Penticton Course Release: 2017 MEC BC Enduro Series Presented by Intense Cycles
Penticton Enduro
Welcome to the first race of the season, the MEC BC Enduro Series! Just when you never thought winter was going to end, it's sunny and the trails are tacky!
The most recent information will always be available on Facebook
It is time for the first stop of the MEC BC Enduro Series (BCES), presented by Intense on Sunday, May 30th, 2017 on The Three Blind Mice trail network.
Penticton, offers some amazing views, some of the fastest and rockiest trails of the series, and we're excited to be bringing you the goods, with an awesome course, MEC mechanic station, some wicked vendors showcasing demo bikes, soft goods, and food!
![Images from the BCES - Penticton Enduro]()
PACA Support and Thanks!
Just a quick note to say that PACA (Penticton and Area Cycling Association), has absolutely been killing it in preparation for the event. Laura, Dave, Terry, Brent, Shaun, Josh, Freedom Crew and all the vollies etc. have been working their buns off getting this course prepped and ready for you guys.
This included a 45 person trail day last weekend and a ton of man hours to get water and sniper berms sorted throughout the mice. If you can spare a high five or a $5.00 bill, feel free to make a donation to the club at this link.
They're saving up to build an asphalt pump track at the Poplar Grove Parking Lot.
![Penticton Course Release - 2017 MEC BC Enduro]()
Important Info
This is crucial information to the race.
All racers must pickup timing tag, plate and attend riders briefing at Cannery Brewing, during their designated time on Sunday.
***Full Face Mandatory Athletes***
Saturday
• MEC Mechanic Station | Be sure to stop by the MEC tent at the Rusty Muffler Trailhead on Saturday where their friendly and knowledgeable staff will be providing free mechanic services to all riders.
This is a free service at the Rusty Muffler parking lot. Trust me, you'll need it!
MEC will also be setup at Cannery Brewing.
Chainless Dual Slalom
Located across at the 2km mark on the Arawana FSR: Click here
•Info For Chainless dual Slalom
• Start – 2:00PM
• Finish – 4:00PM
• BBQ Onsite – $5.00
• Single elimination – Head to head
• DJ in the woods
Sunday
• ***No Parking at Poplar or Riddle Rd***
Please car pool from downtown to Rusty Muffler Trail Head—there's very limited room to park, so share a ride! There are limited shuttles running from downtown to Rusty Muffler Lot courtesy of Johnny Smoke and Hoodoo Adventures.
• Shuttles are $15.00 Cash Only
• There will be shuttles back to Rusty to retrieve vehicles. Space is somewhat limited, but we won’t leave anyone hanging.
Stage Six Sunday—Please ride back to town. Take the KVR back to town, it's a great ride and it will save us from having traffic on the road!
This stage does not count towards your overall, there will be awards for the slowest time.
Stage One Sunday—Secret Stage (blind)
If you happen to know where this stage is, or what it is, please do not ride it—we will disqualify anyone caught riding it.
Just hang on.
Course Info
STAGE 1 | Secret Stage
1,221m distance 17m climb -48m descent
STAGE 2 | Fred
1,398m distance 9m climb -144m descent
STAGE 3 | Eagle > Mule Deer > Fred > High Roller > Drops A Lot
2,803m distance 14m climb -297m descent
STAGE 4 | Rainbow > Bronco > Mosquito/Blackbear Connector
3,244m distance 54m climb -290m descent
STAGE 5 | Slabs > Skull Coaster > Roller Coaster > Tsweet Tsue
3,578m distance 28m climb -372m descent
• 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/
• Search for the BC Enduro Series and select the event you wish to view—start typing the town you're looking for…
Once on the route 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!
Our Trailforks profile is here
***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. You will be biking to the trailhead, rules of the road apply, don’t be an idiot and ruin it for all.
Pre-Riding
Make sure you stay on the trail, if there is a puddle please go through it—do not ride around puddles, this will create trail damage!
Respect All Trail Closures and Course Markings
• Pre Race Shuttles—There are NO pre-race shuttles organized for this race.
• Courses will be fully marked on Saturday before 7pm. Riders wishing to ride the course before it is finished being marked do so at their own risk.
• 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
• 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
Trailhead Information Here is the trailhead parking lot (Rusty Muffler Parking)
Shuttles
Provided by Johnny Smoke and Hoodoo adventure.
• $15.00 per lift in cash
You can carpool/self-shuttle, but must NOT leave Cannery Brewing before your departure time.
Sunday Only
You can self-shuttle/carpool with friends to the trailhead, but you must pick up your plate and timing tag from Cannery Brewing and attend riders meeting in the AM.
![Penticton Course Release - 2017 MEC BC Enduro]()
Food Station
• You will pass the food station once
• The location is an intersection of Rusty Muffler and Riddle Road—in between Stage 2 and 3.
• Bacon station—Courtesy of Shaun Gratton and Linette Gratton, so bring your stoke and your appetite!
• We'll also have bananas, fruit, Clif Bars, muffins, chips, candy, water electrolyte drink and a whole bunch of other goodies.
![Images from the BCES - Penticton Enduro]()
Registration and Staging
Date:
• Saturday, April 29th and Sunday, April 30th, 2017
Staging Address:
• Saturday—You can park at the Rusty (click) parking lo
• Sunday—Meet and Cannery Brewing
Do not park at Poplar Grove or Riddle Road
Trailhead Info
Saturday
Freedom Chainless Head to Head Dual Slalom!
• Saturday 4:00pm
$5.00 Entry—Proceeds go to Freedom bike shops youth rides
Across the road from Rusty parking lot
Head to Head, Dual Slalom, Elimination
- Cash Prizes
- Tons of swag
- Start – 2:00pm—Just down from the Rusty Parking Lot
- Finish – 4:00pm
- Single/double elimination rounds
- BBQ – $5.00
MEC Mechanic Station will be at Rusty Muffler Parking lot 11am–4pm
Sunday
Departure time is the time departing from Cannery Brewing—riders must not be on the trails before that time—you are not permitted to wait at the trailhead and then leave at your departure time, you must leave from Cannery at your departure time (Megan this means you too).
7:00am: Volunteer and first aid meeting—Meet at registration tent cannery brewing
7:30–8 am: U21 and U15, 21–29 and U21 Women and Open Women Registration
8:00am: U21 and U15, 21–29 and U21 Women and Open Women depart
8:00–8:30am: 40+ Men Registration
8:50am-ish: 40+ Depart
8:15–8:45am: 30–39 Men Registration
9:30am-ish: 30–39 Men Depart
8:45–9:15am: Pro Men and Pro Women Registration
10:15am-ish: Pro Men and Pro Women Depart
Anyone who leaves prior to their departure time will face a three-minute penalty.
You are not permitted to start the course until your allotted departure time.
Park on Ellis Street adjacent to Cannery Brewing.
![Images from the BCES - Penticton Enduro]()
Apres and Partying
Food will be provided by Smugglers Smokehouse from 12:30pm–3:30pm at the Cannery Brewing Parking lot.
• Beer will be provided by Cannery brewing
Tacos Del Norte will be onsite—Cash only
Thai on the Fly will also be onsite—Cash only
Vendors on Site
You will find the following vendors and supporters on site, showing the latest and greatest and keeping the stoke level high:
MEC and their Mechanic station to get the last details fixed on your bike, Saturday before race day.
• Freedom Bike Shop
• Smith Optics and Helmets
• Whistler Performance Lubricants
• Swagman Racks
• Penticton and Area Cycling Association
• Smugglers Smokehouse
• Tacos Del Norte
• Mile Zero Restaurant
• Raceface Performance Products
Local Supporters—Thanks!
These types of events can’t happen without the dedicated and loving support of the local communities. Special thanks to Penticton and Area Cycling Association, City of Penticton and Recreation Sites and Trails BC. Also a massive thank you and respect to Mike Street of Sathers Ranch for working with the Club!
Smugglers Smokehouse | Cannery Brewing | Tacos Del Norte | Freedom Bike Shop | Gratton’s Bacon Station | Mile Zero Restaurant | Mike Street of Sathers Ranch | RSTBC | City of Penticton | District of Naramata | Timber Child
Accommodation
There are plenty of options near Penticton. We do not have any preferred partners at this location.
A massive thank-you to this year's series sponsors and supporters
We Need Help!
We're always looking for parents, girlfriends/boyfriends or injured riders to help out!
What you'll get:
• Jersey
• Lunch
• Post-race meal and drink
• Discount entry to any other race, for you or for a friend/kid/dog
Contact admin@bcenduro.com, with your preferred race, phone number and email.
Need something? More information?
• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Athlete Inquires | athletes@bcenduro.com
• Volunteer Information | admin@bcenduro.com
• All other inquiries | ted@bcenduro.com (Event Director)
Welcome to the first race of the season, the MEC BC Enduro Series! Just when you never thought winter was going to end, it's sunny and the trails are tacky!
The most recent information will always be available on Facebook
It is time for the first stop of the MEC BC Enduro Series (BCES), presented by Intense on Sunday, May 30th, 2017 on The Three Blind Mice trail network.
Penticton, offers some amazing views, some of the fastest and rockiest trails of the series, and we're excited to be bringing you the goods, with an awesome course, MEC mechanic station, some wicked vendors showcasing demo bikes, soft goods, and food!
Dave Foot, VP of PACA is always grinning. Vance Armstrong (behind), is the local berm fairy as well, thanks for all the work guys!
PACA Support and Thanks!
Just a quick note to say that PACA (Penticton and Area Cycling Association), has absolutely been killing it in preparation for the event. Laura, Dave, Terry, Brent, Shaun, Josh, Freedom Crew and all the vollies etc. have been working their buns off getting this course prepped and ready for you guys.
This included a 45 person trail day last weekend and a ton of man hours to get water and sniper berms sorted throughout the mice. If you can spare a high five or a $5.00 bill, feel free to make a donation to the club at this link.
They're saving up to build an asphalt pump track at the Poplar Grove Parking Lot.
You likely won't see any dust this weekend, as the trails are running at 100% Velcro!
Important Info
This is crucial information to the race.
All racers must pickup timing tag, plate and attend riders briefing at Cannery Brewing, during their designated time on Sunday.
***Full Face Mandatory Athletes***
Saturday
• MEC Mechanic Station | Be sure to stop by the MEC tent at the Rusty Muffler Trailhead on Saturday where their friendly and knowledgeable staff will be providing free mechanic services to all riders.
This is a free service at the Rusty Muffler parking lot. Trust me, you'll need it!
MEC will also be setup at Cannery Brewing.
Chainless Dual Slalom
Located across at the 2km mark on the Arawana FSR: Click here
•Info For Chainless dual Slalom
• Start – 2:00PM
• Finish – 4:00PM
• BBQ Onsite – $5.00
• Single elimination – Head to head
• DJ in the woods
Sunday
• ***No Parking at Poplar or Riddle Rd***
Please car pool from downtown to Rusty Muffler Trail Head—there's very limited room to park, so share a ride! There are limited shuttles running from downtown to Rusty Muffler Lot courtesy of Johnny Smoke and Hoodoo Adventures.
• Shuttles are $15.00 Cash Only
• There will be shuttles back to Rusty to retrieve vehicles. Space is somewhat limited, but we won’t leave anyone hanging.
Stage Six Sunday—Please ride back to town. Take the KVR back to town, it's a great ride and it will save us from having traffic on the road!
This stage does not count towards your overall, there will be awards for the slowest time.
Stage One Sunday—Secret Stage (blind)
If you happen to know where this stage is, or what it is, please do not ride it—we will disqualify anyone caught riding it.
Just hang on.
Course Info
STAGE 1 | Secret Stage
1,221m distance 17m climb -48m descent
STAGE 2 | Fred
1,398m distance 9m climb -144m descent
STAGE 3 | Eagle > Mule Deer > Fred > High Roller > Drops A Lot
2,803m distance 14m climb -297m descent
STAGE 4 | Rainbow > Bronco > Mosquito/Blackbear Connector
3,244m distance 54m climb -290m descent
STAGE 5 | Slabs > Skull Coaster > Roller Coaster > Tsweet Tsue
3,578m distance 28m climb -372m descent
• 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/
• Search for the BC Enduro Series and select the event you wish to view—start typing the town you're looking for…
Once on the route 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!
Our Trailforks profile is here
***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. You will be biking to the trailhead, rules of the road apply, don’t be an idiot and ruin it for all.
Pre-Riding
Make sure you stay on the trail, if there is a puddle please go through it—do not ride around puddles, this will create trail damage!
Respect All Trail Closures and Course Markings
• Pre Race Shuttles—There are NO pre-race shuttles organized for this race.
• Courses will be fully marked on Saturday before 7pm. Riders wishing to ride the course before it is finished being marked do so at their own risk.
• 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
• 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
Trailhead Information Here is the trailhead parking lot (Rusty Muffler Parking)
Shuttles
Provided by Johnny Smoke and Hoodoo adventure.
• $15.00 per lift in cash
You can carpool/self-shuttle, but must NOT leave Cannery Brewing before your departure time.
Sunday Only
You can self-shuttle/carpool with friends to the trailhead, but you must pick up your plate and timing tag from Cannery Brewing and attend riders meeting in the AM.
Shaun and Linette will be making a return with the infamous bacon station. We've got 35kg of your finest local oinker, ready for consumption
Food Station
• You will pass the food station once
• The location is an intersection of Rusty Muffler and Riddle Road—in between Stage 2 and 3.
• Bacon station—Courtesy of Shaun Gratton and Linette Gratton, so bring your stoke and your appetite!
• We'll also have bananas, fruit, Clif Bars, muffins, chips, candy, water electrolyte drink and a whole bunch of other goodies.
The infamous compression jumps...
Registration and Staging
Date:
• Saturday, April 29th and Sunday, April 30th, 2017
Staging Address:
• Saturday—You can park at the Rusty (click) parking lo
• Sunday—Meet and Cannery Brewing
Do not park at Poplar Grove or Riddle Road
Trailhead Info
Saturday
Freedom Chainless Head to Head Dual Slalom!
• Saturday 4:00pm
$5.00 Entry—Proceeds go to Freedom bike shops youth rides
Across the road from Rusty parking lot
Head to Head, Dual Slalom, Elimination
- Cash Prizes
- Tons of swag
- Start – 2:00pm—Just down from the Rusty Parking Lot
- Finish – 4:00pm
- Single/double elimination rounds
- BBQ – $5.00
MEC Mechanic Station will be at Rusty Muffler Parking lot 11am–4pm
Sunday
Departure time is the time departing from Cannery Brewing—riders must not be on the trails before that time—you are not permitted to wait at the trailhead and then leave at your departure time, you must leave from Cannery at your departure time (Megan this means you too).
7:00am: Volunteer and first aid meeting—Meet at registration tent cannery brewing
7:30–8 am: U21 and U15, 21–29 and U21 Women and Open Women Registration
8:00am: U21 and U15, 21–29 and U21 Women and Open Women depart
8:00–8:30am: 40+ Men Registration
8:50am-ish: 40+ Depart
8:15–8:45am: 30–39 Men Registration
9:30am-ish: 30–39 Men Depart
8:45–9:15am: Pro Men and Pro Women Registration
10:15am-ish: Pro Men and Pro Women Depart
Anyone who leaves prior to their departure time will face a three-minute penalty.
You are not permitted to start the course until your allotted departure time.
Park on Ellis Street adjacent to Cannery Brewing.
Cannery Brewing will be the host—gonna be a full on street party!
Apres and Partying
Food will be provided by Smugglers Smokehouse from 12:30pm–3:30pm at the Cannery Brewing Parking lot.
• Beer will be provided by Cannery brewing
Tacos Del Norte will be onsite—Cash only
Thai on the Fly will also be onsite—Cash only
Vendors on Site
You will find the following vendors and supporters on site, showing the latest and greatest and keeping the stoke level high:
MEC and their Mechanic station to get the last details fixed on your bike, Saturday before race day.
• Freedom Bike Shop
• Smith Optics and Helmets
• Whistler Performance Lubricants
• Swagman Racks
• Penticton and Area Cycling Association
• Smugglers Smokehouse
• Tacos Del Norte
• Mile Zero Restaurant
• Raceface Performance Products
 |
Local Supporters—Thanks!
These types of events can’t happen without the dedicated and loving support of the local communities. Special thanks to Penticton and Area Cycling Association, City of Penticton and Recreation Sites and Trails BC. Also a massive thank you and respect to Mike Street of Sathers Ranch for working with the Club!
Smugglers Smokehouse | Cannery Brewing | Tacos Del Norte | Freedom Bike Shop | Gratton’s Bacon Station | Mile Zero Restaurant | Mike Street of Sathers Ranch | RSTBC | City of Penticton | District of Naramata | Timber Child
Accommodation
There are plenty of options near Penticton. We do not have any preferred partners at this location.
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!
 |
We Need Help!
We're always looking for parents, girlfriends/boyfriends or injured riders to help out!
What you'll get:
• Jersey
• Lunch
• Post-race meal and drink
• Discount entry to any other race, for you or for a friend/kid/dog
Contact admin@bcenduro.com, with your preferred race, phone number and email.
Need something? More information?
• Website
• Athlete Inquires | athletes@bcenduro.com
• Volunteer Information | admin@bcenduro.com
• All other inquiries | ted@bcenduro.com (Event Director)
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