Dirt Squad – 2022 Island Cup Enduro Series Final

What a day! What a race! What a season!

(Author: Julia Gallant)

The Island Cup Island Enduro Series Final at Maple Mountain in Duncan, BC was hot, gruelling and a test to all riders competing. After a dry hot summer, riders were sent up to the top of Maple Mountain, to come back down some of the favourite local and very dusty trails (Upper and lower Maple Syrup, Phloem, Upper Story Trail, and Tony’s Arbutus). Each stage had riders pedalling, breathing hard and focusing on where they were putting their wheels next.

Loose corners, dusty chutes and a hot sun didn’t deter our Dirt Squad. They were in it for the long haul, and a summer full of riding paid off. The Dirt Squad riders pushed the pace and it showed in the results. After a day of technical descents, punchy climbs and strong efforts, we found many of our athletes on the podium and with Top 10 finishes!

• Kimberly Chen finished first in the Junior Expert Category, with Lindsey Cameron not far behind in fifth!
• Nomi De Roos finished on top of the podium in U19 female category.
• Kai Abrahamson finished sixth in Junior Expert and Jamie Atwood twelfth!
• Jim Wheen finished the day off third in Expert Men!

But that’s not all!

Not only did The Dirt Squad have strong finishes over weekend, but also throughout the entire series. Their consistency and determination were seen across the eight races of the series. This all being said, The Dirt Squad had 2 take the podium with very strong overall standings.

• Kai Abrahamson took the overall title for the Junior Expert.
• Kimberley Chen came second in the series (Junior Expert) after a season of tight racing and consistent podium finishes.

Now it’s time for some rest, off season riding and hopefully a little rain!

The Cycling Co. is beyond proud of all its athletes and can not wait to see what next season has in store!