The NSCU Squamish Test of Metal cross-country mountain bike race is many things to many people.

On paper it’s a 67-kilometre course with over 1,200 meters of climbing and 35 kilometers of single-track.

Off paper it’s an unforgettable day for everyone involved from the organizers and volunteers, to the thousands of spectators and of course the riders.

For those in the saddle it is in every way a test of mettle. The unrelenting course will take the fastest just over 2 hours, the average competitor 3-4 hours and the humans 5-6 hours.

NEWS & UPDATES

June 26, 2009 - Protect the Test grand prize winners announced

SQUAMISH—Richard MacKellar of the “Protect the Test Initiative” announced the fina...

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June 25, 2009 - TOM weekend a roaring success

Not the storm clouds, the threat of cougars, or even a new gaudy outfit worn by Test of Metal race d...

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June 25, 2009 - Test of Metal 2009 Results

Unfortunately this year we encountered problems with the timing. We estimate a window of finish time...

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June 21, 2009 - Plaxton and Pendrel take the Test

Near perfect conditions lead to a spectacularly fast North Shore Credit Union Test of Metal and new ...

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June 10, 2009 - Test of Metal Releases Race Details

Things are going to look very familiar at this year's North Shore Credit Union Test of Metal.

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