by admin | May 17, 2016 | Fernie TransRockies
The organizers are very happy to be working with Jakroo Canada, their quality and attention to detail is unsurpassed and design makes us look good. Thank you Ron and John!
Everyone participating in the Fernie 3 one day and three day categories will receive a jeresy, retail value of $120.
The U13 and U16 race categories will be receiving a freeride jersey from Giv’er Shirtworks, Fernie’s screen printing and embroidery specialists. Thanks you Erin and Kieran!
Registration is open, do it now!
by admin | Jan 8, 2016 | Fernie TransRockies
This coming summer mountain bike races abound in Fernie. The Fernie 3 mountain bike race is being held on July 1st to 3rd and the Singletrack 6 (ST6) will be hosting two stages on July 23 to 24th.
The Fernie 3 is an all-mountain three-day classic mountain bike stage race. This year’s Fernie 3 is being held on the Canada Day weekend, July 1 to 3rd. The Fernie 3 organizers work to offer events for all riders including a one-day option, U16 and the Kids’ Bike Rally for U9. In 2015 the Fernie 3 raised $8000 for trails and generated over $200,000 in economic benefit for the community.
The ST6 is the recreation and rebranding of the TransRockies Challenge, an event that Fernie hosted for 12 consecutive years and some people credit for placing Fernie on the world mountain bike stage. The ST6 is a 6 day adventure showcasing the best riding in a variety of mountain bike communities. The 1st ST6 toured the Northern Rockies with stages in Canmore, Invermere, Golden and Revelstoke. This past summer the ST6 visited Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton. The 2016 ST6 will leave Fernie and continue on in the Kootenays with stages in Cranbrook, Kimberley and finish in Golden.
The Fernie TransRockies Society (FTS) organizes the Fernie 3 and will also be helping organize the Fernie’s involvement in the ST6. The FTA was formed in 2002 to support Fernie’s involvement with the TransRockies Challenge and worked on all of the events. The FTS is a group of local riders whose goal is to help develop Fernie’s destination mountain biking. They achieve this by hosting events that raise monies to support trial maintenance and development, develop local racers and inspire youth, and promote Fernie as mountain biking destination. “It’s great to have two great events in Fernie, the ST6 brings international riders and a high caliber of racing and the Fernie 3 has something for everyone” stated Dan Savage, FTS Director.
The FTS looks forward to working with the events supporters and community stakeholders in coming months to help make these events a success for everyone.
by admin | Sep 8, 2015 | Fernie TransRockies
Fernie 3 registration is open!
The 2016 Fernie 3 offers a 3 day all-mountain stage race with a 1 day race option, and a U13 and U16 kids’ race.
The Fernie 3 will cater to new and old riders, and gnarled veterans alike, with focus on fun and the best singletrack stages ever, followed by classic Fernie hospitality.
All stages are in Fernie, no driving required. Sit back and enjoy a very cool mountain bike town and take in the community Canada Day celebrations.
The 2015 Fernie 3 raised $8000 for local trails organizations and supported local businesses.
Distances each day moderate with an average of 32 km per day. The climbs will be challenging with the goal of providing you with the best singletrack anywhere with epic downhills. The timed descents will be held on the days epic descent.
The popular 1 day category is returning again and is for riders looking for an easier commitment with all the perks.
We will be hosting the U13 and U16 one day races on Saturday July 2 following the Adult race.
The Kids’ Bike Rally return for it’s tenth year on Saturday July 2 =from 10am to noon. Registration at Gear Hub.
Dates:
3 Day: July 1 – July 3
1 Day: July 1
U13 & U16: July 2
2016 3 Day pricing*:
Spring: March 1 to June 30, 2016 – $449
2016 1 Day pricing*:
Spring: March 1 to June 30, 2016 – $229
2016 U13 & U16 pricing*:
Spring: $45
* Fees do not include processing
Fernie 3 Package Details:
We are focused on your riding experience by providing the highest percentage of singletrack of any stage race combined with the best value. The Fernie 3 comes with the support of Fernie’s great eateries, lodging, and a vibrant downtown—ready to offer you plenty of comfort and convenience at the end of a great ride.
Adult participants receive the following:
• Endless singletrack on trails built by mountain bikers for mountain biking
• A superior designed course that is professionally marked
• A Fernie 3 race jersey*
• A Fernie 3 freeride jersey*
• Professional timing
• Fernie Hospitality
*Registrations after June 10th might not receive the desired sized jersey
U13 & U16 participants receive the following:
• An age appropriate single track race course
• A Fernie 3 freeride jersey
• Professional timing
• Awards ceremony with prizing at finish
• Food and beverage at the finish
Support on course:
• Aid Stations each day supported by Hammer Nutrition
• Course Marshals to keep you on course
• A professional Medical Team ready to respond
• Communication and Safety plans
Support off course:
• Teck support by Rocky Mountain Bikes & Gearhub Sports
• Daily Finish Line refreshments and snacks from local businesses
• Medical Support
• Bike Wash/lube Station
• Friendly Fernie crew to look after you
Awards:
• Day 1 Awards & Yellow Jersey presentation at the Finish Line
• Day 2 U13 & U16 awards and Yellow Jersey presentation at the Finish Line
• Final Awards Celebration and Banquet
Accommodation packages:
• Local accommodation partners are offering preferred rates to participants. These partners are guaranteed mountain bike friendly!
Sanctioning and Insurance:
This event is sanctioned and insured with Cycling BC. To compete in the Fernie 3 riders must have a valid race license or purchase a $10 event license at Fernie 3 registration. U13 & U16 insurance is $5. Out of country riders must have proof of Travel Health Insurance.
Cancellations, Deferrals and Substitutions:
We understand that unforeseen circumstances can prevent you from participating. While we can’t refund your entry fee, we offer a one-time deferral of registration to the following event year. We do allow substitutions subject to a $25 administration fee.
Deferrals and Substitutions requests must be submitted in writing prior to the event.
For more information contact us at: fts@fernie.com
by admin | Jul 9, 2015 | Fernie TransRockies
All members are advised that the 2015 Annual General Meeting of the Fernie TransRockies Society will be held on the 24th of July 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.
by admin | Jun 30, 2015 | Fernie TransRockies
The riders queued Monday morning for the final stage of the Fernie 3 with a nice overcast sky, a near perfect temperature and a very fun route. The extreme heat and big climbs they endured on stage 1 and 2 were clearly past as stage 3 offered a 33 km course with 1048 meters of smaller climbs. The main route features were the new Montane Trail and a selection of Ridgemont classics.
Local racer Carter Nieuwesteeg topped the day with his first stage victory. Event leader and yellow jersey rider Shane Keyser commented, “Carter came out of nowhere near the end of the stage and pressed hard”. Sandra Walter, Canada’s #3 ranked XC rider, took the women’s stage for the third consecutive day. Full day 3 results here.
The results of the three stages were combined to determine the podium finishers and there were few surprises. Details here.
Sandra Walter from Coquitlam BC and riding for Liv Canada / Pedal Mag took top spot on the podium in women’s open
with Trish Grajczyk and Shauna Bygrave–both from Calgary, Alberta and riding for Deadgoat Racing–took second and third spots.
In men’s open top Shayne Keyser from Bragg Creek took the top spot on the podium with Ben Parsons–from Kalispell and riding for the Sportsman Ski Haus Cycling–taking second and Steve Devantier of Pitt Meadows and riding for Team Giant Vancouver taking third.
The final banquet was held at the Castle on 1st, a yoga studio with workshops, and special event and vacation rentals. The Bridge Bistro catered an amazing feast and event prizing was presented by the Gear Hub, Rocky Mountain bikes and TinHorn Creek Winery.
Over $8500 was raised for local trail organizations and the volunteer support was outstanding. A big thank you to all participants, volunteers and sponsors.
Sponsors include: The City of Fernie, Rocky Mountain Bicycles, GearHub Sports, Hammer Nutrition, Jakroo Canada, Fernie Real Estate, Fernie Brewing Company, Tinhorn Creek Winery, The Cedars, Teck, The Bridge Bistro, Park Place Lodge, The Griz Inn, Fernie Central Reservations, Stanford Inn, Red Tree Lodge, Tourism Fernie Assoc, Happy Cow, Montane Fernie and Island Lake Lodge.
