Annapolis Valley Cycling Development Programs
Rule of 3 Canada Routes 2026
Rule of 3 Canada
Tarmac | Gravel | Singletrack – Everything and Anything
Routes for 2026
GPX File Long: Just download to your PC then upload to your head unit
GPX File Short: Just download to your PC then upload to your head unit
Garmin GPX File Long Public
https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/485651133
Garmin GPX File Short Public
https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/485652414
Important Info:
Open course: All roads and trails are active; intersections and crossings must be treated with caution.
All riders must follow road and trail rules, safety is the top priority.
Register here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=40652
Rule of 3 Canada
Rule of 3 Canada
Tarmac | Gravel | Singletrack – Everything and Anything
The Ultimate Annapolis Valley Adventure Ride
Sunday, July 12, 2026
9:30 AM Start – King’s Arms Pub, Downtown Kentville
Presented by Valley Devo & Banks Bikes
Join us for a full-send day on the bike — a true mix of tarmac, gravel, and singletrack in one of Nova Scotia’s most scenic regions. Rain or shine, the ride rolls!
Course Options:
Long Course: Distance TBA
Open roads, active gravel, punchy singletrack. Expect ~6 hours of riding for most, with the fastest finishing around 5 hours.
Medium: Course: Distance TBA
A slightly friendlier version.
Categories:
Open Men- Long Course
Open Woman- Long Course
Open Men- Medium Course
Open Woman- Medium Course
Included with Registration
Cost $85
Two stocked Feed Zones (drop bag/snack support)
Morning coffee to fuel the start
Strava GPX file for route navigation released Friday July 10th @9pm
Finisher food box
2 Support vehicles on route (cell numbers provided)
Post-ride hangout at King's Arms Pub (meals and drinks available for purchase)
Important Info:
Open course: All roads and trails are active; intersections and crossings must be treated with caution.
All riders must follow road and trail rules, safety is the top priority.
Register here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=40652
Valley Devo MTB Race and CNS Cup #2
Gore MTB Race
The Gore Trail System, Gore NS
Fees:
U9 M/F, U11 M/F, U13 M/F, U15 M/F, U17 M/F, Category 3 (Beginner) M/F
$15
Category 2 (Sport) M/F, Category 1 (Expert) M/F
$25
A Cycling Nova Scotia or UCI racing license is required to race. Please make sure you have a trail pass for the Gore Trail System link is below:
Please note: Any registration within the last 2 days before race day will incur a $10 charge. If you register on race day, an additional $10 charge will be applied. If you would like to change categories on race day, there will be a $10 charge.
Categories:
10am Start Block | Awards 11:30
U9, U11, U13: 30 Minute Race
U15, Category 3 (Beginner): 45 Minute Race
11am Start Block | Awards 1:00
U17,U19, Category 2 (Sport): 1 Hour 15 Minute Race
, Category 1 (Expert ), 1.5 Hour Race
Registration:
https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=40649&lan=1&cartlevel=1
Sanctioned and Approved by Cycling Nova Scotia
Valley Short Track 2026
Valley Short Track Series/XCC
Dates:
Sunday Afternoon's:
April 5, 12 @ Credit Union Rec Complex, Kentville
April 19, 26 @ The Sand Pit, Gary Pearl Dr. Kentville
Prizing will be brought to you by local farmers!
Fees:
U9 M/F, U11 M/F, U13 M/F,U15 M/F, U17 M/F, Category 3 (Beginner) M/F
$10 per race
Category 2 (Sport) M/F, Category 1 (Expert) M/F
$15 per race
A Cycling Nova Scotia or UCI racing license is required to race
Categories:
U9 M/F, U11 M/F, U13 M/F, U15 M/F, Category 3 (Beginner) M/F
1:00pm, 20-minute race
U17 M/F, Category 2 (Sport) M/F, Category 1 (Expert) M/F
1:30pm, 30-minute race
Registration:
https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=41442&lan=1&cartlevel=1
Contact: valley.devo@gmail.com
Sanctioned and Approved by Cycling Nova Scotia
Valley Devo 2026 Programs
2026 Valley Devo Youth Program
• For riders aged 8–14 looking to build MTB skills in a fun environment. Sessions include skill development and singletrack riding.
Program Details
• Schedule: Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00 PM
• Duration: 12 weeks (April 8–June 24)
• Location: The Rec Hub beside KCA
• Cost: $200 (includes CNS membership)
• Rider Requirement: Able to ride singletrack for 1 hour
• Capacity: Limited to 30 riders [riders will be split into 2 groups with 2 coaches per group]
Perks
• 15% off bikes, parts, and accessories at Banks Bikes (conditions apply)
Registration Link Below
Sold Out
2026 Valley Devo Race Squad
• Designed for graduates of the Youth Program ready to advance their riding and racing skills. Training focus includes XCC and XCO preparation.
Program Details
• Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00–7:30 PM
• Duration: 12 weeks (April–June)
• Location: The Rec Hub beside KCA
• Cost: $300
• Rider Requirement: UCI race license
Perks
• 15% off bikes, parts, and accessories at Banks Bikes (conditions apply)
• Access to team-only merchandise
Registration Link Below
Sold Out
Hop On
We are pleased to share we have been selected by @CyclingCanada to receive @SportCanada funds for the development of HopOn programming in 2025-2026. This important funding will improve access to cycling in the Annapolis Valley. Valley Devo is aimed at helping remove barriers to participation for equity-deserving groups.
Thank you Cycling Canada and Sport Canada for this crucial support of community-based programming.
Ready to ride with us? Learn more about our HopOn program here: valley.devo@gmail.com
Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer que nous avons été sélectionnés par @CyclingCanada pour recevoir des fonds @SportCanada pour le développement de la programmation HopOn en 2025-2026. Cet important financement améliorera l’accès au cyclisme dans la vallée de l’Annapolis. Valley Devo vise à aider à éliminer les obstacles à la participation des groupes qui méritent d’être mis en valeur.
Merci à Cyclisme Canada et Sport Canada pour ce soutien crucial envers les programmes cyclistes pour la communauté.
Prêts à rouler avec nous? Apprenez-en plus sur le programme Embarquez ici : valley.devo@gmail.com
Rule of 3 Canada
Tarmac | Gravel | Singletrack – Everything and Anything
The Ultimate Annapolis Valley Adventure Ride
Sunday, July 13, 2025
9:30 AM Start – King’s Arms Pub, Downtown Kentville
Presented by Valley Devo & Banks Bikes
Join us for a full-send day on the bike — a true mix of tarmac, gravel, and singletrack in one of Nova Scotia’s most scenic regions. Ride solo or as a team of 2 or 3. Rain or shine, the ride rolls!
Course Options:
Long Course: ~123 km | 1,500 m climbing
Open roads, active gravel, punchy singletrack. Expect ~6 hours of riding for most, with the fastest finishing around 5 hours.
Medium: Course: ~103 km
A slightly friendlier version, cutting out ~25 km from the full route.
Small Course-60km
Included with Registration ($60):
Two stocked Feed Zones (drop bag/snack support)
Morning coffee to fuel the start
Strava GPX file for route navigation
Finisher food box
2 Support vehicles on route (cell numbers provided)
Post-ride hangout at King's Arms Pub (meals and drinks available for purchase)
Important Info:
Open course: All roads and trails are active — intersections and crossings must be treated with caution.
All riders must follow road and trail rules — safety is the top priority.
Price increases after July 8th, so register early!
Register here: https://zone4.ca/event/2025/beK4ed/
Kentville MTB race weekend
Kentville MTB Race Weekend
Short Track XCC May 24th
The Credit Union Rec Complex, please park at the Sand Pit
Fees:
U9 M/F, U11 M/F, U13 M/F, U15 M/F, U17 M/F, Category 3 (Beginner) M/F
$10
Category 2 (Sport) M/F, Category 1 (Expert. Canada Games) M/F
$15
Categories:
U9 M/F, U11 M/F, U13 M/F, U15 M/F, Category 3 (Beginner) M/F
2:00pm, 15-minute race
U17 M/F, Category 2 (Sport) M/F, Expert F
2:30, 20- minute Race
Category 1 (Expert) M
3:00pm, 30-minute race
A Cycling Nova Scotia or UCI racing license is required to race
Cross-Country XCO May 25th
The Sand Pit, Gary Pearl Dr. Kentville
Fees:
U9 M/F, U11 M/F, U13 M/F, U15 M/F, U17 M/F, Category 3 (Beginner) M/F
$15
Category 2 (Sport) M/F, Category 1 (Expert, Canada Games) M/F
$25
A Cycling Nova Scotia or UCI racing license is required to race.
Categories:
10am Start Block | Morning Loop | Awards 11:30am
U9 M/F, U11 M/F, U13 M/F, U15 M/F, Category 3 (Beginner) M/F
Noon Start Block | Noon Loop | Awards 2pm
U17 M/F, Category 2 (Sport) M/F, Category 1 (Expert Canada Games), M/F
Registration: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=38585
Mid Valley Gravel Fondo
Mid-Valley Gravel Fondo – Sunday, June 8th, 2025 10:00am
Start Location: Michelin Plant Social Club, 940 Randolph Road, Cambridge, NS
Join us for a mixed-surface ride through the beautiful Annapolis Valley, combining Rails to Trails, active gravel roads, tarmac, and more. Two groups. One great day on the bike.
Start Time:
All riders roll out together for a neutral 20 km start — relaxed, social, and scenic.
Ride Options:
• Group 1 – Gnasher Group (90 km): For those ready to push the pace.
• Group 2 – Cruising (90 km): For those looking for a steady, scenic spin.
Rider Requirements:
All riders must carry:
• A cell phone
• A spare tube and inflation system
• A GPS Unit for the route
Registration Requirements:
• Valid Cycling NS Membership is required. Sign up at: www.cyclingns.ca
• No membership? Purchase a One Event Membership for $15 at sign-in.
Route for Download and Registration:
Race Squad 2025
2025 Valley Devo
Annapolis Valley Cycling Programs
Race Squad:
This group is more advanced than the regular Valley Devo Program and will meet on Thursdays from 6-8 pm and Sunday 11-1 for 12 weeks.
The program will consist of training for XCC and XCO racing.
During the weeks of short track and Provincial races, the sessions will consist of warm-up, race strategies ,full race support and a cool down.
The cost to participate is $250 and includes short track registration
UCI race licence required
Starting April 10th and ending June 29th
Location will be at The Rec Hub beside KCA
Perks include:
Full race support at all Atlantic MTB XCO races
15% off Bikes, Parts and Accessories @ Banks Bikes [conditions apply].
Nutrition and Hydration will be supported at all events and practices by Skratch Labs.
Access to team merchandise.
Online Registration will open early February @valleydevo.com
HST will be added at check-out
2025 Valley Devo Youth Program
2025 Valley Devo
Annapolis Valley Cycling Programs
Youth Program:
Full for 2025
We are excited to announce that we are having another year of Valley Devo this spring!
The program will run on Wednesdays from 6-7 pm for 12 weeks and will focus on skill development plus single-track riding.
The cost is $200 and includes a CNS Membership.
Riders must be capable of riding singletrack and for 1 hour.
8-14 years of age
Space this year will be limited to 20 riders.
April 9,16,23,30 May 7,14,21,28 June 4,11,18,25
Location will be at The Rec Hub beside KCA
Perks include:
15% off Bikes, Parts and Accessories @ Banks Bikes [conditions apply].
Online Registration will open early February