Olympia Cycle and Ski Portage presents

Schinken Vad Provincial MTB Race

On July 6th 2025

Organized by Boundary Trails Nordic Club Race Team

Hosted by Country Cycle

Pre-reg online only. Registration closes Friday, July 4 at Midnight

Sorry no walk up registration.

Contacts: Cheryl Koop and Mike Hoeppner

Email: cherylkoop@gmail.com, mike@641homes.com

Phone: (204) 324-0144, 204 362-2963

Location: Gord Hamm’s Trails in Thornhill

Driving Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bPoh6c9JeBm5PPvB9

Parking will be across the street at the Shannondale Ski Trails.

Race Commissaires: Tim Klassen, Shanna Chan, Duane Zornkiak

First Aid Attendant: Will be at the start/Finish line

Emergency Access Plan - available upon request at registration table

Eligibility: MCA licenses are NOT NEEDED, all racers are welcome. Day permits available for U13 = $5.00, U15 = $10.00 U17 = $10.00, 17+ = $35.00

*****IMPORTANT****** Day permits DO NOT provide sport accident or liability insurance for the permit holder. Rather, they are in place to “Protect” the MCA, the Race Organizer and volunteers, and licensed riders. We strongly encourage all participants to consider the benefits of a full MCA racing license.

Up to three Day Permits may be purchased per year. After 3 single-event day permits the participant needs to upgrade to a race license.

Categories: Suggested Race Duration [minutes]

Event #1 (KIDS) Minimum Maximum

Under 7 Male/Female together 0:10 0:20

Under 9 Male/Female together 0:15 0:30

Event #2 (YOUTH, JUNIORS)

Under 11 Male/Female together 0:15 0:30

Under 13 (Male/Female) 0:20 0:45

Event #3 (Adults)

Under 15 (Male/Female) 0:30 0:55

Under 17/19 (Male/Female) 0:40 1:05

Sport Men/Women 0:50 1:10

**Comp Men, Expert Women** 1:00 1:20

**Expert/Elite Men** 1:15 1:30

*All events have gender neutral starts. Please self-seed at staging based on your perceived ability level for your event of choice. Allow faster riders to the front.

**2025 Canada Summer Games selection categories**

Staging Time:

Staging for each race will begin at least 15 minutes in advance of your start time, please listen for the commissaires to announce staging and be prepared early.

SHINKEN VAD RACE DAY SCHEDULE

● 8:30 am - General registration/Sign-in Opens

● 8:30 - 10:30 am Course Pre-ride (all racers)

● 10:45 - Course closed

● 11:00 am - Event #1 Staging (U7 & U9)

● 11:15 am - Event #1 Start (U7 & U9)

● 12:00 pm - Event #2 Staging (U11 & U13)

● 12:15 pm - Event #2 Start (U11 & U13)

● 12:30 pm - Registration/Racer sign-in Closed

● 1:00 pm - Awards for U11/U13

**TBD if possible course will open for pre-ride once all youth have cleared the course**

● 1:30 pm - Event #3 Staging (U15/U17/U19/Sport/Comp/Expert)

● 1:45 pm- Event #3 Start (U15/U17/U19/Sport/Comp/Expert)

● 4:00 pm - Awards

Washrooms: Washrooms and porta potties will be available on premises.

Food: Canteen will be open for lunch (with food for purchase). Burger, Drink, and Snack will be provided to all registered racers

Cancelation and Rain Delays: The course is quite robust and we will run as long as it is safe, please consult the https://mbcycling.ca/ for updated info, Twitter: MB cycling for up-to-date notices, and a variety of Facebook groups for last minute change information

General Race Rules:

1. All racers must wear a CSA approved helmet while riding on OR off-course (even the parking lot), before, during and after the race.
2. It is the racer’s responsibility to know where to “lap” and where to “finish”, if you do not know ask the officials during Staging on the starting line BEFORE your race. It is not the commissaires’ responsibility to tell you where to lap or finish during the race, but we will try to help.
3. All racers who do not finish MUST report to the officials at the Finishing Line to let them know they are not finishing.
4. All racer’s must operate a bicycle in good working order, with both front and rear working brakes.
5. Racers will NOT be permitted to pre-ride or ride on the course once the the races have started at 11:15am There is a small chance the course could reopen after the youth races, but it depends on when all youth are off the course
6. Racers shall act and race with caution and respect for their fellow racers. They may be held responsible for any accidents that they cause.
7. A racer must act in a sporting manner at all times and shall permit any faster rider to overtake without obstructing or blocking in any way (so basically, let faster riders pass you, do NOT obstruct or block them in any way, hold your line). “Blocking” Won’t win you this race.
8. If a rider exits the course for any reason, he/she must return to the course at the same point from which they exited (you must stay on the course, no short cuts on unmarked corners either). STAY ON THE TRAIL.
9. Music players and electronic devices are NOT allowed by any racers during any events.
10. Handlebars must have end caps.
11. Glass containers are not allowed on the course, including the feed zone.
12. Spectators should not be on the actual trail of the course if possible. They are welcome to spectate from the sides of the course, but must be careful not to impede any racers.
13. Spectators can not help or assist racers with mechanicals.