2016 Yeti Trans NZ and Trans BC - Sold Out
Vancouver, British Columbia - Two new additions to the international enduro circuit have created quite the storm— sold out in less than 24 hours, the Yeti Trans NZ and Trans BC are leading a trend in enduro racing, and it doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Fourteen countries and six continents will be represented across the board at each event, and long wait lists indicate that mountain bikers are seeking out new, and different race experiences in distant corners of the world.
“This format is changing the landscape of enduro, where people are seeking out not just a race experience, but an adventure in exploring new trails, making new friends from around the world, and testing your innate trail sense through blind racing,” said Megan Rose, race director of the Yeti Trans NZ and Trans BC.
Each event has capacity for 120 racers. Start lists for the Yeti Trans NZ and Trans BC can be found respectively at www.transnz.com and www.transbcenduro.com. A handful of entries have been reserved for Pro racers who have not yet registered. Wait list spots are still available for the Yeti Trans NZ.
The inaugural Trans BC will take place July 4-9, and showcase the best terrain that British Columbia has to offer. Unlike its sister event, the Yeti Trans NZ, which will take riders to the towering peaks of the Southern Alps, the Trans BC will feature singletrack winding through the forest, technical root descents, rock slabs and everything in between. One thing’s for sure, there will be plenty of loam to go around.
“I love participating in new events, so when the Trans BC popped up, I knew it was something that I wanted to experience. This is the format of racing that I love and why I fell in love with the whole enduro thing many years ago,” said Anka Martin (Nelson, New Zealand) of Team Juliana SRAM. “It's not a race, it's a journey, an adventure, an exploration of an area with so many variables involved that you have no guarantee what the outcome will be. This multi-day adventure type ‘racing’ will definitely continue to grow and appeal to people who are not only obsessed with chasing series points.”
The Yeti Trans NZ is less than four months away, February 28 - March 3, and race preparations are in full swing. Global Riding Adventures, Inc is seeking out highly enthusiastic volunteers for the Trans BC. Positions will be available on course, shuttles, course markers/sweepers, photographers/videographers, First Aid and more. All meals, transportation and accommodations will be provided.
“I would highly recommend the Trans NZ to anyone who wants to experience some of the best riding in New Zealand all planned out for you. Do the Trans NZ and tack on a week or two after to continue exploring this very special place,” said Amy Pryse-Phillips (North Vancouver, CAN), Open Women second place in the 2015 Trans NZ.
For more information, contact megan@ridingbc.com or visit www.transnz.com and www.transbcenduro.com. You can also find Trans NZ and Trans BC on Facebook for the latest details.
Yeti Trans NZ Enduro Day 3 — Coronet Peak — Queenstown, New Zealand.
ABOUT MEGAN ROSE - Megan has been riding and racing bikes all over the world for 13 years and organizing bike events for the past six years. She splits her time between British Columbia, Canada and New Zealand, running the BC Enduro Series and the new Trans BC for 2016, and running the Trans NZ race. Over the past two years Megan has personally raced in over 24 enduro races, timed over 58 days worth of enduro races, and personally organized 22 enduro races. Megan and her team look forward to bringing you the best of the best from all of these perspectives.
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Most events like this would have almost nothing to do with uci except operating under their rules (goes for dh, xc, am, en).
And what is your point around cost? That's it is damn expensive? If so, I agree
Last time I went to a bike park I was paying about $285 a day for lift pass ($55/day), meals($20 brekky, $20 lunch, $30 dinner), accomodation ($160/night), not counting airport shuttles. It's not far off.
I think I'm a pretty typical entrant to this race, I'd been wanting to do it for years and finally got the time and money together to be able to do it. I own a pretty middle of the range bike (Kona process) and work an average shitty job, I'm no investment banker. I'm a father of 2 and struggling to pay the bills like everyone else. I have a cheap lame fuel efficent car, my house is falling apart, I cant afford to ever go out, the only things I do is work, raise kids, and race bikes. Don't you even bloody try and suggest that I'm doing this just cause I'm cashed up. I'm doing it because I love the sport and the experience.
1. Note the date they released passes this year (it was only like a month or so ago).
2. Save my money in the mean time.
3. Get my ticket for 2017 during the 2016 season.
4. Kick ass
Anyway, I am really wondering what the best forum is for finding tickets from people who back out of this year's BC Trans and leave a spot open for me if my finances happen to coordinate this time. This event does look pretty rad. Just bummed it sold out before I could afford the ticket.
And if all else fails, I'll ride the shit on my own power, on my own time, on my own budget! Whatevs. Just not as "social".
@amrskipro thanks, got on the list. You are the only one who said something useful. I'll have to brush up on my Pinkbike commenting skills... or not.