About a year and a half ago, a crew of us met up on an unseasonably wet and cold day in June to ride ‘the new Cambodia’. We knew work had been going on for some time, but we didn’t know exactly what to expect. The unsanctioned version of Cambodia was a true classic – would its nature be preserved?
We had nothing to worry about, and now, Cambodia shows up on maps, sanctioned and visible for all to see and ride. And it is awesome. This whole process was a triumph – big ups to the NSMBA, SRAM, and Metro Vancouver LSCR for cooperating on a successful project we can all enjoy. If you haven’t ridden Cambodia lately (or ever), put it on your list.
The North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) is stoked to share “Cambodia Recognition,” a short documentary capturing the transformation of the trail on Mount Seymour. From a hidden gem slated to be decommissioned by the land manager, to an officially recognized part of the North Shore trail network. Cambodia formally opened in June 2024. This video tells the story of years of background advocacy, partnerships, and hard work that went into securing its future.
Through membership support, volunteer efforts, and partnership funding from SRAM via the Trail Adoption Plan (TAP), NSMBA worked alongside Metro Vancouver LSCR to ensure the preservation, sustainability, and progression of this legendary trail.
Thank you to the original Cambodia builders and all volunteers past and present. Shout out to NSMBA Trail Crew: Daniel Shaw, Henry Fitzgerald, Bishop Carasquero, Marcus VanHeyst and Trail Director / Project Lead Sarah McLeod.
The support of this work is possible through membership, partnerships, and volunteers! Get involved at www.nsmba.ca or contact [email protected].