We look forward too your participation in the Intense Fernie 3, the ultimate all-mountain singletrack classic, this June 28 to 30th.
This overview is designed to answer most of your questions and ensure a smooth transition to the starting line. Please contact the organizers with any additional requests. We look forward to your having a great experience.
Organization
The organization team is all local and you will recognize some faces from past events including; Dan Savage, Scott Gilmet, Martin Vale, Pat Gilmar, Claude Perreault, Martin Spencer to name a few. The team is a not-for-profit society with revenue going to the Fernie Trails Alliance to maintain and build trails. Our crew of volunteers are from FTA members including the Fernie Trails & Ski Touring Club, Fernie Mountain Bike Club and Fernie Flyers Cycling.
Route
The course route selection has been slow due to the above average snowpack however we have the course we desired and with no extreme rain should have ready to go on race day. Our mandate was to make the most enjoyable stages ever and with Martin Vale and Jesse Mong helping design the course, and Pat Gilmar flagging—you will enjoy exceptional flow and intuitiveness. These routes continue to be worked on and improved and will be slightly modified from these files on race day.
GPX files are available on request.
Kids’ XC U16 and U13 Routes
The kids’ XC race routes are age appropriate as defined by the Fernie Flyers spring training program. Parents and adult racers will be riding on the course with the kids to ensure they stay on-course. A Camelbak Aid station will keep them nourished.
The U13 route is final: Fernie 3, U13 – Strava Profile
The final U16 route is complete, see it here: Final Fernie 3, U16 – Strava Profile
Download the route descriptions here:
Aid Stations
The Camelbak aid stations are being fueled by Hammer Nutrition and Extra Foods. The aid stations will be located at the start/finish and at the half way point of each stage.
Lodging
We have a very supportive sponsor accommodations who are helping make the event happen and are offering you special pricing, they are listed here.
Registration
Registration is at the Park Place Lodge (PPL) on Highway #3. Registrations opens Friday June 27th from 3PM until 9PM. We will also open Saturday from 7AM until 8AM at PPL. There will be no morning registration at the start line. U16 and U13 registration is also at the PPL and from 1PM to 2PM at the race start. the Kids’ Bike Rally U9 registration is open every day at Straightline Bikes. A detailed event schedule can be downloaded here: Fernie 3 schedule
Insurance
The Intense Fernie 3 is sanctioned by Cycling BC. (First time Cycling BC members/license holders receive a 50% discount) Fernie Flyers members can race with a general CBC membership, other Canadian participants require citizen race cards and non-Canadian residents require a UCI license. Non-member day insurance is being offered at registration.
The Fernie Hotel Stage 1 & 2 Start and Finish
A beer and food gardens will be available both days starting at noon and on Saturday two acoustic bands are playing beginning at 6PM. Intense Cycles will have a fleet of demo bikes for your use.
Fernie Alpine Resort Stage 3 Start and Finish
FAR is a 10 minute ride from the downtown and is a nice warm up. Kelsey’s patio and restaurant will be open.
Kids’ Events
We are covering Kids’ with a U16 and U13 XC race on Saturday at 3PM. Expect a modest age appropriate course starting at the Fernie Hotel, circling Ridgemont and returning to the Finish—register here.
On Sunday the 8th Annual Kid’s Bike Rally is a free and educational event for 3 to 9 years olds in the Downtown. Register at Straightline Bikes or download the form here.
Final Banquet
The final banquet will be at Corner Pocket in the Griz Inn at Fernie Alpine Resort. The food will be good and prizes will cover everyone. Tickets are available for family members, ask at registration.
Roll & Sole Trails Festival
The Fernie Trails Alliance is organizing this fun event on the weekend and it is everything but serious. Expect group rides, hikes, crazy competitions and more in the downtown adjacent to the Fernie 3.
Fernie Canda Day
Fernie knows how to celebrate Canada Day! Enjoy the small town charm and fun for the whole family at the High School fields beginning at noon and ending with amazing fireworks. It’s worth staying another day!
The Intense Fernie 3 is pleased to announce our sponsors including Intense Cycles USA who is the title sponsor of the Fernie 3. Both Fernie and Intense are legendary mountain brands with deep roots in pedal powered mountain endurance sports. Other sponsors include Montane Fernie, Smith Optics, Hammer Nutrition, Camelbak, Fernie Brewing Company, TinHorn Creek Winery, Parastone Developments, The Bridge Bistro, The Griz Inn, Park Place Lodge, Fernie Central Reservations, The Cedars, Stanford Inn, Red Tree Lodge, The Free Press, the Fernie Heritage Library, Extra Foods, The Fernie Hotel, and Fernie.com. Our event partners include the Fernie Trails Alliance, Fernie Alpine Resort, Island Lake Lodge, Tourism Fernie Association, Fernie Flyers Cycling and the City of Fernie.
