Welcome
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.
Click here for your annual membership.
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.
@goldencyclingclub supports and promotes safety. Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of head injuries and fatalities. They should be worn by ALL bicycle riders, regardless of age, ability, discipline OR the purpose of the ride.
Helmets reduce potential injury by linear or direct impact forces by dissipating energy using the foam and shell. Bike helmets work by absorbing the impact of a crash and spreading the force over a larger area to reduce the amount of energy that hits your head.
How it works
Hard outer shell
The helmet's hard outer shell is designed to resist penetration.
Thick foam liner
The helmet's thick foam liner is designed to crush and crack on impact, cushioning the blow.
Straps
The helmet's straps keep the helmet in place and help to distribute the force of impact.
Structural cage
Some helmets have a structural cage inside the foam to help the foam keep its shape.
MIPS Brain Protection
Some advanced helmets use MIPS Brain Protection, which inserts a thin layer of material between the shell and the foam liner. This allows the helmet to rotate upon impact, further dissipating the force.
How to fit a bike helmet
The helmet should sit level on your head and low on your forehead, about two fingers above your eyebrow.
The straps should form a "V" under your ears.
The chin strap should be snug, with just enough room to fit one finger between the strap and your chin.
By focusing on five key features—safety certification, fit, comfort, visibility, and durability—you can find a helmet that offers excellent protection and enhances your riding experience. Remember, a good helmet is an investment in your safety, so take the time to choose wisely and ride safely.
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This #fatbikefriday is supported by @day2daybooks .
"At Day2Day Books we strongly believe that when you do what you love you will succeed! We love numbers and staying organized. We value relationships and building connections. Our team feels like a family and we build relationships with all of our clients. We want to become part of your team!
Running your own business is fun and exciting. You get to work on what you like best all day everyday. You pick your product or service, your clients, staff and schedule. But it’s also overwhelming and knowing a lot about your passion doesn’t always mean you want or need to wear all the hats to keep your business going."
Thank you for being a #gccsponsor and helping to keep our trails maintained and ridden all year around.
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#TrailTuesday this week features our Reflection Lake Climb Trail well and is supported by @omniaeco one of our #goldencyclingclub sponsors.
Though this trail segment is short and sweet, it has been given many names while pacing yourself to reach the top/connector to Quentins trail. This trail has been renewed the past couple of years and many have been known to grind their teeth while pedalling through the quiet forest in excitement to explore. Whether it is a social ride, training ride or peaceful ride for one, this trail will not disappoint and you will feel rewarded at the top.
And if you think this trail is too easy in the summer, ;)try your fitness on a fat bike over our winter season. You can check out our updated grooming report here goldencyclingclub.com/grooming-report/
@omniaeco is based in Calgary, AB and Golden, BC Omnia’s partners have been involved in numerous consulting and applied research projects across Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario. Omnia is also the North American distributor and support provider for Followit wildlife telemetry equipment, servicing clients across Canada and the United States.
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This week's #fatbikefriday showcases a local electrical company that supports the #goldencyclingclub, www.facebook.com/fgelectricalgolden/
F & G Electrical primarily offers residential services, including planning, designing, and installation of new construction and renovations, maintenance work, troubleshooting, and small commercial work. Together, Fife and Gregoire have more than 20 years combined experience with industrial electrical as well.
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Phat Burner Fat Bike Race 2025
Sun, 26 Jan 2025
11:00 - 13:00
Join us for the Phat Burner Fat Bike Race!
The Phat Burner is back for the third year and will take advantage of our flowy, freshly groomed fat biking trails in the Golden area. We'll let you know the route closer to do the date, but it will be roughly 10km of groomed singletrack in either the Mountain Shadows area, or the upper CBT area. Expect a little bit of everything, including some flowy downhill. Race for the podium, or challenge yourself with a group of like-minded weirdos like yourself.
Prizes and hot chocolate courtesy of Kicking Horse Resort.
Maximum 50 Riders.
Schedule
10:00 amCheck-in, waiver sign and number pickup begins11:00 amLe Mans style Mass Start
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Drat - the one weekend I can't come as I'm in the backcountry - have fun to everyone else!
The Golden Cycling Club would like to wish everyone Happy New Year. 2025 is going to be filled with community events, trail and grooming updates, races and so much more. Stay Tuned!!!!
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This week's #TrailTuesday showcases another company that supports the #goldencyclingclub, @theislandrestaurant
Located in the heart of GOLDEN, The Island Restaurant brings a passion to cooking that you don't find in many restaurants.
Aaron and Petra have travelled the world and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their unique menu selections and friendly enjoyable dining experience.
@theislandrestaurant is a great place to refuel on some good food after a great bike ride.
Thank you for being a #gccsponsor and helping to keep our trails maintained and awesome all year round.
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From our family to yours, the GCC would like to wish everyone a safe and fun holiday season. Stay tuned for more grooming updates throughout the winter, our summer events schedule and more!
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#fatbikefriday this week is sponsored by @pacific_woodtech
Our trails are getting quite the snowfall this December and we want to take a moment to give a big shout out to our groomers/volunteers that help make fat biking possible during the winter months. As well as our groomers, let's take a moment to be thankful for our sponsors that further help keep our trails maintained.
PWT operates a LVL factory in Golden, BC with the utmost care and concern for the community and the surrounding timberlands we access to supply logs to the facility. Surrounded by magnificent mountains, glacial lakes, and dense forests, we are proud to operate in this region. We manage the timberlands sustainably to ensure long-term supply of logs to the facility. As with all the PWT mills, Golden LVL products are safely produced and backed by stringent quality control measures and certified by the APA EWS to ensure quality and reliability which meet or exceeds industry standards.
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