Crowsnest Pass Course Release - 2017 MEC Canadian National Enduro Series presented by Intense Cycles
Crowsnest Pass Enduro
If you've never heard of or ridden in Crowsnest Pass, you're in for an absolute treat. This quiet little community has been quickly building world-class trails—from steep and tech, to jump and flow, you don't want to miss the Crowsnest show!
Crowsnest Pass is the second stop of the 2017 MEC Canadian National Enduro Series (CNES), presented by Intense Cycles and will be held on Sunday, June 18th, 2017. This round is hosted by hosted by United Riders of Crowsnest with the support of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.
Crowsnest Pass, the one and only Albertan stop. We are stoked to return to the 'Pass' for the second year in a row, it offers a wide selection of trails with some of the most epic alpine views, super techy moves, too fast single track descents, topped off with a solid-core mountain biking community. We are happy to be part of the Rumhead Bike Festival a two-day mountain biking event with clinics, kids races, bike demos and more.
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.
Special thanks to United Riders of Crowsnest
United Riders of Crowsnest | Rumhead Bike Fest | Municipality of Crowsnest Pass | Crowsnest Pass Fire Rescue | Pass Powderkeg Ski
MEC Mechanic Station and Demos
Be sure to check out the MEC and Intense tent in the main vendor area which will feature free mechanic services for riders and demos of the 2017 Intense lineup on Sunday from 7:00am–3:00pm. Intense Factory riders Chris Kovarik and Claire Buchar will also be around all day for pre-race inspiration and post-race celebrations.
MEC is also hosting a demo day with Chris and Claire at Bragg Creek on Saturday, so if you're driving out from Calgary, be sure to stop by and go for a lap! More information.
Important Information
This is crucial information to the race.
• U21, U15 and Short Course U21 categories: Full face helmets are mandatory.
• Bring a backpack. It's a big day and you'll want the extra water and food.
• No shuttling during the race from Pass Powder Keg to York Creek (Big Bear). All riders must pedal the "Community Trail" during the race.
• The Short Course is different from the Full Course. Ensure you ride the right course. Stages 1, 2X (Short Course Only), 3, 4
• Short Course: all short course competitors leave at 8:00am. If you want to ride with your friends who are doing parts of the long course, that is okay, just ensure you have enough time/energy to complete your course.
• Bring bug spray
• Camping: see below for more information, there will be some food for purchase on Saturday—bring cash. There will also be beer!
• All racers must pick up timing tag, race plate, and attend riders briefing during their designated time on Sunday
• This event is part of the Canadian National Enduro and the BC Enduro East
• Courses will be fully marked on Saturday before 7pm
• Full face mandatory for all athletes in U21 and lower age categories
*** Course Closes at 4:00pm ***
All racers must be completed by 4:00pm. We will start to pull people from the course at 3:45pm
Registration and Staging
Date: Sunday, June 18th, 2017
Registration: Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill (Park here)
Trailhead Info: You'll be riding right from registration
Time of Registration 7:00am—7:30am: First wave of registration (see below for more)
Saturday, June 17th
Rumhead Bike Fest Schedule
Course pre-riding:
Respect all trail closures and course markings
• Riders must not move course tape
• Creation of 'cheat lines', trail modification or cutting the course, will result in a 5-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
Race Day Schedule
*** All racers must pick up their timing tag from the BC Enduro tent located at the Powderkeg ***
This race is taking place on Sunday, June 18th in Crowsnest Pass. We will be in the Crowsnest Pass trail network.
• You can park here for the day.
Schedule
Sunday: BC Enduro Series East
Departure time is the time departing from staging at Powderkeg Ski Hill. Riders must not be on the trails before that time.
• 6:15am – Registration Volunteers only: Meet at registration tent
• 6:30am – Volunteer and first-aid meeting: Meet at 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, All Short Course Registration
• 8:00am: 40+, all Short Course, depart
• 8:00–8:30am: 30–39 Men Registration
• 8:30am: 30–39 Men Depart
• 8:30am–9:00am: Pro Men and Pro Women Registration
• 9:00am-ish: Pro Men and Pro Women Depart
• Anyone who leaves prior to their departure time will face a three-minute penalty.
*** Course closes at 4:00pm ***
All racers must be completed by 4:00pm. We will start to pull people from the course at 3:45pm
Race Course
Important Course Information
Climbs/Transitions
• Climb one starts from the ski hill
• Climb two is a doozy. Take the road down to the community trail, pedalling over to the York Creek network, then do a big, ol' climb up to Big Bear (Follow Signs for Stage 2)
• Short Course climb two. Once at York Creek, follow the signage for Stage 2X—Short Course only
• Climb three: Back up the, "Lower York Creek Climb" to Stage 3
• Climb four: Short transition to Stage 4
• Climb five: Back to the Ski hill ( the same way you came) and all the way to the top, (You are allowed to take the gravel road to the lodge if you want).
• Full face helmets are mandatory for all U21 racers (male and female).
• You are going to pass the food station twice.
• The Short Course is different from the Full Course. Ensure you ride the right course!
• Short Course: all short course competitors leave at 8:00am. If you want to ride with your friends who are doing parts of the long course, that is okay, just ensure you have enough time/energy to complete your course.
• Short course route will be released on Friday or Saturday
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 tape or create cut lines!
Bike Aprés
The Aprés is going to be located at the Powderkeg.
Country Kitchen is going to provide the food: beef dip sandwiches or veggie option, salads, and watermelon as a buffet style.
Pre-Riding
• 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
• 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
Accommodation
Camping:
• Camping available on site
• $15 per night (cash)
• Washrooms (when the lodge is open)—no showers
• Drinking water available
• No internet or electricity
• No fires!
• Pack your garbage out!
For more camping options please click here
For hotel options please click here
A massive thank-you to this year's series sponsors and supporters
MENTIONS: @BCEnduroSeries
If you've never heard of or ridden in Crowsnest Pass, you're in for an absolute treat. This quiet little community has been quickly building world-class trails—from steep and tech, to jump and flow, you don't want to miss the Crowsnest show!
Crowsnest Pass is the second stop of the 2017 MEC Canadian National Enduro Series (CNES), presented by Intense Cycles and will be held on Sunday, June 18th, 2017. This round is hosted by hosted by United Riders of Crowsnest with the support of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass.
Crowsnest Pass, the one and only Albertan stop. We are stoked to return to the 'Pass' for the second year in a row, it offers a wide selection of trails with some of the most epic alpine views, super techy moves, too fast single track descents, topped off with a solid-core mountain biking community. We are happy to be part of the Rumhead Bike Festival a two-day mountain biking event with clinics, kids races, bike demos and more.
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.
Special thanks to United Riders of Crowsnest
United Riders of Crowsnest | Rumhead Bike Fest | Municipality of Crowsnest Pass | Crowsnest Pass Fire Rescue | Pass Powderkeg Ski
MEC Mechanic Station and Demos
Be sure to check out the MEC and Intense tent in the main vendor area which will feature free mechanic services for riders and demos of the 2017 Intense lineup on Sunday from 7:00am–3:00pm. Intense Factory riders Chris Kovarik and Claire Buchar will also be around all day for pre-race inspiration and post-race celebrations.
MEC is also hosting a demo day with Chris and Claire at Bragg Creek on Saturday, so if you're driving out from Calgary, be sure to stop by and go for a lap! More information.
 |
Important Information
This is crucial information to the race.
• U21, U15 and Short Course U21 categories: Full face helmets are mandatory.
• Bring a backpack. It's a big day and you'll want the extra water and food.
• No shuttling during the race from Pass Powder Keg to York Creek (Big Bear). All riders must pedal the "Community Trail" during the race.
• The Short Course is different from the Full Course. Ensure you ride the right course. Stages 1, 2X (Short Course Only), 3, 4
• Short Course: all short course competitors leave at 8:00am. If you want to ride with your friends who are doing parts of the long course, that is okay, just ensure you have enough time/energy to complete your course.
• Bring bug spray
• Camping: see below for more information, there will be some food for purchase on Saturday—bring cash. There will also be beer!
• All racers must pick up timing tag, race plate, and attend riders briefing during their designated time on Sunday
• This event is part of the Canadian National Enduro and the BC Enduro East
• Courses will be fully marked on Saturday before 7pm
• Full face mandatory for all athletes in U21 and lower age categories
*** Course Closes at 4:00pm ***
All racers must be completed by 4:00pm. We will start to pull people from the course at 3:45pm
Registration and Staging
Date: Sunday, June 18th, 2017
Registration: Pass Powderkeg Ski Hill (Park here)
Trailhead Info: You'll be riding right from registration
Time of Registration 7:00am—7:30am: First wave of registration (see below for more)
Saturday, June 17th
Rumhead Bike Fest Schedule
Course pre-riding:
Respect all trail closures and course markings
• Riders must not move course tape
• Creation of 'cheat lines', trail modification or cutting the course, will result in a 5-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
Race Day Schedule
*** All racers must pick up their timing tag from the BC Enduro tent located at the Powderkeg ***
This race is taking place on Sunday, June 18th in Crowsnest Pass. We will be in the Crowsnest Pass trail network.
• You can park here for the day.
Schedule
Sunday: BC Enduro Series East
Departure time is the time departing from staging at Powderkeg Ski Hill. Riders must not be on the trails before that time.
• 6:15am – Registration Volunteers only: Meet at registration tent
• 6:30am – Volunteer and first-aid meeting: Meet at 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, All Short Course Registration
• 8:00am: 40+, all Short Course, depart
• 8:00–8:30am: 30–39 Men Registration
• 8:30am: 30–39 Men Depart
• 8:30am–9:00am: Pro Men and Pro Women Registration
• 9:00am-ish: Pro Men and Pro Women Depart
• Anyone who leaves prior to their departure time will face a three-minute penalty.
*** Course closes at 4:00pm ***
All racers must be completed by 4:00pm. We will start to pull people from the course at 3:45pm
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 MEC Canadian National Enduro Series and BC Enduro Series |
Race Course
Important Course Information
Climbs/Transitions
• Climb one starts from the ski hill
• Climb two is a doozy. Take the road down to the community trail, pedalling over to the York Creek network, then do a big, ol' climb up to Big Bear (Follow Signs for Stage 2)
• Short Course climb two. Once at York Creek, follow the signage for Stage 2X—Short Course only
• Climb three: Back up the, "Lower York Creek Climb" to Stage 3
• Climb four: Short transition to Stage 4
• Climb five: Back to the Ski hill ( the same way you came) and all the way to the top, (You are allowed to take the gravel road to the lodge if you want).
• Full face helmets are mandatory for all U21 racers (male and female).
• You are going to pass the food station twice.
• The Short Course is different from the Full Course. Ensure you ride the right course!
• Short Course: all short course competitors leave at 8:00am. If you want to ride with your friends who are doing parts of the long course, that is okay, just ensure you have enough time/energy to complete your course.
• Short course route will be released on Friday or Saturday
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 tape or create cut lines!
Bike Aprés
The Aprés is going to be located at the Powderkeg.
Country Kitchen is going to provide the food: beef dip sandwiches or veggie option, salads, and watermelon as a buffet style.
Pre-Riding
• 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
• 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
Accommodation
Camping:
• Camping available on site
• $15 per night (cash)
• Washrooms (when the lodge is open)—no showers
• Drinking water available
• No internet or electricity
• No fires!
• Pack your garbage out!
For more camping options please click here
For hotel options please click here
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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!
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MENTIONS: @BCEnduroSeries
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