, due to high demand we can only accept registrations from participants who are available for all 4 sessions.
Time: 5:30-7:30pm (approximate finish time)
Location: Morning Mountain parking lot
Cost: $90
NCC membership is required to participate (click here for membership registration).
Questions? Email nelsoncyclingclub@hotmail.com
Spaces are limited!
REGISTER NOW! https://www.karelo.com/register.php?BID=487&BT=10&PrivEv=20731
Nelson 10 Spot Enduro Series
Let's celebrate bikes and bike riding!
Enduro rides are nice and chill on the way up followed by a couple exciting timed descents. These are grassroot events that are all about the riding. There will be a cooler with bevies for $3 and some basic snacks for after.
Prizing for the overall will be awarded for the finals and a cash purse is up for grabs each night. The size of purse depends on the depth of the field in each category. Courses will be disclosed at sign in, expect to be pedaling for 2-2.5 hrs per night.
Finals will be a longer bigger bike party!
Womxn's Beginner MTB Clinic (Day Four)
Womxn's Beginner MTB Clinic
Join local instructors each Tuesday evening in July for an inclusive womxn’s mountain bike skills clinic!
Gain confidence and technical skills in a small and supportive group with professional mountain bike instructors.
We’ll cover the fundamentals of biking, and get you comfortable with:
Uphill and downhill body positioning
Braking and cornering
Riding over and around obstacles
Progressing your skills throughout the season
Dates: July 12th, 19th, 26th, August 2nd 2022
Time: 5:30-7:30pm (approximate finish time)
Location: Morning Mountain parking lot
Cost: $90
NCC membership is required to participate (click here for membership registration).
Questions? Email nelsoncyclingclub@hotmail.com
Spaces are limited!
Womxn's Beginner MTB Clinic (Day Three)
Womxn's Beginner MTB Clinic
Join local instructors each Tuesday evening in July for an inclusive womxn’s mountain bike skills clinic!
Gain confidence and technical skills in a small and supportive group with professional mountain bike instructors.
We’ll cover the fundamentals of biking, and get you comfortable with:
Uphill and downhill body positioning
Braking and cornering
Riding over and around obstacles
Progressing your skills throughout the season
Dates: July 12th, 19th, 26th, August 2nd 2022
Time: 5:30-7:30pm (approximate finish time)
Location: Morning Mountain parking lot
Cost: $90
NCC membership is required to participate (click here for membership registration).
Questions? Email nelsoncyclingclub@hotmail.com
Spaces are limited!
Nelson 10 Spot Enduro Series
Let's celebrate bikes and bike riding!
Enduro rides are nice and chill on the way up followed by a couple exciting timed descents. These are grassroot events that are all about the riding. There will be a cooler with bevies for $3 and some basic snacks for after.
Prizing for the overall will be awarded for the finals and a cash purse is up for grabs each night. The size of purse depends on the depth of the field in each category. Courses will be disclosed at sign in, expect to be pedaling for 2-2.5 hrs per night.
Finals will be a longer bigger bike party!
Womxn's Beginner MTB Clinic (Day Two)
Womxn's Beginner MTB Clinic
Join local instructors each Tuesday evening in July for an inclusive womxn’s mountain bike skills clinic!
Gain confidence and technical skills in a small and supportive group with professional mountain bike instructors.
We’ll cover the fundamentals of biking, and get you comfortable with:
Uphill and downhill body positioning
Braking and cornering
Riding over and around obstacles
Progressing your skills throughout the season
Dates: July 12th, 19th, 26th, August 2nd 2022
Time: 5:30-7:30pm (approximate finish time)
Location: Morning Mountain parking lot
Cost: $90
NCC membership is required to participate (click here for membership registration).
Questions? Email nelsoncyclingclub@hotmail.com
Spaces are limited!
Womxn's Beginner MTB Clinic (Day One)
Womxn's Beginner MTB Clinic
Join local instructors each Tuesday evening in July for an inclusive womxn’s mountain bike skills clinic!
Gain confidence and technical skills in a small and supportive group with professional mountain bike instructors.
We’ll cover the fundamentals of biking, and get you comfortable with:
Uphill and downhill body positioning
Braking and cornering
Riding over and around obstacles
Progressing your skills throughout the season
Dates: July 12th, 19th, 26th, August 2nd 2022
Time: 5:30-7:30pm (approximate finish time)
Location: Morning Mountain parking lot
Cost: $90
NCC membership is required to participate (click here for membership registration).
Questions? Email nelsoncyclingclub@hotmail.com
Spaces are limited!
Women's MTB Beginner Clinic Series (Day Four)
Womens MTB Beginner Clinic
Progress your riding with professional instructors in small groups during weekly sessions in June. Ideal for newer riders currently biking green or blue trails.
Dates: June 7th, 14th, 21th, 28th
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm (approximate)
Location: Morning Mountain
Cost: $90 for all four sessions
NCC membership required
Email nelsoncyclingclub@hotmail.com to sign up, spaces are limited.