FREE HopOn Bikefest at Cornwall Town Hall
Cycling PEI and the Town of Cornwall are pleased to offer a FREE Bikefest for kids aged 6-13 on May 4, 2024 at starting at 10:30am!
What is HopOn? HopOn is a games-based program meant to introduce kids to cycling in a fun, safe, and engaging environment with NCCP-trained coaches. Learn more at www.cyclingpei.org/hopon.
Participants of the Bikefest will:
Have the opportunity to have their bikes and helmets checked out by the pros at Ted’s Bicycle Studio (bikes may be borrowed from the HopOn fleet if needed);
Play fun games from the HopOn curriculum to learn and practice safe cycling skills;
Receive free giveaways of HopOn cycling accessories;
Be treated to a FREE post-Bikefest BBQ, courtesy of the Town of Cornwall;
Have the opportunity to enroll (at a heavily subsidized rate) in a four-week HopOn course taking place at Cornwall Town Hall on the Saturday mornings of May 11 & 25 and June 1 & 8;
Receive a FREE Cycling for All membership in Cycling PEI, PEI's provincial cycling association!
HopOn is designed for kids who already know how to ride and wish to advance their bicycle skills. Your child should be able to pedal for a minimum of 60 pedal strokes without stopping in order to be ready for HopOn.
Please register for this FREE event at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/hopon-bikefest-at-cornwall-town-hall
FREE HopOn Bikefest at Simmons Sports Centre
Cycling PEI and the City of Charlottetown are pleased to offer a FREE Bikefest for kids aged 6-13 on May 4, 2024 at starting at 2:30pm at the Simmonds Sports Centre!
What is HopOn? HopOn is a games-based program meant to introduce kids to cycling in a fun, safe, and engaging environment with NCCP-trained coaches. Learn more at www.cyclingpei.org/hopon.
Participants of the Bikefest will:
Have the opportunity to have their bikes and helmets checked out by the pros from Ted’s Bicycle Studio (bikes may be borrowed from the HopOn fleet if needed);
Play fun games from the HopOn curriculum to learn and practice safe cycling skills;
Receive free HopOn giveaways;
Be treated to a FREE BBQ courtesy of the City of Charlottetown;
Have the opportunity to enroll (at a heavily subsidized rate) in a four-week HopOn course taking place at Victoria Park on the Saturday afternoons of May 11 & 25 and June 1 & 8;
Receive a FREE Cycling for All membership in Cycling PEI, PEI's provincial cycling association!
HopOn is designed for kids who already know how to ride and wish to advance their bicycle skills. Your child should be able to pedal for a minimum of 60 pedal strokes without stopping in order to be ready for HopOn.
Please register for this FREE event at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/hopon-bikefest-at-simmons-sports-centre
Mother's Day Time Trial
2024 Subaru of Charlottetown Mother's Day Time Trial
Bluefield High School, Colville Road, North Wiltshire, PE, Canada
An Early favorite for Cyclists and Triathletes, the Mother’s Day Time Trial is being held Saturday, May 11th at 9am starting and finishing at Bluefield High School. This event is back after a short absence and is known as the rust remover being the first event after a long winter. This event is designed to get people back on the bike and thinking about cycling and Triathlon. The 19km loop course is designed for all abilities.
This is a joint venture between Cycling PEI and Triathlon PEI. Event is open to both Cycling PEI and Triathlon PEI members and does not require additional membership requirements. Both PSOs will hold an insurance certificate for the event so their members can participate. Non members or participants who do not hold a Cycling PEI or Triathlon PEI membership will be required to take the additional day membership for $5 which will be included in the Non Members price.
Cost is $25 for CPEI and TriPEI Members and $30 for Non Members. Members may be asked to verify their membership so please take your membership card or electronic version to show at registration. Bibs are free.
Race venue is Bluefield High School 924 Colville Rd, North Wiltshire, PE C0A 1Y0
Packet Pick-up on venue, Saturday, May 11th at 8-8:45am.
Race start at 09:00
More information and registration at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/2024-subaru-of-charlottetown-mothers-day-time-trial
2024 Spring HopOn Course at Cornwall Town Hall
Cycling PEI and the Town of Cornwall are pleased to once again partner on a HopOn kids cycling course for kids aged 6-13 from May 11 to June 8, 2024 at Cornwall Town Hall.
What is HopOn? HopOn is a games-based program meant to introduce kids to cycling in a fun, safe, and engaging environment with NCCP-trained coaches. Learn more at www.cyclingpei.org/hopon.
The program will be taking place on the following Saturday mornings from 10am to 11:15am:
May 11th
May 25th
June 1st
June 8th
NOTE: There will be NO class on Saturday, May 18th.
HopOn is designed for kids who already know how to ride and wish to advance their bicycle skills. Your child should be able to pedal for a minimum of 60 pedal strokes without stopping in order to be ready for HopOn.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes if they have them; Cycling PEI will also have a number of bikes to lend those who need a bike.
The program will focus on helping students improve their fundamental cycling skills through games and rides in the area. Students will be separated into smaller groups to ensure a high-quality learning experience for all participants.
All participants will be be provided with sport accident insurance coverage during the program, and will receive a free Cycling for All membership in Cycling PEI, the provincial cycling association!
Registration cost: $30 (50% discounts will be provided to all children who participate in the May 4th Bikefest at Cornwall Town Hall! Please email us at hopon@cyclingpei.org if cost is a barrier.
Please register for this course at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/2024-spring-hopon-course-at-cornwall-town-hall
2024 Spring HopOn Course at Victoria Park
Cycling PEI and the City of Charlottetown, with funding from the ParticipACTION Community Challenge, are pleased to partner on a HopOn kids cycling course for kids aged 6-13 from May 11 to June 8, 2024 at Victoria Park Ball Clubhouse on Forbes Kennedy Way.
What is HopOn? HopOn is a games-based program meant to introduce kids to cycling in a fun, safe, and engaging environment with NCCP-trained coaches. Learn more at www.cyclingpei.org/hopon.
The program will be taking place on the following Saturday afternoons from 2:30pm to 3:45pm:
May 11th
May 25th
June 1st
June 8th
NOTE: There will be NO class on Saturday, May 18th.
HopOn is designed for kids who already know how to ride and wish to advance their bicycle skills. Your child should be able to pedal for a minimum of 60 pedal strokes without stopping in order to be ready for HopOn.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own mountain bikes if they have them; Cycling PEI will also have a number of bikes to lend those who need a bike.
The program will focus on helping students improve their fundamental cycling skills through games and rides in the area. Students will be separated into smaller groups to ensure a high-quality learning experience for all participants.
All participants will be be provided with sport accident insurance coverage during the program, and will receive a free Cycling for All membership in Cycling PEI, the provincial cycling association!
Registration cost: $10 (with free option for those for whom cost is a barrier).
Please register for this course at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/2024-spring-hopon-course-at-victoria-park
Summerside Muckraker
Join us at Summerside’s Rotary Park for the first MTB cross country race of the season - not only in PEI but in the Maritimes!
There will be an 10:00am start time for U15 and under, with U17 and above category starts beginning at 11am. Check-in for the race opens at 9:30am.
Advance registration required at https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=35488.
FREE HopOn Bikefest at Glasgow Hills
Cycling PEI and Glasgow Hills Resort & Golf Club are pleased to offer a FREE Bikefest for kids aged 6-13 on May 12, 2024 starting at 1pm!
What is HopOn? HopOn is a games-based program meant to introduce kids to cycling in a fun, safe, and engaging environment with NCCP-trained coaches. Learn more at www.cyclingpei.org/hopon.
Participants of the Bikefest will:
Have the opportunity to have their bikes and helmets checked out by the pros from Ted's Bicycle Studio (bikes may be borrowed from the HopOn fleet if needed);
Play fun games from the HopOn curriculum to learn and practice safe cycling skills;
Receive free giveaways of HopOn cycling accessories;
Get 50% off discounts for enrollment in future HopOn programs;
Receive a FREE Cycling for All membership in Cycling PEI, PEI's provincial cycling association!
Why not head over early for a special Mother's Day Brunch at Pipers Restaurant, located right at the Glasgow Hills Resort!
HopOn is designed for kids who already know how to ride and wish to advance their bicycle skills. Your child should be able to pedal for a minimum of 60 pedal strokes without stopping in order to be ready for HopOn.
Please register for this FREE event at https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/hopon-bikefest-at-glasgow-hills
Terry Fox Ride of Hope - PEI Gravel Edition
Cycling PEI is pleased to host Prince Edward Island’s first (Gravel) Ride of Hope, Sunday June 23 at 10am.
Get ready for a fantastic morning of riding, local heritage and great company in support of the Terry Fox Foundation and raising funds for cancer research.
We welcome riders of all levels and abilities to join us.
Two routes will depart from the historic Sir Andrew MacPhail House:
Confederation Trail Route
Distances: 35km, 20km, or less (your choice, a turnaround is possible at any point!)
Follows a beautiful wooded portion of the Confederation trail
Hybrid, gravel, or mountain bikes are appropriate
Multi-surface Route
Distance: 65km
Consists of Confederation trail, 2 scenic heritage dirt roads, and asphalt
Gravel or mountain bikes recommended
Route maps:
Confederation Trail 20km: https://www.strava.com/routes/3205281235574206134
Confederation Trail 35km: https://www.strava.com/routes/3205281926854487272
Multi-surface 65km: https://www.strava.com/routes/3204486124276960094
Participants and their supporters are also invited to enjoy the MacPhail Homestead grounds, tea house and surrounding forest trails.
Sign up as an individual, or create a team!
REGISTRATION VIA https://ride.terryfox.ca/69593
Not able to ride with us? Please consider supporting one of our participants or teams with a donation to cancer research.
Our fundraising goal is $5000.
If you are interested in participating in either distance, would like to volunteer, or are seeking more information, please contact Jordan Bober at info@cyclingpei.org or Amy Hall at amyleehalls@gmail.com
REGISTER AT https://ride.terryfox.ca/69593
Tour de Cabot
A three-day epic adventure in one of the most beautiful parts of our country. Averaging approx. 100km per day at your own pace with support vehicles.
For some history of the event, click here.
We will be providing support equipment and logistics to assist in keeping the experience high and the costs low! Fully supported ride with extra bikes and wheels for breakdowns and flats.
The dates on our calendar include Friday to travel to Cape Breton. Most of us are content to drive home after our final ride on the third day so we didn't add an extra day for travel home. We'll be starting at the Bras d’Or Lakes campground in Baddeck. Remember that Monday is a holiday so you can likely do the whole trip without taking time off work unless you work on weekends.
Each day averages 100k or so. Some days are tougher than others but don't let that deter you from joining. We'll be going in a counter-clockwise orientation this year. The thought of cycling the Cabot Trail may be intimidating to some but we can guarantee that you will find the level of involvement that is right for you and simply love the tour. Set your own personal goal or simply come to enjoy time with your friends and the incredible beauty of the trail. The intent is to include, not deter.
The general information that you need to know is as follows: All participants are encouraged to travel to Baddeck and car pool where possible. Vehicles that aren't used as support are left in Baddeck until we complete the loop. Costs associated with traveling to and from your location to Baddeck are not included in the costs of the Tour.
The cost of the Tour does include:
support vehicles
breakfast (Sat, Sun, Mon)
dinner (Fri, Sat, Sun)
transportation of gear between campsites
camping fees
National Park fees
Lunch is NOT provided - you can bring your own, but most stop at a restaurant along the way.
Riders are discouraged from bringing loads of camping gear and cooking supplies. If you have a huge tent, consider sharing it with others. Campsites generally limit how many tents can be placed on a given location. Less is more!
Registration is $220 for riders, or $170 to add an accompanying non-rider.
Register on Zone4 at https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=33450.
If you haven't joined us in the past, or have never even been on the trail, ask someone who has. Plan ahead, and book the Labour Day long weekend now, you won't be disappointed!
For more information about the Tour, contact Mark Bowlan: mbowlan@gmail.com or 902-394-1131.
2023 Bonshaw Enduro (Gravity Series)
The CPEI Gravity Series is excited to return to Bonshaw Hills on September 24th for the second time this year (although the June event was actually a make-up for the final 2022 Gravity Series race lost to Fiona, so that makes this THE official 2023 Bonshaw Enduro)!
There will be at least three segments and, if you were at the first Bonshaw Enduro, you know how awesome they will be!
This is the final installment of the CPEI Gravity Series for 2023, and is the last cycling race of any kind on PEI this year, so you won’t want to miss it!
Registration is $35 for CPEI members (as long as you register by 5pm on Sep 23). Non-members without UCI licenses can purchase a single-event license for $20 ($10 for members of Velo NB or Bicycle Nova Scotia).
Racing starts at 10am sharp, so make sure you are there in lots of time to check in.
Register via Zone4 at https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32984
Strathaganza Mountain Bike Festival
Who is ready for Strathaganza 2023? - the 6th year of this event! Our goal when we started remains unchanged, let's hang out, have fun, and ride bikes. Big thanks to all of you who have made this event the fun time it is and welcome to any new participants.
The once-a-year opportunity to camp in this amazing Provincial Park, literally surrounded by the best trails in eastern Canada should be reason enough to be in attendance, but adding a super fun mountain bike event makes this simply irresistible.
Register at https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32817
2023 Brackley Paracycling- & Beginner-Friendly Time Trial II
We are pleased to invite you to the second 2023 Paracycling and Beginner-Friendly Time Trial on the cycling path of the Gulf Shore Parkway, between Brackley Beach and Stanhope (a 10km course in total).
This event is organized by our Paracycling program, but is also open for free to up to 10 time trial beginners. You are considered a beginner if you have participated in a maximum of two road cycling races or time trials previously in the past two years.
We will be meeting at Brackley Beach by the picnic tables where the washrooms and showers are at 6:00pm, and the time trials will start at 6:30pm.
The route will be along the cycling path starting at Brackley Beach, down to the park entrance on Bayshore Rd where participants will turn around and return to the starting point. This is a nice, flat and straight course on a separated bike path.
We can also arrange for a shorter course for children or anyone else unprepared to complete the full 10km course - please let us know your needs and preferences!
Please register here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32718
How the time trial will work:
This time trial will include a mix of cyclists registered in the summer Paracycling Program (primarily visually impaired cyclists riding tandem bikes with sighted pilots), and a limited number of beginner, non-paracyclists.
In the time trial, each participant or tandem team will set off one at a time, with one minute between each participant. It is not really a race against other people, but a challenge to yourself, to see how quickly you can complete the course.
This time trial series is brought to you by Cycling PEI, ParaSport & Recreation PEI and CNIB-PEI, with generous support from the Sport Partnership and Engagement Program, which is jointly funded by the Province of PEI (Department of Health and Wellness) and the Federal Government (Canadian Heritage - Sport Canada).
Please also note that entry to the park is free in the evening.
Cardigan “Tour de Pants”
The Tour de Pants was created as a contra event to the Tour de France to celebrate Mountain Biking in P.E.I. It takes place on the BEAUTIFUL new Cardigan River Trails developed by Cycling PEI with the support of the provincial Active Transportation Fund since 2020 - boasting some of the finest, flowiest trails in PEI and the Maritimes!
In the morning starting at 10am, we will host races for ages U-9, U-11, U13, U15 and Adult Beginner.
The Adult race will take place at 12pm for U17 and adult categories.
We’ll be doing some BBQing as well!
The race will take place on the trail system in Cardigan located beside the baseball field and liquor store on Chapel Road.
Register on Zone4 at https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32466.
Canoe Cove Provincial Time Trial
NOTE: This event has been postponed due to weather until Saturday, August 12th
This course is a popular training route for many cyclists and had been used for duathlon events in the past. The 17km Time Trial (see course map) starts at 6pm on Saturday, August 12th (postponed due to weather from the original date, August 5th).
This is the road provincial time trial championships for PEI. The first Islander across the line in each category is the provincial champ in that category.
Out of province riders welcome. A valid race license is required and it or a copy must be produced at check-in.
Register at https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32465
Please see Cycling PEI's Event Cancellation and Refund Policy here.
Please park at the Lloyd Inman Memorial Park (208 Park Road), then ride over to the Canoe Cove Schoolhouse (1066 Canoe Cove Rd) for registration - this is where the race will start and end.
Canoe Cove Provincial Road Race
This course is a popular training route for many cyclists and had been used for duathlon events in the past. This year, the 33km road race (see course map) begins at 11am. The Canoe Cove Time Trial will take place the previous evening, August 5th, at 6pm. Riders who register for both events save on registration costs!
This is the road provincial championships for PEI. The first Islander across the line in each category is the provincial champ in that category.
All out of province riders welcome. A valid race license is required and it or a copy must be produced at check-in.
Register at https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32465
Please see Cycling PEI's Event Cancellation and Refund Policy here.
Please park at the Lloyd Inman Memorial Park (208 Park Road), then ride over to the Canoe Cove Schoolhouse (1066 Canoe Cove Rd) for registration - this is where the race will start and end.
Road race laps (subject to change based on conditions):
U-13 1 lap 33km
U-15 1 lap 33km
U-17 1 lap 33km
U-19 2 laps 66km
Adult Beginner 1 lap - 33km
Adult Sport 2 laps - 66km
Adult Expert 3 laps - 99km
50+ 1 lap - 33km
Springton Showdown Throwdown Race (Gravity Series #2)
Please join us as we return for a second year to Joe Downham's private bike park for a fun downhill style event. This park is similar in style to the moderately challenging Blue Nuit/Coastline trails at Brookvale, which are suitable for all rider styles and capabilities. Format will consist of 3 runs for expert and recreational categories and 2 runs for youth.
Best timed run on each trail will be combined for a total result.
Advance registration is required via zone4 at: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32422.
Brackley Paracycling- & Beginner-Friendly Time Trial
We are pleased to invite you to the 2023 Paracycling and Beginner-Friendly Time Trial on the cycling path of the Gulf Shore Parkway, between Brackley Beach and Stanhope (a 10km course in total).
This event is organized by our Paracycling program, but is also open for free to up to 10 time trial beginners. You are considered a beginner if you have participated in a maximum of two road cycling races or time trials previously in the past two years.
We will be meeting at Brackley Beach by the picnic tables where the washrooms and showers are at 6:00pm, and the time trials will start at 6:30pm.
The route will be along the cycling path starting at Brackley Beach, down to the park entrance on Bayshore Rd where participants will turn around and return to the starting point. This is a nice, flat and straight course on a separated bike path.
We can also arrange for a shorter course for children or anyone else unprepared to complete the full 10km course - please let us know your needs and preferences!
Please register here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32600
How the time trial will work:
This time trial will include a mix of cyclists registered in the summer Paracycling Program (primarily visually impaired cyclists riding tandem bikes with sighted pilots), and a limited number of beginner, non-paracyclists.
In the time trial, each participant or tandem team will set off one at a time, with one minute between each participant. It is not really a race against other people, but a challenge to yourself, to see how quickly you can complete the course.
This time trial series is brought to you by Cycling PEI, ParaSport & Recreation PEI and CNIB-PEI.
Please also note that entry to the park is free in the evening.
Kentville Mountain Bike Nationals
This year, the three Maritime Provinces of PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have coordinated our race schedules in order to feature two races from each province - one Road and one MTB - for interprovincial participation.
The Kentville Mountain Bike Nationals will take place July 22-23, 2023. For more information, please check out http://www.kentvillecanadacup.ca
2023 Grassroots Short Track Series
CPEI is organizing a four week short track MTB series called Grassroots, graciously sponsored by the Cornwall Veterinary Clinic. Races are open for all CPEI members and are intended to be a fun introduction to MTB racing. Duration of each race is approximately 30 minutes and takes place at Brookvale MTB Trails on sections of the Green Machine trail - a beginner loop great for all abilities. Races will start at 8:10pm at the Nordic Lodge.
Points will be calculated based on the weekly results and awards and prizes will be presented at the end of the series.
Pre-registration is required – https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32560 . Registration cost is $20 for all four races.
Dates:
July 18
July 25
Aug 1
Aug 8
Dieppe Canada Cup (MTB)
This year, the three Maritime Provinces of PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have coordinated our race schedules in order to feature two races from each province - one Road and one MTB - for interprovincial participation.
The Dieppe Canada Cup MTB Series events will take place July 14-16, 2023, when the best mountain bikers from across Canada will gather in Dieppe to battle things out in St-Anselme’s Rotary Park. The experienced organizing committee is ecstatic to once again welcome Canada’s best cyclists to Dieppe’s new and improved mountain bike park. Learn more here: https://www.directeursportif.ca/dieppecc.
Red Mud Mountain Mayhem (U17 and up race)
Red Mud Mountain Mayhem (RMMM) has been a mountain biking tradition in the Maritimes for 26 years. Over these years, RMMM has been synonymous with “a premier Mountain Bike racing experience”.
This year, we are excited to try out a brand new race course, which will bring racers through a central stadium frequently for an enhanced spectator experience!
Enjoy some of P.E.I.’s best Mountain Bike trails as you tear through the green canopy of Brookvale Nordic Mountain Bike Park. The adult/expert course is approximately 3.9km per lap.
There’s a reason this race has been around for such a long time and although a podium position is always uncertain, leaving with a bike covered in red mud and bundle of great memories is always a sure thing.
We’ll be throwing some burgers and hotdogs on the BBQ, too!
Note that races for riders in the Adult Beginner and U15 and under categories will take place at 10am. Advance registration is required via zone4 at: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32400.
Red Mud Mountain Mayhem - Brookvale (U15 and Adult Beginner)
Red Mud Mountain Mayhem (RMMM) has been a mountain biking tradition in the Maritimes for 27 years. Over these years, RMMM has been synonymous with “a premier Mountain Bike racing experience”. This year, we are excited to try out a brand new race course, which will bring racers through a central stadium frequently for an enhanced spectator experience!
Enjoy some of P.E.I.’s best Mountain Bike trails as you tear through the green canopy of Brookvale Nordic Mountain Bike Park. The novice course is approximately 1.6km per lap.
There’s a reason this race has been around for such a long time and although a podium position is always uncertain, leaving with a bike covered in red mud and bundle of great memories is always a sure thing.
We’ll be throwing some hamburgers and hotdogs on the BBQ, too!
For Adult Beginners, U15 and below categories, the race will start at 10am. U17 and up races will begin at 12pm. Advance registration is required via zone4 at: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32400.
This event is sponsored by CBCL Engineering.
Emyvale Road Race
Set among the rolling hills of Emyvale, this road race is notoriously known for its challenging climbs. However, even as racers battle for position within the pack it’s hard to ignore the picturesque scenery the 21km course sweeps through. Iron red farmland, green pasture and snaking wooded stretches characterize this traditional Island landscape (see route here).
The Emyvale Road Race starts and finishes at Bluefield High School in Hampshire on the Colville Road Route #9. Although this race highlights climbing specialists, there are age and ability appropriate race categories for every rider.
Check-in opens at 9:30am, and all participants much be present and ready for the mandatory pre-race meeting at 9:45am.
Advance registration is required via zone4: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32310
Distance: Each lap is 21km, and the laps vary by category as follows:
Male Expert - 4 Laps
Male Sport - 3 Laps
Male Beginner - 2 Laps
Male 50+ - 2 Laps
Male U19 - 3 Laps
Male U17 - 2 Laps
Male U15 - 2 Laps
Male U13 - 1 Laps
Female Expert - 3 Laps
Female Sport - 2 Laps
Female Beginner - 1 Laps
Female 50+ - 1 Laps
Female U19 - 2 Laps
Female U17 - 2 Laps
Female U15 - 1 Laps
Female U13 - 1 Laps
Velo NB Road Race Cup
This year, the three Maritime Provinces of PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have coordinated our race schedules in order to feature two races from each province - one Road and one MTB - for interprovincial participation.
The Velo NB Road Race Cup will take place June 17-18, 2023. Learn more and register here: https://zone4.ca/event/2023/VeloNBTT&RR/.
Brookvale Enduro Mountain Bike Race (2023 Gravity Series #1)
For those new to Enduro (where were you last year???!!!) the race format is pretty straight-forward. We do a group ride through Brookvale Mountain Bike trails and race down predetermined sections for fame and glory, but mostly for fun.
Race registration is now open at: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32270.
Check-in: 9:00am - 9:30am
Rider's Meeting 9:45am
Start Time: 10:00 am
Duration: 3-4 hours
CPEI Gravity Series - Bonshaw Enduro (rescheduled from 2022)
This is the rescheduled final event from last year's Gravity Series and we are very excited to host our first event at Bonshaw Provincial Park.
There will be at least three segments and they are awesome!
Registration is $35. We offer a single use CPEI day membership for $20 but, with three more great events coming, its a great time to get a CPEI yearly membership (www.cyclingpei.org/membership).
Racing starts at 10am sharp so make sure you are there in lots of time to check in.
Preregistration is required. No 'day of' registration is available. All registrations are through Zone 4 - https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32269
Summerside Muckraker
The Cycling PEI season continues with the first MTB XC race of the season, the classic Summerside Muckraker at Summerside Rotary Park!
There will be an 11:00am start time for U15 and under, and a 12:00pm start time for U17 and above categories. Check-in for the race opens at 10:30am.
Advance registration required at https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32085. Please note that you must possess a current CPEI Racing Membership or UCI license in order to participate in this event (or purchase a single event license for $20).
Results:
Adult (U17 and above): https://zone4.ca/race/2023-05-27/c84fd088/results
Youth (U15 and below): https://zone4.ca/race/2023-05-27/ce409e06/results
Nova Scotia Road Race Weekend
This year, the three Maritime Provinces of PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have coordinated our race schedules in order to feature two races from each province - one Road and one MTB - for interprovincial participation.
The Nova Scotia Road Race Weekend will take place May 20-22, 2023. We will post more details here as they become available, or check Bicycle Nova Scotia’s Race Calendar at https://bicycle.ns.ca/bns-race-calendar.
Indian River Road Race
NOTE: The start time for this race has been moved to from 10am to 11am due to weather considerations.
Get ready for Cycling PEI’s first race of the 2023 season! The Indian River Road Race is back after a hiatus in 2022. This 12km loop course features rolling hills, for a low difficulty but high fun factor to get back into the groove for another year of cycling.
Register via Zone4 at https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=31898 no later than Friday, May 12 at 8pm.
Summerside Rotary Rundown Fat Bike Race
On Saturday, February 11, The City of Summerside and Cycling PEI along with sponsors, Summerside Auto Parts, DC Tire, read’s Land Management Services, Ride It Winter Festival, Meridian 360 are pleased to announce the second annual Rotary Park Rundown, Fat Bike Event.
The Rotary Park Rundown will be hosted at Rotary Friendship Park, with registration to be held from 9-10 with races starting at 10:30am.
Event Details:
For the Event, there will be both men’s and woman’s classes with expert, intermediate and beginner categories for each class.
There will he registration Fees of $10 for beginner registrations and $20 for Intermediate and Expert Registration (100% of all registration fees will go back into the event)
There will be pre-registration available along with race day registrations between 9-10am. Pre-Registration for the event can be obtained by calling 902-432-1234 or in person at the Credit Union Place at 511 Notre Dame Street, or online at this link.
There will be prizes awarded to each of the top three finishers in each of the categories.
Cash Prizes awarded to Expert Class for top three finishers (1st - 125.00, 2nd- $75 and 3rd-$50)
The Event will be a Cycle PEI Sanctioned Event
Course will consist of a 4.5km loop. Number of loops for each class and category will be determined race day by Event Commissioner
There will be heated fire pots provided to keep riders warm
After the Event, Prizes will be awarded at the Event site with Pizza and refreshments
Brackley Paracycling- & Beginner-Friendly Time Trial
We are pleased to invite you to the second 2022 Paracycling-Friendly Time Trial on the cycling path of the Gulf Shore Parkway, between Brackley Beach and Stanhope (a 10km course in total). This time, we are also opening up the time trial to a limited number of non-paracyclists who are race and time trial beginners. You are considered a beginner if you have participated in a maximum of one road cycling race or time trial previously.
We will be meeting at Brackley Beach by the picnic tables where the washrooms and showers are at 5:30pm, and the time trials will start at 6pm.
The route will be along the cycling path starting at Brackley Beach, down to the park entrance on Bayshore Rd where participants will turn around and return to the starting point. This is a nice, flat and straight course on a separated bike path.
We can also arrange for a shorter course for children or anyone else unprepared to complete the full 10km course - please let us know your needs and preferences!
Please register here: https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=29629
How the time trial will work:
This time trial will include a mix of cyclists registered in the summer Paracycling Program (primarily visually impaired cyclists riding tandem bikes with sighted pilots), and a limited number of beginner, non-paracyclists.
In the time trial, each participant or tandem team will set off one at a time, with one minute between each participant. It is not really a race against other people, but a challenge to yourself, to see how quickly you can complete the course.
This time trial series is brought to you by Cycling PEI, ParaSport & Recreation PEI and CNIB-PEI with generous support from the Sport Partnership and Engagement Program, which is jointly funded by the Province of PEI (Department of Health and Wellness) and the Federal Government (Canadian Heritage - Sport Canada).
Thanks to the funding support we've received, participation in this event is FREE!
Please also note that entry to the park is free in the evening.
Strathaganza Mountain Bike Festival
Who is ready for Strathaganza 2022? - the 5th year of this event! Our goal when we started remains unchanged, let's hang out, have fun, and ride bikes. Big thanks to all of you who have made this event the fun time it is and welcome to any new participants.
Full Event Schedule is posted below!
Saturday will be the Youthfest Mountain Bike Rodeo, chalk full of events for all young shredders and then we will let the adults loose on Sunday, not to mention the great riding all weekend long. All the events will be great for spectators making this fun-first, bike lovin' mountain bike festival perfect for families. All we need is you!
The once-a-year opportunity to camp in this amazing Provincial Park, literally surrounded by the best trails in eastern Canada should be reason enough to be in attendance, but adding a super fun mountain bike event makes this simply irresistible.
Registration is through Zone 4, https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=29613
Camping is $10 per person, per night, kids under 12 are free.
Kidsfest Event is $20, $10 if you are a member of Rigid Riders (includes BBQ)
Nightduro is $25
Gravity Series Enduro is $35
Note - If $ is going to prevent you from attending, let us know and we will figure it out. We just want you to come out and enjoy.
More details to follow as we make them up.
Red Mud Mountain Mayhem (U17 and up race)
Red Mud Mountain Mayhem (RMMM) has been a mountain biking tradition in the Maritimes for 26 years. Over these years, RMMM has been synonymous with “a premier Mountain Bike racing experience”.
Enjoy some of P.E.I.’s best Mountain Bike trails as you tear through the August green canopy of Brookvale Nordic Mountain Bike Park. This 4.2km course incorporates a mix of both ‘flowy’ single-track and sweeping double-track sections. These trails are legendary on P.E.I. and have become fast and worked in over years of faithful usage.
There’s a reason this race has been around for such a long time and although a podium position is always uncertain, leaving with a bike covered in red mud and bundle of great memories is always a sure thing.
We’ll be throwing some burgers and hotdogs on the BBQ, too!
(Note that races for riders in the Adult Beginner and U15 and under categories will take place at 10am)
Advance registration is required by Saturday, August 6th at 6pm at https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=29447.
Register by Friday, August 5th to SAVE!
Red Mud Mountain Mayhem - Brookvale (U15 and Adult Beginner)
Red Mud Mountain Mayhem (RMMM) has been a mountain biking tradition in the Maritimes for 26 years. Over these years, RMMM has been synonymous with “a premier Mountain Bike racing experience”.
Enjoy some of P.E.I.’s best Mountain Bike trails as you tear through the August green canopy of Brookvale Nordic Mountain Bike Park. The novice course is approximately 4.5km along the Green Machine and Blue Nuit trails.
There’s a reason this race has been around for such a long time and although a podium position is always uncertain, leaving with a bike covered in red mud and bundle of great memories is always a sure thing.
We’ll be throwing some hamburgers and hotdogs on the BBQ, too!
For Adult Beginners, U15 and below categories, the race will start at 10am. U17 and up races will begin at 12pm.
Advance registration is required by Saturday, August 6th at 6pm at https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=29447.
Register by Friday, August 5th to SAVE!
Springton Showdown Throwdown Race #1
With construction still underway at the Mark Arendz Provincial Alpin Park, we will be moving the second instalment of the CPEI Gravity Series to a new location.
Please join us at Joe Downham's private bike park for a fun downhill style event. This park is similar in style to the moderately challenging Blue Nuit/Coastline trails at Brookvale, which are suitable for all rider styles and capabilities. Format will consist of 3 runs for expert and recreational categories and 2 runs for youth.
Practise run and course walk will be required before the race. Joe is offering a pre-ride on Thursday, July 28 from 7pm - or if you can’t make that time, please come to the course at 9am on July 31st before the race for a practise run.
Best timed run on each trail will be combined for a total result.
Advance registration is required (no later than July 30 at 12pm) at https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=29371. Register before midnight on Sunday, July 24 to SAVE!
Canoe Cove Time Trial and Road Race
This course is a popular training route for many cyclists and had been used for duathlon events in the past.
The 17km Time Trial starts at 10am; the 33km road race begins at 1pm. Riders can do both or just the TT or just the Road Race.
This is the road provincial championships for PEI. The first Islander across the line in each category is the provincial champ in that category.
Advance registration (no later that July 23 at 12pm) is required at https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=29370. Register before midnight on Sunday, July 17 to SAVE!
All out of province riders welcome. A valid race license is required and it or a copy must be produced at check-in; alternatively, a one-event license can be purchased for $10.
Park at the Lloyd Inman Memorial Park where check-in will take place and where washroom facilities are available.
Road race laps:
U-13 1 lap 33km
U-15 1 lap 33km
U-17 1 lap 33km
U-19 2 laps 66km
Adult Beginner 1 lap - 33km
Adult Sport 2 laps - 66km
Adult Expert 3 laps - 99km
50+ 1 lap - 33km
Cardigan “Tour de Pants” Mountain Bike Race (Adult)
The Tour de Pants was created as a contra event to the Tour de France to celebrate Mountain Biking in P.E.I.
The Adult race will take place at 12pm for ages 17 and up.
We’ll be doing some BBQing as well!
July may be a month to celebrate professional Road Racing in Europe, but here on P.E.I. the Tour de Pants promises to deliver raw Mountain Biking thrills like no other. If you’re feeling adventurous dress-up (traditionally including fancy colourful pants) to be entered in the “Best pants” draw!
The race will take place on the trail system in Cardigan located beside the baseball field and liquor store on Chapel Road.
Advanced registration is required via Zone4 at: https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=29341
Cardigan “Tour de Pants” Kids and Adult Beginner Race
The Tour de Pants was created as a contra event to the Tour de France to celebrate Mountain Biking in P.E.I.
In the morning starting at 10am, we will host races for ages U-9, U-11, U13, U15, U17 and Adult Beginner.
The Adult race will take place at 12pm for ages 17 and up.
We’ll be doing some BBQing as well!
July may be a month to celebrate professional Road Racing in Europe, but here on P.E.I. the Tour de Pants promises to deliver raw Mountain Biking thrills like no other. If you’re feeling adventurous dress-up (traditionally including fancy colourful pants) to be entered in the “Best pants” draw!
The race will take place on the trail system in Cardigan located beside the baseball field and liquor store on Chapel Road.
Advanced registration is required via Zone4 at: https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=29341
Emyvale Road Race
Set among the rolling hills of Emyvale, this road race is notoriously known for its challenging climbs. However, even as racers battle for position within the pack it’s hard to ignore the picturesque scenery the 21km course sweeps through. Iron red farmland, green pasture and snaking wooded stretches characterize this traditional Island landscape (see route here).
The Emyvale Road Race starts and finishes at Bluefield High School in Hampshire on the Colville Road Route #9. Although this race highlights climbing specialists, there are age and ability appropriate race categories for every rider.
Check-in opens at 9:30am, and all participants much be present and ready for the mandatory pre-race meeting at 9:45am.
Advance registration is required via Zone4 at https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=29187.
Distance: Each lap is 21km, and the laps vary by category as follows:
Male Expert - 4 Laps
Male Sport - 3 Laps
Male Beginner - 2 Laps
Male 50+ - 2 Laps
Male U19 - 3 Laps
Male U17 - 2 Laps
Male U15 - 2 Laps
Male U13 - 1 Laps
Female Expert - 3 Laps
Female Sport - 2 Laps
Female Beginner - 1 Laps
Female 50+ - 1 Laps
Female U19 - 2 Laps
Female U17 - 2 Laps
Female U15 - 1 Laps
Female U13 - 1 Laps