Course Description
Saturday June 25th and 26th , Hornby Spring Classic Cross-country and Super D.
This June 25th and 26th the Island Cup will make a stop on Hornby Island for a classic two-day XC and Super D race weekend. After a long ten year wait top level mountain bike racing has returned to Hornby Island and Riders can once again enjoy racing on some of the sweetest trails in Canada. Read on for the Super D course description. For the XC course description click here.
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.
Super D Description:
The course will start a the top of Mount Geoffrey and descend along Devils Kitchen, Four Dead Aliens, Test Tube, Chris and Brads and No Horses Trails before breaking out of the woods and entering the finish in Strachan Valley. This is a relatively non-technical Super D, the first minute on Devils Kitchen is steep but after that the course is a moderate speed rolling descent so if you’re a Cross-Country racer that’s been thinking about trying out Super D then this could be the race for you. We expect times in the neighbourhood of 6 minutes for faster riders. The course is primarily descending with about 75% downhill, 20% flat and 5% uphill.
This is a non-shuttled event, riders are responsible for getting themselves to the top of the mountain.
Super D 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.
Time – Registration 9 – 11am. Racing starts at 12 pm.
Fees – $20 –
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.
Course Map
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For accommodations on Hornby please visit:
- Campsite-http://www.tribunebay.com/
- Cabin rentals – http://www.hornbyisland.com/AllAccom/vacation_rentals.php
Host Club Name: UROC/HIMBA
- Contact Person: Tig Cross
- Contact Phone Number: 250-244 1964
- Contact Email: tig@myresults.com
- Website: www.himba.ca
May 3rd, 2011 at 9:48 am
Hornby island seems like a pain in the butt, whens the next super d after that, im coming from the states and need to make a lot of travel plans but im super stoked to come and race, help me help me !!!
June 3rd, 2011 at 11:48 am
I would say it’s worth the effort. A few extra steps with ferries and what not but some of the smoothest trails this area has to offer. Don’t expect anything crazy, just super classic buff single track.
June 18th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
Hey Everybody, the Super D is marked and the final course work is done.
Start from the top of Devils Kitchen and finish on the recently mowed Giant Slalom course in Strachan Valley, today’s fast test time — 6:36.10
June 19th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
For the Super D will the riders start one minute apart from each other? Thanks
June 20th, 2011 at 8:06 am
Hi CR,
yes, we’ll go with one minute intervals on the starts with five minute breaks between categories to clear the course.
June 20th, 2011 at 10:56 am
Is there camping on the farm?
Thanx
June 20th, 2011 at 10:58 am
There is no camping on the farm this year, there is camping at both Tribune Bay Campsite (near the co-op) and Ford’s Cove.
Link on the information page to Hornby Island Accomodations.
June 28th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Awesome Event this weekend. That super d course was fun. Here is a link to some pics that we took. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bicyclepuller/sets/72157627073593978/with/5883321778/