Island Cup 2011 Race Series kicks off this weekend!
La Nina has been playing games with Vancouver Island mountain bikers, covering trails with snow from Victoria to Port Hardy in the last few weeks. Luckily the South Island warms up quickly and the trails are now open and ready for the kickoff of the 2011 Island Cup MTB Race Series.Pro City Racing hosts the first XC Race of 2011, Sunday March 13th at Hartland Mountain Bike Park in Victoria.
Course director Scott Mitchell offers this description:
"The new Hartland course is designed with classic cross country style emphasizing 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 1 laps, Intermediate will race 3 laps, Experts race 4 laps."
Check the website for full details, maps and more.
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.
Course director Scott Mitchell offers this description:
"The new Hartland course is designed with classic cross country style emphasizing 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 1 laps, Intermediate will race 3 laps, Experts race 4 laps."
Check the website for full details, maps and more.
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, Shimano, BC Ferries and Cycling BC
Additional Sponsors:
* BC Bike Race
* Mount Washington Alpine Resort
* Powered by Chocolate Milk
* Island Mountain Rides
* Schwalbe Tires
* Van Isle Kitchens & Millwork
* Budget Truck Rentals
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
Norco, Shimano, BC Ferries and Cycling BC
Additional Sponsors:
* BC Bike Race
* Mount Washington Alpine Resort
* Powered by Chocolate Milk
* Island Mountain Rides
* Schwalbe Tires
* Van Isle Kitchens & Millwork
* Budget Truck Rentals
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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21 Comments
- 4 0
sharkandsheep
(Mar 10, 2011 at 11:20)
that's funny... people in Port are afraid to leave the valley. It's scary out there....
- 4 0
sharkandsheep
(Mar 10, 2011 at 11:53)
really need some clubs to step-up their DHness !!! Sooke?? Campell creek ?? Duncan ?? come on ...really??
- 1 0
jacktilley
(Mar 10, 2011 at 19:09)
DH'n
- 1 1
brule
(Mar 10, 2011 at 11:26)
The Island cups are starting up already?! Wow and to think the northern Island has so much snow still. I hope to make it over for an event this year as the vibe is great at these events.
- 1 1
volcom90
(Mar 10, 2011 at 16:00)
sure is man and fun times should come out to hammerfest its the best i find
- 1 0
connor-rix
(Mar 10, 2011 at 16:31)
that is if the race will still go on there
- 1 0
volcom90
(Mar 10, 2011 at 20:54)
lets hope it dose !
- 1 0
OlSkoolJake
(Mar 10, 2011 at 14:56)
RUMBLEFEST is straight-up the best races in the whole series. Bestest, steepest, garliest DH track on the Island, hands down. Be there!!
- 2 0
ozziescycle
(Mar 10, 2011 at 19:46)
YES... there should be a prize for just gett'n up there .still a salmon BBQ ?? God love the north Island !!!
- 4 4
albernisinglespeeder
(Mar 10, 2011 at 11:23)
Victoria? Isn't that a province in Australia? Man, I don't want to fly to Aussie land just for an Island Cup race! Sheesh!
- 2 0
albernisinglespeeder
(Mar 10, 2011 at 13:59)
Dude, it's called humour.
- 2 1
XxTheOneAndOnlyxX
(Mar 10, 2011 at 13:21)
haha all you guys are from Canada I believe, you should know were victoria is..
- 2 0
sharkandsheep
(Mar 10, 2011 at 19:52)
unforunately,we really do know where VicBoria is ??
- 1 0
sharkandsheep
(Mar 10, 2011 at 19:53)
shut up sheep !!
- 1 0
skifreak
(Mar 11, 2011 at 21:11)
Downhill events are being confirmed with Cumberland hosting the first DH April, 17th.
- 1 0
marvelus10
(Mar 10, 2011 at 11:41)
I really wish there was more than 4 DH races in this series.
- 2 2
ozziescycle
(Mar 10, 2011 at 11:13)
where's Victoria again ??
- 5 3
jacktilley
(Mar 10, 2011 at 13:14)
Its a province of china i believe..
- 1 1
poundsand
FL (Mar 10, 2011 at 17:26)
buy my bike
- 1 0
jacktilley
(Mar 14, 2011 at 18:03)
no thanks
- 1 3
andrewgrant
(Mar 10, 2011 at 11:15)
about 2 hours south of you
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