Fox Suspension & The Trip
We’re thrilled to announce FOX Suspension will be the sponsor of our timed downhill sections in 2024.
We set off to check out some of the proposed trails we have in mind for the race, and to give you a glimpse of what it’s going to look like during the event.
The feedback from Racers and Alumni about the announcement has been nothing but positive. Everybody is excited about the return of these segments, and it gives the people who are fast descenders a time to shine.
On this trip we were able to visit Nanaimo, Cowichan Valley, Cumberland and Campbell River.
Without further ado, below are the trails we rode . All of them are subject to change.
Speed or style, your choice
Nanaimo
We met up with Christine from FOR Bikes, one of the core shops in town. She knows the area well and was the perfect guide for the afternoon. The plan was to ride Blitzkreek, a flowy, but still slightly raw downhill trail on South Benson, which our course team identified as a great option for the Fox Timed Downhill.
And what a way to start our trip.
Into the forest on Blitzcreek
Handcrafted Signage with Love
Some tight and unexpected loose corners
Christine floating
Cowichan Valley
Who better to ride with in the Cowichan Valley than Coach Adam Walker. This zone is his backyard, coaching terrain and training ground. Our ambitious plan was to hit both key mountains, Mount Tzouhalem and Maple Mountain.
The trails we wanted to ride, and the ones likely to be timed during the event are Upper Maple Syrup, Phloem and Bumblebee. With Upper Maple Syrup also being one of the spicier trails of the entire week. Let’s go.
A buttery rock roll
On the way to the chute
Good times train
Dropping into the Rollercoaster
Cumberland
With the snowline still being very low we weren’t able to head up to Blueprint and Upper Vanilla, which are very likely options to be timed in the race on one of the Cumberland days. However, Nikkei Mountain was free of snow. Always a highlight, and the top of Upper Rhizome, another great candidate for a timed segment.
Gaining momentum
When You see the sign it’s on
Perfect flow grade
Campbell River
Getting into the forest in Campbell River is always a highlight, no matter what the weather is like. It was the racers favourite in 2023 for various reasons. The vegetation and forest are surreal and the riding experience is very unique. Welcome to coastal British Columbia.
The terrain is also very different. The trail network is more spread out and consists of more lower grade riding. Our course team identified Rotary Rock and Roll as the best timed trail section. Enjoy the Green Room.
The Famous Rotary Rock & Roll
Fast Smooth Corners
Insanely Beautiful
River City Cycling Club’s Hard Work
REGISTER”I am super excited for the timed DH sections at the BC Bike Race. It means I'll have a stage I know I can push really hard on each day and try to get a good results. It will help make up for all the suffering the rest of the day!
Tracy Moseley3x World Enduro Champion, 1x World Downhill Champion, 7x British National Champion
Words: Jens Klett, Karen Stark
Photos: Jens Klett