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MEC Bikefest North Shore

Jun 6, 2014
by MEC  
MEC Bikefest North Shore will be hosting their annual festival June 7th and 8th at Inter River Park in North Vancouver to help kick off the 2014 riding season. Meet the manufactures from leading brands, win amazing prizes, and enjoy thrilling action packed events!

Acrobag
Acrobag will be representing at the festival giving kids and adults of all skill levels the chance to throw down crazy tricks.

Acrobag jump at MEC Bikefest North Shore

Guided Tours
MEC’s very own Stephen Matthews will be back again this year leading a guided ride on Sunday June 8th. Riders of all skills are invited to check out some sweet local riding spots while working on their moves with a mountain biking force. Space is limited so pre-register for this free event here.

Reuben Krabbe s photo of Stephen Matthews

Free Clinics and Entertainment
Endless Biking is going to be running riding clinics all day on Saturday and Sunday. Whether you want to start hitting drops, hammering down half tracks or just want to avoid a yard sale the amazing instructors at Endless will help you develop a tool belt of necessary skills leading up to that moment of big air. These clinics are sure to leave you buzzing for hours.

You can learn how to maximize your performance through nutrition clinic by Prima.

MEC Bikefest North Shore

MEC Bikefest North Shore will also be featuring bike maintenance clinics, teaching you how to look after bike so it looks after you. MEC will be offering a clinic on Bike fitting. Get rid of those aches and pains to start focusing on your riding.

A photography clinic with the talented Reuben Krabbe for those that love to capture the action on film! Reuben is a Whistler-based professional photographer with a whole slew of awards to his name. Reuben just came on as an MEC Envoy. Reuben has the eye and the skills to help you translate the spirit and thrill of mountain biking into a photographic image.

Reuben Krabbe s photo

There will be tons of prize giveaways including a 2014 Ghost 29er and a MEC kid’s Ace bike!

MEC BikeFest North Shore knows that kids of all ages have got the stoke for bikes, so we’ll also have great games, exciting races, an activity booth, and a skills park specifically for all the little rippers!

kids races at MEC Bikefest North Shore

Ride your bike to BikeFest and take advantage of the complimentary Bike Valet and Bike Wash!

If you’re feeling competitive, try your hand at the ever-suspenseful tire changing competition.

Tire Change Comp at MEC Bikefest North Shore

Serving up Suds!

Red Racer is going to be on hand with taps of their finest craft beers. Kick back in the beer garden with a signature IPA while you listen to live music from the North Shore’s very own Crown and Anchor and watch the young groms killing it on the Acrobag. All proceeds from the beer garden will be going directly to Team Finn to help raise awareness of the impact of pediatric cancer on children and families confronted with the disease. Team Finn has been reaching out to affected families and continues to encourage them to Run Jump Bounce Dance Sing Love Smile and Ride!

Bike Swap - Saturday, June 7 from 11am to 4pm.

MEC Bikefest North Shore is also host to an epic bike swap. Whether you’re looking for a new ride or maybe want to unload a recently retired bike our legendary swap creates a community wide buzz and brings people together to get deals done. It’s sure to be a great opportunity to find some sick deals on previously loved gear. Bikes, tires, armour, helmets, chain rings, jerseys…everything cycling related is welcome! Check out tons of different options in one easy place and get the best deals you have been waiting for!

Races

The Norco John Henry Bikes NS Enduro and NS Cross Country Race will be working in conjunction with MEC Bikefest North Shore. Get your race face on and sign up!

Or if the skills park is more your style, sign up for the BMX Club BC Cup race.

BMX BC cup race at MEC Bikefest North Shore

See it ride it and live it in our ultimate festival environment that’ll give you the bikes, the gear and the info to prepare you for a great season of riding! See you there June 7th and 8th.

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Member since Jan 17, 2013
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19 Comments
  • 10 0
 Holy - calling in the big wigs for this! Looks like a great community event.
  • 4 0
 Every year its seems to be on my birthday. Interriver park is right beside my house. Fun fun
  • 3 0
 Every year I seem to miss it.
  • 3 0
 This event was sick last year, the beer garden was packed all day had such a blast. Definitely going again!
  • 3 0
 And it's the day after the Rad Company premiere.. North Shore is killing it that weekend!
  • 4 0
 MEC! We need this in Calgary too!!!
  • 2 0
 Buddy! I work at the Calgary MEC shop, we are doing it. Although it seems we dont quite have the setup north Van has the MEC Calgary will be happening in Eau Claire Park this sunday. Stop by/Call the store for details!
  • 2 0
 Do you have an air bag and "enduro" shredding trails?? You should do eastlands/cop next year!

Not to forget the shred-miester, Calgarian, Stephen Matthews?
  • 1 0
 This guy^^
  • 1 0
 MEC! We need this in Ontario too!!!
  • 1 0
 It was in Ontario about 2 weeks ago. MEC held it at Hardwood Hills north of Barrie
  • 1 0
 Really??? they need to get the word out better
  • 1 0
 Pink bike had it on their site the week of the event and it was on mec web site
  • 1 0
 ok so scratch the last comment i must have missed it
  • 3 0
 Right on, definitely going to check this out.
  • 2 0
 Awesome! Looking forward to the weekend. Saddened that the photography course is already full.
  • 2 2
 why do all the mtb events i n Canada have to be in B.C. why not have some in say central canada
  • 1 0
 There was one in Ontario, but the centre of the MTb universe is here on the North Shore not "central canada"
;p
  • 1 0
 I know but a guy can dream??? Right?







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