2011 Island Cup DH Series #1 Cumberland

Last year Dean Tennant threw down a blistering time of 2:03. The course is prepped and ready to go, the trucks are booked and shuttles begin Saturday morning at 9am and you can pre-register at Dodge City Cycles or morning of in Cumberland's Chinatown Heritage Park. Bring a donation for burgers after the race, and remember that full face helmets are mandatory.

The 2011 DH Race Series consists of :

* 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)

Be sure to check your calendars for a very special race weekend on Hornby Island June 25th & 26th, when we return to the site of Bike Fest for 2 days of riding racing and relaxing. Cross Country on Saturday and Super D on Sunday.

Check the website for full details, maps and more: www.islandcupseries.com

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.

Series Presenting Sponsors

• Norco Performance Bikes
• Shimano Components
• BC Ferries Vacations
• BC Bike Race
• Pacific Cycling Centre
• Mount Washington Alpine Resort
• EVOC
• Island Mountain Rides
• Van Isle Kitchens & Millwork
• National Car & Truck Rentals
• Cycling BC

Host Clubs

• Alberni Valley Riders
• Arrowsmith MTB Club
• Everti Cycling Club
• Hornby Island MTB Association
• Port Alice Rumblefest
• Oak Bay Bikes
• Powell River Cycling Association
• Pro City Racing
• River City Cycling Club
• United Riders of Cumberland

Sponsor Shops

• Arrowsmith Bikes
• Dodge City Cycles
• Ozzies Cycle
• Outdoor Addictions
• Riding Fool Hostel
• Sooke Mountain Cycle
• Trek Bikes Victoria

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skifreak
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14 Comments

mabs (Apr 13, 2011 at 10:03)

It says above that shuttles will start at 9am on SATURDAY, isn't that supposed to say SUNDAY(Race Day)? Or are they going to have shuttles for the practice day on saturday? I'll be stoked if I don't have to push up that damn hill a million times.

bryandickson (Apr 14, 2011 at 7:56)

Exactley what I was thinking! Yeah it sucks climbing the whole damn hill for the 1.8k or whatever it is...

schnapper (Apr 13, 2011 at 13:00)

Shuttles are on Sunday not Saturday. Race starts at 1pm so you can get as many laps as you need. One free burger with race entry and by donation for second's or spectator's. Course is dialed!! Come rip it up.

onone26 (Apr 13, 2011 at 17:04)

because the land in cumberland is owned by forestry/insurance companies and the other part is owned by the cumberland community forest society. The gate will probably never be opened for shuttling. Just pedal the road for 30 mins or push the course for 20. not that big of a deal

gordonshred (Apr 13, 2011 at 17:44)

I'm gonna eat a lot of burgers!

skifreak (Apr 13, 2011 at 18:07)

Sorry - You can pre-register on Saturday at Dodge City Cycles but shuttles are Sunday.

lovemyride (Apr 15, 2011 at 22:19)

did the weather the last few days effect the race on sunday.... ( possible snow )???

jacksondwolf (Apr 13, 2011 at 10:44)

riding in the april 17 race. sooooo stoked

GCAtrain (Apr 14, 2011 at 5:11)

too far for me to go we always have no DH races in china.

luigi (Apr 13, 2011 at 9:51)

Damnit, I am not going to have my new bike in time for this race!

i-ride-on-dirt FL (Apr 13, 2011 at 21:47)

SO STOKED, GOING TO BE GREAT WEEKEND!!!!

whoops caps lock was on, my point is still valid

supersonicrider (Apr 13, 2011 at 11:54)

can anybody give me a ride there?

blackwidow (Apr 14, 2011 at 23:15)

is there any way around the gate for a small 4x4?