MOUNTAIN BIKING
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De Loose Mongoose Cross Country
BVI MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB


     De Loose Mongoose Course

     De Loose Mongoose is a bar and restaurant on Beef Islands, it's also the starting point for
     the "De Loose Mongoose Cross Country Race. The route of the race is a mix of paved and
     dirt roads that winds it's way around Beef Island and into the bush.

     The race is 15 Laps long (about 30 miles) for the Expert riders and with a profile that is
     nearly completely flat is a always a fast race.

     With some very loose dirt sections that can catch out the unwary rider, there is always the
     opportunity for some close racing.

     Course Details

     The start/finish is just by De Loose Mongoose, riders then head out onto the Airport Road,
     following the road to just by the Airport Firehouse, take a double left onto the old Airport
     Road and head towards Minines Garden Center. After the small climb look for a dirt road
     on your left. Head down here, through a soft dirt section (careful) and down a small rock
     drop off. About 100 yards after the drop off the course heads into the bush section.

     In the bush there's a couple of small rocks that you jump before you reach the Trellis Bay
     dirt road. Take a left and follow the road to the start/finish. If it has been raining then this
     road get quite muddy and the water filled holes can be deep!!

     Below is a map of the route, click here to go to a bigger version.
     












     Experts complete 15 Laps (30 miles)
     Intermediate & Juniors 10 Laps (20 miles)
     Social 5 Laps (10 miles)
     and Cadets 5 Laps (short course)