This is the first race in the 2009 BC Cup XC Series.
The race is open to all riders, licenced and non, novice to pro, kids
(10 years +) to grandparents, so no excuses!
(Please note, minimum age is 10 years of age as of Dec 31.)
Registration:
Pre-registration is online only. Early bird registration has been extended to April 25th and is $40.
After April 25th the fee is $50. Kids races are $15-25. Online registration closes Friday May 8th at 7 pm. Please see Schedule for on-site registration and sign on times.
Click here to register!
Non race licence holders can purchase a Cycling BC one-event membership for $10 or $30 (insured). US Residents are
now able to purchase one-events but must sign declaration that adequate out of country travel insurance has been
obtained.
Race Times:
The estimated number of laps per category are listed below based on the standard race times. Note, for most categories, race times will
be closer to the maximum end. Laps are subject to change and will be confirmed race morning based on weather, trail conditions etc. Racers should base their race day times on the following table:
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Category |
Minimum Time |
Maximum Time |
Laps of Red |
| U15 Male (10 - 14) |
30 min |
1 hr 00 min |
0 |
| U15 Female (10 - 14) |
30 min |
45 min |
0 |
| U17 Male (15 - 16) |
1 hr 15 min |
1 hr 30 min |
2 |
| Junior Male (17 - 18) |
1 hr 30 min |
1 hr 45 min |
3 |
| Junior Female (15 - 18) |
1 hr 15 min |
1 hr 30 min |
2 |
| Senior Male (19+) |
1 hr 30 min |
1 hr 45 min |
3 |
| Senior Female (19+) |
1 hr 15 min |
1 hr 30 min |
2 |
| Elite Male (19+) |
2 hrs 00 min |
2 hrs 15 min |
4 |
| Elite Female (19+) |
1 hr 45 min |
2 hrs 00 min |
3 |
| Master 30-39 Male |
1 hr 30 min |
1 hr 45 min |
3 |
| Master 30-39 Female |
1 hr 15 min |
1 hr 30 min |
2 |
| Master 40-49 Male |
1 hr 30 min |
1 hr 45 min |
2 |
| Master 40+ Female |
1 hr 00 min |
1 hr 15 min |
1 |
| Master 50+ Male |
1 hr 15 min |
1 hr 30 min |
2 |
| Citizen Under 19 Male |
1 hr 00 min |
1 hr 15 min |
1 |
| Citizen 19 - 29 Male |
1 hr 15 min |
1 hr 30 min |
2 |
| Citizen 30+ Male |
1 hr 15 min |
1 hr 30 min |
2 |
| Citizen Under 30 Female |
1 hr 00 min |
1 hr 15 min |
1 |
| Citizen 30+ Female |
1 hr 00 min |
1 hr 15 min |
1 |
| Open Citizen 2 Lap |
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2 |
| Open Citizen 3 Lap |
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3 |
Note to Citizen (& One-Event )Riders:
Want a longer race than what is allocated for your age group? No problem, just select either the Citizen Open 2 Lap
Category (9:50 am start) or the Citizen 3 Lap Category (noon start). Results may be split depending on number of entries.
Course:
The XCO Course was designed with three goals - 1st: no snow, 2nd: no interference with
the DH pre-rides, and 3rd: unique trails (or direction) from the Marathon. So with these in mind,
we have come up with an inner lap course of 6 km. You will access the lap via a logging road climb,
and exit the lap with a 1.5 decent.
The Lap/Finish sign is only 3/4 the way through the lap - so in order to complete one full lap, you must head to the top of the course again.
For example, if you are racing U 17 Male and are doing 2 red laps, you turn right past the lap/finish sign twice, and therefore, climb Black Tower &
Surf it Up twice. And yes, that means you get to descend Pumpkin Patch 3 times!
Kids under 15 will be exiting the course at this 3/4 point mark and make their way to the finish for a total of 6.3 km.
All races will begin at the local spot known as the "Mattresses". It is 2.0 km up B&K Logging Road, so is an excellent warm up.
Parents may drive their kids 1.5 km up and park along side the road.
Feedstation: there will be one manned neutral feedstation at the top of Blacktower with water and gatorade in cups.
Race supporters may go there to hand off waterbottles.
Pre-Rides: as of April 2, the course still has some snow, but will be marked for the Apr 25th weekend.
Click on the Map tab for a downloadable map & specific course instructions.
Prizing:
A cash purse will be up for the Pro/Elites based on the BC Cup prizing policy. All other categories will receive
top 3 podium recognition plus be eligible for draw prizes.
Location:
Same spot as the Marathon Race. 1 km up B&K at the Equestrian Club. See the Location tab for more information.
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April 27: We are sorry to announce that the Marathon XC has been cancelled due to a lack of sponsorship.