Posts in Mountain Biking | Explore Kamloops

Kamloops boasts a rich history of gravity-oriented riders, with names like Wade Simmons, Matthew Hunter, and Brett Tippie hailing from here. This legacy has made Kamloops an epicentre for riders seeking to get their freeride fix at The Ranch. However, what sets Kamloops apart is its incredibly diverse network of trails, catering to every rider's preference. These trails are easily accessible within a 30-minute drive from downtown Kamloops.

Many of us have fond memories of learning to ride a bike along the sidewalk or around the local cul-de-sac. When those training wheels finally come off, it’s a moment full of wonder and thrill. Learning to ride a mountain bike down fast and flowy dirt trails is something else entirely—thrill, wonder…and gravity.

There really is no place quite like it in British Columbia. A mountain bike mecca of sage-covered hills, pine forest, hoodoos, and perfect dirt.

If you’re lucky enough to call Kamloops home—or planning a trip for the future—you may not know that this town is one giant mountain bike playground.

A mountain biker's code of conduct includes respecting the terrain and other trail users, exploring safely and responsibly, supporting the local trail associations, and more. Ted Morton - Kamloops mountain biker, trail building advocate, bike instructor, and operator of the Canadian and BC Enduro Series - has helped prepare 10 essential tips to help beginner riders get comfortable in the saddle.

The Kamloops Bike Ranch is the largest municipal bike park in Canada and is also a premiere sporting venue in the mountain bike community.

It’s a midweek afternoon in late October and the evening sun is just beginning to fire. Robbie, their oldest son, just got home from school, the kids are ready to shred, and Matt Hunter’s loading up the bikes.

Dana Heyman and a few friends fell in love riding Kamloops' trails about 15 years ago. Family life and careers prevented them from riding together as much as they hoped for. From that sliver of frustration, something brilliant was born - the Dirt Chix.

It’s a classic story, a couple of kids riding around the neighbourhood, pushing the boundaries of space and time while discovering their bike’s capabilities.

The Kamloops Bike Ranch is the largest municipal bike park in Canada with 12 trails for all levels

Dine Around 2024

Dine Around 2024

Explore Kamloops

Category - Mountain Biking

Limitless Trails: A Guide to Kamloops’ Diverse Mountain Bike Networks

Raising Little Rippers: Kid-Friendly Mountain Biking in Kamloops

Top Places to Mountain Bike in Kamloops

Top Beginner Mountain Bike Trails

10 Tips for Beginner Mountain Bikers

Biking at the Kamloops Bike Ranch

Meet Kamloops Mountain Biker: Matt Hunter

Meet the Locals - Dana Heyman

Meet The Locals - Soren Farenholtz

Mostly Mental Shuttles - connecting riders to the trails

Categories

Search

Experience Kamloops

Sign Up For Our
Monthly Email

Stay in the Loop with Trip Ideas, Things
to Do, and Locals’ Secrets.

Visitor
Information

Looking for visitor information? Give our
BOLD Street Team a call.

#EXPLOREKAMLOOPS

Category - Mountain Biking

Categories

Search

Experience Kamloops

Sign Up For Our Monthly Email

Stay in the Loop with Trip Ideas, Things to Do, and Locals’ Secrets.

Visitor Information

Looking for visitor information? Give our BOLD Street Team a call.

#EXPLOREKAMLOOPS

Sign Up For Our
Monthly Email

Stay in the Loop with Trip Ideas, Things
to Do, and Locals’ Secrets.

Visitor
Information

Looking for visitor information? Give our
BOLD Street Team a call.