It's been a heck of a winter, it's time to get riding, but please be gentle on the trails until they thaw/dry out a bit!!!! Our first club meeting of the year will be Jan 30, 2017. Check out our events page or our facebook page for more information. 2017 is looking like a great year for the club. We have almost entirely new faces on the executive, and are hoping to have a busy season. We have set our Island Cup XC race date as March 19. There is talk of another Beer and Burger fundraiser early this spring as well. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the trails!
Taz is brushed out and ready to ride
Hey Riders, a great crew of volunteers recently brushed out the Taz trail from top to bottom and it's in great condition. A recommended loop is to start at Lost Lake parking lot, head up to Wileys and then on to Taz. After this loop you might even find yourself wondering how Snowden has so much downhill trail!
1. Head up Riley Lake trail to Gunbarrell
2. Climb Gunbarrell to the road,
3. turn right on the road.. follow this to Wiley's woods
4. Take Wiley's down and turn right onto Enchanted Forest
5. Take Enchanted back to the access road
6. Turn left on the road and follow it up to the start of Taz. At the Taz start there is an old cedar log across the access road.
RCCC Island Cup XC Race April 30, 2016
Campbell River XC Island Cup Mountain Bike Race
Hosted By RCCC, Snowden Demonstration Forest
Saturday April 30th
The Campbell River XC is a great event/fundraiser for the River City Cycle Club and the community. It is our chance to shine and showcase the great trails in Snowden! The race is attended by local riders, and riders from other regions of Vancouver Island and the Mainland.
The race offers three categories, beginner, intermediate and expert, a fun day and a great way to challenge yourself and take part in some friendly competition.
Volunteers needed for race day! Guaranteed to be a fun day!
We are looking for volunteers to help throughout the day, snacks provided during shifts. Hot dog roastand refreshments after the racing is finished.
Please email: president@rivercitycycle.ca
Race Day:
Saturday April 30th, 2016
Race plate pickup 10-11am
Race starts at 12 noon
Laps – 10.5km – Beginner 1 lap, Intermediate 2 laps, Expert 3 laps
Trails – Red Devil, Lost Frog, Lost Lake, Mudhoney Pass, BLT, Grilled Cheese, Ham Sandwich, Red Devil.
Registration and information about the Campbell River XC Island Cup Series will be available at: http://www.islandcupseries.com
Course Map
Snowden Demonstration Forest on Trail Forks
Heading riding out in Snowden, be sure to check it out on on Trail Forks.
