JUNE 13, 2027
Port Alberni, BC
The Crown Jewel of BC Gravel
A Mixed Bag of Everything with incredible West Coast Views.
RACE OVERVIEW
The West Coast Slugger is a gravel enthusiast favourite with a course that features an iconic steep climb and descent, but rewards the effort with incredible waterfront scenery. Three distances are tuned to your ability level and are fully supported.
3
DISTANCE OPTIONS
STUNNING LANDSCAPE
WELL - SUPPORTED
EVENT
ROUTE OPTIONS
IMPULSO
INTERMEDIO
ESPERTO
SCHEDULE
*NOTE THAT THE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Saturday June 12, 2027
-
10:00 am to 5:30 pm - Check in and race package pick-up
-
JUMPING SLUG COMMUNITY CYCLERY, 4691 Dundalk Ave S, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8P1
​​
Sunday June 13, 2027
-
7:30am to 9:00 am - Check in and package pick-up
-
9:15 am - Greetings, Rider's Briefing
-
9:30 am - All Riders Start (Self Seeded with Fastest Riders in Front)
-
11:00 am to 3:00 pm - Food Truck & Drinks
-
3:00 pm - Awards Presentations
MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT
Explore Campbell River, local food, accommodations and more. Turn your race into a gravel getaway
WHERE TO STAY
HOTELS
-
Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel – Full-service, central hotel with restaurant, pool, hot tub, fitness centre and free parking. ​
-
Riverside Motel – Clean, quiet and practical, with kitchenettes and cottages available. ​​​
-
Cedar Wood Lodge – Quiet, comfortable B&B-style lodge with spacious rooms, breakfast and beautiful grounds.
​
CAMPING / RV
WHERE TO EAT
-
Twin City Brewing Company – Excellent craft beer, hand-stretched pizzas, smoked-meat sandwiches and a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Great post-ride spot.
-
Bare Bones Fish House & Smokery – Casual local favourite for fish & chips, seafood, tacos, burgers and smoked meats.
-
Boomerangs Cafe – Friendly, locally owned café known for big breakfasts and hearty comfort food. A particularly good choice for a pre-ride breakfast or casual lunch.
LOCAL BIKE SHOPS
Jumping Slug Community Cyclery – Full-service local shop with repairs, parts, bikes and excellent local riding knowledge. Also offers gravel, MTB and e-bike rentals.
📞 250-724-6556
