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In the mountain town of Golden, BC we understand that biking is fun. Serious fun. We have four trail networks and a bike park to prove it. Building and maintaining these networks takes some serious effort – physical, spiritual and administrative. That is why the Golden Cycling Club (GCC) was created.
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With gratitude, the Golden Cycling Club would like to acknowledge that the trails we recreate on are on the homelands of the Ktunaxa and Secwepemc people and the chosen home of the Metis Nation Columbia River Society.
December 9th, 2024
Fat bike grooming has begun for the 2024/25 season! We’re also excited to announce that we have a brand new Snowdog groomer, so we should be able to get double the trails in, or get things done faster.
Mountain Shadows:
First thing’s first, we have the Mountain Shadows classic loop up and running. Despite all of the snow we received, it takes a lot to fully cover roots and rocks, so the trail is a bit shallow.
Groomed: Premature, Berminator, Selkirk Slacker, Reflection Lake, Kobe’s (short version/technical up), Huff and Puff, Chute the Duck
Casey was out all weekend snowshoeing so that we could run the groomers over the trails. It takes a lot of work to prep the trails to get a Snowdog machine on them, so thanks for all of the hard work, and we welcome anyone that wants to snowshoe trails to get them running! If you snowshoe a new trail and want it groomed, let us know about it. Not all trails are possible to be groomed, but we’re open to suggestions.
If you have any suggestions for what you’d like to see groomed, or snowshoed something you’d like to ride, send us an email at admin@goldencyclingclub.com ... See MoreSee Less
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Awesome!! Do you have an update on when the far bike race event will be for this season? ✨
Did you know?
After a big snow storm, the trails have to be packed before we can run our trail groomer.
Snowshoeing is one of the best ways of doing this.
Track width: A track that's 3 or 4 snowshoes wide is faster and easier to follow than a single-file line of tracks.
Cornering: When turning, expand the outside edge of the track.
Passes: Make multiple passes with snowshoes, ideally five or six ... See MoreSee Less
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Another #gccsponsorspotlight to highlight a local construction company in Golden. Dogtooth Construction has been around for over two decades and they know how to provide a good product!
The team has unprecedented passion and expertise for helping you achieve your vision, and with over 150 homes under their belts, it is no wonder they are so highly regarded!
Thanks for sponsoring the Golden Cycling Club this year. We are grateful to all the businesses who help keep us running.
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On Saturday, December 7th, 2024, people from all over the globe will be getting out their fat bikes in celebration of the 12th annual Global Fat bike Day!
With the great conditions and more snow on the way, we want you to join in on the fun!
How to Join:
1. On Saturday, December 7th, 2024, get out for ride with a friend, group or party of 1 for a chance to win some GCC swag.
2. share a photo of your ride @goldencyclingclub or #goldencyclingclub
3. Send us a screenshot of your Strava or a just an extra photo of your ride to be entered to win a prize. ... See MoreSee Less
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Postal Strike got you down? Need something for the biker in your life for Christmas?! Don't fret! Check out the GCC Swag for that stocking stuff you've been waiting for...
Click here to order: goldencyclingclub.square.site/
Pick up at Derailed Sports on Friday or Saturday 10:30-5pm! ... See MoreSee Less
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Curious about our Board of Directors? Now is a great time to introduce you to the people that keep this organization running!
Glenna. She's our President, and she's dang good at it!
How long have you been on the Board?
I’m in my 5th year as President. It would be good for someone to step forward at the next AGM to take my spot. It has been informative and fun working with such dedicated and determined mountain bikers. (If no one steps forward, we won't be sad...we will most definitely keep her!)
What's your favorite bike trail?
I don’t have a favourite trail, but I like to ride loops in the opposite direction to normal towards the end of the summers to get a totally new trail feel.
What's the best thing about the GCC?
Great people, great town, and super trails!
Highlight of 2024?
I got an e-bike (but I did wait until I was 65) and now can do longer routes again and climb a few things I never could as well as master a few sections that I could no longer do ... See MoreSee Less
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El Presidente is also pretty good at skiing!
This week's #GCCSponsorSpotlight is Rocky Mountain! A big thanks for supporting the club this year.
Rocky Mountain would like to introduce you to the new Instinct Powerplay SL which offers a true mountain bike experience, electrified. Featuring a Magnesium motor casing and refined internal components, the Dyname S4 Lite motor is 30% lighter than their full power drive system.
Combined with a new slim 480 Wh battery, they've sheds pounds without sacrificing that great mountain bike ride feel. Plus, it's an easier lift off the tailgate. Wins all around!
PROW Sales & Marketing ... See MoreSee Less
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Have you heard about the Mount 7 Master Plan? Curious to find out more?
In 2023, McElhanney completed a comprehensive plan for Mount 7 including benefits of the trails, regulatory information, an assessment of the current situation and a vision for the future of the area. The Golden Cycling Club will be able to utilize parts of this plan to work towards upgrading and improving the network, taking their recommendations and advice to the table as the GCC approaches Rec Sites and Trails BC with opportunities to develop and expand the network that has been flourishing on Mount 7 for a long time.
We are currently working on a few projects that feed off this report. If you'd like to find out more, click here:
goldencyclingclub.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GCC-Mt.-7-Trail-Plan-Final-compressed-compre... ... See MoreSee Less
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Well aren't we just tickled pink! Thanks to all our supporters. It's been a wild ride this year, but we had fun all the way.
Tourism isn't the main focus of our club, but it's a peripheral part of our organization that supports the community in a greater way than we could ever imagine!! We are grateful for the hard work of all the volunteers involved in this organization and couldn't do it without them.
Thanks to the Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce for this great event and to Tourism Golden for sponsoring the award!
If anyone is interested in partnering with us throughout 2025, please feel free to reach out. We welcome ideas and would love to connect with more businesses in the community. ... See MoreSee Less
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Well deserved!!!
Nice work team!
Nice