Day One - July 1, 2012

Cumberland

Welcome to an amazing tour of the best singletrack riding in the Cumberland/Comox Valley Area!

You'll start by heading through the centre of the historic Village of Cumberland before hitting the trails for an unbelievable ride.

This is truly a rider's course. The diverse trails range from high speed, compact, mature trails to higher elevation rocky outcrops, dark and lush valley floor trails, and refined singletrack.

A teaser of what's in store:

Bevan and Bear's Bait - super fast, fun mature trail systems that let you get speed as you follow along the Puntledge River.

Screamin' Demon, River Rats, Two Pond pass, Sapporo Steeps, Puntledge Plunge, KMA and Transmission - hold on to your handlebars, take in the view and test your limits as you descend down Forbidden Plateau to the Valley below.

Two and a Juice, Buggered Pig, Tea Pot, Short and Curly, Soggy Biscuit, Black Hole and Space Nugget - a brief climb gives way to this awesome descent all the way to the finish!

Distance ~ 54km | Elevation Gain ~ 1200m | Aid 1 ~ 25km | Aid 2 ~ 40km
Start - Cumberland | Finish - Cumberland

Distance ~ 30km | Elevation Gain ~ 660m | Aid 1 ~ 18km
Start - Cumberland | Finish - Cumberland

Base Camp Highlights

Our finish line for Day One will be right in front of Base Camp at Cumberland's Village Park.

Here you'll find washrooms, showers, a playground for the kids, and your tent. The park is just blocks away from the centre of the Village, where you'll find a plethora of great restaurants and cafés. There's also the historic Waverley Hotel, frequently visited by top bands and considered to be one of Western Canada's best live music venues!

Support Team Teasers

Check out these tempting options to keep your supporters busy today! And for more travel/tourism information about this area, contact the Cumberland Visitor Centre, just a few blocks from Base Camp.

• Take a refreshing dip in Comox Lake
• Have a world-famous donut at the Cumberland Village Bakery
• Enjoy the Cumberland Water Park with the family
• Go for a rip on the Coal Hills BMX Track
• Grab a beer at the Waverley Hotel/Pub, and maybe even catch some live music!
• Go for a trail run or bike ride in the Cumberland Community Forest (donated to by BCBR!)
• Check out the fantastic shops around town!
• Visit the Riding Fool Hostel

Village photo by Carl Tessmann