Kamloops Course Release – 2017 MEC BC Enduro Series Presented by Intense Cycles
Kamloops Enduro
Kamloops, Round 4 of the 2017 MEC BC Enduro Series (BCES), presented by Intense Cycles on Sunday, June 4th, 2017. This round is hosted by hosted by Tourism Kamloops, with support from the Bicycle Cafe and Spoke Bike and Ski.
Don't forget to grab your Kamloops Trail Map for free here
Kamloops like you never saw it before, Velcro dirt. We are lucky to return to Harper Mountain this year. Harper Mountain is what all mountain bikers dream about, fast flowy trails with a bunch of rock gardens to keep you on your toes, an awesome location with camping on site.
Registration is still open, register now. Day of registrations are cash only. Please bring exact amounts.
Local Supporter's – Thanks.
These types of events can’t happen without the dedicated and loving support of the local communities.
Tourism Kamloops | Spoke Bike and Ski | Cafe | KPCC | KBRA | Jordan P. | Reservoir Coffee | Cookshack Cravings | RSTBC | Harper Mountain | Mostly Mental Shuttles | Red Collar Brewing | Sara Ludtke | Jay B. | The Helly Bros | Frank Helly | We Are One Crew
Important Information
• Shuttle Road Speed Limit is 50km/h. Go faster and you will be disqualified from the race. There is zero tolerance.
• Do not climb the main shuttle road above the first switchback—it is very dangerous
• Saturday – $100.00 Grass Slalom – One bike, one run, winner takes all. Starts at 6:00pm—there will be beer. Meet at Lodge.
• Do not climb the main shuttle road. This is dangerous. Instead, take Ket'R'Done to the meadow and follow course tape until it hits the secondary shuttle road. Watch for trail crossings and do not remove course tape.
• This event includes a short course. Stage 2 and 4. Same age categories and departure times.
• There will be food available for purchase at the Lodge on Saturday Night and Sunday Morning from Cookshack Craving, bring cash.
Camping
• Camping is available at the lodge. $10 Friday and $20 Saturday – Cash only, bring exact change
• No cooking or food storage in the lodge
• Lodge closes at 11:00pm and opens at 6:00am
• No showers available
• No tenting on the ski hill
• No hookups
• No camping in the meadow/cut block (locals camping spot) – Please stay out
• The Upper Shuttle Rrads are closed Saturday and Sunday
• Please drive slow up the main road. Not faster than 50km/h
• Stage 4 is open for practice on Saturday, from 4:00pm–7:00pm only
• No fires
Full face mandatory for all U21 athletes – if the temperature is above 30-degrees, U21 may choose to wear a half shell.
Saturday, June 3rd
• Shuttles from 12pm–4pm courtesy of Mostly Mental Shuttles. $5 per lap, cash only, exact change. Pickup is at the bottom of Harper Moutain (near the lake) at 12:00pm and drop-off is at the lodge.
• Saturday – $100.00 Grass Slalom – One bike, one run, winner takes all. Starts at 6:00pm—there will be beer. Meet at Lodge.
• Riders must not move course tape
• Creation of 'cheat lines', trail modification or cutting the course, will result in a five-minute penalty. Let's keep the trail enjoyable for the future.
• Please do not 'race' as the trails are not closed to the public during practice.
• Pack all garbage out.
• Please understand that during the pre-ride, the course marking may not be completed and is subject to change.
• Be prepared; Tools, tubes, water, food
Sunday, June 4th
Race day:
Register during your designated time at Harper Mountain ski area lodge
***Schedule info is below***
Event Location
***All racers must pick up time tag from the lodge***
This race is taking place on Sunday, June 3rd in Kamloops. We will be in the Harper Mountain trail network.
• You can park here for the day.
Schedule
Sunday, BC Enduro Series West
Departure time is the time departing from the staging area. Riders must not be on the trails before that time.
Schedule, Sunday June 4th:
• 6:15am Registration volunteers only. Meet at the registration tent
• 6:30am volunteer and first-aid meeting: Meet at the registration tent
• 7:00–7:30am: U21 and U15, 21–29 and U21 Women and Open Women Registration
• 7:30am: U21 and U15, 21–29 and U21 Women and Open Women depart
• 7:30am–8:00am: 40+ Men Registration
• 8:15am-ish: 40+ Depart
• 8:00–8:30am: 30–39 Men Registration
• 8:40am-ish: 30–39 Men Depart
• 8:30–9:00am: Pro Men and Pro Women Registration
• 9:15am-ish: Pro Men and Pro Women Depart
Anyone who leaves prior to their departure time will face a three-minute penalty.
***Course closes at 4pm***
All racers must be completed by 4:00pm. We will start to pull people from the course at 3.30pm
Bike Apres
The Apres will be located at the Harper Mountain Lodge and the Cookshack Craving is going to take care of the Catering.
Red Collar Brewing is providing the tasty beer.
Race Course
Important Course Information
Climbing Routes
Climb to Stage 1 and 2: Shuttle rd » Ski hill hike a bike
Climb to Stage 3: Main rd first switch back » Ket'r'done to meadow » Mandatory Ket'rdone to Shuttle rd
Climb to Stage 4: Main rd first switch back » Ket'r'done to meadow » Mandatory Ket'rdone to Shuttle rd
Climb to Stage 5: Shuttle rd down and back to lodge
• The food Station is located in the meadow, you will pass it twice
• There is a water station located at the top of Stages 3 and 4 (Unicorn and Easy Rider (Flow trail))
• This is a big day, be prepared
• Bring bug spray
This year we will be working with Trailforks to release all of our courses. Their app is amazing and here are a few helpful hints for using Trailforks.
• Download the App
• Download the BC region—this will allow you to utilize the map when you're 'offline'
• Go to: http://www.trailforks.com/routes/
• Check out our course here
• Once on the event hand page, you will see on the right, above the map, a "wishlist" button, with a Cellphone Icon—Click that button, it will put a copy of the route into your phone!
**Disclaimer**
Courses will be finalized on Saturday before 7pm. Riders wishing to ride the course before it is finished being marked do so at their own risk. The BC Enduro Series do not assume any responsibilities for course changes, modifications to the route or lost riders. Please do not move course tape or create cut lines.
Time of Registration
Starting at: 7.00am
Accommodation
Hotels
Double Tree by Hilton
Rates Being Offered: $109.00. Includes buffet breakfast for everyone
• Room Type: Two Queens or single King
• Contact: Tyson Andrykew | Director of Sales
• Hotel: (250) 851-0026 – Direct: (250) 851-2408
www.kamloops.doubletree.com
The Plaza Hotel
Rates Being Offered: $159/room/night
• theplazahotel.ca
• All our rooms have mini fridges, coffee makers and kettles; microwaves are available and can be put in rooms upon request. We do not have rooms with kitchenettes.
Contact: Front Desk – (250) 377-8075
Accent Inns
• Rates Being Offered: $115 plus tax
• Room Type: Two Queens
•Contact: front desk
• Hotel: (250) 374-8877
http://www.accentinns.com/kamloops
For more info you can check out the Tourism Kamloops.
Camping
We've rented out the ski lodge to give some basic amenities and help set the mood.
• $10 for Friday night (cash)
• $20 for Saturday night (cash)
• Washrooms—No showers (but a lake three minutes away)
• Drinking water available
• No internet or electricity
• Beer and wine tastings on Friday night
• Tents on Grass
• RV's in flat level lot
• No fires
• Pack your garbage out!
A massive thank-you to this year's series sponsors and supporters
MENTIONS: @BCEnduroSeries
Kamloops, Round 4 of the 2017 MEC BC Enduro Series (BCES), presented by Intense Cycles on Sunday, June 4th, 2017. This round is hosted by hosted by Tourism Kamloops, with support from the Bicycle Cafe and Spoke Bike and Ski.
Don't forget to grab your Kamloops Trail Map for free here
Kamloops like you never saw it before, Velcro dirt. We are lucky to return to Harper Mountain this year. Harper Mountain is what all mountain bikers dream about, fast flowy trails with a bunch of rock gardens to keep you on your toes, an awesome location with camping on site.
Registration is still open, register now. Day of registrations are cash only. Please bring exact amounts.
Local Supporter's – Thanks.
These types of events can’t happen without the dedicated and loving support of the local communities.
Tourism Kamloops | Spoke Bike and Ski | Cafe | KPCC | KBRA | Jordan P. | Reservoir Coffee | Cookshack Cravings | RSTBC | Harper Mountain | Mostly Mental Shuttles | Red Collar Brewing | Sara Ludtke | Jay B. | The Helly Bros | Frank Helly | We Are One Crew
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Important Information
• Shuttle Road Speed Limit is 50km/h. Go faster and you will be disqualified from the race. There is zero tolerance.
• Do not climb the main shuttle road above the first switchback—it is very dangerous
• Saturday – $100.00 Grass Slalom – One bike, one run, winner takes all. Starts at 6:00pm—there will be beer. Meet at Lodge.
• Do not climb the main shuttle road. This is dangerous. Instead, take Ket'R'Done to the meadow and follow course tape until it hits the secondary shuttle road. Watch for trail crossings and do not remove course tape.
• This event includes a short course. Stage 2 and 4. Same age categories and departure times.
• There will be food available for purchase at the Lodge on Saturday Night and Sunday Morning from Cookshack Craving, bring cash.
Camping
• Camping is available at the lodge. $10 Friday and $20 Saturday – Cash only, bring exact change
• No cooking or food storage in the lodge
• Lodge closes at 11:00pm and opens at 6:00am
• No showers available
• No tenting on the ski hill
• No hookups
• No camping in the meadow/cut block (locals camping spot) – Please stay out
• The Upper Shuttle Rrads are closed Saturday and Sunday
• Please drive slow up the main road. Not faster than 50km/h
• Stage 4 is open for practice on Saturday, from 4:00pm–7:00pm only
• No fires
Full face mandatory for all U21 athletes – if the temperature is above 30-degrees, U21 may choose to wear a half shell.
Saturday, June 3rd
• Shuttles from 12pm–4pm courtesy of Mostly Mental Shuttles. $5 per lap, cash only, exact change. Pickup is at the bottom of Harper Moutain (near the lake) at 12:00pm and drop-off is at the lodge.
• Saturday – $100.00 Grass Slalom – One bike, one run, winner takes all. Starts at 6:00pm—there will be beer. Meet at Lodge.
• Riders must not move course tape
• Creation of 'cheat lines', trail modification or cutting the course, will result in a five-minute penalty. Let's keep the trail enjoyable for the future.
• Please do not 'race' as the trails are not closed to the public during practice.
• Pack all garbage out.
• Please understand that during the pre-ride, the course marking may not be completed and is subject to change.
• Be prepared; Tools, tubes, water, food
Sunday, June 4th
Race day:
Register during your designated time at Harper Mountain ski area lodge
***Schedule info is below***
Event Location
***All racers must pick up time tag from the lodge***
This race is taking place on Sunday, June 3rd in Kamloops. We will be in the Harper Mountain trail network.
• You can park here for the day.
 |
Schedule
Sunday, BC Enduro Series West
Departure time is the time departing from the staging area. Riders must not be on the trails before that time.
Schedule, Sunday June 4th:
• 6:15am Registration volunteers only. Meet at the registration tent
• 6:30am volunteer and first-aid meeting: Meet at the registration tent
• 7:00–7:30am: U21 and U15, 21–29 and U21 Women and Open Women Registration
• 7:30am: U21 and U15, 21–29 and U21 Women and Open Women depart
• 7:30am–8:00am: 40+ Men Registration
• 8:15am-ish: 40+ Depart
• 8:00–8:30am: 30–39 Men Registration
• 8:40am-ish: 30–39 Men Depart
• 8:30–9:00am: Pro Men and Pro Women Registration
• 9:15am-ish: Pro Men and Pro Women Depart
Anyone who leaves prior to their departure time will face a three-minute penalty.
***Course closes at 4pm***
All racers must be completed by 4:00pm. We will start to pull people from the course at 3.30pm
Bike Apres
The Apres will be located at the Harper Mountain Lodge and the Cookshack Craving is going to take care of the Catering.
Red Collar Brewing is providing the tasty beer.
Race Course
Important Course Information
Climbing Routes
Climb to Stage 1 and 2: Shuttle rd » Ski hill hike a bike
Climb to Stage 3: Main rd first switch back » Ket'r'done to meadow » Mandatory Ket'rdone to Shuttle rd
Climb to Stage 4: Main rd first switch back » Ket'r'done to meadow » Mandatory Ket'rdone to Shuttle rd
Climb to Stage 5: Shuttle rd down and back to lodge
• The food Station is located in the meadow, you will pass it twice
• There is a water station located at the top of Stages 3 and 4 (Unicorn and Easy Rider (Flow trail))
• This is a big day, be prepared
• Bring bug spray
This year we will be working with Trailforks to release all of our courses. Their app is amazing and here are a few helpful hints for using Trailforks.
• Download the App
• Download the BC region—this will allow you to utilize the map when you're 'offline'
• Go to: http://www.trailforks.com/routes/
• Check out our course here
• Once on the event hand page, you will see on the right, above the map, a "wishlist" button, with a Cellphone Icon—Click that button, it will put a copy of the route into your phone!
**Disclaimer**
Courses will be finalized on Saturday before 7pm. Riders wishing to ride the course before it is finished being marked do so at their own risk. The BC Enduro Series do not assume any responsibilities for course changes, modifications to the route or lost riders. Please do not move course tape or create cut lines.
 |
Time of Registration
Starting at: 7.00am
Accommodation
Hotels
Double Tree by Hilton
Rates Being Offered: $109.00. Includes buffet breakfast for everyone
• Room Type: Two Queens or single King
• Contact: Tyson Andrykew | Director of Sales
• Hotel: (250) 851-0026 – Direct: (250) 851-2408
www.kamloops.doubletree.com
The Plaza Hotel
Rates Being Offered: $159/room/night
• theplazahotel.ca
• All our rooms have mini fridges, coffee makers and kettles; microwaves are available and can be put in rooms upon request. We do not have rooms with kitchenettes.
Contact: Front Desk – (250) 377-8075
Accent Inns
• Rates Being Offered: $115 plus tax
• Room Type: Two Queens
•Contact: front desk
• Hotel: (250) 374-8877
http://www.accentinns.com/kamloops
For more info you can check out the Tourism Kamloops.
Camping
 |
 Camping/Layout for the weekend—If you park in "no parking" zones, you will be towed. |
We've rented out the ski lodge to give some basic amenities and help set the mood.
• $10 for Friday night (cash)
• $20 for Saturday night (cash)
• Washrooms—No showers (but a lake three minutes away)
• Drinking water available
• No internet or electricity
• Beer and wine tastings on Friday night
• Tents on Grass
• RV's in flat level lot
• No fires
• Pack your garbage out!
A massive thank-you to this year's series sponsors and supporters
• And anyone who Volunteered with us and anyone who helped with a shuttle, a beer or a spare tube!
 |
MENTIONS: @BCEnduroSeries
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4 Comments
- 2 0
WayneParsons
(Jun 3, 2017 at 7:48)
Bring bug spray. They will carry you away
- 2 0
loopie
(Jun 3, 2017 at 13:05)
Peeps be steppin' outta their vehicles..."Oh, it's not so bad...dunno what all the f..."...BAM! bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
- 1 0
spaceofades
FL (Jun 2, 2017 at 18:12)
say goodbye to Stage Shuttle of the WRX
- 1 0
stinkball
(Jun 3, 2017 at 9:08)
Best of luck to the Golden crew, drop the hammer boys and girls.
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