Posted on 20 September 2009 by Island Cup
Sunday April 25th, 2010
Event Description
Hammerfest is one of the longest standing race courses on Vancouver Island. This year it takes in some great new trails along the Englishman River.
Intermediate course varies from the expert course starting at about 9.5 km. Intermediate racers split at a road and proceed left or NE to ‘Machete Blade’ trail. From there under the powerlines to ‘Brian’s Worm’ to ‘Walrus’. After about 200m on this trail turn right then an immediate left to ‘Under Walrus’. Racers join into the expert course at this point until race end.
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 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 16 September 2009 by Island Cup
Sunday May 16th, 2010
Event Description
This course is the definition of XCO, with fast hardpack single and doubletrack flowiness(Glue Factory, Baby Jesus), a small amount of fireroad, then throw in some great climbing(Escalator), and of course the fast, winding downhill(Bear Trail), and folks we have a very fast, exciting race circuit.
Beginners will do two half-laps, Intermediates race two full laps, and Experts will blaze through three full laps! Full lap distance is 6km, with the Beginner loop being approximately 3km.
Please note this event was previously scheduled for May 9th, 2010.
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 September 2009 by Island Cup
Course description:
For 2010 we will run the same course as the last 2 years. The course starts at the top of Jelly Roll, through Lumpy pants, a short (but painfull) fire road climb to the top of Who’s yer Daddy, through to Nite Shift, a short fire road descent to the short cut that will drop riders into the Technical training area for the finish.
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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
Posted on 07 September 2009 by Island Cup
Just announced!
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’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!
15km loop, 4 hour bell lap format – like a 12 hour only shorter 
What better place to spend a late spring weekend than in the Alberni Valley!
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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