The 2010 season kicks off this weekend with the Hartland XC hosted by Pro City Racing.

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 one lap, Intermediate will race 2 laps, Experts race 3 laps.

Location – Hartland Trails Victoria, BC

Time – Registration starts at 9:00am ends at 12:00pm.
Beginner racers start at 10:30am, Intermediate race at 12:00pm, Expert race at 2:00pm.

Reminder: Spring forward daylight savings happens the night before! 9:00 will feel like 8:00 so don’t be late.

Fees – $10 – Free for SIMBS members and Pro City Club Members, Racers must have current Cycling BC License ($10 one day license available at registration)

For more information and course maps check out:
http://www.islandcupseries.com/index.php/2009/victoria-xc/

For Cycling BC license info:
http://www.islandcupseries.com/index.php/2010/cycling-bc-licenses/

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Upcoming XC Races

* March 21st – Port Alberni
* April 11th – Cumberland

DH Racing starts Sunday April 18th on Cumberland’s DCDH course

Full Calendar Details:
http://www.islandcupseries.com/index.php/2010/2010-series-calendar/

The 2010 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.

http://www.islandcupseries.com/