• #1 March 14th – Victoria XC
• #2 March 21st – Port Alberni XC
• #3 April 11th – Cumberland XC
• #4 April 25th – Hammerfest XC
• #5 May 9th – Duncan XC
• May 22nd – Nanaimo XC (*)
• Finals June 12th – Port Alice XC Final

• #1 April 18th – Cumberland DH
• #2 May 2nd – Port Alberni DH
• #3 May 16th – Victoria Super D (*) Points allotted to Fall Super D Series
• #4 May 23rd – Nanaimo DH (*)
• #5 May 30th – Hammerfest DH
• Finals June 13th – Port Alice DH Final

Please note that for most people on the Island this will be a two part process.

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 Associate Membership
• 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 Associate Membership
• If No – continue to question 3

3. Am I collecting BC Cup Points?

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

To purchase your chosen license, click here:  http://www.cyclingbc.net/buy-your-race-license and then select the appropriate link.

Important next step!

After you add your race license into the cart, please go back and add your Club Fee

To do this, click here: http://www.cyclingbc.net/vancouver-island-area-clubs

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.

Please note – all dates are subject to change.

XC Races

• March 14th – Victoria XC
• March 21st – Port Alberni XC
• April 11th – Cumberland XC
• April 25th – Hammerfest XC
• May 9th – Duncan XC
• May 22nd – Nanaimo XC (*)
• June 12th – Port Alice XC Final

Downhill Races

• April 18th – Cumberland DH
• May 2nd – Port Alberni DH
• May 16th – Victoria Super D (*) Points allotted to Fall Super D Series
• May 23rd – Nanaimo DH (*)
• May 30th – Hammerfest DH
• June 13th – Port Alice DH Final

Marathon Races

• June 19th – 12 Hrs of Cumberland
• Sept 5th – Campbell River 50k
• TBA – Port Alberni
• TBA – Ramble (Late September)

Fall Super D Series – still in planning stages

• TBA – Mount Washington
• TBA – Victoria
• TBA – Sooke
• TBA – Parksville
• TBA – Comox Valley
• Oct 31st – Port Alberni Fear Factor Finals

(*) Races hosted may be BC Cup vs Island Cup

- The Series will remain at the best 5 of 7 races for both XC and DH with the only change being that Finals will not be mandatory due to location and therefore travel costs.  Welcome aboard the BC Cup train Kicking Horse!

- New races added to the series includes a XC and DH hosted by Oak Bay Bikes and Robin Dutton in Nanaimo (also part of the Vancouver Island MTB Series).

- Arduum is back on the calendar and fortunately for us picked up by Rob Venables of Dunbar Cycles and Dan Gronross

- Rat Race as we know it by name is no longer, but the race continues under new organization by the local MTB Club, and is called the Sunshine Coaster

- We are pleased to have Junkyard Dog XC back on the calendar under the organization of SORCE and Cycling BC.

- Kicking Horse DH BC Cup Finals has moved to Aug 29th so not to conflict with Canada Cup in Quebec
And more BC news…

- The Vancouver Island Series is back strong for 2010 with 14 races on the calendar

- We have a stronger, unified calendar with the addition of the Squamish Races (Ore Crusher, Test of Metal, Gear Jammer & the new Gear Jammer DH & new XC marathon, Just Another Bike Race).

- BC will host at least 2 National DH Events including Nationals and a Can Cup at Panorama (Sun Peaks Can Cup still TBD)

- Changes will be coming to the Citizen categories for XC- stay tuned.

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 one lap, Intermediate will race 2 laps, Experts race 3 laps.

Hotel Promo!

The Howard Johnson in Victoria is offering a discount for out of town racers this weekend, at their Elk Lake Drive Hotel. They’re offering a regular room (two queen beds) for $89.00. Call 1-866-300-4656 and use the booking code ic13 to get this deal.  http://www.hojovictoria.ca

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.

Location – Hartland Trails Victoria, BC

Map – google map location

Time – Registration starts at 9:00 ends at 12:00.  Beginner racers start at 10:30,  Intermediate race at 12:00, Expert race at 2:00.

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

Fees -  $10 – Free for SIMBS members and Pro City Club Members, Racers must have current Cycling BC Licence ($10 one day licence available at registration)

Instructions

Course Map -

XC Map - Click to enlarge

Elevation profile -

XC Course Profile - Click to Enlarge

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

This season we’re changing it up with some new challenging single track.

Beginners will do a shorter course about 40 min. 2 laps for intermediate, 3 for experts, with a crazy hard rock trail overlap… yield to downhillers!!

We don’t suggest semi slicks and no one will tease you for walking the skinnies…

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.

Location – Candy Store at the bottom of the hill arriving in Port Alberni

Map – Google Map

Time – Registration 9:30am – Racing @ Noon

Fees – $20

Instructions

Course Map – Coming soon

Elevation profile – don’t worry – it goes up and down

Contact:

• Host Club Name: Alberni Valley Riders
• Contact Person: Lee Blais
• Contact Phone Number: 250-724-6556
• Contact Email: ozziescycle@shaw.ca
• Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alberni-Valley-Riders/301450309572

Course Description

This year will mark many new changes to the XC course as recent harvesting in Cumberland have made quite a change to the landscape. Look for some fresh dirt and new trails to greet you for this popular 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.

Location – Number 6 Mine park – Cumberland BC

Map – Google Map

Time – Registration 9:30am – Racing 12:00 Noon

Fees – TBA

Instructions

Course Map – Available closer to race date

Elevation profile – Available closer to race date

Contact:

• Host Club Name: United Riders of Cumberland
• Contact Person: Jeremy Grasby
• Contact Phone Number: 250-336-8250
• Contact Email: weride@unitedridersofcumberland.com
• Website: www.unitedridersofcumberland.com

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!

A few changes this year. We’ll be having the parking right in Cumberland in the CRI parking lot and the registration in the #6 mine park.

Registration starts at 9am, shuttles shortly after and will run from the yellow gate.

Racing starts at high noon.

Race fees are $25 and include shuttles and a burger after the race.

When: Sun 29-Mar-2009

Where: DCDH Cumberland

Type: Downhill

Getting there: Parking and registration at the CRI / #6 Mine Park. Located on Comox Lake Road. Exit 117 from Inland Island Highway and turn to Cumberland. Follow Cumberland Road towards town. Follow Left fork as road turns into 4th St. Continue to stop sign at Dunsmuir Ave. Turn right and follow up to the second stop sign just past the CRI. Turn Left and park in the parking lot on your left.

Website: www.unitedridersofcumberland.com

Insurance: Cycling BC

Club: United Riders of Cumberland

Event Description

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.

Location

Map

Time

Fees

Instructions

Course Map

Elevation profile

Videos

Photos

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