DRAFT CALENDAR

** Races to be finalized. Tentative as of Jan 16th, 2012

XC Races

• March 11th – Victoria XC – Pro City Racing
• ** March 18th – Cobble Hill XC – Everti Cycling Club
• March 25th – Campbell River XC - River City Cycling Club
• April 15th – Cumberland XC – UROC
• ** May 6th – Powell River XC – Powell River Cycling Association
• ** May 13th – Hammerfest XC – Arrowsmith MTB Club
• May 27th – Port Alberni XC - Alberni Valley Riders
• June 9th – Port Alice XC – NITRO (2x points)

Downhill Races

• April 22nd – Cumberland DH – UROC
• ** May 6th Port Alberni DH – Alberni Valley Riders
• May 20th – Duncan DH – Cowichan Cycles
• ** June 3rd – Hammerfest DH – Arrowsmith MTB Club
• June 10th – Port Alice DH Final - Nitro (2x points)

Marathon Races

• June 3rd – Sproat Lake Marathon
• June 16th – 12 Hrs of Cumberland
• Sept 2nd – Campbell River 50k
• Sept TBA – “The Ramble”

Super D Series

• ** Nanaimo – Oak Bay Bikes Nanaimo
• ** Port Alberni – Alberni Valley Riders
• ** Parksville – Arrowsmith MTB Club
• ** Cumberland – UROC
• Oct 21st Dumpster Dive – Pro City Racing

* Dates subject to change due to weather or other unforseen circumstances

Points Rules

Marathon – 50k Trail Challenge Click here

Marathon – 12 Hours of Cumberland Google Docs – Click here

Super D 2 – Victoria Dumpster Dive – Click here

Super D 1 – Hornby Island Spring Classic Google Docs – Click here

DH 4 – Port Alice Google Docs – Click here

DH 3 – Hammerfest Google Docs – Click here

DH 2 – Port Alberni Google Docs – Click here

DH 1 - Cumberland Google Docs – Click here

XC Finals – Hornby Island Spring Classic Google Docs – Click here

XC 8 – Port Alice Google Docs – Click here

XC 7 – Hammerfest Google Docs – Click here

XC 6 – Port Alberni Google Docs – Click here

XC 5  - Cumberland Google Docs – Click here

XC 4 – Campbell River Google Docs – Click here

XC 3 – Cobble Hill Google Docs – Click here

XC 2 – Powell River Google Docs – Click here

XC 1 – Hartland Google Docs - click here

Overall Points Calculations

• All riders finishing the race and placing 15th or deeper will get 2 points.
• Any rider not finishing the race will get zero points.
• If you move up a category part way through the year you will retain 50% of the value of your points from the lower category.
• For the DH Series we will combine all events.
• Ties for the series will be determined by results at the finals in Port Alice
• Double Points are awarded in Port Alice
• For the XC Series we will have a best 6 out of 9 races.
• Ties for the series will be determined by results at the finals on Hornby Island
• Double Points are awarded in Port Alice

To save time and disappointment on race day, we recommend you purchase your license before your 1^st race of the Series!

Please note that a new system is in place for Cycling BC insurance.

How to choose your license?

Decide what races you are going to attend then answer the following questions:

1. Am I doing only one event?

• If Yes – choose an  Affiliated Club Member – Individual

• If No – continue to Question 2

2. Am I participating in more than one event which are hosted by the same club? (Example the Hammerfest XC and DH hosted by Arrowsmith MTB Club)

• If Yes – choose an Affiliated Club Member – Individual
• If No – continue to question 3

3. Am I collecting BC Cup Points?

• If Yes – choose a UCI Race License
• If No – choose a Citizen Race License

To purchase your chosen license, click here and then select the appropriate link.

Please note – if you have already purchased your Club Membership, you will have to contact Cycling BC directly to upgrade to a Citizen Race License

For a paper form to signup, please check this page

Finally

Once you have purchased your license, just print the receipt and bring it to the event with you. This will help save time and hassles onsite.

Please note – we will have a limited number of paper forms at registration for those who are unable to purchase online or are too late to do so.

For riders under 19, a waiver must be signed and faxed to Cycling BC.  Parents must be present for “Race Day” license purchase.

• March 13th – Victoria XC – Pro City Racing
• March 20th – Powell River XC – Powell River Cycling Club
• March 27th – Duncan XC – Everti Cycling Club
• April 3rd – Campbell River XC - River City Cycling Club
• April 10th – Cumberland XC – UROC
• May 8th – Port Alberni XC - Alberni Valley Riders
• May 29th – Hammerfest XC – Arrowsmith MTB Club
• June 11th – Port Alice XC – NITRO (2x points)
• June 25th - Hornby Island XC Final – HIMBA

Downhill Races

• April 17th – Cumberland DH – UROC
• May 15th – Port Alberni DH – Alberni Valley Riders
• May 22nd – Hammerfest DH – Arrowsmith MTB Club
• June 12th – Port Alice DH Final - Nitro (2x points)

Marathon Races

• June 5th – Sproat Lake Marathon
• June 18th – 12 Hrs of Cumberland
• Sept 4th – Campbell River 50k
• Sept 18th – “The Ramble”

Super D Series

• June 26th – Hornby Island Victoria
• Dumpster Dive – Pro City Racing
• Nanaimo – Oak Bay Bikes Nanaimo
• Port Alberni – Alberni Valley Riders
• Parksville – Arrowsmith MTB Club
• Cumberland – UROC

* Dates subject to change due to weather or other unforseen circumstances

The new Hartland course is designed with classic cross country style emphsizing technical singletrack and shorter laps for better spectating.  Little face, Crazy Horse, Rolly Ridge, Fire Drill, Crossover, N-Trail, Two trees, and Shock treatment will be some of the trails you can expect to ride.  The trails are filled with rocks, and roots, expect early wet spring conditions.

Beginners will race 1 laps, Intermediate will race 3 laps, Experts race 4 laps.

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.

Location – Hartland Trails Victoria, BC

Map - google map location

Time – Registration  9 – 10am.  Racing starts at 11am. Facebook Event Listing

WARNING: Spring forward daylight savings happens the night before!  9:00 will feel like 8:00 so don’t be late.

Fees -  $10 –  Racers must have current Cycling BC Licence ($10 one day licence available at registration)

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 when donations can be short.

Course Map -

Elevation profile -

Contact:

• Host Club Name: Pro City Racing
• Contact Person: Scott Mitchell
• Contact Phone Number: 250-380-7877
• Contact Email: scott@trekbikesvictoria.com
• Website: www.procityracing.com

The Powell River course will be a 6.6 km loop with 1, 2, and 3 laps for beginner, intermediate, and expert. It starts at the Open Air Market with a climb up to the Airport Bluffs, for a great view of Georgia Strait. This is followed by a combination of twisty single and double track. You will rides trails like Enchanted Forest, Fred’s, 13 Slurpees, and West Lake. There will be some wet spots.

We are excited for 2011 to bring the Powell River Cycling Association into our Island Cup Race Series family. This new course will be fun but challenging and part of an awesome day.

Since the ferry is an integral part of the event, we are working our schedule to fit with the Little River 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.

Location – Powell River, BC

The registration and start will be at the Open Air market is on McLeod Rd., a 3.9 km ride from the Westview Ferry Terminal. For those coming from Vancouver Island and wanting a warm-up:

- ride off the ferry and up to Marine Ave.
- turn left onto Marine Ave. and an immediate right onto Duncan St. This will start a good climb for a couple hundred metres.
- stay on Duncan St. for most of the way. Includes a second more gradual climb.
- just past the Powell River Airport look for a right onto Padget Rd.
- McLeod Rd. is a short distance along Padget Rd. and the Open Air Market will be well marked.

The entry fee will be $10 for all classes. A $10 Cycling BC Day Licence for those with out the annual licence. On site registration starts at 11:30 and racing starts at approx 1pm.

Directions to Race
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Time – Race will start approx 1 hr after the ferry arrives to the terminal. The race start line is 3km from the ferry. Bags can be dropped for transport to the start line and you can use the ride as your warmup. If you would like time to pre-ride the course, please travel on the 6:30am ferry or on the Saturday.

Fees – $10

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 when donations can be short.

Ferry connections

From Comox to Powell River – click here

- On Sunday we will be bringing a bag vehicle over on the 10:10am ferry so we can bring your bags to the start line. We will also have a registration station setup. The bag vehicle will have room for 1 backpack or small duffel on a first come first serve basis.

- The bag vehicle will return at on the 5:15pm ferry.

From Vancouver to the Sunshine Coast – click here & Earls Cove to Saltery Bay – click here

- We will not have a bag vehicle or registration from this direction. Please come early to register onsite in Powell River.

Course Info

Course Map

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Contact:

• Host Club Name: Powell River Cycling Association
• Contact Person:
• Contact Phone:
• Contact Email: president@bikepowellriver.ca
• Website: http://www.bikepowellriver.ca/

The 2011 Cobble Hill Classic XC follows the rule " If it ain't broke, don't fix it ", so we just polished it up a little!  If you missed  last years race, bring your climbing legs, your technical savvy, and a pocket full of determination if you're in it to win it! Both Expert gender categories race for King / Queen Of Mountain prizes on lap one, then all category podium places receive gifts. 

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.

Location- Cobble Hill Mtn Recreation Area, ( across from Old School Coffee ), please park in designated areas!

Time- Reg / Pre-Ride @ 10am-11:45am, Racing @ 12Noon Experts race 3 laps, Intermediates race 2 laps, and Beginners race 2 half-laps.

Cobble Hill XC – Beginner at EveryTrail

Cobble Hill XC – Expert & Intermediate at EveryTrail

Fees- $20 Expert & Intermediate, $10 Beginner, racers must show Cycling BC licence, or purchase one day insurance. Directions- From Nanaimo, turn right at Cobble Hill rd, follow race signs. From Victoria, turn left at Hutchinson rd, follow race signs. View Larger Map

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Contact:

• Name – Everti Cycling Club Kevin Knock
• Phone – 250-710-8154
• Email – kconk@telus.net

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 when donations can be short.

New for 2011, we have added Campbell River to our XC calendar. Snowden Demonstration Forest went through a major renovation in 2010, improving on an already amazing network of trails. Host each year to the 50K Trail Challenge held on the Labour Day weekend, we asked Dan to shorten up the route for a spring friendly XC race.

Classic trails like Lost Frog, Mudhoney Pass, BLT, Grilled Cheese and Red Devil will welcome you to the Snowden region. Come for the weekend. there is over 100km's of trails in the Campbell River region. 

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.

Location- Campbell River Snowden Demonstration Forest

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Easiest Directions – Head north to Campbell River, follow signs to Highway 28 Gold River. At the top of the big hill, turn right to Snowden Camp Road / Elk Falls Park. At park entrance, stay left and continue across dam. Keep straight on Snowden Camp Rd and follow signs past silviculture nursery's At cross roads, stay left. Next left to Lost Frog parking lot. Parking will be on sides of roads. 

Time – Registration 10am, Racing starts at 12 noon

Fees – $10. Racers must have a current Cycling BC License ($10 one day license available at registration)

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 when donations can be short.

Course Map – local trail maps available at Campbell River bike shops – Online preview

Course details from local trail map. 

Laps – 10.5km – Beginner 1 lap, Intermediate 2 laps, Expert 3 laps

Trails – Red Devil, Lost Frog, Lost Lake, Mudhoney Pass, BLT, Grilled Cheese, Ham Sandwich, Red Devil. 

Course will be marked mid week. 

Contact:

• Name – Outdoor Addictions – Dan Clements
• Phone – 250-286-1184
• Email – dan@outdooraddictions.ca