YOUTH RACE

Youth racers have a chance to compete in six races over eight days, BC Superweek Youth Series will also give them a chance to test their bike handling skills at speed over the same iconic courses their heroes will race on later each evening in front of thousands of cheering race fans. Further, plans are in the works to continue the tradition of the a morning ride with the pros where youth racers get the opportunity to ride alongside the pros competing in Superweek.

The format for the races remains the same in order make the racing as accessible as possible for youth racers and their families. The entry fee is $50 whether you enter one or all the events thanks to the generous support of the municipalities and sponsors.

Click here to register (registration closes July 5th, 4pm PST) or visit bcsuperweek.ca/youthseries for more info.

Events in BC Youth Superweek 2018:
July 8 – Tour de Delta Brenco Criterium
July 10 – New West Grand Prix Criterium
July 11 – Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix Criterium
July 12 – Giro di Burnaby Criterium p/b Appia Development
July 13 – PoCo Grand Prix p/b Dominion Lending Centres
July 14 – Tour de White Rock Criterium

Race distances:
Riders will race for approximately 20 minutes (15 minutes plus 2 laps). Boys and girls will race together, but will be scored separately.

Equipment:
While not compulsory, a road bike is highly recommended. Bikes must to be in good working order. Any rider with a bike that is deemed by race officials to be unsafe (for example non-functional brakes), will not be allowed to participate. No aero bars, 16 spoke wheel minimum, 40mm max rim depth (no carbon wheels), roll out (7.93 meters, 52×14).

Cost:
The entry is free for all races in the series.

Race Tech Guide:
Details to be announced shortly.
To find out more about getting involved bike racing and for information on youth cycling programs in your area, please visit the Cycling BC Youth resource page.

Registration:
Races are open to all riders, however, given the anticipated level of competition and speed of the events, it is recommended that participants have some racing experience. Field size will be limited to 50 riders total (boys and girls). Please click the button below to register.

To find out more about getting involved bike racing and for information on youth cycling programs in your area, please visit the Cycling BC Youth resource page.