Community
the foundation of any bike shop is the community that supports it
At Cowichan Cycles we understand the importance of giving back and being a part of the community. From events, to group rides, to sponsoring upcoming racers, we are heavily invested in supporting the community that has built us.
ride cowichan
Ride Cowichan is our rider-forward initiative to make information about mountain biking in the Cowichan Valley easily accessible.
go to ridecowichan.com
Wheel Talk (Coming Soon)
Our very own podcast where we discuss the latest updates in mountain biking, racing, and more!
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resources
Island Cup, BikeInsights, CTSS, Whatbars and more! A compilation of links and other resources to help you ride in the Cowichan Valley.
go to our resources pageGroup Rides (Paused for Winter)
Gravel Group Rides run every Tuesday until end-of-season leaving from the shop at 6:00pm and lasting for approx. an hour. Rides are inclusive of all genders and skill levels, ages 19+. Note that a Cycling BC license is req. for attendance.
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Mountain Bike Group rides run Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 8:00pm (or until sundown, whichever comes first) and are run by our partner, Adam Walker, over at The Cycling Co. These rides are aimed at being accessible to multiple skill levels, but riders should have a base level of mountain bike experience and be comfortable on a variety of trails. Each week’s location and route will be announced on Instagram/Facebook the day before. No license is required but one must sign a waiver and register using the intake form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc809ZgMsgXfrb2onGcWo53siKZgODh3KdpAbEAIP9buY39yQ/viewform
Please let us know via DM on Instagram or phone call to confirm attendance for each week’s ride.
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Performance Team
Austin Makson
Favourite Trails or Riding Areas: Prevost, Whistler
Current Ride(s): Santa Cruz V10
Kyson Stevenson
Favourite Trails or Riding Areas: Prevost, Revelstoke, Whistler
Current Ride(s): Santa Cruz V10, Specialized Stumpjumper EVO
Ava Kitching
Favourite Trails or Riding Areas: Revelstoke
Current Ride(s): Specialized Demo Race, Santa Cruz Heckler SL, Santa Cruz Nomad
Jack Looker
Favourite Trails or Riding Areas: Prevost, Burnt B
Current Ride(s): Santa Cruz V10, Santa Cruz Megatower
Mark Slotboom
Favourite Trails or Riding Areas: Tzouhalem
Current Ride(s): Specialized S-Works Epic EVO, Specialized S-Works Crux
Trail Stewardship Team
Dexter Robson
Favourite Trails or Riding Areas: Hornby Island
Current Ride(s): Santa Cruz Tallboy
Lorrie Mansey
Favourite Trails or Riding Areas: Mt. Benson
Current Ride(s): Santa Cruz Nomad
Brendan Gauthier
Favourite Trails or Riding Areas: Prevost
Current Ride(s): Santa Cruz Nomad, Santa Cruz V10
Ambassador Team
Chancellor AMos
Favourite Trails or Riding Areas: Cumberland
Current Ride(s): Specialized Stumpjumper EVO, Kona Rove
Seamus George
Favourite Trails or Riding Areas: Prevost, Nelson
Current Ride(s): Santa Cruz V10, Santa Cruz Bronson
Alek Mackie
Favourite Trails or Riding Areas: Mnt. #2
Current Ride(s): Santa Cruz Hightower
Jordan Cole
Favourite Trails or Riding Areas: Mount Benson
Current Ride(s): Santa Cruz Megatower
Cassy Cole
Favourite Trails or Riding Areas: Tzouhalem, Mt. Benson
Current Ride(s): Specialized Stumpjumper 15
Chris Bennett
Favourite Trails or Riding Areas: Mt. 7
Current Ride(s): Santa Cruz Megatower, Santa Cruz 5010
