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The world-renown TransRockies Challenge mountain bike race will visit Fernie this August 15th for the eighth consecutive year, this being the third year staging the Official Finish and the Kids’ Bike Rally.

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When 240 riders from over 20 countries roll up to the start line in Blairmore, AB for the final race stage, they will be facing their seventh tough day of mountain biking which includes more single-track, more vertical and more distance than before.  At the same time in Fernie 100 kids’ aged 4 – 8 will be facing a fun and educational bike rally around Fernie’s downtown.

This mini-rally was a great success last year and will again add to the festivities surrounding the TransRockies Epic Finish.  The event is free and is limited to the first 100 kids to register.  Registration is at The Guides Hut however registration forms can emailed by contacting transrockies@fernie.com.

Start times are every half hour beginning at 10am and ending at 11:30am.  The rally route take about one hour and kids must be accompanied by a parent.

Event Overview:

Date:  Saturday August 15, 2008

Time:  10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Location:  Victoria Avenue & Station Square

Participants:  Children ages 4-8 & their parents

Registration:  The Guides Hut

Rally Route:

Start #1– Guides Hut – equipment check and fun accessories

Checkpoint #2 – Carosella plaza – Bike decoration

Checkpoint #3 – Fire Station – Bike safety information

Checkpoint #4 – Overwaitea –Nutrition and hydration information

Finish #5 – Arts Station – Crafts, face painting, and photos.

 

Email transrockies@fernie.com for a registration form.