(Duncan, BC) The 2026 Felt Canadian Gravel Championships / Burnt Bridge Classic is taking place Sunday, June 14 in the heart of the Cowichan Valley. The event will bring together Canada’s top gravel athletes such as Michael Woods, and defending men’s champ Benjamin Perry, plus emerging talent, and recreational riders for a full day of championship‑calibre racing on Vancouver Island’s most iconic gravel terrain.

Important Update on Licensing
Participants taking part in the Burnt Bridge Classic / Canadian Gravel Championships should be mindful of licensing requirements. All riders competing in Canadian Championship categories (Elite, U19, U17) must have a valid UCI license. There will be no one-day or citizen licenses issued for Canadian Championship categories.

Masters riders racing in the Canadian Championship must at minimum have a Provincial Race License. Note we are expanding Masters Age Categories by 5 Year Increments: 35-39 / 40-44 / 45-49 / 50-54 / 55-59 / 60

For the Open Non Championship categories (Impulso, Intermedio, Esperto), a race license is not required but it is encouraged. For more information visit here.

Technical Guide v2
Read/Download the Burnt Bridge Classic Tech Guide
Important information about the race, rules, schedule, routes, and more.
Available in English / French
Download here.

Schedule of Events
Saturday June 13, 2026
10:00 AM to 5:30 PM Check in and race package pick-up

Sunday June 14, 2026
7:30 AM to 9:00 AM Check in and package pick-up
9:15 AM Greetings, Rider’s Briefing

9:30 AM Championship Elite Men
9:30 AM Championship U19 Men

9:35 AM Championship Elite Women
9:35 AM Championship U19 Women

9:40 AM Championship Master Men A/B
9:40 AM Championship Master Men C/D

9:45 AM Championship U17 Men/U17 Women
9:45 AM Championship Master Women A/B/C/D

9:50 AM Open Esperto Fondo (Non Championship)
9:50 AM Open Intermedio Fondo (Non Championship)
9:52 AM Open Impulso Fondo (Non Championship)

​11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Food Truck & Drinks
3:00 PM Awards Presentations

Registration, accommodations, directions to venue here.