Victoria XC #1 March 14th

Categorized | Cross Country

Posted on 28 November 2009 by admin

Course Description

The new Hartland course is designed with classic cross country style emphsizing technical singletrack and shorter laps for better spectating. Little face, Crazy Horse, Rolly Ridge, Fire Drill, Crossover, N-Trail, Two trees, and Shock treatment will be some of the trails you can expect to ride. The trails are filled with rocks, and roots, expect early wet spring conditions.

Beginners will race one lap, Intermediate will race 2 laps, Experts race 3 laps.

Hotel Promo!

The Howard Johnson in Victoria is offering a discount for out of town racers this weekend, at their Elk Lake Drive Hotel. They’re offering a regular room (two queen beds) for $89.00. Call 1-866-300-4656 and use the booking code ic13 to get this deal. http://www.hojovictoria.ca

The 2010 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.

Location – Hartland Trails Victoria, BC

Map – google map location

Time – Registration starts at 9:00 ends at 12:00. Beginner racers start at 10:30, Intermediate race at 12:00, Expert race at 2:00.

WARNING: Spring forward daylight savings happens the night before! 9:00 will feel like 8:00 so don’t be late.

Fees - $10 – Free for SIMBS members and Pro City Club Members, Racers must have current Cycling BC Licence ($10 one day licence available at registration)

Instructions

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