RACER HAND BOOK
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WELCOME Welcome to the BC Bike Race! A decade has gone by since the BC Bike Race began and with it dozens of communities, hundreds of trails, and thousands of kilometers of hand-built singletrack. But most importantly countless smiles, hugs, and celebrations have led us to our 12th year. The amount of work, passion, and long hours that have been devoted to making this event happen year after year is immeasurable. Thank you to our team, the trail builders, the clubs, the communities, our sponsors and partners, and to our racers who are out there logging their training hours around the world in all conditions and all terrains. We want to express our immense gratitude to all of you for sharing our vision for this unique adventure – we are proud to call you all our friends. TENTH YEAR, DAYS IN OUR TWELFTH YEAR,WEWESOLD SOLDOUT OUTININFOUR 36 HOURS AND HAVE FILLED AN INTERNATIONAL FIELD OF 600 RACERS FROM 40 36 COUNTRIES. 625 We cannot wait for you to be unleashed onto the legendary lush, forested, and finely crafted singletrack of British Columbia. Just relax and have fun while our crew makes sure you leave us saying “that was the best week of my life!” - THE BC BIKE RACE TEAM
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WELCOME TO THE WEST COAST MOUNTAINS, LUSH RAINFORESTS AND OUR UNIQUE HANDMADE MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS.
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WELCOME CONTENTS THE ULTIMATE SINGLETRACK EXPERIENCE BY THE NUMBERS RACE PRINCIPLES IMPORTANT INFO FEATURE TRAIL / PATROL /COURSE SIGNAGE AID STATION / TECH SUPPORT BCBR WELLNESS MENU BCBR MEDICAL SERVICES OBSESSION: BIKES DAY ZERO / NORTH VANCOUVER DAY ONE / COWICHAN VALLEY DAY TWO / CUMBERLAND DAY THREE / POWELL RIVER DAY FOUR / EARLS COVE TO SECHELT DAY FIVE / SECHELT TO LANGDALE DAY SIX / NORTH VANCOUVER DAY SEVEN / SQUAMISH DAY EIGHT / WHISTLER / 0UTRO
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THE ULTIMATE SINGLETRACK EXPERIENCE BC BIKE RACE has captured the imagination of the mountain biking world. Riders from 40 countries are marshaling on the 2018 start line to undertake the “best week of their lives.” It is these lovingly crafted singletrack gems that have created such high demand for the BC Bike Race and led British Columbia and its singletrack to become known around the world as a Mecca for mountain bikers. With that in mind we must give thanks to the incredibly supportive communities we travel through and to the trail builders who have laboriously toiled over the years to build, fix and maintain these hand crafted delights. Here amongst the free-flowing rivers, majestic mountains, abundant ferns and towering old growth trees our participants will sweat, grunt and laugh as they enjoy the only way to truly taste what the BC countryside is all about. The BC Bike Race team takes great pride and pleasure in sharing our backyard with other mountain biking enthusiasts. As a full-service event we promise to give our ‘All’ in facilitating your journey and your passage through what we believe to be the ‘Ultimate Singletrack Experience’. What’s more, off the bike we promise you will fall in love with the communities we travel through and this beautiful place we humbly call home.
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T H E
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This is the main event of the BC Bike Race and the reason we have been Sold Out since day one. Littered with climbs, descents and singletrack that will require the participants’ entire skill set to conquer and cover a distance that demands a good set of lungs. This event can be competed in as a Solo or as a Team of two. BC Bike Race has hosted over 50 countries in our history.
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F E AT U R E
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The communities, clubs and trail builders continue to grow their local networks. We are fortunate to be able to select amazing new trails each year and showcase them. Often they are simply the most fun and highlight an already exceptional day. Please note that while these Feature Trails will be marked ‘Start’ and ‘Finish’ they will not be timed - instead know that this is where you can let the wind whistle through your hair as you enjoy a daily BCBR flavoured descent.
« THE BEST WEEK OF YOUR LIFE «
British Columbia has long been a major contributor to the world of mountain biking, and the province has become a world class destination for outdoor recreation and adventure tourism. The diverse trails and inspiring landscapes that are cherished by so many who call this place home have caught the attention of riders from around the globe. Mountain biking is a growing opportunity for communities across BC with many social and economic benefits attached to it. What we ride and how we ride may have changed over the years; however, as mountain biking evolves it continues to lead us to a better and more rewarding experience that encourages participation from a widening spectrum of ages and abilities. The MBTA recognizes the role that the BC Bike Race has played in shaping what mountain biking means to this province. It is more than a race or a sport; it is about sharing our passion for riding, living healthy lifestyles and celebrating the great outdoors! The BC Bike Race brings people together – and not just the racers – the event represents a collaboration of partnerships with host communities, bike clubs, trail advocates, land authorities, local businesses, and many dedicated staff and volunteers. Everyone shares the vision of making the event the best it can be and telling the world that “mountain biking lives here”. On behalf of the MBTA, I wish you a great race! Ride safe, respect the land, and enjoy the beauty of this place. – Martin Littlejohn Executive Director, Western Canada Mountain Bike Tourism Association
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BY THE NUMBERS
PARTICIPA N TS
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COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
Australia Austria Barbados Belgium Brazil Canada Catalonia Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador England France Germany Guatemala India Ireland Israel Japan Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Puerto Rico Romania Scotland Singapore Slovakia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand UK USA Venezuela
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KILOMETERS OF THE WORLD’S BEST HAND CRAF TED SINGLETRACK
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Registration for 2019 opens up July 16, 2018 at 12pm (PDT)
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RACE PRINCIPLES FOUNDATIONS OF THE BC BIKE RACE EXPERIENCE BC Bike Race is founded on high fives and epic tales from the big ring. From the front, middle or back of the pack you are free to choose your own adventure. We have developed a keen organizational awareness of some basic guidelines that, when understood by our participants, contribute to the most satisfying consumption of our handcrafted singletrack. In this section, we are sharing with you these fundamental guidelines. Adopt them, and you’ll be part of an amazing and unique adventure of a lifetime! –Andreas Hestler - “Dre” Director of Marketing
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Stage Racing is a patience game; you will not win it on the first, second or even the fourth day. So manage your bike and yourself well, and recognize your own limitations. You will soon learn when to push them and when to live within them. Crossing the line having completed the “Ultimate Singletrack Experience” is your reward!
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BC singletrack is narrow and allows only one rider at a time. The faster rider has the right of way but must be courteous in requesting a pass. Communication comes from behind. Stage one in Cowichan Valley will sort us all out, and by stage two we will all be riding with people of a similar speed. Giving each other space on the singletrack makes for the most enjoyable riding. Get to know the people around you and have fun sharing the BCBR experience.
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L I V E
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L O C A L S
Everyone is here because they love to ride their mountain bikes and are looking for adventure. That’s why many people have come to live in this province. The camaraderie that is built between riders in our forests grows organically from sharing the experience with like-minded people.
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T H A N K S
The BCBR staff and the host volunteers of each destination city, town or village have been working hard and long to make this event a reality. If you see a red shirt, say thank you for their work. We are all part of the journey together.
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Your bike is your trusty steed, take care of it and it will take care of you. The people around you are your safety network in the backcountry. Lend a hand to someone who needs it. Let’s all take care of each other and have a beer at the end of the day to celebrate.
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We take safety very seriously and have an experienced team at Basecamp, on course, and all around you. If you are hurt, let someone know. Never leave the racecourse without checking in with Moto, Bike Patrol, Medical, or at an Aid Station. In the event you feel you cannot continue, we’ll help you get home safe. Always, check in with Racer Relations for any issues or changes.
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IMPORTANT INFO S E E DIN G
O V E R V IE W
Each day will have wave starts, except Day 1 and Day 6. On Day 1 racers will self-seed based on expected finish times. We recommend that you review last year’s results on our website to help you estimate your seeding section. Racers will organize themselves with the direction of our staff. Each section announced as “in the hole” or “on deck”, the remaining sections will line up behind the start line in order to wait their turn. Each day will start with 6 waves of 100 racers each, Day 1 & 6 we’ll let out approx 25 at a time. Day 1 racers will self-seed based on expected finish times. We recommend that you review last year’s results on our website to help you estimate your seeding section. Racers will organize themselves with the direction of our staff. Each section announced as “in the hole” or “on deck”, the remaining sections will line up behind the start line in order to wait their turn. At the end of Day 1, each racer will receive a sticker on their plate signifying their finishing blocks, this colour will be used to identify their seeding order for the rest of the week. 1. 2. 3.
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EACH DAY WILL START WITH 6 WAVES OF 100 RACERS EACH (EXCEPT DAY 1 & 6)
MANDATORY RACE GEAR All racers must have these items on them while racing or be subject to time penalties. • Rain jacket or rain shell • 1.5 litres of water (at start or demonstrable capacity at any checkpoint) • Whistle (Fox40 or better) • Emergency food • Pressure Dressing • Waterproof matches or waterproof lighter
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Clean out your tent • Take your sleeping mats to the truck • Untie your tent strings • Zip up your tent • Zip up your fly • Pull out your pegs and put them in the buckets. * Please don’t modify your tent. Talk with our crew and we will sort you out. •
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Mountain bike patrol is our customer service wing on course. They pre-ride the course adjusting marking and diagnosing any issues racers may have. They are also tasked with keeping the racers moving forward. They can prevent tricky on course mechanicals from ending a racer’s day, or help with techniques needed to overcome difficulties both physical and mental. They provide guidance and positive reinforcement for our riders and have communication with medical, moto & basecamp staff if help is required. Moto patrol is used to lead out start waves. A motorized vehicle up front of the wave absorbs risk to cyclists in our interface zones (between start and trails). Our Moto team bounces from place to Presented by: place on the course sometimes using off-course trails and roads. Don’t follow the Moto, follow the course marking! Motos are fast responders to incidents and if it seems like they are in a hurry, they are; please yield. Motos also are used to report on the race to our media team. Live tweets, FaceBook Live and other video Feature Trails are signature trails in each community, some are new media is often generated from our Moto team. Moto riders are hard to talk to on course because they wear full face helmets and highlights, some are old favourites and some are climbing trails sit high on an engine. Sorry for the disruption to your day when Feature Trails will be marked ‘Start’ and ‘Finish’ but they will not they are near you; it’s a necessary intrusion. Use body language to communicate with them. Waving hello should look different be timed. than waiving them down for help. • Sort yourself out into single file.
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COURSE SIGNAGE DIR E C T IO N A L
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From the beginning of the race, you will follow the PINK RIBBONS augmented with pink arrows with the BC Bike Race Logo on them. •
Three (3) ribbons on the right side indicate a right turn with a confirming pink ribbon (1) soon after the corner.
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(3) ribbons on the left side indicate a left turn with a confirming (1) pink ribbon soon after the corner.
S IN G L E T R A CK T R A IL S
When getting close to singletrack you will see the “Single Track Ahead” sign. • Sort yourself out into single file.
T R A F F IC A P P R O A CHIN G
When returning to the Finish you’ll see the “Traffic Approaching” sign. •
Rules of the Road apply at all times on all gravel and paved roads. Be courteous to each other and have an amazing singletrack experience!
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AID STATIONS We will have up to two Aid Stations set up per day to feed and water you along the way. And, if distance or hot weather conditions dictate, we may add more stations during a stage. DRINKS: Water, NUUN Electrolyte Drink, Red Bull FOOD: Fruit, Cookies, Chips, Protein treats, Clif bars, Clif Shots, Bloks and Clif gels. (Items may vary)
Aid Stations will also function as check points for Course Control purposes and the enforcement of Race Rules.
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We are excited to have the iconic Canadian brand, Tim Hortons, supporting racers this year by providing their signature delicious treats and coffee to racers at our Finish Line Food tent. We look forward to offering racers a selection of fresh, made-daily cookies, donuts, These options will be amongst our other Finish Line Food fair of chips, fruit, and juices, sodas, and more to get your blood sugar levels back to normal!
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TECH SUPPORT
Your holiday, your dreams kept on track by the dedicated technicians at Shimano - we know you’ve trained hard and taken time out of your busy schedule to attend BC Bike Race - Shimano is here dedicated to making sure you finish; whether a tweak or a full mechanical breakdown they are ready to fix any issue and keep you trucking all the way to the finish. Two tech support stations at the aid stations each day
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WELLNESS SERVICES : PHYSIOTHERAPY (30 mins) - $80 INJURY MANAGEMENT: Assessment and treatment of non-emergency, new, or chronic injuries, so you can minimize the effects of injury to be at your best. TAILORED TREATMENT: Ask and you shall receive! Have a favoured technique like IMS, Kinesio-taping, or need some general work to speed your recovery? Let our qualified physiotherapists help you decide what’s best for you this week. You’ll be putting in long days in the saddle and demanding a lot from your body. We have top-notch sports therapists on hand to help you be at your best! We are the Gold-standard for Wellness for the MTB world. We offer: • Massage Therapy • Physiotherapy • Chiropractic Doctors • Naturopathic Doctors • Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Take advantage of this unique opportunity to have 27 highly-trained therapists and front-end staff working to make this the best week of your life!
MASSAGE THERAPY (30 mins) - $80 + GST CUSTOM TREATMENT PACKAGE: Focused on your recovery! Manage new or chronic injuries, flush lactic acid, receive assisted stretching for those hard to reach places, and correct structural imbalances so you are well aligned on your bike. Be at your best on the start line each day! 15
CHIROPRACTIC Chiropractic Adjustments: 20 mins/$55 Sore from a fall or first time camping in years? A blend of chiropractic adjustments, myofascial release and IASTM for full spine, shoulders, hips, arms and legs to put you back together!
MORNING TAPING SESSIONS FREE • •
Sponsored by Rocktape and Andover Coated taping products. Tape up back, ankles, knees, shoulders & wrists before race start so you are well supported for your race day.
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE $-Variable LEG REJUVENATION (15 mins) - $65 Flush lactic acid and clear fatigue from your legs with this quick turnaround acupuncture technique! *Upgrade: add the Energy Boost procedure - $50 INITIAL FULL TCM TREATMENT (75 mins) - $110 Recover quickly with assessment and treatment using TCM techniques like acupuncture, cupping and moxibustion for fatigue, pain, digestive complaints and more with this custom-designed treatment just for you. FOLLOW-UP TCM TREATMENT (60 mins) - $90 Continue the care to keep your healing going.
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE $150 VITAMIN IV (40 mins): • Recover from sickness by boosting your immune system • Heal from digestive complaints (i.e. diarrhea, vomiting, upset stomach) • Regain your equilibrium after jet lag, dehydration, heat stroke CALCIUM/MAGNESIUM SUPPLEMENTS - FREE • Kill the muscle cramps before they even begin by having a cal/mag spoonful in the morning before you get to the start line. • Post-race recovery: Reduce muscle spasms & cramping from a hard day in the saddle *Please note: Our Vitamin IV’s are for medically prescribed reasons and are not performance-enhancing substances.
FAQs How do I book an appointment? Simply create an account with us on Day 0, or when you get your first treatment, and then walk-in on the day you want treatment and we will get you in! It’s that easy! What do I use Wellness for? Two things are needed to get you through the week: Your bike, and your body. We take care of your body so you can have the best week of your life! People who have used our services say it made the difference between truly enjoying the week, head up and appreciating our stunning surroundings versus suffering needlessly everyday. How often should I use Wellness? The more you use us, the faster you recover and the stronger you will feel for race start the next day. Start on Day 0 for a pre-race tune up and then every day you want after that. The more we see you, the more we get to know you and what your body needs, so we can tailor our treatments for your optimal recovery. What do I do if I get sick, heat stroke or extreme dehydration? Visit our medical practitioners in the medical tent to get you back on your feet See our Naturopathic doctors for a Vitamin IV to help you recover. Why does BCBR have so many Wellness practitioners? We set the Gold-standard for Wellness of any MTB race in the world. We take pride in superior service for our athletes and we want you to have the best week of your life! Come in today to experience our unique team of dedicated and experienced Wellness therapists! v 16
MEDICAL SERVICES :
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER CALL OR TEXT - 1.778.888.6935 IF NO ANSWER CALL 911
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The medical team’s goal is to keep you in the race as long as it is safe for you and others. We will do evaluations and deal with most of your ailments and triage riders who have issues that need the more advanced diagnostic and treatment modalities that can only be offered in our world class hospital and emergency departments.
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No Cell Service? • Send word with another racer • Bib Number • Location (km marker or map screenshot) • Your Cell Number
The following services are free of charge and performed in the Medical Tent: •
Traumatic Injury care Concussion - assessment & treatment • Wounds - cuts, saddle sores, bruises, blisters etc • Dehydration - exercise induced or from severe diarrhea • Heat stroke/illness • Medical conditions • Emergency prescriptions (antibiotics, anti-inflammatories etc. ) •
MEDICAL TENT HOURS: On race days 1-7 After breakfast - 1 to 3 hours after dinner
MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS: Emergency Medical Doctor, Naturopathic physician, paramedics, nurses & nurse practitioners. Any and all reasons to seek medical attention, if we cannot service you we will take you to the hospital. NOTE: Every racer MUST check in with the Aid Station Crew so that our Course Control knows where you are out on course. On Day 6 there will be only one aid station. ** In the case of an Emergency any stop and time lost to help a fellow rider will be credited to keep you in your current position. Do not worry about your time we will take care of you, but please do worry about your fellow racers.**
UNLESS YOU ARE IN A CRISIS - it’s best to come see us after you’ve finished the race, had a shower, snack and changed into street clothing.
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OBSESSION: BIKES of North Vancouver has been working with BCBR, servicing our riders’ bikes for twelve years. While you are getting some much needed rest they will be working through the night to ensure that your bike is ready for another rigorous day on the trails of the BC Bike Race. They know and understand your commitment and are committed to providing the best possible repairs for your bike, They do it Right, Right on Time. Obsession: Bikes offers all the services of a Pro Level Bike Shop at each location we race at. These services are, but not limited to: Minor and Major repairs, Suspension rebuilds, wheel services, drivetrain repairs and replacement, brake servicing, washing services etc. Obsession: Bikes is also renowned for bike fitting and suspension set up and will be packing saddles, stems, bars and grips as well as basic goods such as gloves, shorts and Chamois Crème. When you arrive at registration be sure to set up an account at Obsession: Bikes and rest assured that your bike will be running at its best. 19
OBSESSION TECH : PLATINUM TUNE PACK - $550 The Platinum tune package covers most things that a pro level bike would need to have tuned to be raced daily for 7 days. The Platinum riders will also receive complimentary bike assembly and re-boxing. DAY 0: Bike build and consult to review bike fit and suspension set up. Document preferred Damper settings and tire air pressure DAY 1-7: Daily Pro Level Service ( Approx. 1 hour/day ) including post-stage race recovery bag service. Drop off your recovery bag with us in the am before your stage, and collect it when dropping your bike for service, seamless. DAY 7: Bike tune and packing into personal travel box.
OBSESSION TECH : A LA CARTE The A La Carte service is ready every day to handle your bikes issues. Simply bring your bike to one of service writers and following an evaluation of the bike you can outline what work you would like to see repaired. It will be completed that night allowing you to focus on resting and preparing for the next day of adventure. Two great ways to get the most out of the Ultimate Single Track Experience - BC Bike Race.
OBSESSION: BIKES can also provide basic goods such as Co2 , tires , tubes , parts , energy food , helmets and even gloves. The crew at Obsession: Bikes wants to make sure that you have everything you need to make your trip the best.
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D A Y Z E R O / NORTH VANCOUVER •
At 11:00am, racers must attend a mandatory meeting at Capilano University. The meeting goes over important rules and safety information.
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Racers will board buses to the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal at 12:45pm.
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After disembarking from the ferry in Nanaimo, you will board another bus headed for Cowichan Valley.
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Upon arriving in Cowichan, you will collect your Racer Bag and check into your tent at Basecamp with the help of the Tent Hosts.
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Please have Tent Tags ready when you arrive at the Tent Host (Tent Tags are provided in your registration package). If you already know who you’ll be sharing a tent with, please arrive together.
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J U LY 6 Racer Wake Up Call Breakfast A Breakfast B Breakfast C Clear Sleeping Tents Mandatory Meeting Lululemon Stretch Zone Load Buses Ferry Crossing Race Start First Racers Last Racers Stage Awards Overall Race Awards Rider Lounge Wellness Lululemon Stretch Zone Bike Drop Closes Bag Pickup Closes Dinner A Dinner B Dinner C Quiet Time Racers In Racers Sleep at
On Your Own On Your Own On Your Own On Your Own N/A 11:00am-12:00pm N/A 12:45pm 2:30pm N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 7:00pm-9:30pm 7:30pm 11:00am 7:00pm 6:15-6:45pm 7:00-7:30pm 7:45-8:15pm 10:00pm N/A Duncan
ATTENTION: When start areas are beside active roads and within ferry terminals special ‘no riding’ rules are enforced prior to start, as directed by ferry staff, police, and BC Bike Race officials. Failure to adhere to this direction will result in timing penalties or disqualification.
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D A Y O N E / COWICHAN VALLEY •
Waking up in Cowichan, drop your tent and take you Racer Bag to the Racer Bag check before breakfast. Return your tent tag to the tent host.
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Be sure to pack your mini bag with a change of clothes and anything you will need post race as you won’t have access to your Racer bag until you arrive in Cumberland. Before you start the race drop your Mini Bag at Bag check to be held until you get off course. Finish is back at Crofton Ball Field - 1690 Robert St., Crofton
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Racers will board busses to Cumberland, and the busses will depart as soon as each bus is full. (approx 2 hour bus ride with a bathroom stop) FEATURED TRAIL
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J U LY 7 Racer Wake Up Call Clear Sleeping Tents Lululemon Stretch Zone Breakfast A Breakfast B Breakfast C Race Start First Racers Stage Awards Last Racers Load Buses Bike Check Closes Bag Pickup Closes Lululemon Yoga Stretch Rocky Rider Lounge Wellness Dinner A Dinner B Dinner C Quiet Time Racers Sleep at
6:00am 7:00am 6:30-8:00am 6:30-7:00am 7:00-7:30am 7:30-8:00am 8:30am 11:00am Live @ Finish Line in Cowichan 3:30pm 12:15pm-4pm 4:30pm 6:00pm 7:30pm 2:00pm-7:00pm 2:00pm-9:30pm 6:00-6:30pm 6:45-7:15pm 7:30-8:00pm 10:00pm Cumberland
The participants arrive the evening before Day 1 to basecamp staged amidst a landscape of farmlands, vineyards, rivers, and handcrafted singletrack.
We are honored to be invited by the Cowichan Trail Stewardship Society to experience the incredible trails they have to offer. Dean Payne President BCBR 750m
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D A Y T W O / CUMBERLAND •
Waking up in Cumberland, drop your tent and take you Racer Bag to the Racer Bag check before breakfast. Return your tent tag to the tent host.
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Be sure to pack your mini bag with a change of clothes and anything you will need post-race as you won’t have access to your Racer bag until you arrive in Powell River. Before you start the race drop your Mini Bag at Bag check to be held until you get off course.
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The first half of the racers to finish will be transported to Powell River on the 3:25pm ferry. These racers will eat dinner in Powell River from 6:00 til 6:45pm.
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The second half of the racers to finish will eat dinner from 5:00 til 5:45pm in Cumberland and be transported to Powell River on the 7:10pm ferry.
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Washrooms on the ferry are limited, we recommend using the washrooms at Basecamp or in the Little River ferry terminal.
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Arriving in Powell River, you’ll collect your Racer Bag and check into your tent at Basecamp with the help of the Tent Hosts.
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J U LY 8 Racer Wake Up Call Clear Sleeping Tents Lululemon Stretch Zone Breakfast A Breakfast B Breakfast C Race Start First Racers Last Racers Load Buses* Stage Awards Rocky Rider Lounge Wellness Cumberland Wellness Powell River Bike Check Closes Cumberland Dinner Powell River Dinner Lululemon Yoga Stretch Bag Pickup Closes Quiet Time Racers Sleep at
6:00am 7:00am 6:30-8:00am 6:30-7:00am 7:00-7:30am 7:30-8:00am 8:30am 11:00am 3:30pm 1:45pm/5:40pm 12:30pm in Cumberland 12:00am-5:00pm 11:00am-4:30pm 5:00pm-10:00pm 4:30pm 5:00pm-5:45pm 6:00pm-6:45pm 7:30pm 10:00pm 10:00pm Powell River
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D A Y T H R E E / POWELL RIVER •
Waking up in Powell River, please leave your tent up as you will be returning to it later today. You may leave your Racer Bag in your tent or take it to Bag Check for safekeeping.
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Today’s Breakfast and dinner is at Dwight Hall, a 2-3 minute drive from Basecamp. Shuttle buses will be provided and will pick you up from the lot with the shower and washroom trailers. •
Day Three finishes back at the Powell River Basecamp – Willingdon Beach. FEATURED TRAIL
• DEATH RATTLE • SWEETWATER CREEK
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D A Y F O U R / EARLS COVE TO SECHELT •
Waking up in Powell River, drop your tent, and take your Racer Bag to the Racer Bag Check trucks.
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Take the shuttle bus to Dwight Hall for breakfast. Note: You’ll not be returning to Basecamp.
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Carry your red Mini Bag with you to keep a change of clothes for the ferry.
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Note: Changing facilities will not be available on the ferry, so please wear your cycling clothes with a warm outer layer over top. You can leave your outer layer in your Mini Bag at the Start Line.
! Washroom facilities on the ferry are limited, so we recommend using the washrooms at the Dwight Hall or in the Saltery Bay ferry terminal. •
Leave Dwight Hall by bus.
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Most racers will be on the 9:25am BC Ferries sailing from Saltery Bay to Earls Cove, although some will have the opportunity to travel via water taxi! •
For racers wishing to travel ahead on the evening of Day 3 with their support teams, please note that you will not be able to drive to the start line. We advise all racers to travel with us on this day.
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Race finishes at Kinnikinnick Park, our Basecamp for the night.
DAY FOUR SPONSOR:
FEATURED TRAIL • VFR
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J U LY 1 0 Racer Wake Up Call Clear Sleeping Tents Breakfast A Breakfast B Breakfast C Load Buses* Ferry Crossing Race Start First Racers Last Racers Stage Awards Lululemon Yoga Stretch Rocky Rider Lounge Wellness Dinner A Dinner B Dinner C Bike Check Closes Bag Pickup Closes Quiet Time Racers Sleep at
6:00am 7:00am 6:30-7:00am 7:00-7:30am 7:30-8:00am 8:00am 9:25am 11:00am 2:00pm 7:00pm 5:00pm 8:30pm 2:00pm-7:00pm 2:00pm-8:00pm 6:00-6:30pm 6:45-7:15pm 7:30-8:00pm 8:00pm 9:00pm 10:00pm Sechelt
*Buses MUST leave within 10 minutes of loading time.
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D A Y F I V E / SECHELT TO LANGDALE •
Waking up in Sechelt, drop your tent, and take your Racer Bag to the Racer Bag Check trucks to be transported to Basecamp in North Vancouver.
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Prepare your Mini Bag with a change of clothes and drop this with the Racer Bag Check to be transported to the Finish Line in Langdale.
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Please take your bike to Bike Check as soon you finish the course in Langdale.
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Showers will be available in Langdale and at our North Vancouver Basecamp.
! The first half of the racers across the finish line will be on the 2:05pm sailing to Horseshoe Bay, the second half will be on the 4:20pm. •
Upon disembarking from the ferry, board a BCBR bus as directed to be transported to our North Vancouver Basecamp. •
Basecamp will be at Parkgate Park in North Vancouver. FEATURED TRAIL
• RIO GRANDE
DAY FIVE SPONSOR:
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J U LY 1 1 Racer Wake Up Call Clear Sleeping Tents Lululemon Stretch Zone Breakfast A Breakfast B Breakfast C Race Start First Racers Last Racers Stage Awards Ferry Crossing Load Buses* Rider Lounge Wellness Bike Check Closes Dinner A Dinner B Dinner C Bag Pickup Closes Lululemon Yoga Stretch Quiet Time Racers Sleep at
6:00am 7:00am 6:30-8:00am 6:30-7:00am 7:00-7:30am 7:30-8:00am 8:30am 10:30pm 3:30pm Live @ Finish Line in Langdale 2:05pm/4:20pm 3:05pm/5:20pm TBD 4:00pm-9:30pm 4:30pm 5:45-6:15pm 6:30-7:00pm 7:15-7:45pm 8:00pm 8:30pm 10:00pm North Vancouver
*Buses MUST leave within 10 minutes of loading time.
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D A Y S I X / NORTH VANCOUVER •
Waking up in North Vancouver, drop your tent, and take your Racer Bag to the Racer Bag Check trucks to be transported to Basecamp in Squamish.
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Today’s race will be conducted in a Time Trial (TT) format, small gaps between riders dispersed in GC or results order, 1 - 600. Though the course is short, these are North Shore km’s and this day is about 90% singletrack.
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Red Bull presents The North Shore Downtime. Forever After is a trail that epitomizes the modern North Shore style of riding - challenging, fun and technical. It forces riders to put into use the entire skillset required to shred The Shore. BCBR and Red Bull challenge you to the North Shore Downtime on this 1.5 km timed section of trail on Mt. Seymour. Remember be awesome, give a bike length and communicate!
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Racers will board buses at our basecamp between 11:45am and 2:00pm, for transport to Squamish.
There will be a beer garden available for you after the race at the finish line.!
FEATURED TRAIL • JOHN DEER
DAY SIX SPONSOR:
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J U LY 1 2 Racer Wake Up Call Clear Sleeping Tents Lululemon Stretch Zone Breakfast A Breakfast B Breakfast C Race Start First Racers Last Racers Stage Awards Load Buses* Rider Lounge Wellness Bike Check Closes Bag Pickup Closes Dinner A Dinner B Dinner C Lululemon Yoga Stretch Quiet Time Racers Sleep at
7:00am 8:00am 6:30-8:00am 7:30-8:00am 8:00-8:30am 8:30-9:00am 9:30am 10:30pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 11:45pm-2:00pm TBD 12:30pm-9:30pm 3:00pm 5:00pm 5:15-5:45pm 6:00-6:30pm 6:45-7:15pm 7:30pm 10:00pm Squamish
*Buses MUST leave within 10 minutes of loading time.
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D A Y S E V E N / SQUAMISH •
Waking up in Squamish, please leave your tent up as you will be returning to it later today. You may leave your Racer Bag in your tent or take it to Racer Bag Check trucks.
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There will be a beer garden available for you after the race at the finish line, it will be open from 12pm – 4pm!
The finish line is located at basecamp.
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A BCBR photographer will be at the finish line taking your action photo as you pass under the arch, please raise your arms in celebration as you cross the line - this is it, the Big Moment! •
This year racers will be spending one more night with us in basecamp where they will be able to sleep just steps away from our celebration banquet. Catered by Whistler Cooks our media team will share their captures of our race week during dinner and live local entertainment will play post-dinner - for anyone who still has legs left to dance on! We can’t wait to celebrate your accomplishments with you!
J U LY 1 3 Racer Wake Up Call Clear Sleeping Tents Lululemon Stretch Zone Breakfast A Breakfast B Breakfast C Race Start First Racers Last Racers Stage Awards Rider Lounge Wellness Bike Check Closes Lululemon Yoga Stretch Bag Pickup Closes Cocktails Dinner Party Time! Racers Sleep at
6:30am N/A 6:30-8:00am 7:00-7:30am 7:30-8:00am 8:00-8:30am 9:00am 11:30pm 4:30pm 3:00pm TBD N/A 6:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm TBC Squamish
Bike Boxes and week long baggage available 12pm-6pm, all gear not collected will be placed in Brennan Park overnight. FEATURED TRAIL • HALF NELSON
DAY SEVEN SPONSOR:
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Total Distance - 58km
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D A Y E I G H T / WHISTLER
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We are excited to offer you a Day 8 recreational option that provides you and your families with an unforgettable Whistler experience. With an easy booking system, you can pre-book your transportation to Whistler, after you enjoy one last breakfast with us at basecamp on the morning of July 14. Your activity options range from exciting to relaxing and adventurous to beer (which is as adventurous as you want to make it!). Your luggage will be transported directly to your hotels while you are delivered to Spruce Grove Park to meet your activity providers. You will leave Squamish at 8:30am and activities will begin at 11am. Please read below to find the right options for your personalized Day 8 experience! •
Harbour Air Ziptrek Tours • Whistler Bungee • Canadian Wilderness Adventures • Whistler Bike Guides • Scandinave Spa • Whistler Cooks • Hunter Gather • Whistler Shuttle • Aava Hotel •
We are working with Ridebooker and the Whistler Shuttle to offer discounted shuttle services for racers (and their bikes) looking for pre and post event transportation; Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to North Vancouver, and for return trips to YVR from Squamish or Whistler. As well as shuttle trips from Squamish to Whistler on Day 8. To book, CALL: 1 (604) 966-2041 Please visit our website to book your optional day 8 activities. •
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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS! FOUNDING SPONSOR
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‘‘We truly hope you have enjoyed your time with BC Bike Race. You are now an official BC Singletrack Ninja. With great power comes great responsibility. You are now charged with a purpose, to spread the trail karma and cycling passion that fuels us and now you. Have a great summer, until next time when our singletrack paths shall cross!’’ - THE BC BIKE RACE TEAM
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@BCBIKERACE #BCBR2018 #ULTIMATESINGLETRACK PHOTOGRAPHY: Dave Silver Margus Riga Todd Weselake Erik Peterson
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