The 2014 Fernie 3 was a success on many fronts. Over 300 riders participated and the event raised monies for trails. The organizers carefully reviewed the participant survey feedback and the 2015 Fernie 3, a 3 day XC stage race, is scheduled for June 27 to 29, 2015–early bird registration is open!
A total of $6085 in cheques was presented to the following trail organizations for user trail fees and volunteer support as follows:
Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club, Ian Stokie: $2000
Fernie Trails Alliance, Pat Gilmar: $2085
Fernie Mountain Bike Club, Martin Spencer: $2000
Ian Stokie, PAt Gilmar, Dan Savage and Martin Spencer
The Fernie Mountain Bike Club also sold $530 worth of Raffle tickets and another $2000 in Memberships and T-shirts! Andrew Brown from Calgary won the Intense Tracer 275 frame, hand made at the Intense factory in Southern California. Andrew said, “I love riding in Fernie and look forward to returning to ride my new Intense!”
Dan Savage and Andrew Brown
Registration for the 2015 is open and riders can take advantage of the fantastic early bird pricing!
