Saskatchewan Cycling Association

The schedule for all races is the same. If you pre-register for a race you must still sign-on between 9:00 am and 10:15 am on the race date. Helmets are mandatory on the pre-ride and while racing. Licensed racers must show their license on race day. Waiver of liability form and registration form must be completed and handed in at sign on. One day licenses are available at the race for $20 and is good for one event. A maximum of 1 one day license can be purchased in one year.

Typical Schedule of Events:
NOTE - PROVINCIALS START 1 HOUR EARLIER THAN listed below:
9-10:15 am Practice on the Course and Registration (Sign on)
10-10:30 am Bike Marking for Junior and Senior Expert and Elite riders
10:45 am rider staging for all waves
11:00 am start of the 1st wave of riders
2:00 pm Awards Ceremony

It started with a few good friends... and then it has grown into something quite different. A legendary single-track in such an unpredictable setting, brings us to a perplexing paradigm. This is a Brand NEW course, so whether you’re a seasoned pro or just out to have some FUN we would love to see you experience mountain bike racing on Southwest Saskatchewan’s Newest XC circuit.

The valley is calling your name .. In the middle of the Saskatchewan prairie lies an Oasis of mountain biking nestled in a quiet valley. Wascana Trails is the destination for many active local sport and adventure enthusiasts, and the location of the 16th Annual Wascana Challenge. Take the challenge and race or enjoy the best spectator course in Saskatchewan! The race course is located in Wascana Trails just northwest of Regina, SK. This race course has a mix of everything including open flats, wooded downhills and climbs, as well as tricky technical sections. The race also has modified course sections for some categories that skip the tough sections.

Don’t miss out on this event! Online registration is now OPEN until June 23rd.

Finish the season off with some great trails and a delicious meal! Our trail organizers are chomping at the bit to set up a course that will delight. Our race categories allow for any type of rider whether you want to try racing for the first time, or whether you have been competing for years.

-Early Registration is $35 (plus online fees).
-Early registration deadline is midnight August 25
-Late Registration is $50 accepted only at race-site on race-dayThe first 50 registrants will receive a limited edition 20th Anniversary NBR Water Bottle!!

-Online registration follows OR Fill out the Generic Race Entry form & make cheques payable to Northern Bush Rastas (mail/drop off: 814 6th Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2T2)

8:00-9:15am    Registration (sign-on) and practice on the course.
9:45 am           Rider staging for all categories.
10:00 am          Start of race for first wave of riders.
1:00 pm           Awards ceremony.

Western Cycle XC8: 7th Annual 8 Hour Enduro
September 10th, 2011 – Buffalo Pound Provincial Park
The 2011 Race begins at 9am! This is an hour earlier than previous years, so don’t be late!

In 2005 we decided to try something new and the XC8 was born. It immediately gained the attention of racers from Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba as a destination event. By 2008, the event was the largest mountain bike race in Saskatchewan, and in 2009 the event eclipsed all other cycling races in the province as the largest. In all those years, nobody from Saskatchewan had ever won the Solo Male category.

Last year in 2010, Western Cycle gave away a sweet bike, tons of prizes, and $1000 cash.

We also finally crowned our first Saskatchewan Solo Male Champion, Jeremy Erdmann ... and we are all set to do it again.

The fact that it took so long for Saskatchewan to actually win the category speaks to the level of competition and the depth of field at this event. XC8 truly is an experience, a destination, where once a year people from across Western Canada take over Buffalo Pound to camp, visit friends, eat a lot of food, enjoy a beverage or three .. oh, and ride some bikes.

This aint your grandma’s mountain bike race. 8 Hours is a true test of your experience and abilities. Lucky for you, the race comes in 2 flavours – solo and team. Race alone and take all the glory (and a chance at $250 cash for first place male or female) or team up and form a 2-person or 4-person team with your friends for a blast in the valley this September.

Ride the flowy scenic trails of Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, and have plenty of friendly people to share them with. Each season we choose a new combination of trails and keep the race course secret until the day before the race. The course is designed with safety in mind for the average to intermediate rider to complete with success. You will enjoy a well marked and groomed 9-10km loop of trails with challenging technical sections, fast downhills, smooth and flowy singletrack, and over 800ft of challenging climbs per lap. The race course offers something for everyone no matter what your skill, including breathtaking panoramic views of the Qu'Appelle valley

Registration is NOW OPEN! Register Online and Find out more at: www.xc8.ca

· Early Bird (until July 14, 2011, per person): Solo $55 Team $45

· Regular Entry (until Sept 6th, 2011, per person): Solo $70 Team $60