Cross-country cycling (XC) is defined by the terrain on which it is performed and the most popular of the four. XC courses and trails consist of a mix of rough forest paths and singletrack (also referred to as doubletrack depending on width), smooth fireroads, and even paved paths connecting other trails. Riding or racing is also only deemed cross-country if the technical complexity of the trails is easy or moderate.
Olympic XC (XCO) is an event is held on a circuit of ideally 5-9 km in length of predominantly single and double track trail. The riders complete a set number of laps on the course of varying distances. The racer with the fastest time, or the first to cross the finish line wins.
Posted on 17 April 2012 by Island Cup
Course Description
The Powell River XC race will be on the same course as 2011. The start and finish will be at the Open Air Market again at McLeod Rd. and Padget Rd. The start is only a 3.5 km ride up the hill from the ferry so Vancouver Island racers have the option to ride onto the ferry. Islanders will be able to register on the ferry. The route up to the race will be marked. The Outdoor Market will be underway so expect to start the race to the sounds of some old fashion Powell River Blue Grass. The will be some food vendors in the Market as well.
The course is 6.7 km loop using the Enchanted Forest, Fred’s Trail, Blue Trail, 13 Slurpees and the West Lake Trail. Any climbing will be at the beginning on a gravel road with the bulk of the course on single track and some double track. The racers all thought the course was great last year and we have been working on the trails so things are looking good. We have been able to get some great prizes through the local bike shops and we look forward to seeing you again this year.
Since the ferry is an integral part of the event, we are working our schedule to fit with the 10:10am Little River (Comox) Ferry.
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.
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Posted on 10 April 2012 by Island Cup
Course Description
The course is a whole new loop with some great new trails. The course starts in the heart of Cumberland at the #6 Mine Park and quickly makes it way up the to climb up to and across the Sykes bridge to the flowy, bermy goodness of Teapot, towards our first new trail “That Dam Trail” , then pass by the bottom end of Allen Lake, before heading into Short ‘n Curly, the rebuilt Entrails, then the new trails Rugburn, Scat, Brat and all the way back to town via Black Hole and then finishing with the cosmic bliss of Space Nugget. You can do one, two or three laps of this wicked course!
Come for the weekend and stay at the Riding Fool Hostel. Course maps can be found at Dodge City Cycles.
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Posted on 10 April 2012 by Island Cup
Course Description
The Magical Mystery tour! It is approx 8 km of fantastically awesome trails!! Starting on the logging road to old favorites Walrus and Brian’s Worm, then down Rock and Roll, and onto brand new stunning singletrack trails Camelback, Jughead and Boomerang, then finishing on Hughs Jaunt and Dem Bones!
Please note the 11am start to this race!
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.
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Posted on 16 March 2012 by Island Cup
Course Description
Info to come shortly
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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Posted on 15 March 2012 by Island Cup
Course Description
On Monday March 12th, a very strong storm and high winds literally ripped through Campbell River and the Snowden Forest. It was touch and go if we would have a race this year, but the amazing work of volunteers have put the course in epic shape. The whole course has been raked and cleared for your racing pleasure!
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Posted on 01 February 2012 by Island Cup
This years race course is a mix of old access road, well used double track and sweet flowing single track, and at just over 7km in length and 958ft. of elevation gain per lap this race will definitely test your stamina! Put on your traction tires, eat a double dose of Wheaties and shred the “Cobble Hill Classic”!
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