The BC Bike Race is currently underway in British Columbia. It’s an event that’s on the must-do list of many British riders (us included), and a quick peek at the first batch of images from the event shows why – it’s the stage race dreams are made of!
These gnomes guard a trail called ‘Death Rattle’. Not for the faint-hearted, we presume.
Here’s the gallery from days zero (North Vancouver to Cumberland), one (Cumberland) and two (Powell River) – more to come later this week.
Day zero, and this is where it all begins. That’s a lot of eager faces.
Sign here for a week of epic trails.
Crew work is hard work but there’s always a high-five to be had.
Now that’s a welcome – some singletrack prose.
The front line on day one of the 2015 BC Bike Race.
There is a strong contingent of women out ripping the trails this year .
Amazing scenery punctuated day one’s route, giving racers a brief mental respite.
Ladder bridge anyone? This is BC!
Dry hot conditions led to some dust, and some amazing sureal photography.
Hand-crafted signs are reflected in hand-crafted trails.
They’re not all buff and easy…
Andréane Lanthier Nadeau aka ALN, enjoying her first time at BCBR.
Thomas Turner and Tristan Uhl put their skills to good use on day one, chasing hard for the podium.
Vicki Barclay shreds some delicious singletrack.
Getting some sweet action between the mossy slabs.
Spencer Paxson drops into the first trail of the week – Further Burger – leading the pack on day one
Finishing day one is an über-achievement but there are still six stages remaining.
A connected world needs a feeder system.
The introduction of yoga at BC Bike Race has seen a rapid growth in popularity thanks to LuLu Lemon’s presence.
Massage therapists travel with the race daily and the tables take no rest once the riders return.
The BC Bike Race probably predates this crew member’s birthday.
Pre-race prep means keeping the little things in check. Geoff Gulevich gets ready for day two.
Into the unknown known. No matter how many times you’ve raced a course, surprises often pop up.
In case you needed perspective on the environment of the Powell River trails, the location for day two.
These gnomes guard a trail called ‘Death Rattle’. Not for the faint-hearted, we presume.
Trailside service unlike what you’re used to.
If day two was hotter, Kelly Falls would have been a longer stop.
Still needing relief from day one’s efforts.
As if the trails aren’t entertaining enough.
The Aloha Trail is one of the creations of the Chain Gang, a local trail building group.
Brian Savery of Seattle feeling the casual nature of Powell River trails.
Kristen Devaney of Team Ginger Beef in North Vancouver.
Joan Gimbert of Girona keeping it between the green.
Leah Trudeau and Brandi Heisterman have a commanding lead after day two on the Women’s Duo Open
Tristan Uhl in the chase group got some extra help from the Duo Open and 80+ Duo Leaders.
In the lead on day two before a missed turn, Spencer Paxson had the trail bending to his will.
A long hot battle brings Quin Moberg and Thomas Turner back to the beach finish line.
This sunset is why the BCBR team decided that a two-day stay was justified in Powell River.
Jenn Hill was the deputy editor here at Singletrack up until her untimely death from Lung Cancer in October 2015. She was and remains an inspiration to us all here at Singletrack.
Jenn Hill - 1977-2015
On my list of must do events.