Welcome to the BORCA Spring Chicken XC Mountain Bike Race! 2024 marks our 12th year hosting this incredible community oriented event.
New this year! Race starts/ends and post race meal will be at the River Barn Restaurant/Pub located at the Corner of Grantssettlement Rd and Fletcher Road. (This was the final aid station location in years past)
Please arrive at least 30 min before your start time.
60km race Start Time: 9:00am
32km race Start Time: 10:00am
The race course is signed and course marshalls will be stationed at significant road crossings. However, the rules of the road apply at all intersections and crossings.
Mass starts.
Course Descriptions:
32km Course - Mostly red pine plantation in true intermediate level singletrack. Moderate roots and few rocks except for the odd pile of stones from old farmlands (optional ride-around). Terrain is mosty flat. 60/40 singletrack/gravel road. 1 to 2 aid stations along the way, fully stocked with drinks/food. (10am Mass Start).
60km Course: Starts off same as above, then becomes progressively more technical, with steeper and rockier singletrack mixed with ATV/doubletrack. This course features most of our singletrack including the Algonquin Pass and Brewery Trails singletrack sections. Advanced level singletrack (black diamond and blue square) on classic style singletrack. 80/20 singletrack/atv doubletrack. 3-4 aid stations along the way, fully stocked with drinks/food. (9am Mass Start)
Post race bbq included in your registration fee. BBQ pork, beans, buns and salad or Vegan option.