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Toonie Races, Social Rides and dh
The group rides are the backbone of the SORCA community, without a doubt. If you are new to town or a long time local, our rides are the ticket. It’s a great way to get out and meet people and learn the trail network.
Volunteer to help out with races and rides, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@sorca.ca. We need marshals and people to flag the trails and more.
Toonie Races
The most popular event for adults and youth over aged 12 are the Toonie Rides. Every second Wednesday we meet at a designated location, sign you up and time your ride for you. The cost is a mere $2. At the end of the race you will definitely enjoy the great BBQ food and socializing. Races often take average riders 60 – 90 minutes depending on the length of the course. Expect some intermediate single track and if you are not comfortable riding some of the tricky spots, take your bike for a hike. A lot of riders use this weekly event as a training tool for the Test of Metal.
Social Wednesday
Social Wednesdays alternate with the toonie rides. They are casual and non-competitive. If you are new to the toonie scene you might want to start here. Get to know the trails, the great mtb community and join the riders from the Downhill Toonie for a backyard barbeque afterwards.
Downhill Toonies
There is a full downhill toonie race season scheduled for the 2010, but we will definitely need more volunteers to come out and support the events. Downhill toonies will have a variety of courses presenting a variety of challenges. The night will be topped off with a post race barbeque, where riders will join the riders from the Social Wednesday ride.
Gravity Girlz
The Gravity Girlz is a social riding group for women who love to ride their mountain bikes (aka big girl bikes) and are looking to ride with other women on our beautiful local downhill trails. Our rides provide Girlz with an opportunity to explore different DH trails each week and at the same time improve their confidence and skills in a fun, supportive, and non-competitive environment. Social rides are scheduled twice/week for both intermediate and advanced riders on Diamond Head. We also encourage Girlz to join us at the DH toonies and trail maintenance days!
Other Events
Usually SORCA organizes a couple of larger, fun race events such as the Bill Landy Looner Enduro and others. Info will be posted as it becomes available. If you would like to step up and help us organize a larger event like this, please email info@sorca.ca.