The world-renown TransRockies Challenge mountain bike race will visit Fernie this August 16th for the seventh consecutive year, this being the second year staging the Official Finish and the Kids’ Bike Rally.
When 500 + 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 singletrack, 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 be obtained by emailing transrockies@fernie.com.
Start times are every half hour beginning at 10am and ending at 11:30am. The rally route take about one hours and kids must be accompanies by a parent.
Event Overview:
• Event Date: Saturday August 16, 2007
• Event Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
• Event Location: Victoria Avenue & Station Square
• Event Participants: Children ages 4-8 & their parents
• Registration: The Guides Hut
• Rally Route
o Start #1– Guides Hut – equipment check and fun accessories
o Checkpoint #2 – Carosella plaza – Bike decoration and Asthma Society Of Canada information
o Checkpoint #3 – Fire Station – Bike safety information
o Checkpoint #4 – Overwaitea – Snacks with Nutrition and hydration information
o Finish #5 – Arts Station – Crafts, face painting, and photos.
