July 15, 2013 (Barrie, ON) – Don’t miss the head-to-head racing and nail-biting action as four Olympians vie for valuable points and the Canadian MTB Championship titles. Who will become the next national champ and get to wear the jersey for Canada?  Don’t miss this exciting event that attracts hundreds of riders!  The Mega Mountain Bike Week from July 16-21 offers exciting action for spectators and bike enthusiasts of all ages – and it’s right here within an hour of Toronto!

Barrie Family Fun Ride (with the pros!)
WHEN: Tuesday, July 16th
6:00pm – The Barrie Family Fun Ride is a family-oriented, fun, mass participant bike ride on the Barrie Waterfront trails.  Everyone from the community is invited to come meet & ride with the Trek Canada Team and Canadian Olympic Cyclist, Emily Batty.  Join us for the ride, refreshments & an athlete autograph session!

Don’t miss this great family-friendly community story taking place in downtown Barrie!

WHERE: Fred Grant Square, Barrie, ON (Dunlop St E. & Owen St) Map

Mega Mountain Bike Week VIP Media Event
WHEN: Thursday, July 18th
4:00pm-7:30pm  – Get exciting head-to-head racing action shots…even give mountain biking a try for yourself on the media course!
7:30pm –  Attend the press conference/Q&A session, plus get 1-on-1 interviews with Olympic athletes: Emily Batty, Catharine Pendrel, Geoff Kabush, & Max Plaxton.
WHERE: Hardwood Ski & Bike – 402 Old Barrie Road, Oro, ON, L0L 2E0
Directions – 400 North to Barrie.  Take the 400 extension north of Barrie.  Take the first exit off the 400 extension onto Forbes Rd (exit #111).  Turn left at stop sign – follow Forbes Rd. NE for 10 km.
Hardwood Ski and Bike will be on the left hand side of the road.

2013 Canadian MTB Championships Schedule
Hardwood Ski & Bike, Oro, ON

Thursday, July 18 – XCE Championships
9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Courses open for inspection/pre-riding
1:00 pm – Race Office open for Canadian Championships Eliminator Races (XCE)
4:00 pm – Canadian Championships Eliminator XCE Qualifying
6:00 pm – Canadian Championships Eliminator XCE Heats
7:00 pm – Canadian Championships Eliminator XCE Finals
 
Friday, July 19 – Inspection/pre-riding
9:00 am to 9:00 pm – Courses open for inspection/pre-riding
9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Race Office Open, Registration (Sunday races only), and Package Pick-up/Sign In
5:00 pm – Managers Meeting for Saturday events

Saturday, July 20 – XCO Championships
8:30 am to 5:00 pm –  Race Office Open, Registration and Package Pick-up/Sign In (Sunday races only)
9:00 am – Canadian Championships XCO Race 1 (Jr & U17 Exp Men, Jr &U17 Exp Women)****
10:30 am – Canadian Championships XCO Race 2 (Elite Women, U23 Women)
12:30 pm – Canadian Championships XCO Race 3 (Elite Men, U23 Men)
2:30 pm – Awards Ceremony
2:30 pm to 5:00 pm – Sunday Age Group racecourse open for inspection/pre-riding
5:00 pm – Managers meeting for Sunday events

Sunday, July 21 – Challenge & Team Relay Championships
7:00 am to 1:00 pm –  Race Office Open, Package Pick-up/Sign In (No Day-of Registration)
8:30 am – Canadian Championships/Challenge XCO Race 1 Age Group Categories (U17 Sport Men, U15 Boys, U13 Boys, Squirt Boys, Jr/U17 Sport Women, U15 Girls, U13 Girls, Squirt Girls)
9:30 am – Canadian Championships/Challenge XCO Race 2 Age Group Categories (SingleSpeed Men, Jr Sport Men, Sr Sport   Men, Master Sport Men (30-34)(35-39)(40-44)(45-49)(50-54), Master Men (55-59)(60+), Sr Sport Women, Master Sport Women (30-39)(40-49)(50+)
10:00 am – Awards: Race 1
11:30 am – Team Relay Canadian Championships
12:45 pm – Awards: Race 2 & Team Relay
1:30 pm – Canadian Championships/Challenge XCO Race 3 Age Group Categories (Sr Exp Men, Master Exp Men (30-39)(40-44)(45-49)(50-59), Sr Exp Women, Master Exp Women (30-39)(40-49))
3:45pm – Awards: Race 3

To register for the Canadian MTB Championships click HERE.

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