The United Riders of Cumberland (UROC) are ringing in the 2015 mountain bike season in style Thursday, April 2 with a fundraising kick-off event at the White Whale Restaurant in Courtenay.
The public is welcome to partake in a $20 burger and beer special, with partial proceeds benefitting UROC and the work they do to host races, develop Cumberland’s network of singletrack and advocate for the sport of mountain biking.
“This event isn’t just for mountain bikers,” notes founding UROC member Jeremy Grasby. “It’s really an excuse to have some good times and great food while also supporting one of Vancouver Island’s most comprehensive recreational trail networks.”
There will be live music entertaining guests while thirsts are quenched with Cumberland Brewing Company’s local suds, which the White Whale has on tap.
Guests also stand a chance of winning one of two bikes that will be raffled off – a Giant Simple cruiser donated by Mountain City Cycle and a kids’ 20” Rocky Mountain Vertex donated by Dodge City Cycles and Rocky Mountain Bicycles. A silent auction from 5 to 8:30 p.m. will also feature an array of smaller items up for bid.
“I can’t think of a better way to kick off the racing season,” says Grasby. “We’ve got the Island Cup cross-country and downhill races in Cumberland on April 12 and 19, and lots of other events between now and the fall. It’s going to be a great year.”
The White Whale Restaurant is open until late at 975 Comox Road in Courtenay. To learn more about UROC and upcoming events, visit unitedridersofcumberland.com.
– United Riders of Cumberland
