January 26, 2010 – Showcasing some of the best single track BC has to offer in Squamish and North Vancouver, we have joined forces with 5 epic events to sanction the “Helluva Series”. This comes after a successful meeting with the organizers of the well known past GRMBA races to work together as a cohesive body and bring grassroot racing back under the Cycling BC umbrella.

To this effect, the Marathon XC Series will bring riders back to the “hay-day” of cross country mountain bike racing. Rather than leaders dawning a jersey, a mojo will be displayed proudly and the crowned King & Queen won’t necessarily be the leader… it could boil down to who writes the best story.

This fun, relaxed type of series will become a weekend holiday for many & the local training grounds for those pursuing future goals. As quoted by Cliff Miller, Race Director of the Test of Metal, “… it is hoped that over the next few years this series grows to the point that all 5 races become “must do’s” for all the serious and grassroot mountain bike racers both in the Lower Mainland and further afield.”

For information on this Series and other BC sanctioned events, including the 2010 BC Cup Series, visit the Mountain Bike Section on www.cyclingbc.net or email tanya@cyclingbc.net.