2026 Velo NB Provincial Downhill Championships Deliver Thrilling Racing and Crown New Brunswick’s Fastest Riders
[Crabbe Mountain, New Brunswick] | [Sunday, August 18]
The 2026 Velo NB Provincial Downhill Championships concluded this past weekend at Crabbe Mountain bringing together the province’s top downhill mountain bike athletes for three days of high-speed competition, and community celebration.
Hosted by River Valley Cycling in partnership with Velo NB, the championship attracted riders from across New Brunswick and other parts of Canada, all competing for the coveted title of Provincial Champion.
Racers faced a challenging course featuring steep technical sections, fast-flowing sections and the infamous Crabbe Mountain rocks that tested both skill and determination. Ideal weather conditions and spectacular course provided competitors with an excellent racing experience and spectators with exciting action from start to finish.
“This year’s Provincial Championships showcased the incredible talent and growth for downhill mountain biking in New Brunswick,” said Executive Director, Chris Foster. “The level of competition was amazing to see, and we are extremely grateful to the athletes, lead organizer Matt Sturgeon, River Valley Cycling, sponsors, and spectators who helped make this event such a success.”
The 2026 Provincial Championship titles were awarded to:
Provincial Champions
- Senior Expert Men: Michael Milburn [Saint John, Haywards Bike Shop]
- Senior Expert Women: Emmanuelle Boudreau [Dalhousie Junction]
- Junior U19 Men: Miguel Robichaud [Moncton, VeloFix/JimsBikeShop/NB Gravity Racing]
- Junior U19 Women: Morgan Roherty [Fredericton, BeRad]
- Master Men: John McNair [Sussex, Outdoore Elements Gravity Racing]
- U17 Men: Will McNair [Sussex, Outdoor Elements/NB Gravity Racing]
- U15 Men: Ethan Sturgeon [Fredericton, Pivot-OTE DH Team]
- U13 Men: Brody Shorey [Kingston, Dig In]
Full race results can be found at Race Results
With another successful Provincial Championship in the books, New Brunswick’s downhill athletes now turn their focus toward the remaining Velo NB Cup events and upcoming national events, carrying forward the momentum generated by an outstanding weekend of racing.