Squamish | Corsa Cycles

SQUAMISH We feel pretty damn lucky to be the original bike shop in the Mountain Biking Capital of Canada. That's right, it's true. But Squamish, BC is really the place to be for all types of riding and everything that goes with it.

For starters, drop by Corsa Cycles and pick up a Squamish trail map (just like they did in the video posted above) or check out the list of mountain biking trails on the Tourism Squamish site. The rides really are endless. And be sure to check out our staff page for a few of our favourite trails or better yet, drop by and ask us about them!

All those trails tend to attract some attention from the outside world too, especially when there's a race involved. Corsa Cycles gets a little school-girl giddy about supporting the following events:

	The BC Bike Race is an epic, seven-day mountain bike race that covers Vancouver Island, Powell River and the Sunshine Coast, and then finally Squamish and Whistler. For the past few years, Corsa Cycles has been designing the Day 6 Course right here in Squamish, BC. And wouldn't you know it, 95% of 2010 BCBR riders said they "Loved it!" or "Enjoyed it!" when asked about Day 6, making Squamish the most popular stage of the race! No wonder BCBR 2013 is already sold out in record time!
	The Test of Metal is a cross-country (XC) mountain bike race that starts at Brennan Park in Squamish, BC. We're talking 67km of unbeatable trails, including 35km of the single track that has made Squamish a world-famous MTB destination. Next race: June 15, 2013 Register for all four Test of Metal Group of Events races together!
	JABR is Just Another Bike Race, right? Not so much. Starting at Quest University in Squamish, BC, this epic will take you through some of the best mountain biking trails in the area. Next race: August 17, 2013 Register for all four Test of Metal Group of Events races together!
	The Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association (SORCA) is a local mountain bike club that focuses on trail maintenance and advocacy and organizes regular XC and DH races. The Toonie XC races happen every second Wednesday from April to September and are only $2 for SORCA members. Check out the SORCA website for full event details.
	The GearJammer is another cross-country mountain bike race and downhill race that's also part of the Hell of a Series. After the flow downhill race on Friday (2010 race debut along the Half Nelson), the Gear Jammer XC takes place the following morning with a mass start and continues 47km along the Point to Point Epic. Next race: July 20, 2013 Register for all four Test of Metal Group of Events races together!
	The OreCrusher kicks off the Hell of a Series each year with a multi-lap classic XC race through the Cheekeye Fan single-track trails of Brackendale. Next race: May 11, 2013 Register for all four Test of Metal Group of Events races together!

But Squamish isn't just known for their sick trails anymore!

GranFondos (mass-participation cycling events) have gained popularity in Europe and around the world, but the 2010 RBC GranFondo Whistler was the first of its kind in Canada. Loosely translated, GranFondo means "big ride" in Italian, and that's just what it is. The RBC GranFondo Whistler takes road cyclists on a 122km journey staring from downtown Vancouver, through Squamish and the "Corsa Sosta" (which translates to "Corsa Stop" in Italian) midpoint rest stop, and finally finishing in Whistler. With over 7,000 last year, we're very excited to be involved in the 2013 RBC GranFondo Whistler. Registration for the 2013 event is already open, so don't delay! Next race: Sept 7, 2013

If you're interested in participating or volunteering at one of these events or you just want to know more about the biking trails, routes, and organized rides in Squamish, contact us or stop by Corsa Cycles and we'll point you in the right direction. And stay informed by following us on Facebook or Twitter!