Valley Devo

Kentville MTB Race Weekend

Short Track XCC May 24th

The Sand Pit, Gary Pearl Dr. Kentville

Fees:

U9 M/F, U11 M/F, U13 M/F, U15 M/F, U17 M/F, Category 3 (Beginner) M/F

$10

Category 2 (Sport) M/F, Category 1 (Expert. Canada Games) M/F

$15

Categories:

U9 M/F, U11 M/F, U13 M/F, U15 M/F, Category 3 (Beginner) M/F

2:00pm, 20-minute race

U17 M/F, Category 2 (Sport) M/F, 

Category 1 (Expert) M/F

3:00pm, 30-minute race

A Cycling Nova Scotia or UCI racing license is required to race

Cross-Country XCO May 25th

The Gorge, Gladys Porter Drive, Kentville, race start just past the skills park.

Fees:

U9 M/F, U11 M/F, U13 M/F, U15 M/F, U17 M/F, Category 3 (Beginner) M/F

$15

Category 2 (Sport) M/F, Category 1 (Expert, Canada Games) M/F

$25

       A Cycling Nova Scotia or UCI racing license is required to race.

Categories:

10am Start Block | Morning Loop | Awards 11:30am

U9 M/F, U11 M/F, U13 M/F, U15 M/F, Category 3 (Beginner) M/F

                       Noon Start Block | Noon Loop | Awards 2pm

U17 M/F, Category 2 (Sport) M/F, Category 1 (Expert Canada Games), M/F

Registration:  https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=38585

Valley Short Track Series/XCC

Dates:

Thursday Nights:

May 1, 15, 29 @ Credit Union Rec Complex, Kentville

June 12,26 @ The Sand Pit, Gary Pearl Dr. Kentville

Prizing will be brought to you by local farmers!

Fees:

U9 M/F, U11 M/F, U13 M/F,U15 M/F, U17 M/F, Category 3 (Beginner) M/F

$25 for the 5-race series or $10 per race

Category 2 (Sport) M/F, Category 1 (Expert) M/F

$50 for the 5-race series or $15 per race

20% Discount for HRM and Truro Racers

A Cycling Nova Scotia or UCI racing license is required to race

Categories:

U9 M/F, U11 M/F, U13 M/F, U15 M/F, Category 3 (Beginner) M/F

6:00pm, 20-minute race

U17 M/F, Category 2 (Sport) M/F, Category 1 (Expert) M/F

6:30pm, 30-minute race

Registration:

https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=38486&lan=1&cartlevel=1

Contact: valley.devo@gmail.com

Sanctioned and Approved by Cycling Nova Scotia

2025 Valley Devo

Annapolis Valley Cycling Programs

Race Squad:

This group is more advanced than the regular Valley Devo Program and will meet on Thursdays from 6-8 pm and Sunday 11-1 for 12 weeks. 

The program will consist of training for XCC and XCO racing.

During the weeks of short track and Provincial races, the sessions will consist of warm-up, race strategies ,full race support and a cool down. 

The cost to participate is $250 and includes short track registration

UCI race licence required

Starting April 10th and ending June 29th

Location will be at The Rec Hub beside KCA

Perks include:

Full race support at all Atlantic MTB XCO races

15% off Bikes, Parts and Accessories @ Banks Bikes [conditions apply].

Nutrition and Hydration will be supported at all events and practices by Skratch Labs.

Access to team merchandise.

Online Registration will open early February @valleydevo.com

HST will be added at check-out

2025 Valley Devo

Annapolis Valley Cycling Programs

Youth Program:

Full for 2025

We are excited to announce that we are having another year of Valley Devo this spring!

The program will run on Wednesdays from 6-7 pm for 12 weeks and will focus on skill development plus single-track riding.

 The cost is $200 and includes a CNS Membership. 

Riders must be capable of riding singletrack and for 1 hour. 

8-14 years of age

Space this year will be limited to 20 riders.

April 9,16,23,30 May 7,14,21,28 June 4,11,18,25

Location will be at The Rec Hub beside KCA

Perks include:

15% off Bikes, Parts and Accessories @ Banks Bikes [conditions apply].

Online Registration will open early February 

The Dilemma

Road|Gravel|Singletrack

 Adventure Ride, Open Tarmac and Gravel Roads Plus Singletrack in the Annapolis Valley, 6 hours for most riders, the winner should be just under 5 hours

Start and Finish at Michelin Social Club 940 Randolph road Waterville NS

Sunday Sept 1 2024

10am Start for Adventurers Group 75km

11am Start for Racers 85km

Presented by Valley Devo and Banks Bikes

This a fundraiser for the Valley Trails and other Valley Devo initiatives

80 Riders Only

$100 Fee Includes:

Two Feed Zones with drop bag or snack options

Ramen Noodles (post ride meal)

Coffee, French Pastries(Pre-ride treat)

2 Support Vehicles(cell # to call for support)

Finisher Food Boxes

 GPX file for navigation only

To Register:

https://zone4.ca/event/2024/1alqVm/ 

Details:

Sunday Sept 1 2024

There will be two group starts based on your anticipated speed.

Group 1 Adventurers group 10 am with a 17-20 km pace (6 hrs)

Group 2 Fast Folks group 11am with a 22-25 km pace (5 hrs)

The goal with the 2 starts is to have the riders finish around the same time. Make sure you pick the right group based on your ride skills and speed. There will be a cutoff in place for riders outside the expected pace.

Everything takes place on open trails, roads, all intersections and road crossing are to be taken only when clear for all riders in the group. Riders must obey all road and trail rules, safety is the first priority.

Event goes rain or shine.

Price Increase after July 15 so we can plan for all the extras associated with the ride. GPX file will be released on here and the Facebook page 1 week before the event.

We are pleased to share we have been selected by @CyclingCanada to receive @SportCanada funds for the development of HopOn programming in 2023. This important funding will improve access to cycling in the Annapolis Valley. Valley Devo is aimed at helping remove barriers to participation for equity-deserving groups.

Thank you Cycling Canada and Sport Canada for this crucial support of community-based programming.

Ready to ride with us? Learn more about our HopOn program here: valley.devo@gmail.com

 Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer que nous avons été sélectionnés par @CyclingCanada pour recevoir des fonds @SportCanada pour le développement de la programmation HopOn en 2023. Cet important financement améliorera l’accès au cyclisme dans la vallée de l’Annapolis. Valley Devo vise à aider à éliminer les obstacles à la participation des groupes qui méritent d’être mis en valeur.

Merci à Cyclisme Canada et Sport Canada pour ce soutien crucial envers les programmes cyclistes pour la communauté. 

Prêts à rouler avec nous? Apprenez-en plus sur le programme Embarquez ici :  valley.devo@gmail.com