June 25, 2022
Canada Cup & BC Cup XCO
The Canada Cup series is designed to provide competitive opportunities to the next generation of cyclists, transitioning from provincial race series to international competitions.
Registration
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| PRICE | |
|---|---|
| Elite and Open Male/Female Categories: | $60 for pre-registration $75 in person |
| Master, Senior and all Junior Categories: | $50 for pre-registration $65 in person |
Pre-Registration available until to June 23, 2022.
Full Race Details
Course - Location - Pits
CROSS COUNTRY-Â Blackcomb Mountain Bike Trails. Â Start/Finish at Base II Blackcomb.
Down Magic zone via existing trails (combination of open and in the trees) - eliminating the lowest segment in this area.
- Up the Upper Tree island , climbing until you come to Home Run
- Left on Home Run to enter new segment of Instant Gratification
- Upon your exit of Instant Gratification, you climb the access road and take a right onto the new climbing route bringing you back to Home Run
- Climb up Home Run to the lowest connector of Roam in the Loam and keep climbing back on Home Run after a sharp turn to next entrance of Roam in the Loam off Home Run
- Down Roam in the Loam (new singletrack in this area)Â
- Upon your exit of Roam in the Loam, left on the road back towards Magic Chair where the new climb is.
- New Climb requires a slight left near Magic Chair crossing, up and then connect to the singletrack used on the Start Loop.
- Base past base 2 which completed the loop
PITS
- For the XC there will be limited Pit Space near the start/finish area.
*Updated June 18 2019*
Mandatory Protective Equipment
CROSS COUNTRY
- XC specific helmet
Sanctioned and Unsanctioned Riders
- Racers must hold either UCI, Provincial or 1 day license. Please refer to the Category Charts in your discipline to see what Category you are eligible for with the license you have.
- The 1 day license is $5 for 16 and Under, $10 for 17+ and $12 for out-of-country riders (out of Country riders must hold a race license from their home country)
Timing
- Cross Country will be timed using RFID technology. Chips will be placed on the back of the race plate. Do Not fold or cut your race plate/chip
Categories
| CANADA CUP CATEGORIES | Distance | Championship | Prize Money | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Men | 105 Min | X | X | Elite (XME) |
| Elite Women | 90 Min | X | X | Elite (XME) |
| U19 Expert Men | 75 Min | X | X | Expert (XMJ.E) |
| U19 Expert Women | 75 Min | X | X | Expert (XWJ.E) |
| BC CUP CATEGORIES | Distance | Championship | Prize Money | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U13 Men | 30 min | Expert Ability Only | Expert(XMU13.E) / Sport(XMU13.S) / Novice(XMU13.N) or Provincial 1 day | |
| U13 Women | 30 min | Expert Ability Only | Expert(XWU13.E) / Sport(XWU13.S) / Novice(XWU13.N) or Provincial 1 day | |
| U15 Men | 45 min | Expert Ability Only | Expert(XMU15.E) / Sport(XMU15.S) / Novice(XMU15.N) or Provincial 1 day | |
| U15 Women | 45 min | Expert Ability Only | Expert(XWU15.E) / Sport(XWU15.S) / Novice(XWU15.N) or Provincial 1 day | |
| U17 Men | 60 min | Expert Ability Only | Expert(XMU17.E) / Sport(XMU17.S) / Novice(XMU17.N) or Provincial 1 day | |
| U17 Women | 60 min | Expert Ability Only | Expert(XWU17.E) / Sport(XWU17.S) / Novice(XWU17.N) or Provincial 1 day | |
| U19 Sport Men | 60 min | Sport(XMJ.S) / Novice(XMJ.N) or Provincial 1 day | ||
| U19 Sport Women | 60 min | Sport(XWJ.S) / Novice(XWJ.N) or Provincial 1 day | ||
| Open - Sport/Novice Men (19-29) | 75 min | Sport(XME.S) / Novice(XWE.N) or Provincial 1 day | ||
| Open - Sport/Novice Women (19-29) | 75 min | Sport(XWE.S) / Novice(XWE.N) or Provincial 1 day | ||
| Master Men (35-44) | 75 min | XMMA Only | Master(XMMA) or Provincial 1 Day | |
| Master Women (35-44) | 75 min | XWMA Only | Master(XWMA) or Provincial 1 Day | |
| Master Men (45-54) | 75 min | XMMB Only | Master(XMMB) or Provincial 1 Day | |
| Master Women (45+) | 75 min | XWMB Only | Master(XWMB) or Provincial 1 Day | |
| Master Men (55+) | 60 min | XMMC Only | Master(XMMC) or Provincial 1 Day |