24.1 miles
Distance
4,753 ft
Climb
-4,674 ft
Descent
4,218 ft
High Point

Annual Shuswap Cycling Club Xc race. September 29th 2024. start time 9am. Register here

Join us on September 29th at the South Canoe Trails for this grassroots XC race

This is a low key and fun race but will test your fitness and riding! The course will take you up the new Ida View Trail, down Rubberhead (our favourite of course), back up and through the lush Larch Hills, and back down the fast and flowy South Canoe system.

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW ON ZONE4!
$50 for SCC Members and $75 for Non-Members.

1. Self-Supportive Event: The event is self-supportive, meaning that participants are responsible for their own navigation, well-being, and equipment throughout the race. There will be some limited route markings, mostly through the Larch Hills Nordic Trails. You are responsible to be familiar with the route. The Route can be found on Trailforks.
2. Course Marshals: There are no Course Marshals. If you come across a rider in need please STOP to assist. 911 in case of an injury.
3. Aid Station: The only Aid Station on route will be at the Rubberhead Parking lot. This will have a limited supply of snacks and water. You are responsible to pack the food you need for this route.
4. Course: Participants are expected to understand the route themselves. This implies that there may not be course marshals or route markers, so cyclists need to be able to navigate the course independently.
o The long course will run from South Canoe to Rubbered using the Ida View Section if the Larch Hills Traverse. From the Top of Rubberhead to the Rubberhead Parking Lot, then Climb back up DD and assorted trails to the top of Hemlock Glide and through the Larch Hills Nordic Trails to South Canoe. See Trailforks Route
o The Short Course will skip the decent to the Rubberhead Parking Lot, Once at the top of the Ida View Trail/top of Hemlock Glide, riders will make their way back to South Canoe through the Larch Hills Nordic Trails.
5. Categories: Mens and Womens of the long and short courses, that’s it.
6. Timing: Old school, we all leave at the same time and try to keep track of when you get back to South Canoe
7. Ebikes: Sure, fill your boots, but you are not eligible for any category.
8. Prizes: A crisp high 5 and bragging rights
9. After Party: There will be Chilli and Bannock for all participants.
10. Assessment of Ability: Participants are encouraged to assess their own ability to complete the event.
11. Safety Responsibility: Safety is the responsibility of each participant. This includes having the necessary equipment such as maps, GPS devices, food and repair kits to ensure their well-being during the race. Your are required to stop and assist any riders in need along the course.

Detailed Description
SCC XC is a 24 mile intermediate race route located near Salmon Arm British Columbia. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 29 trails. This route climbs 4,753 ft with a max elevation of 4,218 ft then descends -4,674 ft.
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  • Race Course
  • Race Date
    Sunday October 1, 2023 at 09:00am
  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
More Stats for SCC XC mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    1,806 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,806 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,886 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -75.4%
  • Grade min
    31.5%
  • Distance climb
    15 miles
  • Distance down
    9 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,828 ft
Avg: 2.5 (2 votes)
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