About
As legendary freeride mountain biker, Brett Tippie, put it, "We have wicked mountains. We’re mountain people. BC is paradise for mountain bikers.”
Where we came from:
Mountain Biking BC began in 2010 as an initiative of the Western Canada Mountain Bike Tourism Association (MBTA) to unite the fragmented and fledgling mountain bike sector and to position British Columbia as the most diverse mountain biking region in the world. It's a tall order, but several factors allow BC to legitimately make that claim. Almost 95% of British Columbia's land base is public land, occupying almost one million square kilometres between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean with a labyrinth of highways and resource roads providing access to some of the friendliest towns and most remarkable terrain found anywhere.
Mountain Biking BC points you toward the best trails across the province while providing trip ideas and a directory of services to meet your needs. We work collaboratively with a network of businesses, bike clubs, events, communities, resorts, and government agencies to advance our collective goal of making BC the best mountain biking destination on the planet.
Who we are today:
Purpose: Our organization exists to unite British Columbia’s mountain biking sector and support the sustainable growth of recreational riding and tourism opportunities across the province. We promote the sector, advocate on behalf of trail organizations, and demonstrate the economic and social value of mountain biking to communities and the provincial economy.
Mission: To lead and coordinate British Columbia’s mountain biking sector by promoting world-class riding experiences, strengthening trail organizations and communities, and advancing sustainable growth that delivers economic, social, and recreational benefits across the province.
Vision: British Columbia is the global leader in sustainable mountain biking experiences, supported by thriving communities, world‑class trails, and a strong provincial network.
Mandate: Mountain Biking BC is the provincial organization mandated to represent, strengthen, and advance the mountain biking sector in British Columbia. The organization provides leadership in sector coordination and marketing, while supporting clubs, communities, industry partners, and governments to ensure mountain biking grows sustainably and benefits both residents and visitors.
Have a question? Contact us, we're here to help.
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We would like to thank Destination British Columbia and all our destination partners across the province for their ongoing support.
As riders, we all owe much gratitude to the many dedicated volunteer trail organizations across the province that maintain BC's vast trail networks. Please support their efforts wherever you ride!
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Board of Directors
Donna Green, Past Chair
Kristy Jahn, Tourism Cranbrook
Ian Jenkins, Silverstar Bike Park
Peter Larose, KBRA
Andy Brown, Tourism Golden
Andreas Hestler, BC Bike Race / BC Bike Fest / Rocky Mountain Bikes
Lorrie Mansey, Cowichan Trail Stewardship Society
Aaron Snively, Mackenzie Trail Builder