Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025Location: Prospector Trail Scenic Viewpoint to Prelude Lake and backDistance: 56 km Under blue skies and with perfect summer conditions, Road Race #3 of the Territorial Championship and Canada Games Qualifier Series delivered a spectacular afternoon of racing. Cyclists gathered at the Prospector Trail Scenic Viewpoint before making their way to […]
Category: Territorial Championships
Pedals Ready: Road Race Series Event #3 Rolls into Yellowknife
The Territorial Championship Road Race Series is back on the pavement with Event #3 taking place on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Riders will gather at the Prospector Trail Scenic Viewpoint, just outside Yellowknife, for a 55-kilometre challenge that offers both beauty and intensity. This race follows a scenic out-and-back route along Prelude Lake Road. Cyclists […]
Race #2 Rolls Through Yellowknife: Climbing, Corners, and Community Spirit
After a thrilling debut on Tin Can Hill, the Territorial Mountain Bike Championship Series kept the wheels turning with Race #2 on Friday, May 30, 2025. Hosted at the Yellowknife Ski Club, this short-track style race challenged riders with technical climbs, tight corners, and an energetic mass-start format. With the sun peeking through and the […]
Grit, Corners & Community: Get Ready for MTB Race #2!
The trail dust hasn’t even settled from the first event—and we’re already gearing up for Mountain Bike Race #2 in the Territorial Championships Series! Location: Yellowknife Ski ClubDate: Friday, May 30, 2025Start Time: 6:00 PM (Registration at 5:30 PM at the Ski Chalet)Course Details: Prologue: 500 m Lap: 2.00 km Total Distance: 6.5 km (Prologue […]
First-Ever Territorial Mountain Bike Championship Kicks Off in the NWT!
After two exciting road races launched the 2025 Territorial Cycling Series, it was time to shift gears, and trails, for a brand new milestone: the first Territorial Mountain Bike Championship Race in the Northwest Territories. Held on Sunday, May 25th at the rugged and scenic Tin Can Hill in Yellowknife, this historic race marked Race […]
Territorial Championships – Mountain Bike Race Series Event #1
Location: Tincan Hill Recreation Area, YellowknifeDate: Sunday, May 25, 2025Start Time: 4:00 PM sharpRegistration: Opens at 3:30 PM in the main parking lot Course Overview: View the Course Map Race Format & Categories:All riders—regardless of age or gender—will complete the same full course. The distance and level of technical difficulty are appropriate for a range […]
Grit, Gusts, and Glory – Race 2 of the Territorial Road Cycling Championships
May 17, 2025 | Highway 3 – Boundary Creek to Yellowknife It was another thrilling day of racing in the Northwest Territories as cyclists tackled the 25km course along Highway 3, starting from Boundary Creek and heading toward Yellowknife. Riders faced gusty crosswinds but were rewarded with beautiful sunshine and warm spring temperatures, creating a […]
Join the Ride – Volunteer With Cycling NWT!
The race season is rolling—and we need you to help keep it moving! As Cycling NWT continues building momentum with our 2024 Road and Mountain Bike Race Series, we’re calling on volunteers from across the community to step up and be part of something exciting, empowering, and unforgettable. Whether you’ve got experience in events, love […]
Race 2 Coming Up – Saturday, May 17
We’re gearing up for the second road race of the season, happening Saturday, May 17 at 11:00 AM — and it’s going to be a fast one! This sanctioned Individual Time Trial (ITT) marks the second official race in our series that will help determine the 2025 Territorial Champion and serve as part of our […]
Cycling NWT Hosts Historic First Road Race Event
History was made this past Sunday as Cycling NWT launched its first-ever sanctioned road race event. The start of a new chapter for the sport in the Northwest Territories. The 22-kilometre Individual Time Trial, which began at Madeline Lake Territorial Park and ended at Prospector Trail Scenic Viewpoint, wasn’t just a race, it was a […]