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SUMMARY:Merritt Crown XC Bike Race
DESCRIPTION:The Merritt Crown is a challenging 120-kilometer ride with a 12-hour time limit and an elevation gain of 3\,000 meters. \nThe route involves steep ascents\, challenging loose downhill sections\, and some wayfinding through rolling grasslands. \nRiders can expect a grueling experience along some of Merritt’s finest trails\, encountering punishing terrains throughout the course. \n  \nFor more information and to register\, please visit: https://www.headsortrails.ca/merrittcrownxcbike
URL:https://cyclingbc.net/event/merritt-crown-xc-bike-race/
LOCATION:Merritt\, Merritt\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discipline,Grassroots Event,Region,Road,Series,Thompson Okanagan,Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
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SUMMARY:Cow Trail Classic
DESCRIPTION:Returning on Saturday June 10\, 2017 in the gorgeous Nicola Valley. This year there is a race for everyone! \n\n39 km Long Course: The Long Course has been extended to 39km of fast and flowing single track by incorporating a new trail\, FloJo.\n16km Short Course: this course remains the same fan favourite show casing our best terrain.\n10.5km Intro to Race: new for this year\, we’ve added our new trail FloJo\, forming the shortest race loop that will appeal to all riding levels. Beginner racers\, this will be the perfect entry to the world of mountain bike racing.\n\nKids Event\nThe Merritt Mountain Bike Association has partnered with Ozmosis Training PMBI Certified Coaches to offer a bike skill building Youth Camp focused on fun and safety. Camp discounts are provided to registrants with family members participating in the Cow Trail Classic. \nAccommodations\nCamping: YES you may camp at the race site. It’s crown land and organizers ask that you keep the area clean and take your garbage out with you. \nHotels: the new Comfort Inn in Merritt as well as the Ramada Hotel will be offering participants discounted room rates. \nDirections\nIn Merritt\, at the junction Voght St. and Nicola Ave. (use the 7-eleven as a landmark)\, go south on Voght St \, cross the bridge over Coldwater River. Turn left onto Mid Day Valley Road\, which will turn into gravel at some point. You’ll pass two cattle guards\, and about 300m after the second one\, you’ll come to the meadows\, where you park and see the race setup. \nYou are there. \nRegistration\nRegistration fees include insurance\, timing by Raceday Timing Services\, pulled pork lunch by Cheffry 911\, feed stations\, EMT support\, over $1000 in prize money and giveaways. All net proceeds go to the Merritt Mountain Bike Association to support local trail building and maintenance activities as well as trail advocacy work. The Merritt Mountain Bike Association is a registered not for profit organization. \nFor more information please visit cowtrailclassic.com or contact bikemerritt@gmail.com \nRace Weekend Bike Clinics\nThe Merritt Mountain Bike Association has partnered up with Ozmosis Training for an amazing weekend of skill building that will kick start your season and get you stoked on your bike. The highly professional coaches of Ozmosis Training will be here for one weekend only and they plan on helping you make the most of it.  They are a premier mountain biking and guiding company from North Vancouver who is responsible for such fun events as the Silverstar Ladies weekend \nFriday June 9th – Pre Race Tune Up\n​Get that last minute edge for race day! You will spend the evening working on the more technical aspects of the course to ensure your race day can be the most successful it can be. \nCost: $ 75 – 2 hours \nSaturday June 10th – Youth Camp\n​The Youth camp is an excellent way for your child to improve their skills\, gain confidence on their bike & trails and have a lot of fun while you are racing the Cow Classic.  With a focus on safety\, teamwork and good attitudes\, the PMBI Certified coaches will have your child loving every minute of Bike Camp! \nCost: $ 85 Full Day (Discount $35 if parents are racing – email bikemerritt@gmail.com) \nSunday June 11th – Ladies Camp\n​Ladies come out and learn new skills in a friendly group atmosphere from some of the best coaches BC has to offer! One full day of instruction with a group of your peers and other like-minded women. From Beginner to Advanced\, this course will take you riding to the next level. \nCost: $ 175 Full Day + Apres \nThis means: \n\n\nYou get qualified mountain bike instruction! \n\n\nFocused on developing skills \n\n\nYou will actually be riding trails while learning! \n\n\nSmall class size \n\n\nSwag and prizes from the event’s awesome sponsors
URL:https://cyclingbc.net/event/cow-trail-classic/
LOCATION:Merritt\, Merritt\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grassroots Event,MTB: Cross Country,Thompson Okanagan,Youth
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SUMMARY:Cowtrail Classic
DESCRIPTION:Taking place on Saturday June 11\, 2016 in the gorgeous Nicola Valley near Merritt\, the race will feature a 16 km or 32 km cross-country bike race. \nThe race is now one or two 16 km loops showcasing Merritt’s best terrain with the fastest and most flowing single track that you can imagine\, with a total elevation gain of 676 meters. All levels of riders from beginner to elite are encouraged to race. Elite racers\, this will be the fastest and most fun 32 kms that you’ll race all summer. Beginner Racers\, this will be the perfect entry to the world and adventure of mountain bike racing. Why not sign up the whole family? \nYES you may camp at the race site. It’s crown land and organizers ask that you keep the area clean and take your garbage out with you. \nThe Cow Trail Classic will be an instant “must do” on the mountain biking circuits throughout BC. \nThis year there will be $1000 of crash prizes plus giveaways. \nDirections\nIn Merritt\, at the junction Voght St. and Nicola Ave. (use the 7-eleven as a landmark)\, go south on Voght St \, cross the bridge over Coldwater River. Turn left onto Mid Day Valley Road\, which will turn into gravel at some point. You’ll pass two cattle guards\, and about 300m after the second one\, you’ll come to the meadows\, where you park and see the race setup. You are there. \n\n\nKids Race\nA 4 km race is available for kids between 7 and 13! \n\n\n\n\nEntry fee: $25 per racer (online)\nAges: 2 categories either girls’ or boys’ ages 7-12\nParent escorts: parents can ride behind the group\, in order to escort the child through the race (if needed\, but not required).\nAwards: everyone will get something; top 3 get medals\,\n\nCourses will be double track climb in the open grasslands with a smooth single track trail with a moderate decline through the forest.\nMedals\, race numbers and prizes will be on hand so that every kid is sure to go home with something. \nRegistration Fees\n\nFees include; insurance\, accurate computerized timing\, EMT support\, aid stations with refreshments\, catered gourmet lunch\, grab bag- and a whole mess of porta-potties\, garbage cans and recycling receptacles.. All net proceeds go to the Merritt Mountain Bike Association to support local trail building and maintenance activities as well as trail advocacy work. The Merritt Mountain Bike Association is a registered not for profit organization. \n\nRace           Early Bird -Before April 30                 After\nBIKE – 32k                   $65.00                                          $75.00\nBIKE – 16k                   $55.00                                          $65.00 \n​\nOptional Cow Trail Classic Dry Fit T-Shirt is $10.00 \nFor more information please contact the Race Directors who also happen to be members of the Merritt Mountain Bike Association. \nBen Currie – bencurrie83@yahoo.com \nErika Doyon – volunteercowtrail@gmail.com \nSean O’flaherty – sean.oflaherty@yahoo.ca \nor merrittbiking@yahoo.ca
URL:https://cyclingbc.net/event/cowtrail-classic/
LOCATION:Merritt\, Merritt\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MTB: Cross Country,Thompson Okanagan
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