Downhill cycling (DH) is a gravity-assisted time trial mountain biking event. Riders race against the clock, starting alone at set intervals, on courses which typically take two to five minutes to complete. The fastest rider to complete the course places first. As the name of this discipline implies, downhill races are held on steep, downhill terrain with no extended climbing sections, resulting in much higher speeds than in cross-country racing. The terrain is also often somewhat rougher than in cross-country racing. The bike is specialized and has a long travel suspension and powerful disc brakes.
While the riders job is to get top to bottom as fast as possible, the course designers have their work cut out challenging the rider and making the job of going fast more difficult. Downhill courses usually feature big jumps and drops, as well as often being either covered with roots or rocky (occasionally both). A common feature is a “rock garden”, which is a strip of moderately sized rocks.
Super D (SD) is a mix of Downhill and Cross Country using longer more “all-mountain” friendly courses which can appeal to a greater number of riders. Uphill sections may be present and course times as long as 15 minutes are not uncommon.
Posted on 22 November 2009 by admin
Dodge City Downhill Race.
We are pleased to host the first DH race of the season on our classic course. This year the typically hot and dusty weather will be far from around as mud and reminants of snow will be around the course. Conditions are tacky!
We have been able to get the road and trail cleared and the race is on! Continue Reading
Posted on 18 November 2009 by admin
Event Description
Some info about the upcoming race. Can include some fun information, the course info, special instructions etc.
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. Continue Reading
Posted on 14 November 2009 by admin
Event Description
Some info about the upcoming race. Can include some fun information, the course info, special instructions etc.
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. Continue Reading
Posted on 12 November 2009 by admin
Saturday May 22nd, 2010
Event Description
This event is being held separately but points for Island Cup Series will most likely be available.
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Posted on 08 November 2009 by admin
Event Description
Hammerfest is back as one of BC’s favorite DH race courses.
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. Continue Reading
Posted on 04 November 2009 by admin
Event Description
Some info about the upcoming race. Can include some fun information, the course info, special instructions etc.
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. Continue Reading
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