NMBC - Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club

10/28/2026

Trail Tuesday: Double Crown 👑

Nanaimo’s newest authorized trail, and it doesn’t ease you in.

You start with a log ride straight into a rock roll. That’s your entry exam. If you can’t ride those clean, you might not be ready for the rest yet. No shame in that. There’s a skinny at the start of Brothers 5 that’s perfect for practice. Work on your skills, come back, and earn it.

Make it past the start and you get flowy berms and jumps all the way down.

This trail was built for progression. You grow into it one lap at a time.

First run? Don’t full send. Roll through, check every take-off and landing, then build up.

Climb Brothers 5 and lap it till your legs say no.

Double black means double black. Preride, reride, freeride.

Thanks to City of Nanaimo Local Government, builders, and every dig day volunteer who helped make this one official.

Love it? Help keep it that way. Join a dig day or become a member. Link in bio.

10/20/2026

NMBC AGM is coming up, and you’re invited.

📅 Thursday, November 5
🕖 6:30pm
📍 Wolf Brewing (940 Old Victoria Rd)

This is the meeting where we look back on the year, share director updates, and elect next year’s board. It’s open to everyone. If you ride, dig, or just care about Nanaimo’s trails, come out.

Want a vote? Only NMBC members can vote at the AGM. Join or renew at nmbc.tidyhq.com before the meeting.

Want to do more? We’re looking for event volunteers, committee members, and people to run for the board. No experience needed, just time and interest.

👉 RSVP nmbc.TidyHQ.com

Community through trails.

10/18/2026

Someone has added a loose plank to the entry of the skinny on Double Crown. We get it. It’s a tough feature. But it’s tough on purpose.

Double Crown is an authorized trail, and every feature on it was designed and built to a specific standard. The skinny is meant to be hard. Changing it, even with good intentions, changes the trail that was approved. It can also make the feature less safe. A plank that isn’t fastened down can shift or slide under your wheel, especially when it’s wet.

We believe in progression. That’s why, after we built and launched Double Crown, we also built a practice skinny at the bottom of Brothers 5. It’s the place to build your skills and confidence before you take on the real thing. Session it, and come back to Double Crown when you’re ready.

If a feature on Double Crown isn’t for you yet, ride around it or walk it. There’s no shame in that. Everyone starts somewhere.

If you think a feature needs work, tell us. Please don’t change it yourself.
Email [email protected]

Thanks for respecting the work that goes into these trails. See you out there.

10/17/2026

To everyone who’s grabbed a shovel this year — thank you. If this was your third dig day (or you’ve lost count), your Trail Supporter sticker is waiting for you at the next Dig Day. Sign up for the next one at nmbc.TidyHQ.com

10/17/2026

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10/16/2026

Join us tomorrow morning at Doumont for some trail love on Upper Armageddon and more.

We'll have our limited edition Dig Day T-Shirts designed by Black Cat Studios (sizes vary). Is this your 4th dig day this year? You’ve earned a Trail Supporter sticker. Come and pick it up.

It’s the best way to meet other riders and builders, and to say thanks to the trails you ride all year.

Info and registration: nmbc.tidyhq.com

No experience needed and we’ll bring the tools. You bring gloves, water, a snack and sturdy shoes.

10/16/2026

Join the NMBC board: sign-up deadline is Oct 30

Our trails don’t happen by accident. Behind every dig day, event and trail agreement is a small group of volunteers, and we need a few more.

What it involves:
– A few hours a month
– Monthly meetings
– Helping shape the future of riding in Nanaimo

We’d especially love help with:
Events
Communications
Membership

No board experience needed. If you’re curious, message us and we’ll set up a quick chat.

Sign up by Oct 30: https://forms.fillout.com/t/3eF7Dx2qnwus
New board members are confirmed at the AGM on Nov 5.

07/04/2026

Looking to meet new riding buddies, explore local trails, and enjoy a fun evening on the bike? Our NMBC Social Rides are all about community, connection, and sharing the stoke.

Rides are open to NMBC members of all abilities, with routes varying throughout the season.

What to Expect
🚵 Group rides on local trails
🤝 Meet new riders and build community
🌲 Explore Nanaimo’s trail network
☕ Post-ride hangs when possible

🌟Volunteers Needed
Our Social Ride Series depends on volunteer ride leaders. If you’re interested in leading a ride, helping organize routes, or supporting the program, sign up on TidyHQ.

Without volunteer ride leaders, scheduled rides may be modified, postponed, or cancelled, so please consider stepping up and helping keep the series rolling.

06/26/2026

Another great Fiver race at Doumont, with a little rain creating some of the best trail conditions we’ve seen. The grip was unreal, making for a fast and fun evening of racing.

The chainless category was back at it again, claiming 2nd and 3rd overall. First place still had their chain attached… we’ll let it slide this time. 😉🥾

A big thank you to everyone who came out to race, volunteer, and cheer on the riders. Your support continues to make these events possible.

We’ll see you at the next Fiver!

📸 Duncan Hague

06/24/2026