MARCH 21, 2027
Nanaimo, BC
Kick-off Event in Early Spring
Rugged | Chunky | Fast
RACE OVERVIEW
Nanaimo Unpaved kicks off the BC Gravel Series with a stunning mix of coastal forest roads, rugged climbs and fast gravel. Choose from three distances and experience some of the most scenic riding on Vancouver Island.
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DISTANCE OPTIONS
STUNNING LANDSCAPE
WELL - SUPPORTED
EVENT
ROUTE OPTIONS
IMPULSO
INTERMEDIO
ESPERTO
SCHEDULE
*NOTE THAT THE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Saturday March 20, 2027
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10:00 am to 5:30 pm - Check in and race package pick-up
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LOCATION TBD
Sunday March 21, 2027
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7:30am to 9:00 am - Check in and package pick-up
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9:15 am - Greetings, Rider's Briefing
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9:30 am - All Riders Start (Self Seeded with Fastest Riders in Front)
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11:00 am to 3:00 pm - Food Truck & Drinks
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3:00 pm - Awards Presentations
CAMPING AT BC GRAVEL SERIES
Free Camping is Being Offered for the Following Events:
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Nanaimo Unpaved - Venue is gravel log sort / open space. No Power or Water provided. Porta Potties will be on hand
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River City Gravel Fondo - Venue is Private Tree Farm Space. No Power or Water provided. Porta Potties will be on hand
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West Coast Slugger - Venue is gravel log sort / open space. No Power or Water provided. Porta Potties will be on hand
Camp Sites / Cabins will be available soon to be booked for the What De Fuca! event in Sooke.
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Kaa & Sona Cabins 12 cabins with eight bunks each; three are divided and wheelchair accessible. Associated with Keego Kitchen.
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Mang & Rama Cabins Cabin areas associated with Mor Kitchen, which accommodates up to 100 people.
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Totem Lodge Accommodates 40 campers, with nearby tenting space.
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McPherson Lodge Equipped kitchen and capacity for up to 70 people; confirm sleeping arrangements.
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Keego Annex Two bunks, pullout bed, and three-piece bathroom.
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Thompson NW / SW Each section includes two cabins and half a shelter; group capacity up to 50 per section.
MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT
Explore Nanaimo's amazing trails, local food, accommodations and more. Turn your race into a gravel getaway
WHERE TO STAY
HOTELS
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Inn on Long Lake – Locally owned lakeside hotel in Nanaimo, offering a relaxing setting on the shores of Long Lake.
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Best Western Northgate Inn – Convenient north Nanaimo hotel close to shopping, restaurants and local amenities.
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Coast Bastion Hotel – Downtown hotel overlooking Nanaimo Harbour, with ocean views
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CAMPING / RV
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Brannen Lake RV Park & Campsite – Family-owned campground with spacious, wooded sites beside Brannen Lake
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Jingle Pot RV Park & Campground – Peaceful, landscaped park with serviced RV sites, seasonal tent camping, hot showers and laundry
WHERE TO EAT
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Longwood Brew Pub – Locally brewed craft beer and hearty pub fare, with a focus on fresh, West Coast ingredients.
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Alexandra’s Bistro – Welcoming Nanaimo restaurant serving Greek and Mediterranean favourites, with dine-in and takeout options.
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Saigon Kitchen – Vietnamese restaurant offering comforting pho, rice dishes and fresh, flavourful favourites.
LOCAL BIKE SHOPS
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Arrowsmith Bikes
202–4300 Wellington Rd, -
Rock City Cycles 3700 Island Hwy N,
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Coal City Cycles
104–1825 Bowen Rd
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