Photo by Scotty Sherin

2026 Spoke Bender 50

The 2026 Spoke Bender 50 is an epic long-distance mountain bike race at Wentworth Mountain Bike Park, hosted in partnership with Hub Cycle Truro and sanctioned by Cycling Nova Scotia.

This is a self-sufficient race: you must be prepared with a cell phone, food, water, and any tools needed for trail side repairs. Bike patrols will be available in case of emergency.

There will be a feed station located at the top of climb 2 area with water, granola bars, energy gels and electrolyte mix. Racers can pre drop a small bag of provisions to be placed at a feed station the morning of the race.

The longer distance and faster categories will start first, with youth/Novice start being the final departure.

Non racers parents/guardians can follow their youth riders so long as they are also a Cycling NS member (General or License holder. General Memberships can be purchased here: https://cyclingns.ca/membership/

Registration

Lock in your spot by completing your online registration before race day—these events fill up fast.

Entry Fees
Adult (19+): $40
U17 & U19: $20
U15: $20

Questions?
Reach out to our team at General (email)

Details

Event Schedule
Sunday, May 31
Location: The Barn
Race Format: Le Mans-style endurance race
Awards & Prizes: Hosted at The Barn

8:30–9:30 AM – Registration & timing chip pickup
9:30 AM – Rider meeting at The Barn
10:00 AM – Race start
4:00 PM – Last lap cutoff
5:00–6:00 PM – Awards & prizes at The Barn

Please Note
• This course is designed for intermediate to advanced riders and includes technical terrain
• A valid day pass or season pass is required (not included in entry fee)
• Climb Zone will be closed on May 31 for event use only

Waiver & Release of Liability

Racers must sign a Waiver & Release of Liability form at pre-registration at the Rental shop.

Racers under 18 years of age will need to have a parent or legal guardian present on the race day to sign their Waiver & Release of Liability Form.

All racers must be Cycling NS Provincial or UCI License holders to race. All licenses can be purchased at https://cyclingns.ca/join-bns-racing-technical/ You can purchase a One Event Membership but this is ONLY good for this race.

Sanctioned and Approved by Cycling Nova Scotia