The Fernie Enduro QOM and KOM were crowned yesterday at Gearhub Sports following a summer of racing. The winners celebrated Gearhubs 10th Anniversary with a $300 shopping spree during their highly discounted storewide sale.
Joy Attalla and Strahan Loken earned the crowns in the womens and mens open categories following four races in the Virtual Stava timed event. It began early July on Castle Mountain with Race 1 on Hyper Extension to Roots and then moved to the Cedar Valley side for Race 2 on Project 9 and Race 3 on Red Sonya. With virtual events plans can change and with Fernie Alpine resort opening their bike park to uphill climbing we celebrated by added Race 4 on Lower TNT to Rumplestumpskin. The new FAR Enduro/E-bike friendly pass was a nice option for the final Showdown.
All participants had to be Fernie Mountain Bike Club members and otherwise there were no entry fees, just Strava. To keep the motivation rolling Gearhub Sports provide amazing prizes for all races, random participants and outstanding performances. Notable performances include 16 year old Jacob Baggott’s slew of 3rd place and 2nd place finish. Local speedster Carter Nieuwesteeg won the Project 9 race and kept the pressure on Loken with 2nd place finishes. In the women’s category 15 year old Attalla won all four races and was followed closely by Charlize Street and Jenn Sliva. I think we’ll be seeing a lot more fast times from this young lady!
Attalla’s mother described the summer of racing; “So proud of you Joy- she won all 4 stages! It made her summer! What a lot of fun was had with friends on strava and this towns biking community, amazing local sponsors @gearhubsports for the race & donations and @straightlinebicycles for her bike and keeping it in tip top shape and @DanSavage for organizing and all of the amazing friends and mentors to chase @alexpaul70 crew @carternieuwesteeg @minigoat411 @charlizestreet @jennifermchugh44 @jennslowpez”
Loken, Fernie’s fasted man, also posted; “Yeah “it’s just Strava” but as a 41 y/o Dad with a desk job, I’m grateful to take top spot in the Fernie Virtual Enduro. I pushed hard and new KOMs went down on each and every stage in full blown summer conditions. Only one devastating crash haha👌There’s always more to learn on bikes, and learn about yourself, and for me it comes out when I try my personal best.
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Hyperextension 1st;
Project 2nd;
Red Sonya 1st;
TNT/Rumple 1st;
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Thanks GearHub Sports for the stoke, Dan Savage for event masterminding, Carter Nieuwesteeg for setting incredible times that forced me out of my comfort zone to compete, and Fernie Mountain Bike Club for the best trail network anywhere. Thanks for being friends @gearhubsports , @rockymountainbicycles , @raceface , @oneupcomponents , @weareonecomposites and making the best stuff out there. Finally love to my family Lynn Loken, Nolan, and Kieva; you mean everything to me.”
A big thanks to Mark Hall from Gearhub Sports for his generous prizing, Troy Nixon from the Fernie Mountain Bike Club for his endless support, the Fernie Trails Alliance for trail approvals, and all of the racers who gave their best!
As the Fernie Enduro competition heat mirrors the weather the Race 3 results for Red Sonya are final! The QOM and KOM for Red Sonya are Joy Attalla and Shrahan Loken, congratulations on your impressive results!
Here are Red Sonya’s results:
With the overall results being so close and the fun factor being so high, we’ve added a fourth race to keep everyone racing!
Currently we have an overall lead by one second in the men’s category and women’s is also tight! The FAR Showdown will define the Fernie Enduro 2020 winners–it starts Aug 21st and ends Sunday, August 30th for 10 more days of riding fast.
Fernie Enduro FAR Showdown
The big surprise is that the FMBC participants summer of racing is not ending today! FAR has invited all participants to give their best in a final Showdown on an amazing race course! To help make this happen they have offered participants 50% off off the NEW FAR Enduro Pass!
The FAR Enduro pass includes access to the uphill route, 3 chairlift laps and costs $39.95 for adults and $29.95 for 13 to 17 yr olds. Go to Guest Services and ask for the Fernie Enduro FAR Showdown event pass.
The Showdown is on Lower TNT and Rumplestumpskin and they are loamy and and racing extremely well. Get up there and log your race, the Strava Segment is live here
How to qualify for Prizes and the FAR Showdown KOM / QOM:
Take a screenshot of your race results along with a pre or post shred selfie. Tag Fernie Bike Events @ferniebikeevents Add a couple of hashtags (#gearhubsports and #fernieenduro) and then you are good to go! The more you post the greater your chances of winning great prizes.
This will enter you to win great prizes from Gearhub Sports including quality stuff from RaceFace, OneUp, Evoc, Sram and Abus!
For the FAR Showdown bonus race, participants need to complete within their operational hours – 10:30 am – 4:30 pm weekdays (9:30 am on Saturday and Sunday).
Registration is Now Open for the TransRockies Singletrack 6 2021 – September 7-12, 2021- 100 Spots Available. Fernie is once again hosting registration and the first two stages of this amazing event.
We’re excited to start the countdown for next year’s racing. Even though we’re still over a year out from the next TransRockies Singletrack 6 – it still feel like progress to reopen registration and make plans to get together and race again next summer! If you were already signed up for the 2020 event – our sincere thanks to you for waiting patiently for the time when we can safely offer the event once again. We’ve shifted the plans forward to next year in the same great host communities that we originally planned – and you’ve got another whole year to train!
For those considering joining us for 2021, we’ve got an incredible 6 stages lined up for you. Fernie, Kimberley and Rossland have been among our highest rated stage host communities in the past, and we’ve got some great new stages to improve on previous years. Early bird spots are already gone, but we’ve got a special gift for the first 30 new registrations for 2021 – your choice of a Singletrack 6 Toque (beanie), Stainless Steel Mug, or Trucker Hat. Once you register we’ll be in touch to get your selection and send them out right away, so you have a little inspiration to keep you training over the winter.
We’ve got three great registration options to choose from:
6 Day Singletrack 6: September 7-12 Fernie to Rossland – $1,699
3 Day ST3 – September 7-9 Fernie to Kimberley – $879
ST3 FlexPass – Any 3 Days September 7-12 – $879
Choose our packaged accommodation plan, book your own hotels, or plan your own camping for a custom race week experience to suit your preferences. REGISTER HERE.
The Fernie Enduro Race 2 results are finalized with several participants bettering their times in the final hours however the KOM and QOM were confirmed days earlier.
Once again local inspiration Joy Allata took the women’s category with a solid race, she also captured top spot in Race 1 last month.
The hotly contested men’s category saw Carter Nieuwesteeg pull ahead of Strahan Loken by 10 seconds in Race 2. Carter was one second behind Strahan in Race 1, tied with Jacob Baggott. 16 year old Jacob is not far behind in Race 2!
These young racers are posting impressive performances and clearly define the future of Enduro racing!
The first two races place Joy and Carter on top going into Race 3. Race 3 starts today on Red Sonta and ends August 21st wehn the final KOM and QOM will be crowned. Red Sonya is a classic Fernie DH trail that is riding fast these days!
Race 3 is on, load the Red Sonya Segment and ride.
There will be participation and KOM & QOM prizes for each race after twp weeks, and the overall fastest time for all three races will be crowned the Fernie Enduro 2020 King & Queen! You can join at any time and race what is open.
You can participate in all 3 races until August 21 and qualify for the final prizing and KOM or QOM. Do them all in one day! This race is about doing your best and having fun!
How to participate:
1. Get your FMBC 2020 membership, if you haven’t already
2. Sign up for Strava
3. Star the Fernie Enduro race segment on Strava, record and ride.
How to qualify for Prizes and KOM / QOM:
Take a screenshot of your race results along with a pre or post shred selfie. Tag Fernie Bike Events @ferniebikeevents Add a couple of hashtags (#gearhubsports and #fernieenduro) and then you are good to go! The more you post the greater your chances of winning great prizes.
This will enter you to win great prizes from Gearhub Sports including quality stuff from RaceFace, OneUp, Evoc, Sram and Abus!
The Fernie Enduro Virtual Race got off to a strong start on Fernie’s Roots Hyper Extension trail and after two weeks of racing the first riders are being recognized.
For the women racing Joy Attalla took top spot with a time of 7:56! The 15 year old FAST racer rides bike fast too! Congratulations Joy and we’ll be watching your results in the next two races.
Top times for the men’s side were extremely competitive. Strahan Loken took 1st place by one second and 2nd was tied by Carter Nieuwesteeg and Jacob Baggott. Strahan is an Teck engineer and a father of two who rides when he can. Carter is a National level Cross Country and Cyclocross racer who loves to charge downhill. Jacob Baggott is a 16 yrs old ski racer who rides bikes with plenty of style and speed. Congratulations to the riders!
The racers with the best results in all three races will be crowned the Fernie Enduro KOM and QOM.
Race Schedule/Route
Race 1: July 10 / Hyper Extension / Roots Extension to River Road!
Race 2: July 25 / Project 9 / Top Left to Right to ILL Road
Race 3: August 8 to 21/ TBD
For those of you looking for a mountain bike challenge look no further. It’s not too late to participate, all the races will remain open to the final day.
Take a screenshot of your race results along with a pre or post shred selfie. Tag Fernie Bike Events @ferniebikeevents add a couple of hashtags ( #gearhubsports and #fernieenduro ) and then you are good to go! The more you race and post the greater your chances of winning great prizes.
This will enter you to win great prizes from Gearhub Sports including quality stuff from RaceFace, OneUp, Evoc, Sram and Abus!
The top riders in Race 1 and the first 20 participants will be notified to head to Gearhub Sports to pick up their prizes and FMBC hats!
The Fernie Enduro has been resurrected during these Coronavirus times to facilitate the desire to challenge oneself by charging down a mountain bike trail.
Be calm, be kind, be safe:
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged our cycling community in unprecedented ways. The Fernie Enduro 2020 Virtual challenge aims to support Fernie’s trails and make a difference with local businesses. Please respect BC Public Health policies with social distancing during your participation in this virtual event.
Are you looking for a mountain bike challenge? Look no further, the Fernie Enduro is going virtual this Summer 2020. Get yourself to the top of the trail and race to the bottom!
The Fernie Enduro has been resurrected during these Coronavirus times to facilitate the desire to challenge oneself by charging down a mountain bike trail. The event is free however participants must have a Fernie Mountain Bike Club membership. There will be cool prizes and the ultimate throne titles of Fernie KOM and Fernie QOM will be awarded at the events conclusion in August!
The trails selected for the races will be DH only trails that are dry and will sustain the events use. Last years BC Enduro Series trail usage improved the trails as the racers clearly buffed in the fastest lines for others to follow.
“I’m super stoked to have the Fernie Enduro go virtual and to keep the club’s speed events happening” said Troy Nixon, FMBC President. “Membership revenues for the FMBC go to supporting trails in Fernie.”
Gearhub Sports will be drawing weekly prizes and crowning the winners with their leading suppliers. Mark Hall, Gearhub Owner/Manager, commented, “We are happy to support this local initiative and have a fun event for our customers to race in!” Gearhub will have prizing from RaceFace, OneUp, Evoc, Sram and Abus.
Dan Savage, Fernie Bike Events, comments, “It’s great to be able to help raise funding for trails by using today’s online technology to host a fun and safe event. And the technology allows me to participate!”
Fernie Enduro Details
The event will include three Strava timed races over a six-week period on endure style Fernie trails. Each race will be live for two weeks and yes, you can better your own time!
Race #1 starts July 10th on Hyper Extension and Roots Extension to River Road and will be open for two weeks.
Race Schedule/Route
Race 1: July 10 to 24/ Hyper Extension & Roots Extension to River Road!
Race 2: July 25 to August 7/ TBA
Race 3: August 8 to 21/ TBA
There will be participation and KOM & QOM prizes for each race, and the overall fastest time for all three races will be crowned the Fernie Enduro 2020 King & Queen!
How to participate:
1. Get your FMBC 2020 membership, if you haven’t already
2. Sign up for Strava
3. Follow the Strava link for each Fernie Enduro race route (which will be released a day prior to the race).
4. Ride to the race trailhead start zone, set your device, and giv’er.
How to qualify for Prizes and KOM / QOM:
Take a screenshot of your race results along with a pre or post shred selfie. Tag Fernie Bike Events @ferniebikeevents Add a couple of hashtags (#gearhubsports and #fernieenduro) and then you are good to go! The more you post the greater your chances of winning great prizes.
This will enter you to win great prizes from Gearhub Sports including quality stuff from RaceFace, OneUp, Evoc, Sram and Abus!
Be calm, be kind, be safe:
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged our cycling community in unprecedented ways. The Fernie Enduro 2020 Virtual challenge aims to support Fernie’s trails and make a difference with local businesses. Please respect BC Public Health policies with social distancing during your participation in this virtual event.
