2011 Lower Island School Cycling League

as of March 30

 

The 2011 Lower Island School Cycling League is for all middle and high schools in school districts 61, 62, and 63.

It is a developmental series, designed to introduce riders to competition, and with a variety of disciplines of competitive events modified for beginners, yet accommodating riders aiming for the BC School Championship. Coaches are available for interested schools. For more info please contact Commissioner Eric Simonson (Oak Bay) ) at esimonson@sd61.bc.ca or Lister Farrar at 595-1955, c 882-5420 or listerfarrar@telus.net .

Notes:

·   Rain: All dates rain or shine except BMX.

·   A regular mountain bike is appropriate for all events, though a basic road bike is better for the road events. For road events, many mountain bikes can be adapted with inexpensive slick tires.

·   All riders must register through their school. Contact the school Athletic Director for details.

·   Schools declarations due March 1. Final registration 4 days before each event.

·   More info http://www.sd61.bc.ca/athleticassoc/cycling/index.htm

 

Date

Event

Location

Notes

Wednesday March 1

   

School declarations due

 

Schools to send in preliminary list of students taking part.

Every Sunday, 1:00 pm starting March 7 to end of May

All-schools group rides

Mostly Hartland, but may include “Try it” sessions at other venues

Group rides intended as relaxed outings to encourage participation. Coaches will be present for each group, with first aid. (subject to approval)

March 14-25

   

March Break

Tuesday
April 5

Skilz Jam
(Judged skills competition)

Hartland

Various stations such as:

·   Short steep climb

·   Crossing a log

·   Switchbacks

·   Skinny- plank ride

·   Roll down, steep-ish slow controlled descent

·   Technical rock ride

 

3 levels of difficulty at each spot, point for trying anything

Monday
April 12

Super D (Regional, Shock Treatment trails)

Hartland

Host Cycling Club is Trek Pro City
Approx 2 km course, time trial style, one rider at a time, 30 sec intervals to avoid passing. Two rides for each rider.

 

April 19

   

BC School Sport registration deadline for BC championship

Tuesday
April 19

Short track (mtb)

Hartland

Short circuit around 500 to 1000m with heats and finals. Possibly a longer final event for BC Champs riders.

April 22- 25   Easter Weekend

May 2

BC School Sports final registration deadline

Tuesday
May 3

City (Zone) Championship cross country (mtb)

Harland

 

Preparation for BC Champs. Longer race.

 

Tuesday
May 10

Maggie’s Junkhouse Crossfest (cyclocross)

Margaret Jenkins School, Fairfield and Foul Bay

Host Cycling Club is Underground Cross Club and Margaret Jenkins School Bike Club
Off road, but wider, smoother course than mtb, with room for passing, dismounts and run-ups. Open to mountain bikes and cross bikes. Mini clinic before the race.


Tuesday
May 17

 

Langford

Host Cycling Club is Tripleshot Cycling
600 car racing oval. May have additional corners.

Sunday
May 22
(long weekend)

 Windsor Park
Criterium		 Oak Bay

Host Cycling Club Victoria Wheeleers
- Criterium 1 km circuit, four corners

Sat May 28

BC Champs

  more info to come....

Sunday May29

Bastion Square GP Road criterium

Downtown Fort and Government

Host Cycling Club Victoria International cycling Festival

time slot between Cycling BC licensed events. A shorter middle school event followed by a longer high school event.

date TBA

Wrap up barbecue

 

BBQ and mtb riding.