A massive thank you to everyone who joined us for our last social ride! From tearing down the mountain under that incredible sunset sky to shooting photos and crushing pizza together after, the energy in our community is at an all-time high.
Weโve had some fun comments recently calling out our use of AI on a few recent graphics and posts. We hear you! ๐ค Hand on heart: weโre just a passionate team doing our absolute best to juggle trail maintenance, advocacy, and social updates. Whenever we can, we bring out real photographers to document the magicโand when bandwidth is tight, a little digital assist keeps the train on the tracks.
At the end of the day, the dirt beneath our tires, the friendships, and the passion for these trails are as real as it gets. Thank you for your support, your laughs, and for being the best community out there!
๐ฒ Share this if you were out riding with us yesterday, and leave a comment below if you enjoyed the ride! ๐๐
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08/27/2026
Start your week the absolute best way possible with the MTBCO crew this Monday, August 31!
๐ The Schedule:
Meetup: 6:00 PM (Knox Mountain)
Rollout / Wheels Down: 6:15 PM sharp!
The Aprรจs: Once the laps are done, we are heading straight over to Red Bird Brewingโand pizza is on MTBCO! ๐๐ป
Come spin the legs, connect with the local riding community, and let us buy you a slice to celebrate another epic summer on the dirt. All skill levels welcome!
๐ Check mtbco.ca/events for full details and staging info.
08/23/2026
Join us tomorrow, Sunday August 23rd at Big White Bike Park for our MTBCO member appreciation day!
Stop by the tent in the village to get your voucher and get 50% off your bike park lift pass!
Check out the BRAND NEW trails that just opened this past month and see all the amazing work the Bike Big White trail crew have been up to!
08/18/2026
The biggest group ride of the year is here! ๐ฒ๐ตโโ๏ธ
Join us this Sunday, August 23rd, for MTBCO Day @ Big White! Weโre teaming up with our double black diamond sponsor to celebrate our members with an epic day on the mountain and 50% off day passes!
What to Expect:
๐๏ธ 50% OFF single-day bike park pass (Aug 23 only)
๐ฒ Group laps with directors, volunteers, and fellow members
๐ Beginner to advanced riders all welcome!
How to get your discounted ticket:
Meet us at the MTBCO tent in the Village starting at 10:00 AM.
Show us your active MTBCO membership to grab your 50% off voucher.
Head to the ticket window to purchase your pass!
(Note: Tickets must be purchased day-of at the window; not redeemable online).
๐ Location: The Village @ Big White
โฐ Time: 10:00 AM โ 5:00 PM
๐ https://www.mtbco.ca/events/mtbco-day-big-white
08/13/2026
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This is the power of crowdfunding: a community coming together to achieve what no single one of us could do alone. By chipping in today, youโre helping BC Parks Foundation buy and protect this piece of MyraโBellevue Park. Every single dollar brings them closer to securing this land forever.
Okanagan Collaborative Conservation Program (OCCP)
Quick look back at last weekโs Monday social ride!
We threw down some classic Knox Mountain laps with a greatpack of riders before rolling over to Red Bird Brewing to refuel with cold drinks and fresh pizza.
Huge thanks to everyone who came out to ride, chat lines, and hang with the community! This is what summer Mondays in the Okanagan are all about.
Drop a ๐ in the comments if you were out with us last week!
08/05/2026
It's the reality of summer in the Okanaganโsmoky skies and hazy trails.
As mountain bikers, we live for big climbs and high heart rates, but riding in the smoke isn't just unpleasant; it can be seriously harmful. Microscopic particulate matter (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke can trigger inflammation and respiratory stress deep in your lungs.
Swipe through our official guide to learn:
1๏ธโฃ How to actually read the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) and what the numbers (1-10+) mean for your workout.
2๏ธโฃ Why intensity mattersโand why a slow cruise on an e-bike or pump track is safer than a cardio grind.
3๏ธโฃ Essential tips for hydration and lung prep to protect your airways.
4๏ธโฃ The critical warning signs that mean you need to pull over and end your ride immediately.
No single lap is worth compromising your long-term health. We want to see you healthy and shredding for decades to come!
๐ Save this post for your next smoky forecast! ๐
08/03/2026
It is officially one of the biggest weeks of the summer for mountain biking in the Okanagan! Here is everything going down from August 3 to August 10:
๐ฅ BIG EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
August 6โ9 | Crankworx Summer Series @ SilverStar: World-class racing, massive slopestyle action, and pro-rider stoke are taking over SilverStar all weekend long. Don't miss out on watching the best in the world hit our regional dirt! ๐๐ตโโ๏ธ
Friday, August 7 | Fivโr Fridays @ Big White: Casual, high-energy alpine race laps are back! Head up the mountain Friday evening to kickstart your weekend with the local park crew. ๐๐๏ธ
๐ฒ WEEKLY LOCAL SHOP RIDES:
Spin the legs mid-week with the local shop crews keeping our valley connected (Check each shopโs social/website for exact weekly details):
Monday: Smith Creek Cycle Group Ride (Smith Creek) ๐๏ธ
Tuesday: Cyclepath Group Ride (Crawford) & Sovereign Group Ride (West Kelowna) ๐ฒ
Wednesday: Lake Country Cycle Group Ride (Lake Country) ๐ฒ
Friday: ChainLine Cycle Group Ride (Crawford - 6:30 AM) โ๐จ
๐ Head over to mtbco.ca/events for full details and links!
It doesn't matter how fast you're trying to push your lapโwhen you hit the lookout on Moose Knuckle, you stop and pull out the phone. Every single time. ๐โจ
Do your legs a favor: take a breather at the top, soak in the Okanagan views, and then send it down the dirt.
Drop a ๐ธ emoji if your camera roll is 90% trail lookouts!
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