🛠️ NMBC Dig Day – Crazy Horse Exit Reroute Join us in the woods! Whether you’re a seasoned builder or a total beginner, dig days are a great way to give back to the trails we love and meet the local riding community. This session, we’re working on the exit reroute on Crazy Horse. When: Saturday, November 7th, 9am-12pm Where: Main parking lot  How long: Usually 2–4 hours What to expect Safety first: We start with a short safety briefing and walk through the plan before we dig. No experience needed: Our Lead Builders will show you how. We care more about good, lasting work than speed. Tools provided: NMBC brings everything. What to bring Sturdy closed-toe boots and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy Extra layers for breaks, plus rain gear Lots of water, a snack, bug spray, and your phone Food: if this session has a sponsor, we’ll provide food. Check back for updates. Weather In true Island fashion, we dig in the rain, but not in atmospheric rivers. If there’s a major storm or high-wind warning, we’ll postpone. If you don’t hear from us, grab your rain gear and come on out. Sign the waiver before you come → See you on the trails!

🛠️ NMBC Women’s+ Dig Day: Fanny’s Your Aunt Hosted by Maddy Join Maddy and the crew in the woods for a morning of trail building, connection, and community! This Women’s+ Dig Day welcomes everyone who identifies as a woman, transgender, nonbinary, or gender diverse. It’s a supportive, low-pressure space to learn trail work, ask questions, and meet other riders. Whether you’ve never held a McLeod or you’ve built a dozen berms, you belong here. The Details When: Sunday, November 8 · 10am–1pm Meeting point: End of the pavement on Weigles Road (Doumont). Trailforks map · 49.194387, -124.097793 Safety first: We’ll start with a quick safety briefing and project plan before heading to the dirt. No experience needed: Maddy and the crew will show you the ropes, from using each tool to reading the trail. No question is too basic. We focus on good, lasting work over speed. Tools: All tools are provided by NMBC. Go at your pace: Take breaks whenever you need. Every contribution counts. What to Bring Gear: Sturdy closed-toe boots and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy. Bring work gloves if you have a pair you like. Layers: Extra layers for breaks, and rain gear for wet days. Supplies: Plenty of water, a snack, and a cell phone. A friend: First dig day? Bring someone along, or just come solo. You’ll leave knowing people. Weather Policy In true Island fashion, we dig in the rain, but not in atmospheric rivers. If there’s a major storm or high-wind warning, we’ll postpone. If you don’t hear from us, grab your rain gear and we’ll see you there! Please sign our waiver before attending See you on the trails! 💛

Help shape the trails you ride. The Trail Committee meets every second Thursday of each month to plan and look after our trail network. Meetings are open to all NMBC members, whether you’ve built a lot of trail or never picked up a shovel. Each month we cover: Trail updates and conditions Upcoming trail days and projects Work with landowners and the City of Nanaimo Where we need help Come to one meeting or every meeting. Please register so we know how many people to plan for. If you can’t make it, register anyway and we’ll send you the notes. Community through trails.

🛠️ NMBC Dig Day: Three Bears 🐻 ⚠️ Please don't ride before it's open as the trail is firming up after a super dry summer ⚠️ Three Bears is almost ready to open, and we need your help with the last push! Whether you’re a seasoned builder or a total beginner, our dig days are a great way to give back to the trails we love and meet the local riding community. The Plan Take down the flagging, snow fences and tarps Move the logs we put across the trail to keep poachers off Rake out the cedar needles and deadfall Clean out the drains Rake the tread Clear the fall zones Bring Your Bike! Once the work is done, we’ll ride the trail and make the trail goes. If you come out to dig, you get to be one of the first to ride it. Weather Policy In true Island fashion, we dig in the rain, but not in atmospheric rivers. We embrace the damp loam, but if a major storm or high-wind warning is in effect, we will postpone. If you don’t hear from us, grab your rain gear and we’ll see you there! Safety First: We’ll start with a quick safety briefing and project plan before heading to the dirt. No Experience Needed: Our Lead Builders will show you the ropes. We focus on high-quality, sustainable work over speed. Duration: Typically 2–4 hours. Tools: All tools are provided by NMBC. What to Bring Gear: Durable, closed-toe boots and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy. Layers: Bring extra layers to stay warm during breaks and rain gear for wet days. Supplies: Plenty of water, a snack, bug spray, and a cell phone. Bike & Helmet: For the first ride once the work is done. Food: [Note: If this session is sponsored, food will be provided. Check back for updates!] Please sign our waiver before attending See you on the trails!

Help keep our trails clear and our community rolling! We’re gathering interest for our next deadfall course hosted by NMBC, which teaches safe and effective chainsaw use for clearing fallen trees on the trail. We need at least 10 participants to run the next course — and we’re currently halfway there. Once we reach the minimum number, we’ll confirm the date. If there’s enough interest, we’ll look at running a second session. The course is limited to 10 participants per session. To confirm your spot once a date is set, we’ll ask for a $180 refundable deposit, which will be returned upon course completion. Join the waitlist now and be part of the crew that keeps Nanaimo’s trails safe, rideable, and storm-ready!