BC Bike Race Unveils 2010 Route
November 17, 2009 (Vancouver, B.C.)  BC Bike Race, the ultimate singletrack experience, is ready to unveil its new 2010 route that takes riders on a seven-day mountain bike adventure from Vancouver to Whistler. Though year four will not see a big change to the overall incredibly successful 2009 course, organizers have made some final ‘tweaks' to fine tune the route and to include as much singletrack as possible. The 2010 adventure promises to truly deliver more singletrack than any other event on the planet.

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Photo by Dave Silver courtesy BC Bike Race.
Taking all the feedback from participants over the last successful three years, BC Bike Race course designers have not only added more of the good stuff--loamy singletrack--but have also simplified the travel logistics. Day 3 will no longer involve a five a.m. wakeup, but will be the usual relaxed affair that pervades this unusually fun adventure experience. By adding Powell River, a little-known singletrack mecca with a beachfront venu, as the Day 3 destination, BCBR has created a beautiful cruise concept, with four BC Ferries crossings ... just enough travel time to socialize, relax, build excitement, and see the amazing coast.

Last year's event started with a full stage on Vancouver's North Shore and the legendary locale delivered a fierce opening round. While many riders want to see, feel, and taste the North Shore riding, a full stage may not be the best way for the uninitiated. The 2010 event will include a short two- to three-kilometre North Shore prologue, with just enough up, down, and twisty trail to give all participants a taste, while only whetting the appetite for the next seven days.

"We were so excited about next year, we went out on course and shot video of each day's singletrack, which we've edited and posted on our website" said BC Bike Race President, Dean Payne. "Just a few little teasers to keep you all pumped on what's around the corner."

Most other days will see only a few changes as, over the last few years, the course designers have spent countless hours sweeping and buffing trails to create the "Ultimate Singletrack Experience." Finally, as if there won't be enough fun in all the singletrack, riders can also look forward to more onsite activities in 2010.