Smith Enduro: Osprey BC Enduro Series, North Vancouver - Course Release
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Quentin has got style for miles, and he's all smiles!Welcome Back, we've missed you!
Welcome to the first race of the season, the SMITH Enduro! Round #1 of the OSPREY BC Enduro Series (BCES), presented by Smith Optics on Sunday, May 8th, 2016 on Mount Fromme in North Vancouver.
This race is going to be a coming of age tale, our third year running the BC Enduro Series, our adventures are still more intimidating than your buddies new e-bike, and we've added a bunch of short course options for those with limited time and a desire to fulfill their inner-enduro. With that being said, this year is going to be THE ONE, we've been working since last September to take you guys further into the back country, down alpine ridges, deep into local scenes and down that slippery, wiggly brown worm of singletrack spread across Beautiful, British Columbia! So c'mon, Get Some!!!
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A bunch of new stops, hope to see you all at Williams Lake for a long weekend, on some of the best flowing single track, don't forget the steep gnar on Saturday!Come have an adventure, your mom will forgive you!
It's Mothers Day, so buy her a card, cook an early breakfast and then thank her for all the money, time and band-aids she put on your sore body!
Registration is still open, register now! - Day of registrations are CASH ONLY!!! Please bring exact amounts
We're starting off the year with a big one at the SMITH Enduro, this course is going to see who's been sipping beer all winter, and well, who was riding their bike while drinking beer! For the young gun's in the crowd, it will be a chance to try your skills out on trails that are older than you and your twitter handle combined!
RACE COURSE
Course Map
Regular Course
• STAGE 1: Lower Oil Can
• Up new climb trail
• STAGE 2: 7th Secret
• Along Leopard
• STAGE 3: Leopard from highpoint, Crinkum to Kirkford
• Up MTN HWY
• STAGE 4: Espresso
• Along Baden Powell
• STAGE 5: Lower Dream Weaver
Short Course Option - STAGES 3, 4, 5 ONLY!
• STAGE 3: Leopard from highpoint, Crinkum to Kirkford
• Up MTN HWY
• STAGE 4: Espresso
• Along Baden Powell
• STAGE 5: Lower Dream Weaver
Important Course Info
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: https://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 7 pm. Riders wishing to ride the course before it is finished being marked do so at their own risk. You will be biking to trailhead, rules of the road apply, don’t be "That guy/girl/dog" and ruin it for all.
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Yup, she's faster than you...Registration/Staging Address
ARGYLE SECONDARY SCHOOL
ENTER GRAVEL PARKING LOT OFF OF ARGYLE STREET | 1131 Frederick Rd, North Vancouver, BC
• This is where you will NEED TO PARK YOUR CAR, we'll have vendors on site with demo bikes, new products and shuttles from Endless Biking for $5.00 to get you up to the Fromme Parking Lot.
• NO PARKING IS ALLOWED FOR RACERS AT THE FROMME PARKING LOT - They will be checking to make sure we abide by this!
• Day-of Registration | Cash Only, $80 for Adults, $70 for Short Course, U21 $70, U15 is $60
EVENT SITE
• Please do not park on the road
• NO PARKING AT FROMME TRAILHEAD - This means you!!
• Shuttle turnaround must be kept clear at all times.
• BCES Tent located closest to the X on the orange Map.
• Food will be provided by AUSSSIE PIE GUY from 12:30pm-3:30pm at the registration/staging area
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Trailhead Information
New Fromme Parking Lot, End of Mountain HWY Road
15 Minute bike ride (Faster if you're on a 29er) from Argyle School Staging.
Link for route
Shuttle provided by Endless Biking
• $5.00 per lift in cash, starting at 8:30am with 30-39 Men
• 3 shuttle runs (with there bus and two vans!) from ARGYLE Secondary School up to the new FROMME parking lot, so lot's of room for y'all shredders!
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Yoann is a class act, here he is with his crew from Whistler, watch out for them on their Commencal steeds!SCHEDULE
7:30am VOLUNTEER and FIRST-AID MEETING - Meet at REGISTRATION TENT
7:30-8:30am Registration and Racer Plate Pick Up - Location to be determined
8:30 am 30-39 Men
9:10 am 21-29 Men
9:30 am Women & short course
10:00 am U21 and 15 & Under
10:25 am 40+ Men
11:10 am Pro Men (Pro athletes who leave prior to this time will be given a three minute penalty)
11.50am-3.55pm: Riders finishing
12:30pm FOOD VENDOR SETUP at the Event Stage
3.00pm: Awards (or when ever last rider is in)
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Hey Mom, check this out...Happy Mothers Day!VENDORS ON SITE
You will find the following sponsors and supportes on site:
•SMITH Optics with demo helmets and glasses
• Endless Biking at top of Mount Fromme
• Nobl Wheels
• Raceface Performance Products
•Commencal with demo bikes
•Aussie Pies with some great food!
• Knolly with demo bikes
•House of Chain providing neutral tech support
ACCOMMODATION
There are plenty of options near Fromme, the closest camping option is Capilano RV Park. We do not have any preferred partners at this location.
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Adam Craig is pretty dreamy, with the long flowing locks, but then again, there is more fun in this photo than a nine-year-old running on energy drinks!
Next Stop: FRASER VALLEY, May 15th
The Fraser Valley race is going to feature a secret stage that all riders will race 'blind'! It's loamy and some have tagged it, the best trail in the Valley!
• Over 10 bike brands will be onsite with demos and product
• Saturday is the FVMBA Vedder Classic and they're offering 30% off to anyone registered in the BC Enduro Series race - email president@fvmba.com to redeem
• Practice starts at 2:30pm on Saturday - We'll have shuttles running for you guys to soak it all in!
• Pre-party shake down, on Saturday night, cheap beer, klunker races, prizes, movies. No better way to train, then to race hungover and tired, just ask Lance! Info Here
• Stay up to date!
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This will be our biggest ladies class of the year, and we've got an equal pay-out for males and females, all year!WE NEED HELP!
We're always looking for parents, girlfriends or injured riders to help out!
What you'll get:
•Jersey
• Lunch
• Post race meal and drink
• Discount entry on any other race, for you or for a friend/kid/dog
Contact Diana at admin@bcenduro.com
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Volunteering has it's perks!Need Something?! More Information?
• Website
• Athlete Inquires | athletes@bcenduro.com
• Volunteer Information | admin@bcenduro.com (Diana)
• All other inquiries | ted@bcenduro.com (Event Director)
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: @COMMENCALbicycles / @KNOLLYBIKES / @raceface / @SmithOptics
Author Info:
Must Read This Week
We are working on some fun events to go along with the race, so hope to see you all in the "Puddle" in two weeks. For additional info on riding in the area check out our brand new site: www.ridethecariboo.ca
Map says: 1. Oilcan 2. 7th 3. Leppard/Krinkum/Kirkford 4. Espresso 5. Dreamweaver
Text description says: 1. Olican 2. 7th & Espresso 3. Baden Powell 4. Leppard/Krinkum/Kirkford
I am going to guess the map is correct, but could you confirm?
Ending on Dreamweaver would also put us closer (kind of) to the school, which I think is where the festivities are taking place (not the parking lot). But that's just my opinion.
REGULAR COURSE
STAGE 1: Lower Oil Can
-Up new climb trail
STAGE 2: 7th Secret
-Along Leopard
STAGE 3: Leopard from highpoint, Crinkum to Kirkford
-Up MTN HWY
STAGE 4: Espresso
-Along Baden Powell
STAGE 5: Lower Dream Weaver
SHORT COURSE OPTION - STAGES 3, 4, 5 ONLY!
STAGE 3: Leopard from highpoint, Crinkum to Kirkford
-Up MTN HWY
STAGE 4: Espresso
-Along Baden Powell
STAGE 5: Lower Dream Weaver
Sounds like a great course, really looking forward to it. Sneaking out of work to get in some pre-riding this afternoon. Been a while since I rode Lower Olican!
Short Course Option
• MTN HWY to Lower Oil Can
• STAGE: Down Lower Oil Can
• Up New Climb Trail then UP MTN HWY
• STAGE: down 7TH Secret and down Espresso
And it was pretty brutal for a short course, that new "climb" is killer :s happy it's not included now, bummed i rode the wrong course lol
REGULAR COURSE
STAGE 1: Lower Oil Can
-Up new climb trail
STAGE 2: 7th Secret
-Along Leopard
STAGE 3: Leopard from highpoint, Crinkum to Kirkford
-Up MTN HWY
STAGE 4: Espresso
-Along Baden Powell
STAGE 5: Lower Dream Weaver
SHORT COURSE OPTION - STAGES 3, 4, 5 ONLY!
STAGE 3: Leopard from highpoint, Crinkum to Kirkford
-Up MTN HWY
STAGE 4: Espresso
-Along Baden Powell
STAGE 5: Lower Dream Weaver
Any one has a spare 26", 12x142 axle, shimano driver wheel by any chance ?
Or a 27.5 dropout for a banshee rune v2 ? I've been waiting mine for almost a month..
I would probably also accept a slick 27.5x2.1 tire, the 2.25 schwalbe I tried can almost fit..
Just shoot me a PM and we'll get you all sorted!
Stay Rad!
-Ted