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Slopestyle mountain bike event returns to Nanaimo for a second year
NANAIMO — Nearly 40 freestyle mountain bikers are practicing and competing at the Stevie Smith Bike Park.
Spokesperson Nate Berkheimer said the second-ever Vancouver Island Slopestyle event began Thursday, June 20 and runs to Saturday, and is a departure from regular racing for competitors.
“It’s a little bit different than your typical race against the clock. It’s adrenaline-filled, each rider gets to take two runs down the course. The course has a dozen plus elements to showcase a trick.”
After practice sessions on Thursday and Friday, the competition will get underway at noon on Saturday, June 22.