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 04 November 2009 by Island Cup
Sunday June 13th, 2010
Event Description
The waterfront community of Port Alice will be host to the 2010 Island Cup Series Finals. These events will be Double Points and mandatory for overall wins in the Island Cup Series.
All events centered around the Legion and Community Center.
Camping available at the legion, and Ozzieland.
Salmon BBQ – Saturday 5pm, $9.00 each
Sunday – Concession available at Legion
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.
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Posted on 22 September 2009 by Island Cup
Course Description
DC/DH Top to Bottom…..
Ya, that’s right, DC/DH, the Cumberland classic downhill. All reports are saying that course is in great shape. Lots of work to rebuild the start ramp, buffing along the course and some new lines will make for some great racing. Come and check it out beforehand for some stoke before the event.
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.
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Posted on 18 September 2009 by Island Cup
Event Description
The course has a new start with a crazy drop, then back into our world famous Port Alberni DH flow, one of the longest courses on the Island!! Due to harvesting this could be the last time this course is used. Expect sweet prizes from Rocky Mountain bikes, Cycles Lambert and a crazy frame from Duncon Bikes!!
Want to know what to expect? Check out the video below.
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 08 September 2009 by Island Cup
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
