Comox Valley Media Release
The annual 12 Hours of Cumberland, one of the Valley’s most popular and sociable mountain bike races, returns to Cumberland Saturday, June 11.
Hosted by the United Riders of Cumberland (UROC), 12 Hours of Cumberland features riders of all ages and abilities competing to complete the most circuits of a “fun for all” racecourse over a 12-hour period. Riders can compete in the solo category for the prestigious Twelve Hour Cup, or they can vie for a selection of equally coveted Beardsley Pottery mugs as a team of two or four in the male, female or mixed category.
“This is always a great event with a really fun atmosphere,” says UROC director Erik Holbek. “Our famous UROC Barbecue is going to be in full effect, and there are lots of great prizes to be won, whether you make the podium or barely manage to cross the finish line. And because you can’t ride for 12 hours without properly fueling your body, we’ll have some hearty, healthy snacks on hand to keep you going.”
Registration for the 13th annual 12 Hours of Cumberland is open now at www.unitedridersofcumberland.com. The cost is just $40 per rider for adults, $20 each for riders aged 12 to 16 and free for riders under the age of 12. All participants must be registered by June 10, as there will be no race-day registrations.
Race day sign-in begins at 7 a.m. at No. 6 Mine Heritage Park, which will also be home to a lively, fun environment throughout the day for participants and spectators alike. Spectators are encouraged to cheer on their favourite riders, partake in the jovial atmosphere and get their photo taken with local UROC legends like Jeremy Grasby and Mike Manara. The race itself runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The United Riders of Cumberland is a non-profit society that promotes and supports the Comox Valley mountain bike community through trail work and advocacy, volunteerism, promotion of the sport and fundraising. To become a member, register for upcoming races or find out more, visit www.unitedridersofcumberland.com.
The United Riders of Cumberland wish to send a huge shout out to all of their sponsors, including 2016 platinum sponsors Can West Mechanical, Dodge City Cycle, Mountain City Cycle, Trail Bicycles and Riding Fool Hostel.
