2011 Island Cup Series - Official Thread

The 2011 Calendar is looking pretty full already. New events in Powell River, Campbell River and a return to Hornby Island mark an incredible looking season of racing on Vancouver Island.

Sanctioning is through Cycling BC

http://www.islandcupseries.com

2011 Island Cup Series Calendar

Please note [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; all dates are subject to change.

XC Races

March 13th [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Victoria XC [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Pro City Racing
March 20th [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Powell River XC [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Powell River Cycling Club
March 27th [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Duncan XC [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Everti Cycling Club
April 3rd [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Campbell River XC [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; River City Cycling Club
April 10th [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Cumberland XC [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; UROC
May 8th [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Port Alberni XC [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Alberni Valley Riders
May 29th [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Hammerfest XC [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Arrowsmith MTB Club
June 11th [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Port Alice XC [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; NITRO (2x points)
June 25th [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Hornby Island XC Final [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; HIMBA

Downhill Races

April 17th [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Cumberland DH [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; UROC
May 15th [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Port Alberni DH [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Alberni Valley Riders
May 22nd [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Hammerfest DH [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Arrowsmith MTB Club
June 12th [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Port Alice DH Final [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Nitro (2x points)

Marathon Races

June 5th [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Sproat Lake Marathon
June 18th [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; 12 Hrs of Cumberland
Sept 4th [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Campbell River 50k
Oct TBA [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; [HTML_REMOVED]#8220;The Ramble[HTML_REMOVED]#8221;

Super D Series [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Schedule to come

June 26th [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Hornby Island
Victoria Dumpster Dive [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Pro City Racing
Nanaimo [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Oak Bay Bikes Nanaimo
Port Alberni [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Alberni Valley Riders
Parksville [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; Arrowsmith MTB Club
Cumberland [HTML_REMOVED]#8211; UROC

* Dates subject to change due to weather or other unforseen circumstances

wooooohooooo!!

can't believe I placed in the top 15 overall in expert xc after only one race…..

and I was not aware we were hosting a xc race in April… guess I am on a need to know basis.

Impressive race schedule! Racing is alive and well on the Island.

can't believe I placed in the top 15 overall in expert xc after only one race…..

and I was not aware we were hosting a xc race in April… guess I am on a need to know basis.

There are advantages to making the trip to Port Alice.

There are many advantages to making the trip to Port Alice.

fyp.

_We are looking at one or two more DH races as this calendar is not yet final. _

If this would involve Mt. Prevost I would thank you for ever.

If this would involve Mt. Prevost I would thank you for ever.

I didn't know you still rode your bike…

Our biggest need in more events is volunteers. For a dh event we need course work before and after, day of marshals, class 4 drivers, registration volunteers.

If you're interested in helping out at the events, check in with our various host clubs and contact shops to make sure they get you on the list.

Arrowsmith MTB Club - Arrowsmith Bikes
Alberni Valley Riders - Ozzie's
United Riders of Cumberland - Dodge City Cycles
NITRO - Port Alice Community Center
River City Cycling Club - Outdoor Addictions
Trek Pro City Victoria
Everti Cycling Club - Everti Bikes
Powell River Cycling Club
Oak Bay Bikes Nanaimo
Sooke Bike Club - Sooke Mountain Cycle

If you need more contact info pm for more details.

Impressive race schedule! Racing is alive and well on the Island.

Come on over - bring some friends!

Sounds like a plan!

is there a change in categories this year?

is there a change in categories this year?

It's on the topic list for our meeting.

It's on the topic list for our meeting.

30+ and/or 40+ ??