2017 Vedder Mountain Classic event

Nestled in the hills surrounding the fertile farmlands of the Fraser Valley lies a growing labyrinth of some of the most amazing single track found in British Columbia. The local trail builders have been slowly cultivating a very unique, must-ride destination, that is becoming the next mountain bike mecca in British Columbia.

The Vedder Mountain Classic will showcase some of the best trails that Vedder has to offer: epic single track climbs, technical sections, long loam filled descents, smooth rolling contours, rocks, roots, and did we mention loam This race will have something for everyone.

Once one of the oldest continuously running mountain bike events in Canada, the Vedder Mountain Classic has a rich history. The race was originally started by local Vancouver legend Jacob Helibro, who went on to become one of the founders of Rocky Mountain Bicycles and Kona Bikes. He is better known as "Jake the Snake" – that’s right, the guy that Kona named their bike after. There is certainly a nostalgic sentiment with the resurrection of the Classic, and there has been a lot of buzz about the revival of this iconic race.

We are also offering a shortened course, for racers keen to take on some of the epic single track that Vedder has to offer in a more condensed format. Riders looking for something less committing can enter the "Short Course", providing an opportunity to experience Vedder’s highlights in a less grueling manner.

Vedder Mountain Bike Festival Schedule of Events
May 6th, 2017


Vedder Mountain Classic SCHEDULE
7:30am - 9:00 am: Registration and Racer Plate Pick Up – Main Beach Cultus Lake
9:15 am - 9:45 am: Mandatory Race Meeting
9:45 am: 15 minute warning/ racer line-up (ALL RACERS MUST BE LINED UP BY 9:55 AM)
10:00 am: Race Starts
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: Pro men finishing
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm: Riders finishing
2:45 pm: Awards (or whenever last rider is in)


**traffic control in effect from approximately 9:55 am – 10:25 am (rolling closures, traffic to resume once racers have passed).


Beer Garden presented by Old Yale Brewing
12:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Beer Garden is Open (NO MINORS)


The After Party presented by Lakeside Beach Club
7:00 pm- 12:00 am: Post ride after race/pre enduro party, ticketed event (burger and one beer included)


May 7th, 2016
BC Enduro Series SCHEDULE:
7:30am - 8:30am: Registration and Racer Plate Pick Up - Main Beach Cultus Lake
8:30am: 30-39 Men(First Wave)
8:45am: 21-29 Men (Second Wave)
9:00am: Women
9:10am: U21 and 15 & Under
9:25am: 39-40 Men
9.35am: 40+ Men
10:00am: Any Stragglers
10:15am: Pro Men (Pro athletes who leave prior to this time will be given a three minute penalty)
12:30pm - 2.45pm: Riders finishing
2.45pm: Awards (or when ever last rider is in)


***there will be a self shuttle to the final stage, we decided to be nicer ☺ (hitch a ride with an endurbro, some spots will be available, shuttles will leave as trucks fill up).


Beer Garden presented by Old Yale Brewing
1:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Beer Garden is Open (NO MINORS)