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 race course is now a stand-alone race perfect to crown the fittest spring riders, or tune up the legs for the upcoming season!   With Superfly stepping back from  Ontario Cup racing after 24 years, we are excited to bring the same consistency to a few individual events – without the need for expensive licenses or over-the-top registration fees!  We are still bringing an Expert  division, and stratifying abilites so you can race head to head against your peers!

The 11 km course will max out all the goodness that Woodnewton has to offer, while offering some good spectating!

Superfly Racing is again happy to have Scott Bikes on board as the title sponsor of all Superfly events for 2023!  Be sure to check out their amazing line of bikes and look for them on-site at Superfly Events!  To check out their Canadian website, click HERE

 

The COURSE

Woodnewton is a rider favourite, and is always the first place to provide dry riding in the GTA!

This is the only opportunity for riders outside the Shredders program and the weekly series to ride the trails, riders love the ultra fast, flowy race specific trails at Woody!  A mix of hand-built and machine built trails, along with some long sustained climbs, makes Woodnewton the perfect starting point for the series!  Great spectating on trails such as Jalinelle’s Revenge and Holmes’ Hillybilly Hustle – not to mention the famous Rock Garden, also make it a very family and team-friendly venue!

Top is the longer loop, bottom shorter!  Final maps will be ready by Thursday Pre-riding.

Download the final course map: Final Course map

Pre-riding ($10, cash-only pre-ride fees apply)

Woodnewton will be marked and ready to ride for Thursday, April 20 starting at 4pm!

Thursday, April 20:  4:00pm to 8:00pm

Friday, April 21: 4:00 pm to 8:00pm

Saturday, April 22: 9:00am to 5:00pm (please don’t arrive super late)!

Camping at Woodnewton

Camping is not permitted in the main area, however there are some on-site options up top at Erin’s home! email sean@superflyracing.com for details!  The owner is kind enough not to charge, however a case of beer is never turned away…

Address

Go to 4849 Concession Road #6, Uxbridge, ON

However, do not enter the driveway at the top of the hill, instead, please go to the bottom of the hill and look for the signs.

What do i NEED to race!

  • A good working bicycle with brakes!
  • An approved Helmet
  • A positive attitude, competitive spirit and a big smile at the start line!

The full 2023 Superfly Racing event season is self-insured, so there is no need for an expensive racing license.  Simply sign up, and show up!  Our insurance covers the promoter and venue, as a participant you sign a waiver and accept responsibility for your own actions.  In Canada, we are all have health coverage under OHIP, and we should all be thankful for that!

Registration

Registration is open from 11am to 4pm Saturday, and 7:30am to 12:30am Sunday!  Event day registration is available cash/cheque only – prices below!

LOOK AT THE BOTTOM FOR DETAILS ON THE VARIOUS CATEGORIES!

Event day Schedule Sunday, April 23

9:00am Youth Races:  (8km course)

8-10 yrs old Male, 8-10 yrs old Female, 11-12 Male, 11-12 Female, 13-14 Male, 13-14 Female, 15-16 Male, 15-16 Female  All racers do 1 lap

Open Expert Male 9 – 16, Open Expert Female 9 – 16 (Expert categories do 2 laps = 16kms)

All categories are $30, expert categories are $36 plus tax and online fees

Event day Registration is available, at $45 for age categories, $50 Expert categories – cash or cheque only!

10:15 am Sport Races (intermediate): (11km course)

17-18 Junior Male, 17-18 Junior Female, 19-34 Male, 19-34 Female, 35-44 Male, 35-44 Female, 45-54 Male, 45-54 Female, 55- 64 Male, 55-64 Female, 65+ Male, 65+ Female

Junior Female, 55+ female 1 lap – all other categories, 2 laps*

All Sport Races are $48 plus taxes and online fees

Event day Registration is available at $65 cash/cheque only!

10:30am: Awards for 9:00am start

12:30 pm Expert Races

17-18 Junior Male, 17-18 Junior Female, 19-34 Male, 19-34 Female, 35-44 Male, 35-44 Female, 45-54 Male, 45-54 Female, 55- 64 Male, 55-64 Female, 65+ Male, 65+ Female

All Female Categories 2 laps, All Male categories 3 laps except Junior and 65+, 2 laps*

*Lap counts subject to change, depending how much complaining we get!

All Expert Races are $58 plus HST and online fees

Event Day registration is available for $75 cash/cheque only!

12:45pm: Awards for 10:15am Start

3:00pm: Awards for the 12:30pm Start

What is the difference in categories?

While the Youth start is split into ages with one Expert Category for both boys and girls, The Sport 10:15 (Sport) start is geared to beginner to intermediate riders, and the distance is a reflection of this.  This is for first-time, or mid-level racers without the time to train, or that don’t take it quite as seriously.

The 12:30 pm Expert race is rather self explanatory – seasoned racers that have race experience and some time to train, this includes anyone that has raced Elite or Expert level categories in the past.

There is nothing preventing you from choosing any category you’d like – if you’re not super fast but want the distance, you are more than welcome to sign up for the 12:30pm (Expert) category!

 

 

 

 

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 get kids back on bikes!  Help us spread the word – and let other schools know what a great sport it is for youth!

We are not sanctioned by OFSAA for this year however we have many schools from different areas of Ontario coming to enjoy the thrill of competition!

Mountain Biking is a healthy, active and safe sport that introduces high school students to unique trails while enjoying diverse, forest ecosystems. Mountain Biking challenges riders to navigate twisty fast single-track, technical climbs and gnarly forest descents with speed and efficiency.

Download registration form for 2023 Trek school series registration form 2023

Series dates:

Thursday, April 27 – Woodnewton

Thursday, May 4 – Durham Forest (Changed from Woodnewton)

Wednesday, May 17 – Durham Forest

Thursday, May 25 – Unofficial Championships, Durham Forest confirmed location


 

About The Durham High School Race Series

The Durham High School Series is a grassroots race series designed to get new students into the fun, safe and healthy sport of Mountain Biking! This series has been around off and on for almost 15 years!

The series this year features 4 events to challenge high school racers, and with the addition of Elementary race The race series has proven to be a great introduction to the sport as well as excellent development for riders and school teams participating in the OFSAA sanctioned Ontario Challenge MTB Race – details to come on a possible OFSAA event for 2023.

(NOTE: We have our own insurance and thusly it is not mandatory to have a school representative or represent a school to be part of the series.

Coaches with questions can email sean@superflyracing.com

While the series is based in Durham, schools from all boards are welcome to participate.  School cheques are accepted, either through mail or on-site.

Click here to print a downloadable registration form

Trek school series registration form 2023

Cheques may be payable to:

Superfly Racing, 1033 Crawford Road, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1W8

Event Pricing:  We have always strived to make this series very accessible, and even in the face of recent inflation the cost has only been marginally increased.

Full, 4-event series: $90

Per event fee, pre-registered: $25

Walk on (on-site) registration: $30 cash or cheque only

Address

For Race at Woodnewton, Go to 4849 Concession Road #6, Uxbridge, ON

However, do not enter the driveway at the top of the hill, instead, please go to the bottom of the hill and look for the signs.s

For races at Durham Forest, go to 3821 Concession Rd 7, Goodwood, ON L0C 1A0

We may need to park many of us on the road, look for signs upon arrival!

Supporting The Series

Big thanks to our friend’s from Superfly Racing, Cycle Life, Bikenxs Racing and Norco for supporting the high school series this year!

Race Days

11:15pm: Pre-rides begin  (please try not to be too much earlier, we need time to set up!)

11:45am – 12:30pm:
Registration opens

1:15pm: ALL girls start!  Senior Girls, 2 laps, Junior and Midget girls, 1 lap!

1:16pm: Elementary school start – 1 lap

2:00pm: Senior Boys, 3 laps

2:02pm:  Junior Boys, 2 laps

2:04pm:  Midget Boys, 1 lap

2:30-2:45pm:
Awards Ceremony for all categories

For more general information, please email: sean@superflyracing.com

You can email your team lists to Eric Orschel, bikenxsracing@gmail.com

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 relay events, with North America’s largest 24 Hour and two more Epic 8 events hot on it’s heels. 

Mansfield is the perfect host, with a great location, sandy soils and awesome on-site cabin rentals and camping options!  While we say goodbye to Mansfield’s longtime owner, we are excited to work with the new staff and take advantage of team Van-Go’s new trail additions! 

With a yearly crowd of over 600 passionate riders, a team atmosphere and a truly fun vibe, the Epic 8 is both a great place to get your 24 hour team together for a training day, and a the perfect place for new riders looking for friendly competition in a relaxed atmosphere!

The COURSE

We are truly thankful to Johnny Y. and his crew for the amazing work they have put into Mansfield’s trail system!  While Superfly will be there to help with the spring cleanup, we won’t have to put in the work we used to to re-open every year.  The trails will be dialed and flowier than ever – and don’t worry, we won’t make you ascend Mt. Mansfield more than once per lap!  At 10km, the target time for fast riders is around 30 minutes, with the course being one of the fastest and flowiest in Ontario!  

Cabin accommodations

Mansfield boasts 17 on-site cabins, each with up to 4 beds and ample space for your team or family.  These go FAST – book yours ASAP by emailing sean@superflyracing.com Cabins are $100/cabin to be paid in cash on-site.

Cabins include access to group washrooms/showers and come with mattresses but no bedding. 

Camping

Mansfield boasts unlimited on-site camping.  Whether you have a fancy trailer or just a tent, camping is $10/person per night also cash on-site.  No need to book or pre-order a site!  Just show up and follow the signs to the group camping area!  Pay at registration or wait until one of our staff come knocking!

What’s new for 2023?!

We will have beer sales c/o our friends at Good Lot – we have a band, playing the final couple hours of the race, and right after awards – and at about 2:30pm to finish, we have a TACO food truck!!!  Yes – Taco’s!!!  Get your team in for this amazing ride!

Team information

With up to 80 solo spots, tag team, 3-4 person and 5 person teams, there is something for everyone at the Spring Epic 8!  Team selection happens on the registration page, but if for any reason you need information or are changing your team’s structure, please email: allan@superflyracing.com

Please do not email for simple name changes as these can be done at the event.

Epic 8 kids race, 2:00pm

The kids race will be back and better than ever for 2022!  No pre-registration necessary, just show up to registration AFTER the start of the main race and sign the waiver and register your youngster!  Categories all the way to 12 years old, with 1, 2, or 3 laps depending on age.  For just $10 cash on-site your child gets a number plate, goodies at the finish, and the experience of a lifetime!

REGISTER HERE

Event Schedule

Friday, May 12: 

Pre-riding open at 3pm,  For 2023 Mansfield is instituting a marginal pre-ride fee of $10 or $12 – I’m working on them for $10.

Registration open 4 – 8pm.

Saturday, May 13

7am to 9:45am: Registration open, aswell as Mansfield’s famous pancake breakfast!

9:30am: Team Captains meeting, near transition area

10:00 am: Race Starts!  Last rider ends at 6:00pm, last rider can go out at 5:20pm

11:00am: BBQ opens (Good Lot beer garden opens at noon!)

2:00pm: Epic kids race start (registration opens 11am)

6:15-6:30: Awards

6:30pm:  The band plays a few more sets!

 

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

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"...

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

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 system, we will have none of the issues encountered at Durham Forest!

A 6:30pm Youth start, and 7:00 Adult start will boast a different course every two weeks, a fun, family-oriented atmosphere, computer timing and a different sponsor every week!  Typical race times will be 45 mins to 1 hour, and riders can stick around for a bonfire, or head next door for something to eat at the famous Slabtown Cidery!

Important Info:

You no longer need an OCA permit, nor do you have to buy a one-day permit through the OCA to race the event!  Cory has gotten insurance elsewhere – now you can race for $20 cash on site or $15 for youth, just sign the on-site waiver and you are good to race!  Now so much easier to try the FUN of weekly racing!  No more online registration needed – just show up, pay the money and race like in the good ol’ days!

You may download and PRINT the waiver below, or they will be available on site!

 

A different sponsor EACH WEEK!!

We will feature different local store sponsors, local businesses and teams each week.  Sponsor nights include draw prizes, BBQ or pizza nights, or anything that will add flare to the day!  If you or someone you know would like to sponsor a night, shoot Cory an email HERE. 

Address: 4849 Concession Road #6.  Please enter One gate NORTH of Slabtown Cidery.  Do not follow google maps exactly and enter at the top of the dangerous hill!

Event Schedule

5:30pm: Gates open, pre-riding ready to go

5:45pm: Registration opens (likely earlier the first two weeks)

6:30pm: Shorter Squirt (7-8 yrs old), and Peewee/minime (9-11, and 12-14 respectively) races start.  Upgrades to Junior available for the 7pm race, based on 6:30pm speeds.

7:00pm:  First Race Starts

Junior Men 15-18, Senior Men 19-34, Veteran men 35-49,  Junior Women 15-18, Senior Women 19-34.

7:02pm: Second Race Starts

Veteran Women 35-49, Master Women 50+, Master Men 50+

All above start orders and categories subject to change based on demand!

8:05pm: Draw Prizes!

For more information Email Cory Purchase HERE