The Fernie Enduro route has been confirmed. The event will be staged in Cedar Valley from the Island Lake Lodge parking lot. The three descents will include Verboten, Slunt/Brokenbak and Project 9 for a total of 21.3 kms of riding and 1,194 meters of climbing and descending.
The event will be a pure enduro with descent times only, this is not a cross country race however our timers will be prepared for fast riders. Timing cut off times will be announced at registration and will accommodate slower riders. Heading to town for lunch will not be an option. Aid stations will be open throughout the day.
Descent 1: Verboten
From the Island Lake Lodge parking lot follow Cedar Valley Road and access Gorby Trail by the Lizard Creek Bridge. Climb Gorby and turn right on Red Tree Road and follow to Verboten. Timed top to bottom. Climb time 30 to 60 min.
Descent 2: Slunt/Brokenback
From Verboten return to Cedar Valley Road via Gorby. Climb Stove to Mushroom to Lactic to the Stupid Traverse. Timing begins at the top of Slunt to Brokenback and ends at Motorhead road. Climb time 45 to 90 min.
Descent 3: Project 9
Follow Cedar Valley Road to Lazy Lizard to Project 9 jeep road. Timing starts at the Project 9 downhill and ends at the powerline. Climb time 40 to 80 min.
Total expected time: 3 to 6 hours
Registration will be open at the Park Place Lodge on Friday August 22nd from 5pm until 8pm. All event details including maps will be available.
Late Package pickup
Those already registered can pick up their race kits at the race start between 8am and 830am. Bring a $5 bill for your day insurance if you don’t have a Cycling BC or ACA race card.
The Enduro starts at 9am on August 23rd from the Island Lake Lodge parking lot, check in is mandatory. Parking is available.
The banquet/awards is being held at the Fernie Golf and Country Club Restaurant at 6pm.
Here is the route, email fts@fernie.com for the gpx files.
Click here for detailed Stava information.
Categories / Awards:
Under 19 Men
Under 19 Women
Open Men
Open Women
40+ Men
40+ Women
There will be prizes for the top 3 in each category along with spot prizes from some of Fernie’s biggest supporters.
Pricing?
Price: $135 (Online registration closes Aug 20, registration available at Park Place Lodge)
Fernie Mountain Bike Club and Fernie Flyers Cycling members receive a 20% discount, email fts@fernie.com for the discount code.
What is included in my entry fee?
• One day of riding in beautiful Fernie
• One Fernie Enduro freeride jersey
• 2 fully stocked checkpoints
• Electronic timing and manual back up
• First aid on site
• Awards BBQ and prizing
* Beverages from Fernie Brewing Co.
Online Registration:
Please click here for online registration.
