Mountain Biking in Kamloops, British Columbia
Kamloops Mountain Biking
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Get Out and Ride!
"Kamloops is one of my favorite places to ride in the entire world. As the birthplace of “freeriding,” Kamloops has always attracted mountain bike enthusiasts. The area offers a vast selection of diverse, easy-to-access topography for riders, from desert-like, single-track courses to high-speed alpine riding to exhilarating BMX tracks. The Kamloops area offers approximately 1000 hectares of public cross-country bike trails with more coming! |
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The Kamloops Bike Ranch
The Kamloops Bike Ranch mountain bike park is the most technically advanced municipal bike park in the country
- 26 hectares of gullies
- silt bluffs of pine trees
- sagebrush
- open grasslands
- elevation change of 132m
- 1.1km length
Test out fast-flowing, A-line style downhill trails, a jump park for expert and intermediate riders and a BMX track built according to Canadian Cycling Association standards.
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Sun Peaks Resort Bike Park
One of the top five best bike parks in North America (BIKE magazine), Sun Peaks offers biking suitable for any ability level.
Sun Peaks Resort Bike Park Stats
37 trails – 70km in total length
255 features
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The Kamloops Bike Riders Association
The Kamloops Bike Riders Association represents the interests of mountain bikers and promote the many positive aspects of the sport as well as to develop a sanctioned trail system in Kamloops and surrounding area to provide opportunities for mountain biking in a safe and easily accessible manner.
The KBRA website showcases Kamloops trails as well as events and upcoming information.
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Other Recommended Areas For Mountain Biking in Kamloops
* NOTE: Regarding the Rosehill Trail System
The Rosehill Trail from the water tower down through to Valleyview is closed. This is Private Property and may not be accessed by the public.
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Events>2013 Race the Ranch @ Kenna Cartwright Park | June 1st, 2013 | Kamloops, BC >The North Face Dirty Feet - 6 Hr Enduro Bike Race @ Kenna Cartwright Park | June 16th, 2013 | Kamloops, BC |
> Kenna Cartwright Park (Mount Dufferin)
Extensive series of trails for all ability levels, through semi-arid and treed terrain.
> McArthur Island Park (North Shore)
A paved 2 km circuit and a BMX track
> Kamloops' Rivers Trail
This is an easy 16km flat trail with paved pathways
> Stake Lake Trails (off Lac Le Jeune Road)
Suitable for beginner to intermediate riders featuring grassy double track.
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'Boards & Bikes' Presented by Paddle Surfit
This session includes a 1.5 hour casual mountain bike ride in the morning and to wash off the dust, a 1.5 hour paddle in the afternoon! The PERFECT team building day!
All equipment is included.
Contact Email l Website l 250.318.0722
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Mountain Biking Tours in Kamloops, BC
Monique the Mountain Biker
With Monique the Mountain Biker you can experience Kamloops on your mountain bike. Cross country or downhill on local trails. Half or full day rides. Available May - October. Email for a complete quote. Prices starting at $45/person based on 4 people.
For more information or to book your tour, click here
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Desert North Adventures
With Desert North Adventures you can ride with the pros. DNA will be offering 2 to 3 rides per year with legendary BC Mountain Bikers, Brett Tippie and Wade Simmons. Ride and learn from the best.
For more information or to book your tour, click here
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Check out the Mountain Biking BC page for Kamloops - directory, pics, vids and more!
