The Fernie Enduro images speak volumes about the fun and competition that was enjoyed on Saturday August 23rd! Thanks to Jack from Tourism Fernie for capturing the images.
The 2nd annual Fernie Enduro offered ideal trail conditions as a field of 100 riders descended some of Fernie best trails.
Nick Quinn on Project 9
Staged from Island Lake Lodges lower parking lot the riders rode Verboten, Slunt/Brokenback and Project 9 with dry and dust free trails in favourable cool weather conditions. Local participant Ryland Nelson said, “The trails are as close to perfect as they can be!”
With great trail conditions the riders posted extremely fast race times averaging over 60kmh on the descents. Top rider was Nick Quinn from Fernie with a time of 21:02.6. Other locals included Carter Nieuwesteeg who came second in the Under 19 mens category with a time of 23:10. Download the final results here: FERNIE ENDURO RESULTS
The results are also online at Webscorer.com
Mens Open
All members are advised that the 2014 Annual General Meeting of the Fernie TransRockies Society will be held on the 5th of September at the Bridge Bistro at 12 noon.
We would encourage all available members to attend the meeting so as we can gain thoughts/opinions from all aspects of the Fernie mountain bike racing and events community.
Find the agenda for the meeting below. See you there!
The Agenda for the meeting is to:
(i) to confirm the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting and of any General Meeting held since the previous Annual General Meeting;
(ii) to receive from the Committee reports upon the transactions of the Society during the last preceding financial year;
(iii) to elect Officers of the Society and General Committee Members; and
(iv) to receive and consider the statement submitted by the Society in accordance with the Act.
The Annual General Meeting may also conduct any special business of which notice has been given in accordance with the Society’s Rules.
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.
With preparations for the 2nd annual Fernie Enduro underway we’ll be selecting and fine tuning the planned descents in the coming days.
Roots Hyper Extension on Castle Mountain is riding very well and will be technical and long. The 3.0 kilometer and 400 meter descent will be timed from the toip to the absolute bottom and have no uphills.
Roots Hyper Extension
Slunt to Brokenback Ridge, Mount Fernie’s highest trail, is also riding very well and is will be included in this years event. The 3.3 kilometer and 500 meter descent will be a definite favourite and perhaps the Queen descent. There are a couple of sections that will require a few of pedal strokes otherwise it is technical and flowy with an abundance of Mitchy berms.
http://www.strava.com/activities/163102329
Later today I will be riding Big Money with Martin Vale to make a final assessment on the 3rd descent. There are plans for a rebuild of Big Money by Fernie’s Backcountry Experts however work has not begun, so most likely we will be selecting another trail for the final descent. Fortunately we have several epic options to replace Big Money including Project 9, Red Sonya, Verboten, Deer Trail, Hedonism, and others. What is your suggestion?
Registration is open, step up to Fernie’s epic descents and ride the Fernie Enduro.
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