MEC Bikefest Northshore is working in conjunction with Cycling BC to host a thrilling Cross-Country Mountain Bike race Saturday June 6th. The race is going to showcase the amazing trail network that we have in our backyard on Mount Seymour.
Course:The race is a 1, 2 or 3 lap course (depending on category). Starting at the Old Buck Parking lot, go up Old Buck and Powerlines, drop into the new upper part of Severed D, then right onto C-Buster, next to the new trail Asian Adonis, back to C-Buster, to Slippery Salamander, then Sticks and Stones, and on to Bridle Path. The last lap take Empress Bypass to the finish line at Old Buck Parking lot.
How do I register?:Categories for The Seymour Skinner are:
Elite Men & Elite Women,
Master Men & Women 30-39 and 40+,
Citizen Men & Citizen Women. Our Junior categories for boys & girls are
U19 U17 U15 & U13. When you register, please be sure to include your date of birth so we can place you in the appropriate category.
Registration is open so sign up now!
There will be on-site registration the day of the race. **Cash OnlySchedule:The Race will be held on Saturday June 6th Rain or Shine.
Registration and number plate pick will be at the Parkgate Community Centre and will open at 8am and close at 9:30am.
Race starts at 10am with a staggered start with the Elite Men and Women going first.
Prizes:Cash Prizes for Elite racers as per Cycling BC regulations
Prizes for top 3 in each category.
Podium presentations will take place at the
MEC NorthShore BikeFest at 2pm (it may be earlier depending on the finish of the race).
A beer garden hosted by
Team Finn and supplied by
Red Racer (Central City Brewing) will be serving from 11am-4pm.
Cost:$60 for Adults, and $45 for Juniors.
**This is a Cycling BC sanctioned event so you will be required to have a UCI or Citizen license to race or buy a single event license. To obtain a license, click
here.
Citizen racers need to have a 1 day license, this can be purchased on race day at a cost of $10. Click
here.
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