Downhill mountain bike racing is returning to the Cowichan Valley on May 20, with the third stop in the Island Cup Downhill Series, Mt. Prevost is home to a fast, flowy trail called Memphis, but bring your lungs because it isn’t short.

Please note – Pre-Registration only! See online registration info below…

The 2012 Vancouver Island Cup Mountain Bike Race Series, is BC’s premiere grassroots race series spanning the length of Vancouver Island. Cross Country, Downhill, Super D and Marathon disciplines are brought together from numerous local mountain bike clubs.

If you’re a first timer, seasoned pro or just out to have some fun we would love to see you experience mountain bike racing on Vancouver Island.

Island Cup Races are sanctioned by Cycling BC.

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The 2012 Vancouver Island Cup Mountain Bike Race Series, is BC’s premiere grassroots race series spanning the length of Vancouver Island. Cross Country, Downhill, Super D and Marathon disciplines are brought together from numerous local mountain bike clubs.

If you’re a first timer, seasoned pro or just out to have some fun we would love to see you experience mountain bike racing on Vancouver Island. Island Cup Races are sanctioned by Cycling BC.

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2012 Island Cup Series Calendar

Calendar of Events

XC Races

• March 11th – Victoria XC – Pro City Racing
• March 18th – Cobble Hill XC – Everti Cycling Club
• March 25th – Campbell River XC - River City Cycling Club
• April 15th – Cumberland XC – UROC
• April 22nd – Hammerfest XC – Arrowsmith MTB Club
• May 6th – Powell River XC – Powell River Cycling Association
• May 27th – Port Alberni XC - Alberni Valley Riders
• June 9th – Port Alice XC – NITRO (2x points)

Downhill Races

• April 22nd – Cumberland DH – UROC
• May 6th Port Alberni DH – Alberni Valley Riders
• May 20th – Duncan DH – Cowichan Cycles
• June 3rd – Hammerfest DH – Arrowsmith MTB Club
• June 10th – Port Alice DH Final - Nitro (2x points)

Marathon Races

• June 3rd – Sproat Lake Marathon
• June 16th – 12 Hrs of Cumberland
• Sept 2nd – Campbell River 50k
• Sept TBA – “The Ramble”

Super D Series

• ** Nanaimo – Oak Bay Bikes Nanaimo
• ** Port Alberni – Alberni Valley Riders
• ** Parksville – Arrowsmith MTB Club
• ** Cumberland – UROC
• Oct 21st Dumpster Dive – Pro City Racing

** Races to be finalized

* Dates subject to change due to weather or other unforseen circumstances