Feathercraft Kayaks

If you like to ride, you probably take to the sea with the same wild energy.

It's just the getting there part that's the pain.

Remember the days of trudging through the woods with a kayak or canoe over you and your buddy's head smashing into forest and making a mess of the place?

It's not pretty portaging with a big kayak.

But what? A kayak in a backpack? Hells yeah.

Feathercraft Kayaks have created the ultimate travelling/hiking/kayaking companion - The featherlight kayak that folds up to fit in your backpack.

If you are as tired as we are of smashing your way through the brush without the right gear, then check 'em out.

Your Lucky Break

We are looking for the most horrific looking sprains, pains and breaks from mountain bike accidents. We'll post them up on our blog. The winner of the most ghastly war wound will win a free pair of Landing Gear Mountain Bike Armour courtesy of Iron MountainWear.

It could be your luckiest break yet. So send along your pics (and videos) today.

Bike Rentals In Vancouver

If you are from out of town and you still want to hit up some of the best riding in the world, fear not, Spokes Bikes in Vancouver can rent you the bike you need.

So, if you have your Iron MountainWear mountain bike armour under your arm, and all you need is the wheels to hit the hills, then you are in the right place.

Stanley Park (across the street from Spokes) boasts some of the best scenic-nature riding in Canada and North Vancouver (just a hop, skip and a jump across the water) offers some of the best mountain bike trails in the world.

Spokes Bikes can be found in Coal Harbour, on the corner of Denman and Georgia.

1798 W Georgia Street


Current hours of operation
9:00 am to 5:00 pm, 7 days a week.
T :: +1 604 688 5141
F :: +1 604 681 5581
E :: info@spokesbicyclerentals.com

We're Looking To Sponsor

We're looking to sponsor a professional mountain bike rider with our leg armour.

If you race, let us know. We have the perfect armour for you.

If you know someone who's an up-and-comer, point them our way.

The Worst Times To Ride Are The Best Times to Ride

We hope you are enjoying your holiday time with the family. But you have to admit, looking out the windows at the snow-capped mountains, that it’s hard not to think about riding.

A lot of people are probably thinking the same thing, but Christmas obligations, family time, Boxing Day shopping, and endless other Yuletide traditions are getting in their way of a good downhill descent.

This can work to your favour.

Don’t let a little snow slow you down. Limited light? All the better. These may be the worst times to ride, on paper, anyway, but they are the best times to ride in the sense that you get the trails all to yourself.

Leave the slopes to the snowboarders. Don your leg armour, and you’ll be ready for anything. On a wild ride all to your own.


Family functions can wait a few hours. Now’s the time to ride.

Iron MountainWear Mountain Bike Leg Armour

Iron MountainWear now has a Google+ Business Page.

They are surely but slowly building a network of mountain bike enthusiasts. Join up, circle in, and become a part of the conversation.

They will try to keep it current with biking news, maintenance tips, community-organized events and of course images of leg armour getting blown up and run over by snow machines.

Bicycle Maintenance

Being a local mountain biking company, we get asked every question in the book, from: 'Where can I find the best North Shore riding?' to 'Do you think it will rain this weekend?' Well we can't predict the weather, but a little bird told us it looks fairly sunny for the next two weeks.

As far as your other questions, we thought we could answer at least one a month. So this month's question is: 'Where can I go to learn about doing basic bicycle repairs?'

-We have two suggestions. The first is an excellent program offered by Endless Biking in North Vancouver. Endless Biking is a multi-purpose bike company that provides rentals, tours, lessons and training on the North Shore. Professional riders, Darren Butler and Kelli Sherbinin, run the company.

This month Endless Biking is offering Level 1 and Level 2 Bicycle Maintenance packages. This is a great opportunity for novice and intermediate riders to learn about basic bicycle maintenance theory.

The classes begin with a two-day program on December 6th and 7th. The classes run from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Included in the first maintenance series is how to change a flat, basic chain repair and shifting set-up.

The second series begins on the 13th of December and continues on the 14th with the same hours as the introductory lessons. Focus in this series will center on wheel true techniques, disc brake set-up and derailer alignment.

The two day courses each cost $95. A little pricey, but the information is invaluable if you wish to pursue an interest in the sport of mountain biking.

The second suggestion is the Bike Kitchen on the UBC campus. It's definitely less rigid and there are no specific lesson dates, but hang around the kitchen and chances are, soon enough you'll be able to cook.

And remember, if you are hitting the trails this winter, protect yourself. Wear the appropriate protective gear, starting with leg armour.