Fernie bike events are about to experience a huge boost of fun this June 24th when the the Fernie Lucky 7’s rolls out of the Aquatic Centre!
The Fernie Lucky 7’s is a cross-country mountain bike event that caters to riders of all abilities looking for a fun experience. Competitive endurance and XC racers will be challenged in the 7-hour solo and team category events. Families, youth and company teams will love the two and three person team options and easy course.
Everybody can be a winner in the Fernie Lucky 7’s at the Craps Table! Trail craps, our version of table craps, will be played at the finish. With each lap completed riders get to roll the dice with the high point rollers taking home prizes. We’ll also have great prizes for the fastest riders in all categories.
Fernie Lucky 7’s course:
The Fernie Lucky 7’s course will feature moderate climbs with lots of passing options and fun rolling downhill’s. The selected course is a 13.5 km loop with only 384 meters of vertical climbing.
Adult Course
START – Fernie Aquatic Centre to Coal Heritage Trail to Cemetery Bypass
Kiddy Up, Queen V, Upper Eco Terrorist (Boardwalks)
Deadfall to R-Trail to Kids Stuff to Erics Trail (Great Downhill)
Up Ridgemont Road to Vortex (Fun Downhill) to Elk Valley Trail
Ruby’s Trail to Up Rooted (Fun Downhill) to Montane Trail
Coal Heritage Trail to Aquatic Centre – FINISH
U15 Course
START – Fernie Aquatic Centre to Coal Heritage Trail to Cemetery Bypass
Kiddy Up, Queen V, Upper Eco Terrorist (Boardwalks)
Kids Stuff to Erics Trail (Great Downhill)
Up Ridgemont Road to Vortex (Fun Downhill)
Coal Heritage Trail to Aquatic Centre – FINISH
Professional timing, great prizing, first aid, food stations, trail support, bike support and a well thought-out course will be provided.
The Fernie Lucky 7’s categories are designed to be inclusive. The U15 and U9 events will be great fun for kids’ and the family and corporate categories open new opportunities for great experiences.
Categories include:
One lap: U15 Girls & Boys
Kids’ Lucky 7 Rally: U9 Girls & Boys FREE
Men’s Solo, Open, 40+, 50+
Women’s Solo, Open, 40+
Teams of 2: Men’s Open, Mens 40+, Women’s, Mixed & Family
Teams of 3: Men’s Open, Women’s, Mixed, Family & Corporate
Fernie is famous for its hospitality and the Fernie Lucky 7’s will be taking that to a new level! Food vendors, Beverage Gardens and entertainment will fill the day.
Registration is open and entries are limited. Rally your friends, family and workmates to register, Everybody can be a winner at the Fernie Lucky 7’s!
The Fernie Lucky 7’s is organized by the Fernie TransRockies Society, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting mountain biking and raising money for trails.
