by admin | Jul 24, 2020 | Fernie TransRockies
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.
Race 2 started today on Project 9, load the Fernie Enduro Project 9 Race Segment and ride.
How to participate:
1. Get your FMBC 2020 membership, if you haven’t already
2. Sign up for Strava
3. Load the Fernie Enduro race segment 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 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.
by admin | Jul 7, 2020 | Fernie TransRockies
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.
Load the Fernie Enduro Hyper Extension Race 1 Segment to your Strava.
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.
by admin | Jul 1, 2020
The Fernie Enduro is going V-I-R-T-U-A-L again this Spring/Summer – Ride Fast…Win Prizes! Turn on Strava, pedal to the top and race to the bottom!
There will be KOM & QOM and bonus participation prizes at the end of each two week race and the overall fastest time for all three races will be crowned the 2021 Fernie Enduro King & Queen!
Race 1 started on June 1st on the fast rolling Roots Hyper Extension!
The signs are posted, race the complete trail River Road.
Race 2 started June 14 on Todays Special!
The signs are posted, race the complete trail.
Race 3 started June 29 on Project 9! The race was postponed due to an angry bear and been restarted!
The signs are posted and the course is the same as last years. Race from the top to the road and be aware of riders on Lazy Lizard.
Race Dates / Course
Race 1: Hyper Extension DH / June 1 to June 14 /
Race 2: Today’s Special / June 15 to June 28 /
UPDATEd: Race 3: Project 9 / June 29 to August 1 /
How to participate:
1. Get your FTA 2021 Fernie Trails Pass, it’s mandatory
2. Sign up for Strava, if you haven’t already
3. Turn on Strava, hit record and ride the course.
How to qualify for great Prizes and the KOM / QOM:
Share your race result along with a pre or post race selfie to @FernieBikeEvents and tag #GearhubSports and #FernieEnduro. The more you post the greater your chances of winning bonus prizes.
The prizes and QOM and KOM recognition will be awarded at Gearhub Sports, the generous prizes are from RaceFace, Evoc, Michelin and others!
If you missed a race or think you can post a faster time…no worries? You can participate in all 3 races and better your time until July 12th and qualify for the final KOM or QOM. Race all three courses in one day! This race is about doing your best and having fun!
Any finisher disputes will be settled by the administrators.
All racers are to respect other trail users (these are multi-use public trails) please yield or stop if necessary. With a virtual event you can ride it again!
The 2021 Fernie Enduro virtual event aims to support Fernie’s trails and make a difference with local businesses. Please respect BC Public Health policies and shop local every day!
by admin | Jul 1, 2020 | Fernie TransRockies
Hello Fernie Gravel Grinders,
Thank you for your patience and understanding over the last few months. For obvious reasons, The Fernie Gravel Grind’s original event date, June 20th, had to be canceled. Though, after much thought and reorganization, I am happy to announce that the Fernie Gravel Grind has now gone virtual!
This decision was based on BC’s Covid-19 Restart Plan as it does not seem realistic to hold out for the illusive Phase 4 which allows large gatherings of over 50 people to take place. With Phase 3 just getting unveiled, it’s looking like Fernie will be properly snow covered by the time the much anticipated Phase 4 comes around.
Fortunately, moving to a virtual event is better than canceling entirely as it keeps you lovely folk exposed to the FGG experience, as well continues to gather donations for the Fernie Trails Alliance (FTA). In a year where fundraiser events for the FTA are hard to come by, the now Virtual Fernie Gravel Grind will surely have a positive impact – thank you for supporting this great cause and Fernie’s cycling community.
Below you can find all the details as to how to take part in this year’s Virtual Fernie Gravel Grind. If you’re receiving this email that means you have registered, now it’s time for the fun part, riding your bike!
General Information
For participants who have registered , I have attached 7 epic backcountry routes that vary in distance and difficulty. Two of which, are part of the originally planned Fernie Gravel Grind routes, the other five are additional bonus routes with a 70’s rock twist, all for you to explore! As registered participants, I’d ask for you to keep these routes to yourselves as respect for this FTA fundraiser event. Want a buddy to join you on the rides? Get them to sign up!
All gravel routes are available below. I’ve attached each route’s Strava link to view and for download as a GPX file to your cycling computer. Also, I’ve attached a link at the bottom explaining how to download GPX files onto your cycling computer, for those who aren’t very tech savvy like myself.
The Steps for Completing the Virtual Fernie Gravel Grind.
Register and ride from July 1st to August 30th to receive 7 incredible backcountry gravel routes and 3 Gravel Challenges for a chance to win big while riding your bike in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Draw prize winners will be announced September 1st.
Step 1. Register for the Virtual Fernie Gravel Grind via Eventbrite. Upon registering you will receive 7 backcountry Strava routes varying in distance and difficulty as well as descriptions of the challenges and available draw prizes.
Step 2. Check out the Strava routes and challenges, pick which ones look most suitable for your riding ability.
Step 3. Download the routes from Strava as a GPX or TCX file to your cycling computer, fill your bottles, and kit up!
Step 4. Ride the routes, complete the challenges.
Step 5. Share your completed rides in the Fernie Gravel Grind Club on Strava, or by tagging @FernieGravelGrind on Facebook or Instagram as proof to be entered to win draw prizes from local shops.
Thanks again for supporting this fundraiser ride for the Fernie Trails Alliance, stay tuned for updates on official draw prizes. Lastly, participants who registered pre-covid days for the June 20th event date, your registration still counts, you do not need to re-register for the virtual event.
Happy riding,
Carter Nieuwesteeg
Event Director
photos | Nic Genovese
by admin | May 12, 2020 | Fernie TransRockies
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Cycling Canada has recommended that all events up to July 6th be cancelled or postponed. In cooperation with Cycling Canada, the Fernie Gravel Grind scheduled for June 20th will be postponed. It would not be prudent to maintain the original date for the gravel ride which would encourage highly inappropriate activities given these times. The return to group activity will be determined by the local and provincial health authorities. The Fernie Gravel Grind fully supports their efforts to minimize the impacts of Covid-19 and to ensure the health and safety of our community. If there is any sort of risk to the community during the future event, the event will be canceled entirely for 2020 and rescheduled for 202 1.
You can expect a clear decision mid-June on when and if the event will take place. Though an exact date has yet to be selected, the plan for the Fernie Gravel Grind is currently looking like late August. I’m staying optimistic that we will have a Fernie Gravel Grind this year in some capacity. Many options are being explored in the ways in which we can put on a socially distanced fundraiser event.
Obviously changing dates of an event is not ideal for anyone, so the Fernie Gravel Grind would like to give you some options as we navigate through these rough waters together.
1. Save the date.
Keep your registration and donations and plan to ride with us late August. If the pending date in August does not work for you, or it ends up being canceled all together, here are some more options.
2. Refund.
A 90% event refund is offered to all registrants, and a 100% refund to all donations by registrants. The remaining 10% is to cover registration fees and other event expenses already paid.
3. Donate.
Rather than asking for a refund, keep your registration as a donation to the Fernie Trails Alliance. All remaining proceeds will be donated directly to the FTA, regardless of the outcome this year.
This is not an easy time for any of us as I greatly appreciate your support and patience. If you would like a refund, please email carternieuwesteeg@icloud.com. But please keep in mind where your donations are going, regardless of the final outcome.
Better days are on the horizon, in the meantime ride safe and keep well.
Carter Nieuwesteeg
Event Director
carternieuwesteeg@icloud.com
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