Cumberland Hosts Back to Back Race Weekends
Some of Vancouver Island’s best mountain bikers will descend on the Comox Valley this month as Cumberland hosts two Island Cup races that also promise to attract a strong contingent of local riders.
Elite cross-country riders, as well as amateurs, kids and weekend warriors, will test their mettle on Sunday, April 12 at the Cumberland XC, hosted by the United Riders of Cumberland (UROC). The third race of the Island Cup XC series and Cumberland’s first race of the season, the Cumberland XC will feature a great new course for racers, as well as a fun supervised group ride for children.
The Cumberland XC is open to riders of all ages and abilities and starts at noon on April 12, with check-in by 10 a.m. at Cumberland Village Park.
![Island Cup DH Race 1 - April 22nd 2012 - DCDH]()
A week later, on April 19, downhillers will get the chance to showcase their skills at the Dodge City DH, the only downhill race on the Island this year. Like the XC event, the Dodge City DH is hosted by UROC and is open to riders of all ages and abilities, although full-face helmets are mandatory for all racers. This year’s race features an updated course and a single crown fork category. The race starts at 1 p.m. on April 19, with shuttles and sign-in beginning at 9 a.m. at Cumberland’s Chinese Heritage Park.
Participants of both events will be treated to a well-deserved free barbecue, and all riders will have a chance to win several sponsor-donated prizes. Registration is $30 for the XC race and $50 for the DH. Riders under 12 can participate in either event for free.
Riders must pre-register online for these events:
- Cumberland XC
- Cumberland DCDH
![Cumberland MTB images.]()
Elite cross-country riders, as well as amateurs, kids and weekend warriors, will test their mettle on Sunday, April 12 at the Cumberland XC, hosted by the United Riders of Cumberland (UROC). The third race of the Island Cup XC series and Cumberland’s first race of the season, the Cumberland XC will feature a great new course for racers, as well as a fun supervised group ride for children.
The Cumberland XC is open to riders of all ages and abilities and starts at noon on April 12, with check-in by 10 a.m. at Cumberland Village Park.
A week later, on April 19, downhillers will get the chance to showcase their skills at the Dodge City DH, the only downhill race on the Island this year. Like the XC event, the Dodge City DH is hosted by UROC and is open to riders of all ages and abilities, although full-face helmets are mandatory for all racers. This year’s race features an updated course and a single crown fork category. The race starts at 1 p.m. on April 19, with shuttles and sign-in beginning at 9 a.m. at Cumberland’s Chinese Heritage Park.
Participants of both events will be treated to a well-deserved free barbecue, and all riders will have a chance to win several sponsor-donated prizes. Registration is $30 for the XC race and $50 for the DH. Riders under 12 can participate in either event for free.
Riders must pre-register online for these events:
- Cumberland XC
- Cumberland DCDH
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10 Comments
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kevin267
(Apr 10, 2015 at 17:31)
Only DH race on the island.. Sad times when there used to be bc cup at Mt wash then hammer fest prevost port Alberni and Cumberland for Island cup
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skifreak
(Apr 10, 2015 at 17:40)
Hi Kevin, it's an unfortunate reality with the increasing costs of transport and the use of private logging roads which are not maintained to the same level as public forestry roads. We have added more enduro events this year with a new timing system which gets past the issue of road maintenance and transport vehicles.
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kevin267
(Apr 10, 2015 at 17:55)
Yeah I understand how much more logistics go into those races and with enduro becoming the most popular race format it all makes sense.
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brandama
(Apr 10, 2015 at 23:40)
Oh man so stoked to race dh single crown! Thanks Colin for the update. Should be good times with good friends!
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brandama
(Apr 11, 2015 at 1:24)
Single crown race is for small bikes basically. Enduros or anybody else who dosn't rock a down hill bike.
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spencerbrawn
(Apr 10, 2015 at 18:57)
Yeeahhh!! Looking forward to dh race! I don't understand the singlecrown class though, what's it for?
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whitebirdfeathers
(Apr 11, 2015 at 13:03)
The riding in Cumberland is so good. Major props to UROC!
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Aidancutting
(Apr 10, 2015 at 21:05)
So no sunshine coaster?
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gordonshred
(Apr 10, 2015 at 21:12)
Sunshine Coaster DH is scheduled May 3, the same day as the BC Enduro Sunshine Coast.
So basically a choice has to be made by racers on which one to attend, which is lame.
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MuddyProductions
(Apr 11, 2015 at 22:22)
The Coaster is on the Sunshine Coast not Vancouver Island, hence Cumberland being the only DH race on the island.
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