Fernie, British Columbia, is the place to be in the Canadian Rockies for the two-wheeled crowd with great events filling the month of August. To Start it off the TransRockies event left today the ski town of Fernie headed north through the rugged Rockies on their way to Canmore, Alberta. Coming up is the Super D Downhill Mountain Bike Race at Fernie Alpine Resort on Saturday August 21st- this is a gruelling all mountain event that incorporates tough technical singletrack riding with endurance and speed. Not for the faint of heart as competitors race downhill from the top of the Timber Chair (some of the toughest lift served downhill mountain biking in the Canadian Rockies) to the base of Fernie Alpine Resort along such infamous trails as Rumpelstumpskin and TNT.

Don't miss out as there is more for all types of riders with the Dual Slalom and Dirt Crit Race on Sunday August 22nd. If not riding in this event come on up to cheer the competitors on and enjoy the great specatator events and party!

 

The TransRockies event, the best mountain biking event in North America, starts August 8th in Fernie, British Columbia. Celebrating 9 years of TransRockies, the event then follows trails to the finish line in the Canadian Rockies community of Canmore, Alberta on August 14th. Fernie is pulling out all the stops to host the kick-off party for the 500 racers on Sunday, August 8th with events scheduled for that day of a Beer Garden, Bike Show and the Time Trial stage kicking off North America's most scenic bike race. From what I understand there have been some really cool routes picked for this years event that traverse some incredible alpine terrain and offer outstanding example of jaw dropping scenery over the spine of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Hopefully the racers will be able to take in this scenery while they grind the climbs out....There is still some lodging available for the weekend opening event so you can check www.skifernie.com and go to the vacations section for on-line bookings or call 1-800-258-7669. Don't miss cheering on the riders for this epic event and then do some killer rides in and around Fernie or up at Fernie Alpine Resort.