VI BikeFest
A MTB WEEKEND
CELEBRATION!
August 28 – September 1, 2025
Steve Smith Memorial DH | VI Bike Festival
EVENT INFORMATION
Registration Now Live!
Special Event Info Menu
- Overview
- Schedule
- Spectators
- Volunteers
- Partners & Sponsors
- Stevie Smith Foundation
- Media
- FAQs & Map
Overview
Thrilling DH & Legendary Community Vibes…This Labour Day Weekend is all about BIKES! Registration for the Canada Cup Stevie Smith Memorial Race is now LIVE; get ready to tackle the gnarly Monster Mile trail! #longlivechainsaw
All are welcome to join us for an epic VI Bike Fest Weekend presented by Forbidden Bike Co. & Comox Valley Toyota! From high-stakes racing, to the crowd-favourite Forbidden Whip Off and more spectator action, it’s the ultimate long weekend send-off to summer. We’re even throwing a Sunday night patio party following the podium awards to send off the season in style.
MTB Weekend Celebration Featuring:
- Bike community gatherings! Friday and Sunday night socials on the patio.
- Whip Off presented by Forbidden Bikes
- Music from DJ Saskatoon Todd
- Activation Experiences from Comox Valley Toyota
- Vendor Market, games and events, raffle to support Steve Smith Foundation!
- The Bike Park more mountain activities are open during events
- & the main event, the annual Steve Smith Memorial DH Race on Monster Mile, BC & Canada Cups
The Bike Park trails and more mountain activities are open all weekend throughout the events! See more happenings and what’s going on over this mountain bike celebration throughout the tabs and page below. Don’t miss the biggest bike celebration of the season on Vancouver Island! August 28 – September 1, 2025 at Mount Washington.
We’re also looking for rockstar volunteers to help make it all happen; get a crew t-shirt, lunch, plus a free bike park day ticket for riding another time. Email us at [email protected] to learn how to get amongst it!
Schedule of Events
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Spectators
All are welcome to visit the mountain and watch or join in to be part of the action over this exciting weekend! VI Bike Festival invites the enthusiasts, the casual cyclists, the curious and the energetic to partake in activities and events all throughout the weekend. The Bike Park, Zipline Tours, Sightseeing and more attractions are open and ongoing throughout race festivities. The second annual Whip Off presented by Forbidden Bikes is Saturday evening, featuring a beer garden and tunes from a local DJ 6-8pm. Sunday is the main event, the annual Stevie Smith Memorial DH Race, and spectators are encouraged to cheer on racers tackling the gnarly Monster Mile trail.
Volunteers
Interested in volunteering in exchange for a free bike park lift ticket (to use another time), free lunch, free t-shirt, apres beverage, and a day full of good vibes together? We’d love to have you on the VI Bike Festival events crew! A lot of help is needed to make this memorial race weekend a reality. Contact [email protected] to learn about the perks of joining the crew.
Partners & Sponsors
Presented by Forbidden Bike Company & Comox Valley Toyota
Do you have a brand that has a feel-good connection to mountain sports and downhill racing? We’re looking for partners and sponsorships to activate fun event experiences and contribute to athlete prize packs and the raffle.
Contact [email protected] to learn about opportunities to collaborate on partnerships, activations and adding value to this charitable Bike Park community weekend. Contact [email protected] to learn about the perks of joining or donating prizes.
Stevie Smith Foundation
Tianna Smith will be here selling raffle tickets for the annual must-do auction! So many awesome prizes to be won… and we’re still looking for more donations to add to the raffle! Do you have a prize, product or experience to contribute? Contact our team via email to [email protected] to discuss more support opportunities for the foundation throughout VI Bike Festival. All raffle ticket proceeds support the Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation, learn more:
Media Support
Are you interested in getting involved in capturing these events as a photographer, videographer or storyteller of another medium? We’re happy to chat about opportunities to collaborate, and share the good word to raise funds for the Stevie Smith Foundation! Contact us via email to [email protected] to learn about this event
Share the good word! Please distribute this event poster in your local business.
FAQs
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AVAILABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Camping & Overnight Parking
Rugged With Limited Services
Overnight camping during the summer at Mount Washington Alpine Resort is permitted only in designated parking areas, offering a convenient free option for self-contained RV units. While there are no services such as power or water hookups available, campers visiting The Bike Park can stay overnight in the Hawk Parking Lot throughout the summer season. For special events like the Washy Mountain Music Fair or the VI Bike Fest Canada Cup, overnight camping is relocated to Lot 4. Overnight parking is never permitted in Lots 1, 2 or 3. Visitors are encouraged to come prepared, as only fully self-contained vehicles are suitable for these camping areas.
Slopeside Accommodations
Racers & Families Save 10% off!
RACERS SAVE 10% OFF SLOPESIDE LODGING FOR THE VI BIKE FEST WEEKEND!
Follow the path to higher ground this winter and stay on-mountain at Mt. Washington. Bear & Deer Lodge are the ultimate trifecta of summer lodging options with the Alpine Lodge and two chairlifts nestled at its base. Here you will experience our mountain culture to its fullest and be transformed into a nature-watching, afternoon après going, hiking and biking adventures.
Village Accommodations
in the Mt. Washington Community
Your perfect summer getaway awaits, hosted by one of our Featured Property Partners in the Mt. Washington Village. Book directly with one of the many property owners offering a variety of charming accommodation types, including suites, condos, townhomes, and large cozy chalets. Live like a local while exploring the great outdoors of Mount Washington and Strathcona Provincial Park.
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Summer Activities
Eagles Flight ZipTour
Zip Lining at Mt Washington
Now is the time to take flight. Unfold your wings and soar through the treetops on Mt. Washington’s most thrilling adventure, the Eagle’s Flight ZipTour! Enjoy the rush of freedom as you fly down the face of the mountain reaching breathtaking speeds. Vancouver Island’s longest zip line experience offers unbeatable views of the Salish Sea and surrounding communities. This is a must-add adventure for your summer bucket list!
Interested in events Volunteer this summer or winter?
