Mountain Bikers of the Central Okanagan
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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!
07/27/2026
e have another killer week lined up for the Okanagan mountain bike community! Here is whatโs going down from July 27 to August 3:
๐ฅ THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
Monday, July 27 | MTBCO Group Ride & Social @ Knox: Kick off your week with the crew! Weโre spinning laps on Knox Mountain starting at 6:00 PM, then heading straight over to Red Bird Brewing for cold drinks, post-ride pizza, and good vibes! ๐๐ป
Friday, July 31 | Fivโr Fridays @ Big White: Alpine racing is back! Head up the mountain this Friday evening for casual race laps, high energy, and the best weekend kickoff in the valley. ๐๐๏ธ
๐ฒ WEEKLY LOCAL SHOP RIDES:
Support the awesome local bike shops that keep our community connected! (Check each shopโs social/website to confirm 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 AM: ChainLine Cycle Group Ride (Crawford - 6:30 AM) โ๐จ
๐ Head over to mtbco.ca/events for full details and exact rollout times!
Shout-out to the hardest-working crew on the Westside. :trophy::evergreen_tree:
โOur West Kelowna trail builders have been on an absolute tear this year. Between knocking out massive early-season maintenance up at Smith Creek and tackling the endless, post-2023 wildfire recovery work over at Rose Valley, these volunteers are the real MVPs of our riding season.
โThis custom bike rack at the top of Feel the Love is the perfect reminder of what happens when a community comes together to build cool things.
โSupport the crew that keeps your tires on the dirt.
โ:point_right: Grab your official handlebar tag and fund the future of Westside trails at mtbco.ca/membership