United Riders of Cumberland

06/08/2026

Registration for the FIVER Series 2026 is now live!
Be in it to win it. With five challenges over the next 12 weeks and tons of prizes up for grabs, there's never been a better reason to get out and ride.
Make sure you're a UROC member, then register for each challenge individually or sign up for the entire series. Entry is just $5 per challenge, and anyone can participate, by winning the Challenge badges on Trailforks. Win all five badges and you’ re in the draw for the grand prize.
This year's Fiver Series is proudly sponsored by Fox Suspension, with a Fox36 front fork up for grabs for riders who complete all five challenges.
Challenge #1 kicks off on June 13 and runs through June 29. The route features:
• Lost Toque
• Rugburn Connector
• Swamp Monster
• Double Pumper
• Upper 50 to 1
• Middle 50 to 1
• Top of the Pops
And what better way to finish a ride than with Top of the Pops?
Get registered, get riding, and be in it to win it.
Register now on the UROC website.

06/08/2026

We are grateful to have the year on year support and platinum sponsorship from - Moamedia!
Ben is the champion behind UROC’s electronic world and we couldn't do it all without his support.
He's the wizard behind our awesome website, all the event registrations, the membership platform and all of the media and graphic design we use. Check out Moamedia for website design/development, graphic design and support/maintenance, he's the best!

If you're interested in hearing more about our sponsorship program or how you can help support the trails, click the link below ✨️
https://unitedridersofcumberland.com/about/sponsorship/

06/06/2026

It’s official - EPIC 979 opens in Cumberland, BC.

Expanding what's possible in a working forest, Cumberland's newest backcountry-style loop introduces long alpine descents, high-speed loam, and technical rock rolls.

06/06/2026

New Trail Alert: The EPIC 979 is OPEN.
Years of planning, approvals, mapping, machine work, hand building, bridge construction, volunteer hours, partnerships, grit, and determination now lead to this moment.
The Epic 979 officially opens June 6 and introduces one of the biggest and most ambitious trail projects ever undertaken within the Cumberland trail network.
Climbing to 979 metres through deep forest and ever-changing terrain, The Epic delivers a raw backcountry-style riding experience unlike anything else in Cumberland. Steep terrain, remote sections, technical riding, natural features, and four very different ending options combine to create a true all-day adventure ride.
This is not your average trail ride.
Plan ahead. Leave enough time in the day. Carry tools, supplies, and be prepared for changing conditions and the unexpected. Every line fully earns its Black Diamond designation or higher, and every part of the experience earns the name Epic.
The Epic book and printed maps are now available in local bike shops, and the full Trailforks routes are now live. Riders who complete all four Epic routes and collect all four Trailforks badges can contact UROC to receive the full Epic sticker collection.
Huge thanks to our trail crew, volunteers, members, contractors, supporters, and our land access partners at Mosaic Forest Management, Manulife Investment Management, and the Village of Cumberland for helping make projects like this possible.
Now go experience The Epic 979.

06/04/2026

Time to register for THC! There’s lots of folks going for the solo this year, so big shout out to those who have registered...
Get clicking and join us for a super fun day of riding bikes.
Sponsored by Nobl wheels.
Supported by Tofino Kombucha and Cedar Stand Coffee.
You must be a UROC member and link in the bio or see below
https://unitedridersofcumberland.com/product/twelve-hours-of-cumberland-2026/

06/04/2026

Get ready to ride to the top of the EPIC 979. The trail officially opens this Saturday, June 6th.
Make sure you get to your local bike store and get a copy of the limited edition EPIC 979 book and the EPIC 979 route map.
Or go to Cumberland Single track podcast and listen to the EPIC 979 story before you go.
It's Cumberlands highest point in the trail network and its worth every minute of the climb to get there.
You only know if you GO.

06/02/2026

12 HOURS OF CUMBERLAND IS NEAR.
Grab your crew, build your solo setup, dust off the lycra, and get ready for one of the best 12 hours on bikes in Cumberland.
The 12 Hours of Cumberland returns for another year of laps, laughs, suffering, strategy, costumes, camp setups, and good times deep in the forest. Whether you’re racing hard, cruising with friends, or simply showing up for the atmosphere, this event always delivers something special. Tofino Kombucha will be flowing and Josh will be MC’ ing you through the day and this year we have Cedar Stand Coffee joining us for a morning brew.
Huge thanks to NOBL Wheels for locking in again as presenting sponsor at this year’s event and continuing to back the Cumberland riding community.
Registration is open, fill those spots quickly.
Get your team together and sign up now the 12hrs is such a fun day out.
Link in below.
https://unitedridersofcumberland.com/product/twelve-hours-of-cumberland-2026/
See you in the pits.

06/02/2026

There will be an operator doing some clean up in the Blueprint and Above and beyond area from early morning till 2pm daily - Monday to Friday and maybe weekends, dependent on rain.
Please be sure to stay on designated trails and avoid being near any active machinery. Make sure you are seen by operators before passing by any operations in the area. There are no trail closures at this time.

06/01/2026

Recognizing Cloutier Matthews as an ongoing platinum sponsor of UROC.
A full service accounting firm in the Comox Valley serving clients throughout Vancouver Island and Powell River. Hit them up for all of your accounting needs.
Support from our sponsors is crucial to keeping our network world-class.
If you're interested in sponsorship, click the link below for more information 😎
https://unitedridersofcumberland.com/about/sponsorship/

05/30/2026

New Trail Alert: OKEY DOKEY IS OPEN.
A brand new climbing and connector line joins the Cumberland network.
Okey Dokey is built to get riders up to the back of the network toward Furtherburger (while bypassing Grunt and Grind) and out to the back mountains efficiently while still delivering the kind of experience Cumberland trail users expect - the Okey Dokey section of forest is nothing short of beautiful.
Designed to improve access deeper into the network and get you to the Epic979 climb trail with some gas in the tank! Okey Dokey provides new connections, fresh ride options, and another way to get to surrounding trails. You’ ll find Okey Dokey about 100m further along the road that is the entrance to Mumbo Jumbo. Okey Dokey delivers you to the upper mid point of FurtherBurger. There’s no bridges on this trail and the climb is a gradual and steady experience.
Like every trail in Cumberland, this one comes from an enormous amount of effort from builders, volunteers, machinery operators, supporters, and land access partners working together to create and maintain world-class riding experiences within a working forest.
Fresh trails take time to settle in, so ride smart, respect conditions, and help the trail bed in properly over the coming weeks.
Huge thanks to our members, volunteers, trail crew, and our ongoing partners at Mosaic Forest Management, Manulife Investment Management, and the Village of Cumberland for continuing to make projects like this possible.
Now go pedal it.