From : http://www.bcbikerace.com/Race_Info/Scouting_Reports/

On the weekend of January 20/21, Management Team members Dean Payne, Andreas Hestler, Thomas Howard and John Crosby went on a venue scouting mission to the Comox Valley area.

John Crosby reflects on the Stage 3 finish line venue, "On Day 3, racers will be coming off the hills to the small town of Cumberland which is nestled in the hills just west of the Island Hwy (#19) with a population of just over 2,700 people. Thomas Howard, Dean Payne and I found a town full of history, parks, heritage buildings and small shops that would be a great way for racers' moral support teams (friends and family) to spend their day. There is a water park, playgrounds and sports fields that will keep any children and kids at heart entertained during a nice summer day in BC."

The Team stayed at the Riding Fool Hostel in the heart of Cumberland and took advantage of the close proximity to Mt Washington where the first race in the Yeti Snowshoe Series was held. Andreas Hestler placed third overall in the race...not bad for a biker! Dre credits the tough sport of snowshoe running with giving him a great option for winter cross-training. Congratulations to Marc Campbell and his crew for putting on an amazing race. The next Yeti Race is on Feb 3rd at Mt Seymour in North Vancouver. Head out and try a great new sport and get in some serious cross-training time!

While the Management Team hit the snow, Stage 3 Race Director and Riding Fool Hostel owner, Jeremy Grasby, hit the trails. After a great ride that weekend Jeremy was pumped, "People should be really excited about the Stage 3 riding because of the rawness of the terrain in this area!"

We'll definitely be back to scout the trails in the Comox Valley area later this spring. Meanwhile, stay tuned for the next scouting report.