Mountain biking

Each of the 200-plus trails in Cumberland carries a name that hides a rich history, filled with camaraderie, laughter, and stories. Photo by UROC

What’s in a name? Ride down Cumberland’s trail-blazing mountain bike history

Hills surrounding Comox Valley town have become a mecca for mountain biking over the years

 

Aerial view of the tents set up for riders at the Crofton Ball Fields. (Photo by Dave Silver)

BC Bike Race to descend on Island communities for 2024 events

Network of single track trails attracts riders from around the world

 

From left: Jane Johnson, Sandi Reed and Diane Sharp. (Photo courtesy Judy Richardson)

‘Seniors who Shred’ documentary highlights PQB mountain bikers

Film features eight riders, ranging from 74 to 92 years old

 

Jenn Jackson rides a ramp following her big win at the Canadian X-Country Mountain Biking National Championships on July 22 in Kentville, Nova Scotia. (Tim Foster/Dose Media Inc.)

Vancouver Island’s Jenn Jackson golden at Pan Am Games

“I had an amazing experience in Santiago”

Jenn Jackson rides a ramp following her big win at the Canadian X-Country Mountain Biking National Championships on July 22 in Kentville, Nova Scotia. (Tim Foster/Dose Media Inc.)
FILE PHOTO — Gunnar Holmgren of Orillia Ont. gives the thumbs up at the mountain bike Cross-country Short Track event at the UCI World Cup, Friday, October 6, 2023 in Beaupre, Que. Holmgren won Canada’s first gold medal at the Pan American Games on Saturday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Mountain biker Gunnar Holmgren wins Canada’s 1st gold at Pan American Games

Canada capped the first day of medal events with 4 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze

FILE PHOTO — Gunnar Holmgren of Orillia Ont. gives the thumbs up at the mountain bike Cross-country Short Track event at the UCI World Cup, Friday, October 6, 2023 in Beaupre, Que. Holmgren won Canada’s first gold medal at the Pan American Games on Saturday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
A filthy but jubilant Jenn Jackson following her big win at the Canadian X-Country Mountain Biking National Championships on July 22 in Kentville, Nova Scotia. (Tim Foster/Dose Media Inc.)

X-country champion makes Cowichan bike trails her training ground

Jenn Jackson headed to World Championships this coming weekend

A filthy but jubilant Jenn Jackson following her big win at the Canadian X-Country Mountain Biking National Championships on July 22 in Kentville, Nova Scotia. (Tim Foster/Dose Media Inc.)
There was limited space available for shade at the Crofton base camp for the BC Bike Race. Riders lounge around in every available shady spot after a gruelling and hot third day on the course in Crofton. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Crofton resonates as a great site for part of the BC Bike Race

Extreme heat tests racers during the first three days in the Cowichan Valley

There was limited space available for shade at the Crofton base camp for the BC Bike Race. Riders lounge around in every available shady spot after a gruelling and hot third day on the course in Crofton. (Photo by Don Bodger)
A teenager has died after crashing while competing in the BC Cup at Big White Ski Resort over the Canada Day long weekend. (Big White Ski Resort website)

Teenager dies following mountain biking crash at Big White

The teen was participating in the BC Cup

A teenager has died after crashing while competing in the BC Cup at Big White Ski Resort over the Canada Day long weekend. (Big White Ski Resort website)
The trademark start/finishing chute for the BC Bike Race set up in Crofton. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Trail network draws praise from BC Bike Race entrants

Field includes the ultra competitive and recreational mountain bikers meeting the challenge

The trademark start/finishing chute for the BC Bike Race set up in Crofton. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Town hall panel in Crofton representing the BC Bike Race, from left, includes: Kevin Thomson, Matt Grossnickle, Lisa Au and Dean Payne. (Photo by Don Bodger)

BC Bike Race officials lay out the groundwork for Crofton stay

Mountain bike racers of all levels competing hard and camping out for three nights

Town hall panel in Crofton representing the BC Bike Race, from left, includes: Kevin Thomson, Matt Grossnickle, Lisa Au and Dean Payne. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Since its inception in 2011, the Belgian Waffle Ride pedals into Canada for its first time ever. The three-day event will be held at Cowichan Exhibition Park from May 26 to 28 giving cycling enthusiasts of all levels the chance to participate in one of three distance categories, the waffle, wafer, or wanna. (Courtesy of Belgium Waffle Ride)

Belgian Waffle Ride pedals into Cowichan Valley for its first ever Canadian event

Cowichan Valley’s Alison Keple who has participated in BWR since 2017, is gearing up for this event

Since its inception in 2011, the Belgian Waffle Ride pedals into Canada for its first time ever. The three-day event will be held at Cowichan Exhibition Park from May 26 to 28 giving cycling enthusiasts of all levels the chance to participate in one of three distance categories, the waffle, wafer, or wanna. (Courtesy of Belgium Waffle Ride)
Trevor Meyer pops a wheelie in 49th Parallel Grocery while doing his grocery shopping in a scene from his winning BC Bike Race video. (Photo by Nick Clarke)

VIDEO: Clever training formula lands rider top prize in BC Bike Race video contest

Eat, ride, sleep and repeat brings humorous connotations

Trevor Meyer pops a wheelie in 49th Parallel Grocery while doing his grocery shopping in a scene from his winning BC Bike Race video. (Photo by Nick Clarke)
Trevor Meyer at the base of Maple Mountain with the bike he won as part of his prize package in the BC Bike Race video contest. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Clever training formula lands Island rider top prize in BC Bike Race video contest

Eat, ride, sleep and repeat brings humorous connotations

Trevor Meyer at the base of Maple Mountain with the bike he won as part of his prize package in the BC Bike Race video contest. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Kelowna General Hospital (File photo)

Kelowna man sues hospital, doctor for ‘deformed’ penis after surgery

The presence of nurses in the OR caused him to feel ‘embarrassed and ashamed’ before the penis surgery

Kelowna General Hospital (File photo)
Starlight Stadium has been the home of Pacific FC since 2018, and has been the site of some pretty important moments for the team, like this Aug. 26, 2021 match where they took down the Vancouver Whitecaps. (Courtesy of Pacific FC)

Langford: A city for sports and recreation

Langford has built itself as a sporting capital, with national and local teams calling it home

Starlight Stadium has been the home of Pacific FC since 2018, and has been the site of some pretty important moments for the team, like this Aug. 26, 2021 match where they took down the Vancouver Whitecaps. (Courtesy of Pacific FC)
A mountain-biker checks out a map of the trails in Cumberland. Photo by Mike Chouinard

Land use agreement for Cumberland bike trails extended

The land use agreement between Mosaic Forest Management and the United Riders…

  • Nov 27, 2022
A mountain-biker checks out a map of the trails in Cumberland. Photo by Mike Chouinard
Thetis Lake Park overview (Courtesy CRD)

New mountain bike trails added to Thetis Lake Regional Park

Designated and rated trails protect environmentally sensitive areas, the CRD says

Thetis Lake Park overview (Courtesy CRD)
(Ed Henczel/COSAR)

Okanagan search and rescue teams find man lost overnight in Kelowna backcountry

A mountain biker got lost on the Angel Springs trails and had to spend a cold, wet night in the forest

(Ed Henczel/COSAR)
Some of the mountain bikers attending the Jesmond trail grand opening on Aug. 27 and the Rocky Mountain Bicycles demo team at the Big Bar Ranch, where many were camped to celebrate the trail opening event. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Black Press Media)

Trail opening spiritually and economically important moment for southern Cariboo First Nation

Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation celebrated mountain bike trail development at Jesmond Mountain

Some of the mountain bikers attending the Jesmond trail grand opening on Aug. 27 and the Rocky Mountain Bicycles demo team at the Big Bar Ranch, where many were camped to celebrate the trail opening event. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Black Press Media)
Plans are underway that could see Mt. Prevost become a major draw for the global mountain-biking community. (Citizen file)

Cowichan’s Mt. Prevost eyed for world-class mountain biking

10 sanctioned trails hoped to be completed this year

Plans are underway that could see Mt. Prevost become a major draw for the global mountain-biking community. (Citizen file)