2022 BC Cup Downhill Series

* The Canada Cup is a separate series hosted in partnership between Cycling Canada, its provincial sport organizations and local organizing committee, the Canada Cup Cycling Series is sanctioned by the International Cycling Union (UCI). Note that at dual-sanction BC Cup | Canada Cup events, Elite and Jr. Expert riders will require UCI licenses. All other riders can race using Provincial Race licenses.

* Riders in these categories MUST upgrade upon meeting upgrade criteria, which are listed in the upgrade policy, here. Half of the riders’ current points will be transferred when this occurs.

Riders in any category subject to upgrade may claim an early upgrade if they can produce verifiable results which shows a race time that would have put them in the top 25% of the field “Expert” (U17 or Junior) or “Elite” (Senior Men/Senior Women) category in the same race.

Upgrade forms must be submitted no later than 2 weeks prior to race time. Upgrade requests must be submitted through the online form, here.

** Pre-runner is a non-competitive category with a max of 3 participants used to test track condition and timing equipment in advance of racing. Pre-runners are generally skilled athletes capable of descending the track comfortably, however, they are ineligible to compete in other categories. Athletes under the age of 13 are typically able to ride as pre-runners however they must contact Cycling BC in advance in order to provide evidence of their competency. This may include A) a letter of support from a recognized coach or B) evidence that they have ridden the particular race track in training. U13 pre-runners who complete the course with a finish time within the top 50% of the U15 race field may be granted permission to compete in that category in future races.