Hornby Island XC Final June 25th

Course Description

Why race Hornby?

Well for starters the legendary single track of Hornby Island will leave you grinning from ear to ear, add to that some brand new sections of trail to keep you on your toes and finish it off with an intimate setting and great times with friends. We’ve laid out the Spring Classic XC course to provide ample passing opportunities and some nice extended descents. Each lap of approximately 14 K will include 300 metres of climbing, broken up into two main double-track climbs. The descents are made up of several sections of pristine Hornby Island singletrack. Compared to many other areas Hornby trails are very smooth and fast so bring some fast tires and a light bike!

Riders will be able to choose one, two, or three laps, depending on skill level. 

The 2011 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.

 

XC Registration:

 

Registration will be on race day in Strachan valley. To get there drive Central Road to the Co-op Ringside market and then follow the signs to Strachan valley. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. and racing goes at noon. While the XC race is underway we will have kids races around the site and the atmosphere will be festive.

Schedule of Events:

Friday June 24th

  • 9:00 PM Course signage up

Saturday June 25th

  • 8:00 AM Super D course opens for training
  • 9:00AM XC and Super D Registration opens.
  • 11:00AM Close of registration for the XC races.
  • 11:30 AM All competitors on the start line for roll call
  • 12:00 PM XC race start.
  • 12:30 PM Kid’s races

Sunday June 26th

  • 8:00 AM SuperD course opens for training
  • 9:00AM SuperD Registration opens.
  • 11:00AM Close of Super D registration
  • 12:00 PM Start of Racing

Awards to follow racing with the event wrapping up in time for competitors to catch the last ferry off of the Island at 6:00 PM

Island Cup Races are sanctioned by Cycling BC.

Location: Strachan Valley, Hornby Island. (very end of Strachan Road) To get there drive Central Road to the Co-op Ringside market and then follow the signs to Strachan valley. 

For more info on BC Ferries and discount fares, read this page

Time :  Registration  9 – 11am.  Racing starts at 12 pm. 

Fees:  $20 –   Kids Race is free.

Food Bank Donation! : Please bring a non-perishable food item to the race for donation to the local food bank. It’s our way to help out others at times whendonations can be short.

XC Map : Click image for larger map

For accommodations on Hornby please visit:

Host Club Name: UROC/HIMBA

  • Contact Person: Tig Cross
  • Contact Phone Number: 250-244 1964
  • Contact Email: tig@myresults.com 
  • Website: www.himba.ca

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10 Comments to “Hornby Island XC Final June 25th”

  1. RICHARD STEAD says:
    July 25, 2011 at 12:17 pm

    Here is a complete playlist of 7 videos ending with the SLIDESHOW fro the Hornby Weekend in June
    Ciao, Ricardo

    http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4766F436D6E70A31

  2. case vandervalk says:
    June 28, 2011 at 10:53 am

    hey guys some bike books were found on Strachan road the day of the cross country, probably fell off someones car roof as they were leaving. if they are yours or you know who’s they are give me an email at cn.valk@gmail.com

  3. matt bodkin says:
    June 28, 2011 at 8:12 am

    thanks to the organisers for a fabulous weekend
    the racing was awesome and, as promised, the course was top notch!!

  4. Chris Makuch says:
    June 26, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    Just got home from the races. From the course to the timing, everything was great. Nostalgia aside (although it was pretty cool to be back racing on Hornby!), this was without a doubt the best race of the year. Thanks to everyone who helped out for putting on such a rad event.

  5. Jason Nielsen says:
    June 5, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    Thanks Tig,

    Well see you there!

    Cheers!

  6. Tig Cross says:
    June 3, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    Hi Jason, the Island is pretty small, it only takes 15 minutes to circumnavigate it by car, so the main commercial campsite is only about 5 minutes from the race site by car, 20 by bike through the trail system. The campsite is near the co-op store. The race takes place in strachan Valley, in the centre of the Island. Strachan Valley is at the very end of Strachan road.

  7. Jason Nielsen says:
    May 30, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    Are there any details on the XC race?

  8. Jason says:
    May 30, 2011 at 9:53 am

    Just wondering if anyone can recommend a campground? I haven’t ridden on Hornby – where on the island is the race?

    Thanks

  9. Island Cup says:
    January 7, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    Thanks – corrected.

  10. Kirby Villeneuve says:
    January 6, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    Are you sure this date is correct?? According to my 2011 calendar June 24th is a Friday?