Osprey Canadian National Enduro Championship Series

Introduction
The Osprey Canadian National Enduro Championship (CNEC), presented by NOBL, is a subsidiary of the Osprey BC Enduro Series (BCES), and shares the common interest of working in collaboration with host communities to provide an authentic adventure for riders looking to compete, travel and experience mountain biking, through Enduro Racing.

Registration will open on February 1st, 2016. It will be through CCN Bikes, however, check our website www.bcenduro.com and our Facebook for updates.

The BCES/CNEC will continue to support trail networks which our races use through the donation of 10% of all race entries, back to the local trail club/society. We’ve donated more than $20,000 back to local trail clubs in host communities. Thank you to all of the local clubs/societies that have welcomed us into their communities! We also support local volunteers by outfitting them in Kazoom jerseys, the official clothing sponsor of both BCES and CNEC

The Osprey BC Enduro Series are three joint event series, all organized by Global Riding Adventure and the BC Enduro Series.
1) Osprey BC Enduro Series West (BCES) - Revelstoke and West
2) Osprey BC Enduro Series East (BCES) - Revelstoke and East
3) Osprey Canadian National Enduro Championships (CNEC), presented by NOBL Wheels


Goals
The goal of the CNEC is to foster a more competitive and legitimate Enduro racing culture/venue for Enduro riders in Canada. The CNEC will use existing BCES venues and will focus on track difficulty, competitiveness, racing and as always, riding the most unique trails, while having a ridiculously good time! Ultimately, naming the fastest Enduro Rider in Canada!

We would also like to take this opportunity to announce that 2016 will be the selection year for the Osprey National Enduro Development Team (NED). For more information, see below.

"It would be amazing to have a Canadian national Enduro series. It could give Enduro in Canada some new life, by encouraging new riders to have a future to strive for and returning riders the chance to show their abilities on a bigger stage. Getting the chance to compete against the best in our country you can only further your skills and expand the sport to new levels."
- Tara Walmsley | Osprey Athlete | 35 y.o. | Calgary, AB | Osprey BC Enduro Series East | X2 Open Women Champion

Destinations
Registration Opens February 1st, 2016
The CNEC will have three stops, racers must compete in two out of three events if they wish to qualify for an overall position.
The races are combined with the OSPREY BC Enduro Series.
Destinations:
• Rossland | Hosted by Cycle Eye (Ryan Kuhn) July 31st, 2016
• Revelstoke , Presented by Wandering Wheels | September 3/4th, 2016
• Sun Peaks Resort *15% BONUS POINT ROUND
*Finale CNEC and BCES This a private weekend at Sun Peaks, it is closed to the Public | September 17/18th, 2016


Origin/History
The CNEC was created throughout the summer of 2015, by the BCES team. 2016 will be the CNEC’s first year of operation, however, the CNEC is built within the framework and model of the BCES, which is Canada’s largest Enduro Racing Series and the most attended enduro mountain bike race series in Canada, with more than 1700 competitors last year.


"It's very exciting to have another national-level series for mountain biking in Canada. With the rise of Enduro and Canada's world-class playground for mountain biking, it seems only natural. The BC Enduro Series has already given me some of my best racing memories, which I hope everyone gets the chance to experience. Hats off to what Megan and Ted have been able to put together with the BC Enduro Series in such a short period. I can't wait to see where this series goes."
-Evan Guthrie | Norco Factory Team | Peachland, BC | 25 y.o | 25th Finale Ligure EWS 2015 | 2014 Canada Cup XC Champion | 4X National Champion | Gr. 5 Pie Eating Champ

Affiliations
The BCES and CNEC are under the operation of Global Riding Adventures, so you know we're mainly about drinking beer and riding bikes. But occasionally, we like to try hard and win races!

The BCES/CNEC family of races is affiliated with the following Enduro Races:
• North American Enduro Cup
• Trans-New Zealand Multi-Day Enduro
• Trans-BC Six Day Enduro
• Agreements with local tourism destination marketing organizations and bike clubs

The CNEC has been built upon three years of direct Enduro Racing experience by Owner, Megan Rose and Event Director, Ted Morton.

The BCES and CNEC are also the only enduro mountain bike race series in Canada, that has partnered with the International Mountain Bike Association in order to empower local communities, educate event organizers and provide instruction on how a collaborative-based approach to sustainability built trails, creates successful events!


"It would give much-needed exposure for many Canadian companies looking to directly market to potential customers in their distribution areas. I work with a few sponsors who are more stoked on Eastern Canada events versus my races in the USA and France. A large Canadian series could also lead to funding for our top athletes wishing to travel more and fighting the current CAD exchange. As an emerging Pro racer, my next step is competing in a nationwide series like [this]. If such a series were in [truly across] Canada, the cost savings would go to coaching, nutrition and better equipment. In theory, bringing me closer to the podium. See you in Rossland, July 31st!"
-Nick van Egmond | Pro Enduro Racer | Ottawa, Ontario

Rationale
The CNEC aims to be the quintessential enduro proving grounds for Canada. It is aimed at highlighting Junior, Grassroots and rising Pro Athletes alike, while ensuring that everyone in Canada gets an opportunity to explore different riding destinations and have massive adventures on their bikes! The rationale for a three (3) race series is ideal, as a series such as the BCES with it’s six (6) scheduled events requires a large commitment both monetarily and time. The CNEC is also more accessible for participants living on the East Coast of Canada (The CNEC places two events within weeks of each other and the EWS strategically, to accommodate racers from the East Coast).


Osprey National Enduro Development Team
2016 Osprey Canadian National Enduro Development Team - (National Enduro Development Team)

The Osprey BCES and CNEC presented by NOBL Wheels in conjunction with Blueprint Athlete Development (Joel Harwood) are looking to foster a progression based development program for youth enduro riders. This programming will be administered in conjunction with BCES and CNEC series of events.

The development team will operate in 2017 and will use 2016 as the selection year. The team will host, a maximum for 2017, of twelve (12) athletes. Click here for the selection process.

The intent of the National Enduro Development Team is to provide a long-term athlete development approach to enduro racers across Canada. Our goal is to raise the bar for every cyclist, coach, team, and sponsor. The program will be designed as a collaborative effort between the Head Coach, community coaches and the athletes themselves. Team members will receive ongoing feedback and program input from the National Team, daily training and testing with community coaches, and invitations to off-season training camps.

At BCES races, athletes will be encouraged to remain with their local team. At CNES and EWS events, National Enduro Development Team members will be offered additional training and race support.

The goal of this team is to provide athletes with every opportunity to succeed and to raise the bar for every athlete. It is our sincere hope that National Enduro Development Team members will share what they have learned, model for teammates, become leaders in their respective communities, and lead the next generation of Canadian cyclists.

Talent Identification Camps
Fraser Valley, BC – Saturday, May 14th, 2016
Rossland, BC – Friday, July 29th, 2016

If you are a local coach/guide/instructor and you would like to get involved, please view our program or contact our Head Coach and Program Coordinator, Joel Harwood - joel@blueprintathletedevelopment.com

For more information check out the BC Enduro webpage


Important Information
The CNEC Races:
• The CNEC is a three race championship that combines the BC Enduro Series Overall's.
• The CNEC is a separate series from the BCES
• This requires that you choose the appropriate CATEGORY
• Participants registered in the BC Enduro Series for ROSSLAND, REVELSTOKE AND SUN PEAKS are automatically entered into CNEC.
• SUN PEAKS RESORT RACE - The bike park is closed to the public as it is the finale for the CNEC/BCES, it's going to be unbelievable!
• MUST RACE 2 out of 3, to be considered for the championship

If you are travelling into Canada or not a Canadian Citizen/PR, proof of insurance is required to race!
The BCES/CNEC has partnered with the Northman Co. Adventure Travel and Emergency Medical insurance. We provide mountain bike and adventure specific emergency medical and travel insurance to anyone travelling with their bike.
If you're from Canada and heading out of the country for an adventure, check out the link!

Categories
2016 OSPREY Canadian National Enduro Championship Series | Categories
MEN:
• PRO MEN
• 50+
• 40-49
• 30-39
• 21-29
• U21
• 15 and Under
• Short Course Open Men
• Short Course Open U21

WOMEN:
• PRO WOMEN
• Open Women
• U21

Short Course Open Women
Short Course Open U21

**Please note - The BCES Categories will differ slightly than the CNEC categories.


More Info

NEW WEBSITE IS HERE!
•Series Info | For more information on the BCES and CNEC
•2016 BCES and CNEC Event Calendar
•OSPREY National Enduro Development team, coached by Joel Harwood
•Volunteer
•Osprey BC Enduro and IMBA Canada Partnership
•Past BCES Race Results
•Sponsors
•Contact Information

"Getting a chance to race for the title of Canadian National Enduro champ is an amazing opportunity for anybody. Being the person that represents the fastest Woman and Man in the country is something that every racer dreams of! I'm really stoked to get out there pin it for the win!"
-Stu Dickson | Devinci Cycles | Revelstoke, BC | 20 y.o | Trans New Zealand Champion | 2015 Osprey BC Enduro, 6TH Overall

Contact
•Ted Morton | Event and Marketing Director | ted@bcenduro.com
•Diana Caputo | Athlete and Marketing Manager | admin@bcenduro.com | send all athlete inquires to: athletes@bcenduro.com
•Joel Harwood | Head Coach and Program Coordinator | joel@blueprintathletedevelopment.com
•Megan Rose | Owner and Director | megan@ridingbc.com

For Sponsorship and media information please contact Ted
For Athlete information, please contact Diana

2016 BCES and CNEC Sponsors | Gold & Silver
•Osprey Packs
•Kazoom
•Tourism Kamloops
•Nobl Wheels
•Wandering Wheels
•Tourism Revelstoke
•IMBA Canada
•Northman Co. - Insurance for the Wild

For Sponsorship and media information please contact TED
For Athlete information, please contact Diana

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