2010 Summer Events Schedule
JUNE
- 6th - C.O.B Upchuck Race
- A combined challenge of uphill fitness and downhill skill on the bluff trails. Race course includes the "Uptrack", "Shining", "Smoothie", and the "Bridge Trail." Registration available at C.O.B. Bike Shop until June 5 and on race day at the Bluff parking lot from 9:30-10:30am. Race starts at 11:00am. Opportunities for bragging rights, personal bests, draw prizes and lots of fun.
$20 include race entry fee, insurance, and a burger & drink..
- SMBA Women's Weekend
- This weekend of girl power will get all levels of riders stoked for the upcoming season. The weekend will start with an intro to bike maintenance on Friday night. Saturday morning will be dedicated to skills development, followed by an afternoon of applying those skills on the trails. Connect with your new riding partners on Saturday night for dinner and après ride at the Alpenhorn Bistro and Bar. Sunday will bring it all together for more riding in the morning, followed by a wrap-up BBQ. Register at McBike & Sport or C.O.B. Space is limited to 25 riders, so register soon to save your spot! $100 for SMBA members $135 for non-members.
For more information, contact Gabe Newman at C.O.B.
- SMBA Kids Weekend
- The 3rd Annual Youth Camp follows the same basic structure as the successful camp last year, starting on Friday evening but running through ‘till Sunday afternoon. This camp is for riders aged 9-16 to learn basic riding skills, focusing on safety and having fun. Space is limited, so sign-up soon. For more information, email events@smithersmountainbike.ca
JULY
- 10 - 11: C.O.B. Piper Cross Festival
- July 10th - C.O.B. 3rd Annual Piper Cross DH Race: A perennial favorite, the Piper Cross Race is sure to provide some high flying entertainment for spectators and a challenging fun course for competitors. Held on the upper trails of Hudson bay Mountain, this DH race is 3km long and includes something for everyone from dirt jumps to technical slabs to fast flowy single track. As always there will be lots of great prizes! Contact C.O.B. for details.
- Saturday night camping, DJ music, Plan B beer garden and food vendors
- July 10th - Piper Cross Squeaky Brakes Kids Race
- July 11th - Piper Cross Enduro Race: Test your limits on this tough course that starts at the top of the piper trail and end at the new parking lot.