Cycling Association of Yukon | 2023 Canadian XCM MTB Championships

2023 Canadian XCM MTB Championships

Last updated: September 5, 2024

Cycling Association of Yukon, in collaboration with Cycling Canada is hosting the 2023 Canadian XCM MTB Championships in Whitehorse from September 1 to 3, 2023.

Mountain bike athletes from across Canada will be looking to secure Canadian titles in the Cross-Country Marathon (XCM) discipline.

The first person to cross the line will be awarded the coveted maple leaf jersey and will become the new Canadian Champion.

2023 Yukon XC MTB Championships

For those with a CAY membership and living in the Yukon, this event will also serve as the 2023 Yukon XC MTB Championships.

Land acknowledgement

We acknowledge, honour and give thanks that we are able to host the Canadian Cross-Country Marathon Mountain Bike Championships on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council.

What's on this page

Register for event
Technical Guide and Race Book
Yukon Bike Fest
Discount codes for flights and accommodations
Thank you to our sponsors and funding partners
How to sponsor
How to volunteer
Contact us

1. Register for event

Registration is closed.

Learn more about mountain biking in the Yukon and get some travel tips.

Course distance and difficulty

There are 2 courses.

For most everyone, the course is about 30 km. This includes all of the categories except U13. Depending on the category entered, the total distance will either be 30 km, 60 km (2 laps) or 90 km (3 laps).

For the youngest racers (U13) the course is 20 km and excludes the most difficult sections of Rock Lobster.

There will also be ride-arounds for the more challenging features on course.

30 km route

20 km route

2. Technical Guide and Race Book

Download PDF (last updated August 28, 2023)

3. Yukon Bike Fest

We have planned Yukon Bike Fest: a series of fun events to make the days before and after into a celebration of people riding bikes.

Come early in the week, explore our trails, then race and enjoy what the Yukon has to offer.

Saturday, August 26: Velonorth GRMB
Tuesday, August 29: Medicine Chest Dirt Girls Group Ride
Wednesday, August 30: Youth Ride with the Pros
Wednesday, August 30: Mount Sima Slamfest
Thursday, August 31: Terra Riders Shuttle Night
Friday, September 1: XCM practice day
Saturday, September 2: XCM practice day, Kids Cookie Criterium and Canadian XCM MTB Championships Welcome Reception including Together on the Trail film premiere
Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3: Barrel Sider Invitational Bike Polo Tournament
Sunday, September 3: Canadian XCM MTB Championships and challenge category races. An on-site community expo will feature local vendors, youth and kids activities, Winterlong Brewing Beer Garden, free pizza from Domino's Pizza, free Timbits and coffee from Tim Horton's and much more!
Monday, September 4: President's Gravel Recovery Ride and volunteer party at Winterlong Brewing

4. Discount codes for flights and accommodations

Flights

Air North "Yukon’s Airline” is on board to get you to Whitehorse this summer with an exclusive 10% off promo code for all participants. To book visit ﬂyairnorth.com before August 15 and enter the promo code. Email events@yukoncycling.com to receive a copy of the coupon code. You can also call 1-800-661-0407 to reserve over the phone.

Air North allows up to two free carry-on bags with your ﬂight purchase. Get more information about baggage and carry-ons.

Flying with bikes

Bikes are not considered “checked-baggage” and will be charged a fee of $52.50 to $56.50 including applicable tax. Bikes must be prepared for travel and packed in a hard-sided case or box. Air North is not responsible for any damage incurred in transit due to improper packing, and acceptance may be refused by an Air North agent if they deem the item is not suitably prepared. Bikes are accepted on a space-available basis.

Please call ahead to 1-867-668-2228 if you plan to ﬂy with your bike to reserve your spot.

Other transport options for your bike are listed in the Race Book.

Accommodations

Neighbourhood stays

Our friends at Neighbourly North have a variety of accommodations in local area neighbourhoods for 5 night or more stays. Upon event registration, a 10% discount code will be sent to event participants.

Hotels

We've arranged for a block of rooms from August 31 to September 4 at the Best Western Gold Rush in downtown Whitehorse. Phone 1-867-668-4500 or email goldrushinn@yukonhotels.com to make your reservation. Use XMC2023 promo code to get the special rate.

We also have secured a block of rooms during the same period at the Sternwheeler Hotel in downtown Whitehorse. Phone 867-393-9700 or email frontdesk@sternwheelerhotel.ca to make your reservation and get the special rate.

Find a local host

If you'd like to stay with a Whitehorse family or someone with extra space, we recommend posting a message on a Facebook group. Try Yukon Mountain Biking or Cycling Association of Yukon.

Important: CAY is only providing this information as a courtesy. We are not doing background checks on hosts. It is the responsibility of you as the participant to connect with any potential host and make a match.