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“Nanaimo mountain bikers push to legitimize trail access”

February 24th, 2012
Nanaimo mountain bikers push to legitimize trail access
By Toby Gorman – Nanaimo News Bulletin
Published: February 17, 2012 12:00 PM
Updated: February 19, 2012 10:38 AM 

The Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club voted overwhelmingly Sunday to pursue formal land-use agreements with private land owners in an effort to preserve riding terrain and improve trail access for local trails.

Mark Perdue, club spokesman, said the mountain bike community rallied for a common goal that could put Nanaimo on the map as a mountain bike destination.

“There was a lot of enthusiasm that came out of the meeting from both inside the club and from outside the club,” said Perdue. “The change in focus from the club now is going from a group that just organizes rides to one that has a clear mandate for organizing this sport. People who wouldn’t normally ride with us now see a purpose in the club and have jumped on board.”

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Hartland XC March 11th

February 18th, 2012

Hartland XC March 11th

Pro City Racing presents the first XC race of the Island Cup Mountain Bike Race Series, the Hartland XC March 11th 2012. Proceeds from the entry fees going to the South Island Mountain Bike Society SIMBS!

Be there!

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2012 Island Cup Series Calendar

February 11th, 2012

Island Cup Series

2012 Island Cup Series Calendar

DRAFT CALENDAR

** Races to be finalized. Tentative as of Jan 16th, 2012

XC Races

March 11th – Victoria XC – Pro City Racing
** March 18th – Cobble Hill XC – Everti Cycling Club
March 25th – Campbell River XC – River City Cycling Club
April 15th – Cumberland XC – UROC
** May 6th – Powell River XC – Powell River Cycling Association
** May 13th – Hammerfest XC – Arrowsmith MTB Club
May 27th – Port Alberni XC – Alberni Valley Riders
June 9th – Port Alice XC – NITRO (2x points)

Downhill Races

April 22nd – Cumberland DH – UROC
** May 6th Port Alberni DH – Alberni Valley Riders
May 20th – Duncan DH – Cowichan Cycles
** June 3rd – Hammerfest DH – Arrowsmith MTB Club
June 10th – Port Alice DH Final – Nitro (2x points)

Marathon Races

June 3rd – Sproat Lake Marathon
June 16th – 12 Hrs of Cumberland
Sept 2nd – Campbell River 50k
Sept TBA – “The Ramble”

Super D Series

** Nanaimo – Oak Bay Bikes Nanaimo
** Port Alberni – Alberni Valley Riders
** Parksville – Arrowsmith MTB Club
** Cumberland – UROC
Oct 21st Dumpster Dive – Pro City Racing

* Dates subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. For up to date listings check out the Island Cup Website.

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