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.
Full Race Details
Registration
REGISTRATION FEES
| PRICE | |
|---|---|
| Elite and Open Male/Female Categories:
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$60 for pre-reg, $75 in person |
| Master, Senior and all Junior Categories: | $50 for pre-reg, $65 in person |
Course - Location - Pits
Cross Country - Blackcomb Mountain Bike Trails. Start/Finish at Base II Blackcomb
Start loop – above base 2, up towards the Tube Park, left heading towards the Stables turning left and connecting with Singletrack back down towards Base 2 and merging with loop.
- 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)
- 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
| Category | Distance | Championship | Prize Money | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA CUP CATEGORIES | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Senior Men (19-29) | 75 min | Sport(XME.S) / Novice(XWE.N) or Provincial 1 day | ||
| Senior Women (19-29) | 75 min | Sport(XWE.S) / Novice(XWE.N) or Provincial 1 day | ||
| Master Men (30-39) | 75 min | XMMA Only | Master(XMMA) or Provincial 1 Day | |
| Master Women (30-39) | 75 min | XWMA Only | Master(XWMA) or Provincial 1 Day | |
| Master Men (40-49) | 75 min | XMMB Only | Master(XMMB) or Provincial 1 Day | |
| Master Women (40+) | 75 min | XWMB Only | Master(XWMB) or Provincial 1 Day | |
| Master Men (50+) | 60 min | XMMC Only | Master(XMMC) or Provincial 1 Day |