The Fernie TransRockies Kids’ Bike Rally is returning for its 7th year! When 350 riders from over 20 countries roll up to the start line in Fernie BC, they will be facing the beginning of a long and adventurous seven day mountain bike. At the same time 100 kids’ aged 3 to 9 will be facing a fun and educational bike rally around Fernie’s downtown.
This mini-rally has been a great success for the past six years and will again add to the festivities surrounding the TransRockies. The event is free and is limited to the first 100 kids to register. Registration is at Straightline Bikes and entry forms can downloaded here: Kids_RAlly_Reg_Form
Start times are every half hour beginning at 9:30am and ending at 11:30am. The rally route takes about one hour and kids must be accompanied by a parent.
Straightline Bikes start the kids off on their big adventure spruced up with event plates and accessories. Their mechanics also check their bike and helmets. Next stop is at Fernie Heritage Library where the kids’ decorate their bikes. Then off to the Fire Station where Brendan will challenge the young riders with an obstacle course. From there Overwaitea will hydrate and feed the kids for the last leg to Freshies where PT the Clown will paint faces and the streets came alive with chalk and water sprinklers. The Fernie Chamber girls will also be hosting a scavenger hunt.
The event is free and the highlight of the Fernie TransRockies. If you’re missing it, be sure to bring your kids next year.
The TransRockies is a fundraiser for the Fernie Trail Alliance. The 2013 events raised over $12,000 that will be invested in the maintenance of existing trails and the construction of new trails. The Fernie Trails Alliance is a registered charity and relies on fundraising, grants, and donations to help maintain the spectacular trail network in Fernie.
A big thanks to our partners who make these events possible: Parastone, Fernie Real Estate, City of Fernie, Fernie Alpine Resort, Island Lake Lodge, Fernie Getaways, Stanford Resorts, Raging Elk Hostel, Fernie Central Reservations, Straightline Bikes Fernie Slopeside Hotel, Overwaitea Foods, The Fernie Library and the Fernie Chamber of Commerce.
