XC News

After 6 of 9 races: XC Season Points Overall / XC Season Points by Age

Sep 1 10 - XC8 @ Shuniah Mines - Sponsored by Cyclepath:  There is nothing better than singletrack in September. The XC crew has cooked up a great course. You won't want to miss it! Updated factoids are here!

Aug 18 10 - XC7 @ Mt. McKay: The second XC race at McKay goes Wednesday night. Kevin has set a very demanding course. Of course, since he's working that night he wanted to add an extra lap for each class but we managed to "persuade" him to change his mind. Anyway, it will definitely be the toughest XC race of the season.

Think you're up to it? Well, come out and prove it! Note the earlier start time of 6:30 pm. Factoids are here.

July 28 10 - XC#6 @ Centennial Park: Racing once again in Centennial Park! 70 racers thundered over the fast dry double track course. Fortunately the shale only claimed a few flat tires. Overall results are here!  Results by age over here!

July 28 10 - XC#6 @ Centennial Park: Blacksheep racing is back at Centennial Park for some fast double track action!  Races start and finish at the cabins. Registration @ 6pm. Racing starts @ 7pm.  Factoids here!

July 14 10 - XC5 @ Shuniah Mines Sponsored by Alignment Chiropractic: Even with the threat of a storm, 77 riders came out to challenge the slick and wet course. Overall results here! Results by age here!

July 14 10 - XC5 @ Shuniah Mines: Whether its raining or sunny and hot, XC #5 is on its way. Shuniah Mines singletrack. Don't forget your waterbottles for this race! Register @ 6pm. Race begins @ 7pm. Factoids are ready hot and fresh.

June 30 10 - XC4 @ Mt. McKay Sponsored by Clow Darling: Finally a dry race at Mt. McKay. 52 racers enjoyed the ups and downs. Overall results here! Age results here!

June 30 10 - XC4 @ Mt. McKay: With DH 1 and Super D 1 complete its time for the first XC race @ Mt. McKay of the year. Moderate climbing and descending will be involved. Registration @ 6 pm. Race starts @ 7pm.  Stay tuned for XC4 Factoids coming soon, same bat time, same bat channel. Factoids are now here!

June 16 10 - XC3 Shuniah Mines Sponsored by Fresh Air: XC3 is a wrap. 66 riders raced the clock in dry, sunny conditions! Overall results are here!  Results by age over here!

June 16 10 - XC3 Shuniah Mines Time Trial: Race against the clock in this singletrack time trial. Race starts at Shuniah Mines parking lot. Registration @ 6 pm. Racing @ 7 pm. Factoids are up! Map is up!

June 05 10 - Age category results: The results have been tallied by age category.. Here are results for XC1  and results for XC2.

June 03 10 - XC2 Shuniah Mines Sponsored by Petrie's: XC Race #2 is in the books!  87 racers took part in the first Wednesday night race!  Continuing with our great weather we had another fast and dry course. Results are here!

May 27 10 - XC2 Pre-Ride: Pre-ride will be Sunday May 30, 2010 @ 2:00 pm.  We will start from the entrance to Shuniah Mines.  There is a new gate up and might be best to come in from the Bluffs or Centennial Park.

May 19 10 - XC2: Join us on Wednesday June 2, 2010 for XC race #2 at Shuniah Mines.  Registration starts at 6 pm. Racing begins at 7 pm.  Come out and enjoy!! Factoids for XC2 now available!  Map also to aid in navigation! 

May 16 10 - XC1 Mud N' Mayhem is a wrap: The Mud N' Mayhem festival is the first race of the XC season. 114 racers were fortunate to have a quick and dry course for an early start to the race season. For the results, clickety click

May 04 10 - Mud N' Mayhem Festival: Join us on Sunday May 16, 2010 for the first race of the Blacksheep season! Registration starts at 9 am. Racing begins at 11 am. Food, beverages and games to follow. Come out and enjoy!! Mud N' Mayhem course has been chosen. Click here for details.

Apr 22 10 - XC Schedule Finalized: The official XC schedule is now posted. Thanks to all who provided feedback. Click here to view.

Mar 21 10 - Draft 1 of Black Sheep Event Schedule: The 1st draft of the Black Sheep Event Schedule, including details of the proposed XC series.

For those who like history and stats, you can look back to 2009 by clicking here.