BC Bike Race is bringing biking back to its roots. A big festival environment bringing all kinds of mountain bikers together in the same palce. XC, downhill, enduro, adaptive mtb and e-bikes all squeeze into a big weekend of events and demos spread across three riding areas.
That place will be the singletrack-rich town of Cowichan, on Vancouver Island. One of the few places set up to properly host all those disciplines over a single weekend. With Tzouhalem, Maple Mountain and the iconic trails of Mount Prevost, Cowichan Valley is perfectly suited to serve as the hub for such an ambitious race weekend.
As the 20th and final week-long BC Bike Race wraps up, BC Bike Fest, including one of two MegaVolt weekends will kick off. BC Bike Race runs May 23-29. BC Bike Fest runs from May 29-31, 2026.
Registration is open now for MegaVolt eMTB events and the 2026 BC Bike Race. Registration for BC Bike Fest events (XC, aXC, Enduro, DH) open on February 16, 2026 at BCBikeFest.com.
Beyond the racing, BC Bike Fest will be centered at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds. Live music, bike demos, something called a Rambo Bike Relay and Bike Toss, it’s all going down there. Race hard, play hard at what BCBF is calling weekend camp for adults.
2026 BC Bike Fest events
Rolling Thunder XC Presented by Transition Bicycle Company
(Saturday, May 30, 2026)
A short-format, all-mountain XC race built for riders who want fast trails, technical bursts, and signature BCBR flow, delivering the spirit of stage racing in a single-day format.
Rolling Thunder Adaptive XC
(Saturday, May 30)
Developed in close collaboration with adaptive riders, this event represents an important step forward in accessible mountain bike racing. Adaptive participation is growing, and BC Bike Fest is designed to grow with it.
BCBR Enduro Presented by Orbea
Practice: Saturday, May 30
Race: Sunday, May 31
A one-day enduro showcasing Mount Tzouhalem’s dynamic blend of flow, technical terrain, and classic Vancouver Island character.
BCBR DH Amplified by Stereo Racing
Track Walk: Friday, May 29
Practice and Seeding: Saturday, May 30
Finals: Sunday, May 31
A brand-new downhill race hosted on the legendary Mount Prevost, Vancouver Island’s premier DH venue and a globally respected proving ground made famous by Stevie Smith.
