Mountain Bike

5.2 miles

Distance

1,171 ft

Climb

-1,369 ft

Descent

2,051 ft

High Point

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2017 FWS #8 - Presented by Norco John Henry Bikes

Sign in 5:45pm to 6:45pm Fromme parking lot.

S1 - Crinkum Crankum

S2 - Lower Oilcan

S3 - Lower Expresso - Penzoil

Apres held at Norco John Henry Bikes 400 Brooksbank Ave. Bike valet to watch your bike while you enjoy the apres and exciting MINI bike racing.

Remember you MUST be a paid NSMBA member to participate.

Detailed Description

2017 FWS - 8 is a 5 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 15 trails. This route climbs 1,171 ft with a max elevation of 2,051 ft then descends -1,369 ft.

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North Shore Mountain Bike Association (nsmba.ca)

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Past Events

- 3 Aug 2017
2017 NSMBA Fiver - Presented by Norco John Henry Bikes
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Route Sections

1	Stage 1 2,323 ft distance 47 ft climb -279 ft descent
2	Stage 2 3,319 ft distance 20 ft climb -618 ft descent
3	Stage 3 2,891 ft distance 15 ft climb -354 ft descent

Trails in Route

	Parking Lot Connector				177 ft
	Mountain Highway				571 ft
	Leppard				167 ft
	Crinkum Crankum				1,654 ft
	Crinkum Access				364 ft
	Mountain Highway				292 ft
	Lower Oilcan				3,127 ft
	Baden Powell (Fromme Section)				243 ft
	Lower Expresso				1,804 ft
	Pennzoil				436 ft
	Braemar Trail				102 ft
	Lower Crippler				354 ft

Details

Race Course
Riding area

Mount Fromme
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
AKA

nsmba fiver, FWS, Fiver World Series
Difficulty rating

Black Diamond
Route Type

Loop
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate

More Stats for 2017 FWS - 8 mountain bike route

Avg time

5 hr 33 min
Altitude min

930 ft
Altitude start

1,129 ft
Altitude end

928 ft
Grade

-0.7%
Grade max

-58.4%
Grade min

38.7%
Distance climb

3 miles
Distance down

2 miles
Distance flat

427 ft

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trail	date	description
Parking Lot Connector	Oct 3, 2024 @ 8:16pm 2 days
Crinkum Crankum	Sep 28, 2024 @ 12:35pm Sep 28, 2024
Baden Powell (Fromme Section)	Sep 27, 2024 @ 8:02pm Sep 27, 2024	Tree down over Baden powell
Pennzoil	Sep 26, 2024 @ 10:17am Sep 26, 2024
Lower Expresso	Sep 26, 2024 @ 10:17am Sep 26, 2024