2023 Events
Starts, October 1st and Ends October 21st
Gravity Nines
- It’s all about riding downhill on Cumberland’s leading gravity trails and captured by Trail forks
- You must be a UROC member to enter
- You have nine gravity lines and 21 days to achieve the challenge
- You will collect the Gravity Nines trail forks badge and be in the draw to win a 2023-24 Winter Gold Season pass from event presenting sponsors Mount Washington Alpine Resort
- Entry fees are $21 adult and $9 youth with a current UROC membership
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The bonus extra is the ‘9 in ONE’ challenge. If you ride all 9 gravity descents in ONE DAY you’ll gain an extra 9 in ONE badge from Trail forks. You’ll then be entered in an additional draw prize for a pair of RaceFace Carbon wheels valued at $2000
- Enter now and be in it to win it
Completed Events for 2023
Sunday, September3rd
Dodge City Enduro
- Known as Dodgezilla, this massively fun day out on a bike with your friends is an event that needs to be on your calendar. The trails have it all and the course is rad, expect a big day on the bike.
- Stay tuned for registration as it will sell out very quickly
- Registration opens July 21 at 10 am
- Entry fees are circa $80 / $60 / $45 dependant on category
- UROC membership is required in support of the trails
- Sponsored by SHIMANO and all Comox Valley Bike stores
- Masses of open draw prizing and the swag box is looking good!
June 16th thru August 25th
Fiver Series Virtual challenges
- Our virtual fiver consists of 5 challenges, powered by Trailforks , each time you enter and complete a challenge you’re in the draw to win
- Complete all Fiver challenges and you’ll be in the draw to win the Grand prize which includes a Fox Factory 36 fork
- Entry fees are UROC membership and $5 a challenge or $25 for the complete event
- This event is presented by Fox and supported by Comox Bike Co, Blacks Cycles, Mountain City Cycles, Trail Bicycles, Beaufort Cycles, Dodge City Cycles.
Saturday, June 24th
Twelve Hours of Cumberland
- This classic race celebrating community, riding, and just all-around good times on your bike for 12 hours is on.
- Race solo or in teams of 2 or 4 and the course is usually about a 20–30-minute loop.
- Registration is OPEN
- View the route on Trailforks here
- Entry fees are :
- Solo $50
- Solo U19 $25.00
- Team of 2 – $50/person
- Team of 2 – U19 – $25/person (all riders must be U19)
- Team of 4 – $40/person
- Team of 4 – U19 – $25/person (all riders must be U19)
- e-bike solo – $50
Saturday, June 3rd
The Coaltown Throwdown women’s enduro
- Prizes by Shimano
- This event celebrates women riders with a fun race day on bikes
- Dressing up is optional and encouraged
- Post-race party with dinner and dancing
- UROC membership is required. Event fees TBC
Sunday, May 14th
Island Cup XC
- The Island Cup series is back for all those that like to go fast up and down. This is a classic style of racing where the event starts and ends usually at the same point. XC courses consist of a mix of single-track trails, lung-burning technical climbs, and exciting flowing and bumpy descents.
- Entry includes a BBQ for all participants
- UROC membership is NOT required for this event
- More info at islandcupseries.com
Wednesday April 19th at 8pm
Annual General Meeting
- UROC AGM will be an in person meeting
- You must be a UROC member to vote or volunteer
- Doors open at 7.45pm, event starts at 8pm
- Meet and greet social afterwards
- Location: the Masons hall, 2687 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland.
- Anyone considering running for elections must submit applications by Tuesday, March 7th. Email to volunteer@unitedridersofcumberland.com
- AGM meeting details have been emailed to the current membership
