Mountain Bike

4.5 miles

Distance

998 ft

Climb

-996 ft

Descent

1,847 ft

High Point

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What: NSMBA Fiver #1 - Presented by Steed Cycles

When: Thursday May 5th - Sign in will run from 5:45pm to 6:45pm. There is no fixed start time, you can start out onto the course once you have signed in.

Where: Fromme - Sign in at the water towers.

Why: Fun community low key ride to meet and hang out with your fellow riders.

Who; You. Remember you MUST be a current paid NSMBA member to participate.
http://nsmba.ca/join

Apres will be at the Steed Cycles shop 969 Marine Drive North Vancouver.

Transition 1: Climb from the water towers to entrance to Wardens between 3rd and 4th switchback.

Stage 1: Climb UP Wardens trail. (Our first ever ALL up hill stage !!)

Transition 2: Climb up Mtn Hwy and access trail off 5th switchback to Crinkum

Stage 2: Crinkum Crankum - Kirford - Cedar (finish before bridge on Cedar)

Transition 3: Climb up Mtn Hwy to Floppy Bunny

Stage 3: Floppy Bunny

Transition 4: Down Mtn Hwy to Water Tower Connector

Stage 4: Middle Griffen to King of The Shore

Transition 5: Return to Water Towers.

Detailed Description

2016 Fiver 1 - Presented by Steed Cycles is a 4 mile expert race route located near North Vancouver British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 998 ft with a max elevation of 1,847 ft then descends -996 ft.

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North Shore Mountain Bike Association (nsmba.ca)

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Route Sections

1	Stage 1
2	Stage 2
3	Stage 3
4	Stage 4

Trails in Route

	Mountain Highway				2 miles
	Parking Lot Connector				843 ft
	Roadside Attraction				1,604 ft
	Floppy Bunny				1,585 ft
	Cedar Tree Trail				1,391 ft
	Crinkum Access				486 ft
	Kirkford				1,726 ft
	Warden's Climb				663 ft
	Access to Crinkum				144 ft
	Crinkum Crankum				1,667 ft
	King of the Shore				1,243 ft
	Middle Griffen				1,345 ft

Details

Race Course
Riding area

Mount Fromme
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
AKA

NSMBA Fiver
Difficulty rating

Black Diamond
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate
Ridelogs

67

More Stats for 2016 Fiver 1 - Presented by Steed Cycles mountain bike route

Avg time

1 hr 22 min
Altitude min

986 ft
Altitude start

1,128 ft
Altitude end

1,132 ft
Grade max

-45.9%
Grade min

27.9%
Distance climb

3 miles
Distance down

1 mile
Distance flat

689 ft

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trail	date	description
Floppy Bunny	Mar 22, 2025 @ 4:45pm Mar 22, 2025	a combination of standing water and soft spots at the moment. firm after the arm outing on the entrance roll feature.
Kirkford	Mar 22, 2025 @ 9:59am Mar 22, 2025
Crinkum Crankum	Mar 22, 2025 @ 9:59am Mar 22, 2025
Crinkum Access	Mar 22, 2025 @ 9:59am Mar 22, 2025
Warden's Climb	Mar 22, 2025 @ 9:59am Mar 22, 2025