by admin | Jan 19, 2017 | Fernie TransRockies
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.
by admin | Oct 28, 2016 | Fernie TransRockies
The Fernie TransRockies Society is pleased to present a new mountain bike event for 2017– the Fernie Lucky 7’s (7 hours – 7 categories – 7 winners) to be held on Saturday June 24th.
The Fernie Lucky 7’s is a cross-country mountain bike event that caters to those 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 team options and easy course.
The Fernie Lucky 7’s replaces the Fernie 3 for 2017. The Fernie 3 was a three-day XC endurance stage race that raised money for trails and charity, and supported youth cycling. In 2016 $10,000 was raised and in the past 3 years $27,000 was raised overall.
The Fernie TransRockies Society will be managing the Fernie Lucky 7’s and once again will be fundraising for local trail organizations and not-for-profits and focusing on engaging youth and community cycling. With over 15 years of event experience you can expect a well-organized event. Professional timing, great prizing, first aid, food stations, trail support, bike support and a well thought-out course are the standard. The Fernie TransRockies Society was formed in 2002 as a not-for-profit with the objective of growing destination and community biking.
Fernie Lucky 7’s details:
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 15 km loop with only 350 meters of vertical climbing. Course details will be released prior to the event.
Lucky winners will be selected from the Lucky 7 Craps table. All participants will have a chance to roll the dice for the winning Lucky 7’s. The top finishers from the categories will also be recognized.
The Fernie Luck 7’s categories are designed to be inclusive. The U15 and U9 events will continue and the family and corporate categories open new opportunities for great experiences.
Categories include:
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
One lap: U15 Girls & Boys
Kids’ Lucky 7 Rally: U9 Girls & Boys FREE
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 opens November 1st and entries are limited. Rally your friends, family and workmates to register early for early-bird pricing. Everybody will be a winner at the Fernie Lucky 7’s!
by admin | Jul 4, 2016 | Fernie TransRockies
The Fernie 3 ended with another great stage route starting and finishing at Fernie Alpine Resort’s Griz Inn. The riders climbed to the top of the Elk Chair and descended Mr Berms and Honey Bee. They then descended Verboten, Project 9 and Happy Gilmar before returning for a deck party and banquet at the Rusty Edge.
Carter Nieuwesteeg stole the show in Stage 3 with a 9:35.5 minute lead over second place finisher Kevin Calhoun. Kevin Calhoun took first place overall and Carter’s two stage victories placed him in second place overall, am amazing feat given his 18 minute deficit following a wheel failure in Stage 1.
Jean Ann Berkenpas from Valemount continued to dominate in the women’s open category. Nicole Knauf of Fernie placed another strong finish and sits in 5th place overll. For overll stage result details click here.
With timed descents Jean Ann Berkenpas posted the fastest women’s time and John Burton was the fastest male. Fernie riders seeded the podium with Carter Nieuwesteeg and JF Deslauriers placing second and third in men’s and Nicole Knauf and Jennifer Mchugh placing second and third in women’s. For timed descent result details click here.
The athletes make this event a success, thank you for participating. Riders participated from all the surrounding Western Provinces and States, and as far away as Australia. The youngest rider in men’s open was 15 year old Talon Vale from Fernie who came 11th overall. Congratulations to all of you who participated!
Without local organizations this event would not have happened. A big thank you to the Fernie Nordic Society, Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club and Fernie Mountain Bike Club for their many volunteer hours. These organizations will receive funding from the organizing group, the Fernie Transrockies Society, who has donated over $20,000 in the past two years.
A big thanks to our sponsor who help make this event happen, including: Gearhub Sports, Fernie Real Estate, Rocky Mountain, Ryders Eyewear, Hammer Nutrition, Jakroo Canada, Fernie Brewing Company, Tinhorn Creek Winery, The Cedars, Teck, The Bridge Bistro, Montane Fernie, Park Place Lodge, The Griz Inn, Fernie Central Reservations, Fernie Alpine Resort, and Island Lake Lodge.
by admin | Jul 2, 2016 | Fernie TransRockies
Day 2 of the Fernie 3 started and finished at the Fernie Aquatic Centre with cooler temperatures and near perfect riding conditions. Hyper-extension, Fernie’s signature big-mountain climb, was almost enjoyable.
The big result of the day was Carter Nieuwesteeg’s come-back from a collapsed wheel in the opening minutes of Day 1 and a 25-minute deficit to win by 6:57.8 minutes. Kevin Calhoun remains in first place overall and Fernie local Martin Vale sits three minutes behind in second place. Carted moved up to 10th place, 18 minutes behind Calhoun.
Jean Ann Berkenpas from Valemount won her second stage to remain in the lead in the women’s open category. Nicole Knauf of Fernie placed another strong finish and sits in 5th place overll. For more stage 2 result details click here.
With timed descents Martin Vale posted the fastest men’s time and Jean Ann Berkenpas in women’s. Fernie rider Nicole Knauf finished 3rd in women’s, 12 seconds behind Berkenpas. For timed descent result details click here.
The 10 Annual Kid’s Bike Rally saw 150 participants; this event continues to bring smiles to kid’s faces. Free bike parts from Gearhub, bike decorations, Happy Cow ice cream and balloon Tom created a magical experience!
Perhaps the stiffest competition of the day was the U13 race! 28 racers ripped up the Montane trail with several tight sprints to the finish line. For U13 & 16 result details click here.
Stage 3 begins tomorrow at 9am at the Griz Inn. Riders will be testing Fernie Alpine Resort trails before heading to Verboten, Project 9, Happy Gilmar and returning to finish at the Griz Inn. The event concludes with a deck party at the Rusty Edge, the public is welcome to join in the festivities and support the riders.
The event is organized by the Fernie Transrockies Society and raises monies for local trail associations and clubs.
A big thanks to our sponsor who help make this event happen, including: Gearhub Sports, Fernie Real Estate, Rocky Mountain, Ryders Eyewear, Hammer Nutrition, Jakroo Canada, Fernie Brewing Company, Tinhorn Creek Winery, The Cedars, Teck, The Bridge Bistro, Montane Fernie, Park Place Lodge, The Griz Inn, Fernie Central Reservations, Happy Cow, Rusty Edge, Fernie Alpine Resort, and Island Lake Lodge.
by admin | Jul 1, 2016 | Fernie TransRockies
The 3rd annual Fernie 3 started today at beautiful Island Lake Lodge with excellent riding conditions and a great kick off to Canada Day! Descending the Lazy Lizard trail from Island Lake started the day followed by three other epic single track descents in the Fernie Mountain Park area. Riders were competing in the one day race and day one of the three day stage race.
The top male finisher was Kevin Calhoun of North Vancouver riding for Rocky Mountain with a time of 2:19:10.9 and the top woman was Jean Ann Berkenpas of Valemount riding for Team Giant Vancouver with a time of 2:41:50.0.
Fernie riders did well with Martin Vale finishing second and Talon Vale, his 15-year-old son, finished tenth in the men’s open.
Fernie women, Nicole Knauf and Ashley Taylor, finished sixth and ninth in the women’s open category. For XC result details click here.
New this year, the Fernie 3 offers timed descents on the days longest downhill. Fernie riders did well with JF Deslauriers finished second in men’s and Nicole Knauf finished 3rd in women’s categories. For timed descent results click here.
The racers finished at The Cedars and awards were presented by Mark Hall of Gearhub Sports.
Stage 2 begins tomorrow at 9am at the Fernie Aquatic Centre. Riders will be enjoying Montane, Castle Mountain and Ridgemont single-track.
Tomorrow is a day for youth to be involved and ride their bikes! The 10 Annual Kids’ Bike Rally for 3 to 9 year olds starts at Gearhub Sports tomorrow between 10am and noon. Entry is free at Gearhub, sign up now. At 2pm the U13 and U16 year olds race the kid friendly Montane Trail.
The Avalanche City Roller girls will be hosting a beverage gardens from 11am to 4pm. So drop by the Aquatic Centre tomorrow and support the riders and rollers!
The event is organized by the Fernie Transrockies Society and raises monies for local trail associations and clubs.
A big thanks to our sponsor who help make this event happen, including: Gearhub Sports, Fernie Real Estate, Rocky Mountain, Ryders Eyewear, Hammer Nutrition, Jakroo Canada, Fernie Brewing Company, Tinhorn Creek Winery, The Cedars, Teck, The Bridge Bistro, Montane Fernie, Park Place Lodge, The Griz Inn, Fernie Central Reservations, Happy Cow, Fernie Alpine Resort, and Island Lake Lodge.
by admin | Jun 13, 2016 | Fernie TransRockies
Please see the 2016 Fernie 3 Event Map, Stage Descriptions and Stage Maps in this post. All of this information will be available in a printed Event Guide at registration, however we’re certain you’re anxious to see what we have planned for you!
We always make a huge effort to create unique stage routes and have trails and routes that have previously not been raced. Hosting two stages in the Park area allows us to race Island Lake Lodges popular Lazy Lizard and P9, and Fernie Alpine Resorts Mr Berms and Duff Dynasty. With only one race day in the Montane/Castle/Ridgemont area, we get to select the best trails. And once again, this years race was designed by local racers for you to enjoy!
The Event Schedule has been posted on the Schedule page for viewing and downloading. Please note the change in Stage 1 & 3 Start and Finish locations. This accommodate our new awards and party venue, the Rusty Edge. The banquet will be an afternoon deck party with food and beverages, followed by the awards. This new schedule will allow travelers to attend the awards and be home at a decent time.
This years U13 and U16 routes will be on the Montane Trails as detailed here:
The 10th Annual Kids’Bike Rally is returning for 3 to 9 year olds, and is free and fun, read more here!.
Download Stage Descriptions here: Fernie 3 2016 Stage Descriptions
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