
WHAT DE FUCA!
MAY 23, 2027 SOOKE, BC

LOCATION
CAMP BARNARD, 3202 Young Lake Rd, Sooke, BC V9Z 0J6
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EGoCRKA15nfGGH3N9
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Head north on Highway 1 through Langford, Duncan, and Nanaimo, then merge onto Highway 19 North toward Parksville and Courtenay, continue for roughly 110 km, take Exit 130 for Strathcona Parkway, turn left (West) onto the parkway, and follow it 3km to the base / chain up area parking lot on the right.
Google Directions Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4Pfv9QQStwENBM5j9
From Campbell River, head south on Highway 19 toward Courtenay, then continue for roughly 15–20 km until you reach the signed turnoff for Strathcona Parkway; turn right and follow this industrial access road a short distance to the designated Mount Washington chain‑up area.
ITINERARY
*NOTE THAT EVENT ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Sunday Sept 20, 206
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Sunday Sept 20, 2026
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7:30 AM to 9:00 AM Check in and package pick-up at Chain up Area Main Parking Lot
BRING YOUR NUMBER PLATE FROM PAST EVENTS​
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9:15 AM Greetings, Rider's Briefing
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9:30 AM Esperto Start
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9:31 AM Intermedio Start
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9:32 AM Impulso Start
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11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Food Truck
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3:00 PM Awards Presentations

ROUTES
Due to the current extreme fire risk, we are holding off on releasing the routes / tech guide until conditions improve as we know that many of you would like to pre-ride the courses in advance. Please be wary of wildfires in the area. For more information visit: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map
However, here are stats for each distance:
Impulso (Beginner) : 54 km / 834m Elevation Gain
Intermedio (Intermediate) : 83km / 1531m Elevation Gain
Esperto (Expert) : 110km / 1900m Elevation Gain
If you wish to change your preferred distance, email us at info@panachecyclingsports.com

