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	<title>2010 Island Cup MTB Series &#187; Marathon</title>
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		<title>The Ramble is Back!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sunday Oct 3rd, 2010
The Ramble Returns for 2010
More information coming shortly.
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<p>The Ramble Returns for 2010</p>
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		<title>12 Hours of Cumberland June 19th</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:28:06 +0000</pubDate>
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Saturday June 19th
Event Description
This beginner friendly team event is based out of the beautiful No.6 mine  park in Cumberland.  The park is where registration takes place, where teams can  set up for the day and is the lap point for the course.  A free BBQ and snacks  will be provided throughout the [...]]]></description>
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<p>Saturday June 19th</p>
<p><strong>Event Description</strong></p>
<div>This beginner friendly team event is based out of the beautiful No.6 mine  park in Cumberland.  The park is where registration takes place, where teams can  set up for the day and is the lap point for the course.  A free BBQ and snacks  will be provided throughout the day.  Category winners will be presented with  custom mugs from Scott Beardsley pottery and all participants will have a chance  to win draw prizes following the event.  <a title="http://www.unitedridersofcumberland.com" href="http://www.unitedridersofcumberland.com/"></a></div>
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<li>Categories : Solo, teams of 2 and teams of 4 &#8211; male, female or co-ed.</li>
<li>Format : most number of laps completed in 12 hours.</li>
<li>Registration : 7:00am in number 6 mine park.</li>
<li>Racing starts at 8am and continues to 8pm.</li>
<li>Advanced registration is available from 4-10pm at the Riding Fool Hostel in the week leading up to the event.</li>
<li>Bring your tents, coolers, lounge chairs and more. Cowbells always welcome!</li>
<li>For accommodation information check out the Riding Fool Hostel www.ridingfool.com</li>
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<p>Solo participants in the 12 Hrs of Cumberland will be eligible for an entry to the series draw prize of an entry to the 2011 BC Bike Race.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.<span id="more-49"></span></p>
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<p>Location &#8211; Number 6 Mine Park, Cumberland BC</p>
<p>Map : <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;source=s_q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=2668+Derwent+Ave,+Cumberland,+BC&amp;sll=49.617578,-125.032074&amp;sspn=0.01001,0.01929&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;hq=&amp;hnear=2668+Derwent+Ave,+Cumberland,+Comox-Strathcona+Regional+District,+British+Columbia,+Canada&amp;ll=49.617675,-125.031645&amp;spn=0.01001,0.01929&amp;t=h&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=A">Google Map</a></p>
<p>Time : Registration 7am Racing from 8am &#8211; 8pm</p>
<p>Fees : $40 per person.</p>
<p>Course : Up Two and Juice, Buggered Pig, Short and Curly,around Alan Lake to  Crafty Connector&#8230;then Down Middle and Lower Crafty, Black Hole and  Space Nugget. Lap point is the Number 6 Mine Park.</p>
<p>Contact:</p>
<ul>
<li>Host Club Name: United Riders of Cumberland</li>
<li>Contact Person: Jeremy Grasby</li>
<li>Contact  Phone Number: 250-336-8250</li>
<li>Contact  Email: weride@unitedridersofcumberland.com</li>
<li>Website: <a href="http://www.unitedridersofcumberland.com/" target="_blank">www.unitedridersofcumberland.com</a></li>
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		<title>Campbell River 50k</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:33:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sunday Sept 5th, 2010

Event Description

This epic cross-country event is staged at the PRT Nursery on the outer edges of town bordering the Pumphouse and Snowden Demonstration Forest.  This area is the heart of Campbell River’s old school cross country and offers well over 100Km of technical, and fast singletrack that is sure to leave you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Sunday Sept 5th, 2010</div>
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<p>This epic cross-country event is staged at the PRT Nursery on the outer edges of town bordering the Pumphouse and Snowden Demonstration Forest.  This area is the heart of Campbell River’s old school cross country and offers well over 100Km of technical, and fast singletrack that is sure to leave you wanting more.</p>
<p>The event consists of two loops, starting at finishing at the Nursery, and is made up of 98% singletrack!  The total distance for the event is a bit more than 50Km, as each lap measures approximately 27Km in length.<span id="more-289"></span></p>
<p>We encourage all participants to be prepared to be self sufficient at all times, but there will be three aid stations set up on the course.  The first station is at Riley lake, the second at the intersection of Lost Frog and Fred, and the last one will be at the start finish area.</p>
<p>In 2009, we started a new tradition for the event, and will again be offering everyone who participates, a world-class meal from the wood fired pizza oven that was constructed at the start/finish area!  Who doesn’t like pizza after a long ride!</p>
<p>Free camping is provided at the start/finish area of the challenge for the entire long weekend. Port-O-Potties and water are on site. Bring your tents or trailers and enjoy not only the race, but the local area and activities. We encourage you to make a long weekend of this adventure; not only to go one on one against a beautiful and demanding trail, but also to see the best North Vancouver Island has to offer with family and/or friends.</p>
<p>TRAIL DAY: Guided trail rides and runs the day after the race for all participants, families and friends for various levels of fitness and abilities. Start time 11:00am on Sept 6th.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>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.<img title="More..." src="http://www.islandcupseries.com/wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/wordpress/img/trans.gif" alt="" /></p>
<p>Location: Snowden Demonstration Forest</p>
<p>Map:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.islandcupseries.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/prtmap.gif"><img class="size-full wp-image-633 alignnone" title="prtmap" src="http://www.islandcupseries.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/prtmap.gif" alt="" width="347" height="326" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Complete Driving Directions:</strong></p>
<p>1)   After the freeway ends and you come into town, turn left at the second set of lights and head towards Gold River on HWY 28</p>
<p>2)   Following HWY 28, you will find yourself heading up a large hill.  When you reach the top, of the hill you will see a road on your right. This will be Brewster Lake Road. (approx 4.5Km)</p>
<p>3)   Turn right onto Brewster Lake Road.</p>
<p>4)   Proceed on Brewster Lake Road 4.0 Km</p>
<p>5)   Turn right at the main gate for PRT Campbell River Nursery (50K Start).</p>
<p>6)   Follow the signs for parking, camping and registration.</p>
<p><strong>Time:</strong></p>
<p>Pre-registration is recommended. Day of Registration at 7am &#8211; <a href="http://www.cr50k.com/50K%20Brochure%20%208.5%20X%2014%20Color%202010.pdf" target="_blank">Download Registration Form</a></p>
<p>Race starts 9am sharp</p>
<p><strong>Fees: </strong></p>
<p>Solo $30 Relay $25 each</p>
<p><strong>Course Map</strong></p>
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<p>Contact:</p>
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<li>Name : Dan Clements</li>
<li>Phone : (250) 286-1184</li>
<li>Email : bike@cr50k.com</li>
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		<title>Sproat Lake Marathon June 6th</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:39:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Alberni Valley Riders are pleased to announce their upcoming Marathon on Sunday June 6th at Sproat Lake. This marathon length course includes The Lazer Shark, which is a brand new trail born from the fires of Hell! Don&#8217;t expect to enjoy it while you are riding it, but the memories of it will haunt [...]]]></description>
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<p>Alberni Valley Riders are pleased to announce their upcoming Marathon on Sunday June 6th at Sproat Lake. This marathon length course includes The Lazer Shark, which is a brand new trail born from the fires of Hell! Don&#8217;t expect to enjoy it while you are riding it, but the memories of it will haunt you for the rest of your life! It is perfectly suited for a fully rigid single speed 29er or a DH bike. Bring your toe spikes and bibs and make sure that you are well caffeinated!</p>
<p>15km loop, 4 hour bell lap format &#8211; like a 12 hour only shorter <img src='http://www.islandcupseries.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>What  better place to spend a late spring weekend than in the Alberni Valley!</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Island Cup Races are sanctioned by Cycling BC.</p>
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<p><strong>Instructions</strong></p>
<p>Location &#8211; Sproat Lake</p>
<p>Map &#8211; <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=49.274675,-124.93117&amp;num=1&amp;t=h&amp;sll=49.152074,-124.345456&amp;sspn=0.235883,1.107479&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=49.275582,-124.929518&amp;spn=0.006503,0.013078&amp;z=17&amp;iwloc=A" target="_blank">Click here for start location</a></p>
<p>Time &#8211; Registration 9am, Race starts 10am and ends at 2pm</p>
<p>Fees &#8211; $30 (includes burger, fries, and drink!)</p>
<p><em>Food Bank Donation! </em>- Please bring a non-perishable food item to  the race for donation to the local food bank. It&#8217;s our way to help out  others at times when donations can be short.</p>
<p>Course Map</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.islandcupseries.com/maps/pa-mxc-june6.kml">Port Alberni Marathon Course for June 6th</a></p>
<p>Contact:</p>
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<li>Host Club Name: Alberni Valley Riders</li>
<li>Contact Person: Lee Blais</li>
<li>Contact  Phone Number: 250-724-6556</li>
<li>Contact  Email: ozziescycle@shaw.ca</li>
<li>Website: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alberni-Valley-Riders/301450309572" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alberni-Valley-Riders/301450309572</a></li>
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