Valley Devo

The Dilemma

Road|Gravel|Singletrack

100 km Adventure Race, Open Tarmac and Gravel Roads Plus Singletrack in the Annapolis Valley, 1300 meters of climbing, 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

11am Start for Racers

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.

Valley Devo Presents:

XCO at The Gorge

Date:

Sunday May 26, 2024

Fees:

U11, U13, U15, U17, U19 - $20

Sport, Expert and Elite - $40

A Cycling Nova Scotia racing license is required to race.

Categories:

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

U11- Female, Male- 20 minutes +

U13- Female, Male- 20 minutes +

U15- Female, Male- 30 minutes +

Sport- Female, Male- 45 minutes+

Noon Start Block | Noon Loop | Awards 2pm

U17- Female, Male- 45 Minutes +

U19- Female, Male-1 Hours +

Expert- Female, Male-1.25 Hours +

Elite-Female, Male-1.5 Hours +

Riders must be able to ride from the bottom to the top of the gorge, The course is for intermediate riders.

Race Registration:

https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=35472

Location:

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

Contact: valley.devo@gmail.com   or   www.valleydevo.com

Sanctioned and Approved by Cycling Nova Scotia

Dates:

Thursday Nights: 

April 18th 

May 2nd, 16th and 30th

June 13th and 27th

Prizing will be brought to you by local farmers!

Fees: 

U11 and U15 $40 for 6 race series or $15 per race 

Sport and Expert $60 for 6 race series or $15 per race 

A Cycling Nova Scotia racing license is required to race

Categories: 

U11 and U15 6:00pm start 20-minute race 

Sport 6:30pm start 25-minute race 

Expert 7:00pm start 30-minute race

Race Registration: 

https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=34965&lan=1&cartlevel=1Location: 

Credit Union Rec Complex, 38 Gary Pearl Dr. Kentville, NS B4N-0H4

Contact: valley.devo@gmail.com 

Sanctioned and Approved by Cycling Nova Scotia

2024 Valley Devo

Annapolis Valley Cycling Programs

Youth Program:

We are excited to announce that we are having another year of Valley Devo this spring. The program will run on Wednesdays for 12 weeks focusing on skill drills, short track riding, getting ready to race, and dryland training. The cost is $120 plus a CNS Membership. The program will be coached by Peter Dewar, April Muirhead, and Michael Waterbury. 

·  Please ensure that the rider is capable of riding singletrack and for 1 hour before signing up. 

·  7-14 years of age

·  Space this year will be limited to 15 riders.

·  April 10,17,24 May 1,8,15,22, 29 June 5,12,19,24

·  Location will be at the Credit Union Rec Complex.

Perks include:

Parts and Accessory @ Banks Bikes 15% off conditions apply.

Bikes from @Cannondale 25% off 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.

2024 Valley Devo

Annapolis Valley Cycling Programs

Race Squad:

This group is more advanced than the regular Valley Devo Program and will meet on Thursdays starting in April for 12 consecutive weeks.  The program will consist of training for short track, provincial and out of province mtb racing and will be coached by Peter Dewar and Brandon Curry. During the weeks of short track, the evenings will consist of warm-up, some course set-up, and race strategies and a cool down. The cost to participate is $120 plus CNS Membership.

·  April 11, 18*, 25 May 2*,9,16*,23, 30*, June 6, 13*, 20, 27*   *short track dates

·  Location will be at the Credit Union Rec Complex, and surrounding trails.

Perks include:

Parts and Accessory @ Banks Bikes 15% off conditions apply.

Bikes from @Cannondale 25% off 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.

2024 Valley Devo

Annapolis Valley Cycling Programs

Events:

Short Track/XCC

·  April 18, May 2,16 June 30,13,27

·  CNS racing license will be required to race.

·  Location will be at the Credit Union Rec Complex, and a second location is in the works!

·  Race Registration will open in March.

·  Prizing will be brought to you by local farmers!

Provincial Sanctioned MTB Races/XCO

·  Spring Event, please watch for the CNS calendar for details.

·  Late Summer Event please watch for the CNS calendar for details.

The Dilemma

·  Road|Gravel|Singletrack

·  100km adventure race

·  September Event, please watch for the CNS calendar for details.

Canada Cup Race Support

·  Dieppe: July 12,13,14

·  Kentville: July 19,20,21

·  Support in the Expo area for all your race needs.

Cyclocross Training

·  Starting in the fall for 4 weeks

·  Race training, Skill Development

·  There will be sand……

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

Valley Devo will be offering support for Nova Scotia riders at both Dieppe and Kentville Canada Cup races. Support in the expo area will include: beverages, snacks, work stand, tools, shade, equipment storage, feed zone support, music and a positive vibe! Please bring your own chair. To sign up please email valley.devo@gmail.com