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THE VEIN
2 reviews
5 of 5
4600 Meters. The vein has it all--the worst climb to the top imaginable. Then the best downhill descent you could ever imagine. Technical Climbing, rolling single track, teeter-totters, log bridges, step step drops, and wheelie drops. The best trail in Nelson next to possibly Paper Bag. After you finish riding it you will be ready for any downhill trail in the world!
Take Cherry street south. Then head up the gravel road at the end and take a left. Follow it up and pass a street to the left. Take the next left up the mountain and head up for about 4 or 5 miles.
Summary: Awesome mix of old and new school. Some would say it could use a few more launches but really it's about flow. Long climb, be patient and take it easy. Save some for the decent which is unrelentingly steep and fast. One of Nelsons best and that's saying a lot.
Recommended Route: See others
Other recommended trails in the same area: Paper bag, Highballer, Placenta, Bedframe, 719....I wish I lived in Nelson and I ride the Shore every week!
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Review Date June 12, 2001
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Ridden Trail: Ridden Once
Reviewed by: just bunny-hop it
, from vancouver
Summary: The Vein is a steep old-school trail with the odd log ride , ramp-jump , teeter-toter thrown in . Since all of these stunts can be easily ridden around , it is the perfect trail for the intermediate to advanced rider . Just be certain that you are comfortable riding steep , ass behind the seat tails . Disc brakes are highly recommended . If you want more ramp-jumps , slick-rock , super-steep drop-ins , & log-rides check out Bedframe . For trail maps , specific directions , bike parts , ect. , check out THE SACRED RIDE bike shop in Nelson . They gave us great info on what trails to ride ( & trail decriptions ) & where to camp . When we were there , during the 1st week in June , they carried Rocky Mountain , Santa Cruz , Brodie , Marin , & Divinci .
Other recommended trails in the same area: Bedframe , Paperbag
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