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Superfly Racing 2023

2023 will represent a huge shift for Superfly Racing.

After 2 years greatly affected by the pandemic, 2022 welcomed some normalcy to the event season.  While we had a full schedule, the reality of post-pandemic events saw on average less riders, and a slow return to XC racing.  The low attendance at Ontario Cups was in part the layoff, and partly due to a very uncertain schedule and some events that were promised and not delivered.  The strong start at Woodnewton with 404 riders was cut in half by the summer, having 225 racers at my last Ontario Cup at Horseshoe was a sad way to end nearly a quarter century of running O-Cups.  I cherish the times i had, venues myself and my brother helped develop, and lasting friendships I created through those years!

2022 did see a very successful return of Crank the Shield:SSM – however the new reality of having most of my staff move on, and the general difficulty in finding help, made it a very tough event to produce.  We are taking a break from CRANK in 2023, and are going to return to the Quebec Singletrack Experience and hope a bunch of our CRANK riders will join!

We are looking at an even better format, and more fun singletrack for Crank the Shield:SSM 2024!

In 2023, Superfly is going to concentrate on working with Chico on the amazing 24 Hours of Summer Solstice, and producing the always amazing Spring Epic 8 at Mansfield on May 13.  We are also passionate about youth racing and will again bring the spring High School Series – we hope more schools get back on board!  Superfly is excited to also bring the “Spring Mtb Championships to Woodnewton!  With no O-Cups at this special venue, we will have a showcase for the fittest spring riders (Read: spent the winter on a trainer), or just a tune-up race for everyone to prepare for the Paris to Ancaster, Ontario Cups and other spring rides!

The popular Great Albion Enduro has been renamed the Fall MTB classic, however due to low numbers in smaller events, we are pre-emptively cancelling this event.   Cross country Mountain Biking has not recovered from the years of restrictions and ridership in general is the lowest it has ever been.  We hope to work with all the stakeholders in changing this in future years.

See you on the trails!

 

For all 2023 events you will NOT need any form of license, and being self-insured we will strive to keep racing fees lower!  Superfly has it’s own yearly policy which still covers participants.  Same benefits of having a license without the fees!

Superfly is also lending our expertise to several charity rides, and is always available as a sub-contract and comes with nearly 30 years experience and all the equipment and networking needed to help run a quality event.  Contact us if you are in need of any kind of assistance!

 

Happy Trails!
Sean Ruppel
sean@superflyracing.com
Website photos by Apex Web Photography ApexRacePhotography.com

Race Series

Upcoming Races

a) Mansfield Spring Epic 8 Hour Relay, May 13, 2023

The Mansfield Spring Epic 8 is excited to build on last year’s huge success! c/o Apex race photography REGISTER NOW Block May 13 off on your calendar!   This Spring CLASSIC is the “O-G” epic 8 and is a must-do for spring riding enthusiasts!  Mansfield is again the backdrop for this perrenial kick-off to Ontario’s summer … Continue reading "a) Mansfield Spring Epic 8 Hour Relay, May 13, 2023"...

b) Woodnewton Spring MTB Championships Sunday April 23 2023.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!! Click HERE  Pre-registration is CLOSED – however we will have event day registration available Saturday 11 – 4pm and Sunday 7:30am – 12:00pm!  Details at bottom of page! It wouldn’t be a race season without an inaugural kick-off at Woodnewton!  Typically the start of the Ontario Cup series, this legendary venue and … Continue reading "b) Woodnewton Spring MTB Championships Sunday April 23 2023."...

Crank the Shield – Crank is taking 2023 off! Go do the Quebec Singletrack Experience instead!

Crank the Shield:SSM is taking a break in 2023.  Get your stage racing in with Superfly!  I will again be heading to the Quebec Singletrack Experience We are looking for additional partners to bring this epic event back in 2024! View details at www.cranktheshield.com...

d) Sir Sam’s Weekend – Cancelled

We were unable to secure a good date for this event – we will miss Sir Sam’s in 2023, but hope to get something dialed earlier for 2024!...

g) The GREAT Albion Fall MTB Classic (formerly Albion Enduro) CANCELLED

Superfly Racing is pre-emptively  CANCELLING this event due to projected low ridership.  XC racing turnouts, except for the bigger events such as the 24 hour, Epic 8 and Paris-Ancaster have been dismal.  With a break even at close to 200 riders, and last year falling short of that,  the writing is on the wall that … Continue reading "g) The GREAT Albion Fall MTB Classic (formerly Albion Enduro) CANCELLED"...

High School Race Series IS BACK for 2023

High School Race Series **Please note – we will have elementary school categories starting with the girls start at 1:15pm!   With a small but mighty turnout in 2022, we were at least happy to get the ball rolling again on High School racing.  We hope to build on this for 2023, host more schools and … Continue reading "High School Race Series IS BACK for 2023"...

Woody Weekly Race Series, Wednesday April 26 – Wednesday August 30 2023

  Yes!  Weekly Racing is BACK in Durham!!  Superfly Racing is sponsoring the Team Purchase Woody Weekly Race Series – the first race series in Durham since pre-covid times! Since the end of the Durham series, this will fill a huge void in the weekly racing calendar – and, being held on a private trail … Continue reading "Woody Weekly Race Series, Wednesday April 26 – Wednesday August 30 2023"...

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