July 3rd - 9th, 2023
AN EPIC MULTI-DAY MOUNTAIN BIKE STAGE RACE
BC Bike Race is a multi-day mountain bike stage race that explores many regions in beautiful British Columbia. Riders will either be grunting up the climbs or hootin’ and hollering down thrilling descents over multiple stages as they enjoy the only way to truly taste what BC riding is all about. Filled with climbs, descents and singletrack that will require your entire skill set to conquer and cover a distance that demands a good set of lungs. BCBR is not just about the singletrack, it’s also about the camaraderie, beers & friendship that make your adventure a complete package.
- 2023 will give racers the full Island experience exploring multiple regions
- 6 days of racing + Prologue day
- Beer Gardens at the finish
- Convenient local airports
2023 RACE WEEK FLOW
Basecamp in Crofton, Cowichan Valley (3 nights)
July 3rd – Day 1 – Prologue Maple Mountain
July 4th – Day 2 – Mount Tzouhalem
July 5th – Day 3 – Maple Mountain
Basecamp in Cumberland (4 nights)
July 6th – Day 4 – Nanaimo
July 7th – Day 5 – Cumberland
July 8th – Day 6 – Campbell River
July 9th – Day 7 – Cumberland
THE JOURNEY
- Goal setting
- Pursuing passion
- Bucket list experience
- Pushing boundaries
- Friendships and connections
- Personal growth
- Epic adventure
- Mind-blowing endeavour
- Life changing
THE DETAILS
- Average Ride Time 3-6 hours per day
- Average age – 39-55
- 85% male / 15% female
- 75% Singletrack trails
- Solo: Open Men, 40+,50+, 60+, Open Women 40+,50+, Non-Binary
- Teams of 2: Open Men, 80+, 100+ Open Women, Mixed
- 2 Aid Stations per day
- One Shimano Tech Zone per day
