Blackstone Fernie TransRockies

The world-renown TransRockies Challenge mountain bike race will visit Fernie this August 16th for the seventh consecutive year, this being the second year staging the Official Finish and the Kids’ Bike Rally. When 500 + riders from over 20 countries roll up to the start line in Blairmore, AB for the final race stage, they [...]

Everyone is familiar with the sensation of breathing hard during exertion. The increased heart rate, quickened breathing and slight tightening in the chest. Now imagine these sensations increasing rapidly while you’re only sitting still. This is how an asthma attack feels. The Asthma Society of Canada reports “In Canada, approximately 20 children and 500 adults [...]

In legend, the seventh wave is believed to be the biggest in each set and, around the World, sailors fear it and surfers dream of riding it. For mountain bikers, this year’s seventh edition of the TransRockies which takes place in Canada’s majestic Rocky Mountains, will be the best ride yet. The route is longer [...]

The world-renown TransRockies Challenge mountain bike race announced another event finish for Fernie this August 16th. Local organizers of the Blackstone Fernie TransRockies are gearing up for what promises to be one of the biggest events of the summer. When 600 riders from over 20 countries roll up to the start line in Panorama Resort [...]