Vancouver Island Cup Series Finals this weekend in Port Alice

XC & DH Finals are this weekend in Port Alice! Lots of fun for the whole family including: Kids Race, Live Music, 24hour Church of Beer, Funky Bike Olympics, Salmon BBQ, Trials Demo and Camping.

Tucked away on Northern Vancouver Island the village of Port Alice is home to this seasons most popular race weekend... Rumblefest! More details inside,While most racing has split the XC and DH races over different weekends, Port Alice puts their fun into a packed weekend of racing. This year's XC race has been improved with new singletrack to avoid some of the clear cut road sections. Utilizing some of the same sections as the beginner DH course, the XC is a good test of all your riding skills.

Saturday night always provides quite the entertainment with music, bbq, occasional alcohol induced fun and more. Remember though, Sunday morning comes quick and with the technical start to the upper race course will keep you on the edge of your seat.

2009 Course Video:

Rumblefest DH 2009

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Saturday June 12, 2010

- Cross Country Race. Island Cup XC Final.
- 12:00pm Start
- Arrive early for registration.
- Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Courses.

Renowned for its steep hills, both up and down, this race is sure to challenge any mountain bike rider. After each climb racers are treated to an incredible ride, in fact it is the same trail that is used for the Downhill race, so you know it is got to be good! Up to 28 km and 7 laps await racers with the minimum commitment being the Beginner’s class, which only goes part way up the mountain but is still 12 km of good times.

Afternoon: Kids Race, Live Music, 24hour Church of Beer, Funky Bike Olympics, Salmon BBQ, Trials Demo and Camping.

After Midnight: Ceremonial Bike Burning.

Sunday June 13th, 2010

- Downhill Race. Island Cup DH Final.
- 10:00am start Mandatory Pre-Ride
- Arrive early for registration.
- Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Courses.

A true downhill race, racers don’t need to pedal much just focus and hang on for the ride. This single-track trail drops racers down Rumble Mountain twisting and turning through bermed corners and over jumps, roots and rocks. It is a two run format and best of all, leave the uphill to us, we will shuttle you up to the top so it is all downhill, all day! Spectators bring your camera, the action is unbelievable! Racers bring your full-face helmets they are mandatory.

All the details are now online at www.rumblefest.com

This year the Island Cup DH Series consists of 4 races including Double Points finals in Port Alice on June 13th. Look for a Super D Series coming in the fall!

2010 Island Cup Downhill Series

* #1 April 18th – Cumberland DH
* #2 May 2nd – Port Alberni DH
* #3 May 30th – Hammerfest DH
* Finals June 13th – Port Alice DH Final

For more information check out www.islandcupseries.com