updated March 13, 2012
The 2012 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.
Notes:
- Rain: all dates rain or shine except velodrome. Any changes or cancellations will be posted and it is the riders and schools responsibility to check
- Many of the races are on courses organized and marshaled by local clubs, supporting the league. Please take a moment to thank them for arranging thecourses.
- A regular mountain bike is appropriate for m ost events, though a road or cyclocross bike is better for the road events. For road events, mountain bikes or cyclocross bikes can be adapted with inexpesnive slick tires from any bike shop. For BMX and velodrome events, loaner bikes are provided, or bring your own BMX bike or track bike.
- All riders must register through their school. A school approved sponsor parent or teacher is required. Contact the school Athletic Director for details.
- More info: http://www.lowerislandschoolsports.ca/high-school/cycling/league-info/
| Date | Event | Location | Host club/Notes |
| Good Friday April 6 |
BikeJam | Juan de Fuca Recreation | All A festival-style participation event for kids to try the different disciplines and get hooked enough to come do the series. 7 stations, with try-it demonstrations, local pros: including: mtb, bmx, velodrome, road, cyclocross, dirt jump (airbag) dual slalom. Shotgun start: divide kids in groups, spend 30 minutes at each station |
| Tuesday April 10 | SkilzJam (Judged skills competition) | Hartland | Various stations such as:
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| Tuesday April 17 | Super D | Hartland | Trek Pro City – Approx 2 kim course, time trial style, one rider at at a time, 30 sec intervals to avoid passing. Two rides for each rider if they want. (tent) Fun Trail from the top. |
| Tuesday April 24 |
Short Track (mtb) | Hartland | Short circuit around 500m, with easy and technical sections (rationale;) short laps allow riders to repeat technical features and improve). Recommend existing course: works well, easy to get to, challenging but not a killer. |
| Tuesday May | City (Zone) Champs sc (mtb) | Hartland | Recommend existing figure 8 course of regional and shock treatment be used. Long enough to spread them out, but can see them 2 x per lap to encourage them. Also a good mix of green, blue and black trails. |
| Wednesday May 9 | BMX | Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, Colwood | Great Victoria BMX Association – Clinic, + events TBA |
| Tuesday May 15 |
Maggie’s Junkhouse Crossfest (cyclocross) | Margaret Jenkins School, Fairfield and Foul Bay | Margaret Jenkins Schol Bike Club, and Underground Cross 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 22 |
Western Speedway criterium (road) | Langford | Tripleshot Cycling -600m car racing oval. May have additional corners. Multiple races, results by points in each race (omnium style) |
| Saturday and sunday May 26-27 | BC Championships | North Vancouver | Grade 8 – 12 only. and only schools which are members of BC School sports Saturday is super D, Sunday is cross country |
| Tuesday May29 | Velodrome | Colwood | Clinic followed by times events such as flying lap, olympic sprint (for results) |
| Sunday June 3 | Vancouver Island Invitational | Bastion Square | Criterium, 2-3 different starts, depending on numbers |
| Tuesday June 3 | Free Ride/Three Ride | North Saanich Free Ride Park | Dual Slalom, pump track and dirt judged competition. all suitable for beginners and experts. Aslo Wrap up barb be que and awards. |
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