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Speed, spectators and spills in the blistering heat at Hardwood (25 photos)

Oro-Medonte facility hosts the 2019 Canadian XCO MTB Championships on Saturday, with racing continuing on Sunday

The two-day 2019 Canadian Cross-Country Mountainbike Championships invaded Hardwood Ski and Bike Saturday.

Despite blistering heat and challenging trails, hundres of athletes participated on the opening day of the two-day event.

Hardwood Ski and Bike is a world-class Nordic skiing and mountain-biking facility located just off Old Barrie Road between Barrie and Orillia. It has hosted provincial, national and international events.

Spectators are welcome to attend the event, which concludes Sunday.


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Raymond Bowe

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Raymond is an award-winning journalist who has been reporting from Simcoe County since 2000
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