Set among the rolling hills of Emyvale, this road race is notoriously known for its challenging climbs. However, even as racers battle for position within the pack it’s hard to ignore the picturesque scenery the 21km course sweeps through. Iron red farmland, green pasture and snaking wooded stretches characterize this traditional Island landscape (see route here).
The Emyvale Road Race starts and finishes at Bluefield High School in Hampshire on the Colville Road Route #9. Although this race highlights climbing specialists, there are age and ability appropriate race categories for every rider.
Check-in opens at 9:30am, and all participants much be present and ready for the mandatory pre-race meeting at 9:45am.
Advance registration is required via Zone4 at https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=29187.
Distance: Each lap is 21km, and the laps vary by category as follows:
Male Expert - 4 Laps
Male Sport - 3 Laps
Male Beginner - 2 Laps
Male 50+ - 2 Laps
Male U19 - 3 Laps
Male U17 - 2 Laps
Male U15 - 2 Laps
Male U13 - 1 Laps
Female Expert - 3 Laps
Female Sport - 2 Laps
Female Beginner - 1 Laps
Female 50+ - 1 Laps
Female U19 - 2 Laps
Female U17 - 2 Laps
Female U15 - 1 Laps
Female U13 - 1 Laps