Course Release: Sun Peaks Resort - Osprey Canadian National Enduro Presented by NOBL Wheels
Sun Peaks
Welcome to what I think is Canada's First Ever Private Bike Park Enduro. Sun Peaks Resort is home of the final round of the OSPREY Canadian National Enduro Championship (CNEC), presented by NOBL Wheels on Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18, 2016. And we're about to smash those times, on small bikes, riding four times as much terrain. Let's Give'r!
INJURED RIDER
Mike Acton a Volunteer Medic for the BC Enduro Series, Trans BC is an all around supporter of our community. Unfortunately, at the last race he sustained a serious head injury and is unable to work for the next 3-4 months, he has just had a little girl and believe it or not, works as a nurse caring for others, likely riders too! I started up a go-fund-me for Mike, because he's too humble to ask others to not spend money on their bike, so if you have a few spare coins, please help get Mike the best doctors and a fast recovery! Donate Here
CAMPING
Parking Lot P4 (Near Kookaburra Lodge) (access to showers, room for RVs, established sites and washrooms) = $20
Overflow Camping (Dirtbag Package)
P2 (no services, but it is flat and level!) - $10
SERIES RESULTS
You can view the series overal (for BCES WEST, EAST and CNEC) here!
• There will be DAY OF REGISTRATIONS.
• FULL FACE HELMETS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL RIDERS
• There is NO RACING on SATURDAY (it is the only day to practice)
• The trails are CLOSED Thursday and Friday. Anyone caught riding the trails during this time will be automatically disqualified.
The winners of the Revelstoke Race in their flashy Kazoom Custom Cycling Apparel Jerseys!
EVENT LOCATION
This race is taking place on Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th at Sun Peaks Resort.
Awards will be held at Masa's Bar and Grill.
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY |
10:00am: VOLUNTEER MEETING
11:00am-3:00pm: Lift Ticket Sales and Pre-Riding
There is NO FOOD STATION for SATURDAY
SUNDAY
6:30am VOLUNTEER and FIRST-AID MEETING - Meet at REGISTRATION TENT
6:45am: U21 and U15, 21-29 and U21 Women and Open Women Registration
7:00am: U21 and U15, 21-29 and U21 Women and OPEN WOMEN DEPART
7:00-7:30am: 40-49 & 50+ Men Registration
7:30 am: 40-49 & 50+ Depart
7:15-7:45am: 30-39 Men Registration
7:45am: 30-39 Men Depart
7:45-8:15am: Pro Men and Pro Women Registration
8:00am: Pro Men DEPART
8:30am: Pro Women DEPART
You are not permitted to start the course until your allotted departure time
FOOD STATION - **Sunday Only**
SUNDAY You'll pass the food station at the bottom of the lift each lap. You will need to bring adequate supplies for the climb from the Village to the Top of the World
COURSE INFORMATION
We will be running a staggered course for this race. Pay attention to your STAGE ORDERS.
All riders will ride a different version of the course.
The course routes and category break downs are as follows:
U21 and U15, 21-29 and U21 Women and Open Women
STAGE ORDER
• U21 and U15 = 1,2,3,4,5
• 21-29 Men = 2,3,4,1,5 - YOU MUST RIDE OUT on STAGE 2 (Do not ride down any other stage)
• U21 Women = 2,3,4,1,5 - YOU MUST RIDE OUT ON STAGE 2 (Do not ride down any other stage)
• Open Women = 1,2,3,4,5
40-49 & 50+ Men
STAGE ORDER
• 2,3,4,1,5 - YOU MUST RIDE OUT ON STAGE 2 (Do not ride down any other stage)
30-39 Men
STAGE ORDER
•5,4,1,2,3,
Pro Men and Pro Women
STAGE ORDER
• 1,2,3,4,5
MANDATORY CUT-OFF TIMES
In Revelstoke, everyone seemed to be great, so we've bumped the times up a bit for this race, plus, you have a chairlift!
This race has a cut-off time of 3:30pm. The last charlift will run at 3:30pm, after which, the race will close at 4:00pm. The cut-off time is 4:00pm.
• All stages close at 4:00pm. Regardless if riders are waiting in line for the stage.
• We’re doing this to help alleviate volunteer burn-out, lower the risk of an injury due to fatigue and to ensure awards happen with enough time to allow people to drive home.
• Please abide by this rule and hustle to and from stages, this is the Canadian National Enduro.
HELMETS - Full-face helmets ARE MANDATORY for ALL RIDERS.
SHUTTLE - There are no use of shuttles during this race.
APRES AND PARTYING
Festivities will take place at Masa's Bar and Grill!
After racers finish on they will head to Masa's Patio for their apres meal and to hand their timing tag in.
SATURDAY NIGHT
We'll be having our season, ender-bender at Masa's Bar and Grill. $15.00 - gets you a pound of wings or burger, and a frosty beverage.
We'll be playing the videos recapping the season and drinking our injuries away!
Knolly will be giving away a WARDEN Frame
NOBL Wheels will be giving away a set of wheels
Commencal will be giving away a kids bike during a $5.00 raffle, where all proceeds go towards Mike Acton's recovery fund.
Our biggest gratitude to Red Racer Brewery for keeping our racers happy with a refreshing, post-race beer!
RACE COURSE
SUNDAY | September 18
Regular Course
•1 STAGE 1 | Hiking Trail #526 m climb -213 m descent
2 STAGE 2 | Sugar>Holy Rollers>Arm Pump>Home Run>Little Trail in the Woods
0 m climb -537 m descent
3 STAGE 3 | Insanity One > Sticky One > Honey Drop > Ressurrection!!!
10 m climb -553 m descent
4 STAGE 4 | Honey Drop > Gnar Boom > Keener > Steam Shovel > Root Dog
11 m climb -424 m descent
5 STAGE 5 | Cat Trax, Smooth Smoothie > Lever Lovers > Creeper > Behind Bars
22 m climb -514 m descent
*This route is not precise, please follow the course markings are some trails/junctions are not listed on Trailforks*
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 FRIDAY before 7 pm. Riders wishing to ride the course before it is finished being marked do so at their own risk. The BC ENDURO SERIES and CNEC 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!
***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***
There is NO RIDING available on Friday at the Resort (DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RIDE THE TRAILS, you will be disqualified from the event)
Day 1 IS NOT A RACE DAY
• It is mandatory practice for racers.
• The only trails open, are those featured in the race
• DO NOT RIDE ANY OTHER TRAILS - They have been decommissioned and you are risking your own life and the future of the series. Water Ditches have been dug and may cause severe injury or death.
• Lifts are open on SATURDAY from 11am-3pm
• RIDERS - Please limit the amount of time spent hiking/walking sections of the course. If you must check something out, please move your bike and your 'Crew' off of the trails.
• DO NOT Stop where you cannot be seen from above, or in steep, sketchy or difficult sections
• Lift tickets for RACER Practice are $45 per person CASH ONLY - I understand it is a lot of money, however, these trails will be in prime condition and you get to ride as much as you want with a lift!
• SPECTATORS/FRIENDS - May use the lift to ride for fun, $45 per person CASH ONLY, all the same rules apply.
• HIKING/SPECTATORS May use the lift to access the Mid-Station, where they may hike around the mid-lodge or head to the Alpine HIKING Trails.
• Lift tickets for Hiking on Saturday are $30.00 CASH ONLY (NO BIKES ALLOWED)
• ABSOLUTELY NO, hiking on the bike trails! This is a serious safety concern and will result in immediate removal from the trails and dissqualification from the event. This is a Bike Park, hiking is NOT allowed on Downhill Mountain Biking Trails
***Please remember, only the trails in the race are open, other trails have been decommissioned and may have water-bars, or other features that render the trail UN-RIDEABLE. Anyone caught riding trails not in the race course, will be disqualified from the series and fined.***
DAY 2 - Race Day
• FULL FACE HELMETS - Are mandatory for ALL RIDERS
• Lift Tickets are $20 for racers on Sunday
• NO Switching Bikes
• Food Station will be located at the BOTTOM of the Chairlift
• SPECTATORS/FRIENDS:
- ABSOLUTELY, NO HIKING OF THE BIKE TRAILS - Last weekend in Revelstoke we had a small child struck by a racer as a result of spectators hiking the trails. THIS IS A DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK - An incident like that here, could be catastrophic!
- SPECTATORS - You will not be allowed to bring your bike, but can purchase a lift ticket for $15.00 (You will be able to the start of all the stages from the mid-station (Top of SunBurst chair) - You will have to DOWNLOAD on the CHAIRLIFT
FIRST-AID
For Emergencies, dial 1-250-578-5521
This is mountain safety dispatch and they will connect with 911.
Registration/Staging Address
Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th, 2016
Staging Address:
Day 1, SATURDAY | Guest Services (near lift) or Masa's (Check on the day, depends on Weather)
Day 2, SUNDAY | Same Spot
SUN PEAKS RESORT | 1280 Alpine Road, Sun Peaks, BC V0E 5N0
IMPORTANT SERIES POINTS INFORMATION
As a short reminder please find the point system of all three series outlined below or on our website.
The OSPREY BC Enduro Series is three different event series.
1) OSPREY BC Enduro Series West (BCES) - CNEC and West
2) OSPREY BC Enduro Series East (BCES) - CNEC and East
3) OSPREY Canadian National Enduro Championships (CNEC), presented by NOBL Wheels
The BCES Races:
- Points are accumulated for East and West series separately
- 7 Races for West (drop worst 2)
- 6 Races for East (drop worst 1)
- Must race 5 to be considered for overall
- Includes CNEC Rounds
- BCES Categories are different than CNEC, but, you can get points for both at joint events
- SUN PEAKS is the finale for both BCES Series
The CNEC Races:
- The CNEC is a three race championship that combines the BC Enduro Series Overall's.
- The CNEC is a separate series from the BCES
- This requires that you choose the appropriate CATEGOREY
- Participants registered in the BCES for ROSSLAND, REVELSTOKE AND SUN PEAKS are automatically entered into CNEC.
- SUN PEAKS is the finale for the CNEC/BCES and is 15% BONUS POINT ROUND
- MUST RACE 2 out of 3, to be considered for the championship
Rockroll!
ACCOMMODATION
• Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
• Camping is available opposite Parking Lot 4 (12 RV SITES) and potentially in P5 once P4 Fills.
• No Reservations
• Camping is $20.00 Per night - See Attendant
• Hot Showers are located at the Sports Centre
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 on any other race, for you or for a friend/kid/dog
Contact Diana: admin@bcenduro.com
Need Something?! More Information?
• Website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• 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
#NOBLWheels #OspreyPacks #CNEC #BCEnduro #BCES #BCEnduroSeries / @bcenduroseries / @NOBLwheels
Welcome to what I think is Canada's First Ever Private Bike Park Enduro. Sun Peaks Resort is home of the final round of the OSPREY Canadian National Enduro Championship (CNEC), presented by NOBL Wheels on Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18, 2016. And we're about to smash those times, on small bikes, riding four times as much terrain. Let's Give'r!
INJURED RIDER
Mike Acton a Volunteer Medic for the BC Enduro Series, Trans BC is an all around supporter of our community. Unfortunately, at the last race he sustained a serious head injury and is unable to work for the next 3-4 months, he has just had a little girl and believe it or not, works as a nurse caring for others, likely riders too! I started up a go-fund-me for Mike, because he's too humble to ask others to not spend money on their bike, so if you have a few spare coins, please help get Mike the best doctors and a fast recovery! Donate Here
CAMPING
Parking Lot P4 (Near Kookaburra Lodge) (access to showers, room for RVs, established sites and washrooms) = $20
Overflow Camping (Dirtbag Package)
P2 (no services, but it is flat and level!) - $10
SERIES RESULTS
You can view the series overal (for BCES WEST, EAST and CNEC) here!
• There will be DAY OF REGISTRATIONS.
• FULL FACE HELMETS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL RIDERS
• There is NO RACING on SATURDAY (it is the only day to practice)
• The trails are CLOSED Thursday and Friday. Anyone caught riding the trails during this time will be automatically disqualified.
 |
EVENT LOCATION
This race is taking place on Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th at Sun Peaks Resort.
Awards will be held at Masa's Bar and Grill.
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY |
10:00am: VOLUNTEER MEETING
11:00am-3:00pm: Lift Ticket Sales and Pre-Riding
There is NO FOOD STATION for SATURDAY
SUNDAY
6:30am VOLUNTEER and FIRST-AID MEETING - Meet at REGISTRATION TENT
6:45am: U21 and U15, 21-29 and U21 Women and Open Women Registration
7:00am: U21 and U15, 21-29 and U21 Women and OPEN WOMEN DEPART
7:00-7:30am: 40-49 & 50+ Men Registration
7:30 am: 40-49 & 50+ Depart
7:15-7:45am: 30-39 Men Registration
7:45am: 30-39 Men Depart
7:45-8:15am: Pro Men and Pro Women Registration
8:00am: Pro Men DEPART
8:30am: Pro Women DEPART
You are not permitted to start the course until your allotted departure time
FOOD STATION - **Sunday Only**
SUNDAY You'll pass the food station at the bottom of the lift each lap. You will need to bring adequate supplies for the climb from the Village to the Top of the World
COURSE INFORMATION
We will be running a staggered course for this race. Pay attention to your STAGE ORDERS.
All riders will ride a different version of the course.
The course routes and category break downs are as follows:
U21 and U15, 21-29 and U21 Women and Open Women
STAGE ORDER
• U21 and U15 = 1,2,3,4,5
• 21-29 Men = 2,3,4,1,5 - YOU MUST RIDE OUT on STAGE 2 (Do not ride down any other stage)
• U21 Women = 2,3,4,1,5 - YOU MUST RIDE OUT ON STAGE 2 (Do not ride down any other stage)
• Open Women = 1,2,3,4,5
40-49 & 50+ Men
STAGE ORDER
• 2,3,4,1,5 - YOU MUST RIDE OUT ON STAGE 2 (Do not ride down any other stage)
30-39 Men
STAGE ORDER
•5,4,1,2,3,
Pro Men and Pro Women
STAGE ORDER
• 1,2,3,4,5
MANDATORY CUT-OFF TIMES
In Revelstoke, everyone seemed to be great, so we've bumped the times up a bit for this race, plus, you have a chairlift!
This race has a cut-off time of 3:30pm. The last charlift will run at 3:30pm, after which, the race will close at 4:00pm. The cut-off time is 4:00pm.
• All stages close at 4:00pm. Regardless if riders are waiting in line for the stage.
• We’re doing this to help alleviate volunteer burn-out, lower the risk of an injury due to fatigue and to ensure awards happen with enough time to allow people to drive home.
• Please abide by this rule and hustle to and from stages, this is the Canadian National Enduro.
HELMETS - Full-face helmets ARE MANDATORY for ALL RIDERS.
SHUTTLE - There are no use of shuttles during this race.
APRES AND PARTYING
Festivities will take place at Masa's Bar and Grill!
After racers finish on they will head to Masa's Patio for their apres meal and to hand their timing tag in.
SATURDAY NIGHT
We'll be having our season, ender-bender at Masa's Bar and Grill. $15.00 - gets you a pound of wings or burger, and a frosty beverage.
We'll be playing the videos recapping the season and drinking our injuries away!
Knolly will be giving away a WARDEN Frame
NOBL Wheels will be giving away a set of wheels
Commencal will be giving away a kids bike during a $5.00 raffle, where all proceeds go towards Mike Acton's recovery fund.
 |
RACE COURSE
SUNDAY | September 18
Regular Course
•1 STAGE 1 | Hiking Trail #526 m climb -213 m descent
2 STAGE 2 | Sugar>Holy Rollers>Arm Pump>Home Run>Little Trail in the Woods
0 m climb -537 m descent
3 STAGE 3 | Insanity One > Sticky One > Honey Drop > Ressurrection!!!
10 m climb -553 m descent
4 STAGE 4 | Honey Drop > Gnar Boom > Keener > Steam Shovel > Root Dog
11 m climb -424 m descent
5 STAGE 5 | Cat Trax, Smooth Smoothie > Lever Lovers > Creeper > Behind Bars
22 m climb -514 m descent
*This route is not precise, please follow the course markings are some trails/junctions are not listed on Trailforks*
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 FRIDAY before 7 pm. Riders wishing to ride the course before it is finished being marked do so at their own risk. The BC ENDURO SERIES and CNEC 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!
***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***
There is NO RIDING available on Friday at the Resort (DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RIDE THE TRAILS, you will be disqualified from the event)
Day 1 IS NOT A RACE DAY
• It is mandatory practice for racers.
• The only trails open, are those featured in the race
• DO NOT RIDE ANY OTHER TRAILS - They have been decommissioned and you are risking your own life and the future of the series. Water Ditches have been dug and may cause severe injury or death.
• Lifts are open on SATURDAY from 11am-3pm
• RIDERS - Please limit the amount of time spent hiking/walking sections of the course. If you must check something out, please move your bike and your 'Crew' off of the trails.
• DO NOT Stop where you cannot be seen from above, or in steep, sketchy or difficult sections
• Lift tickets for RACER Practice are $45 per person CASH ONLY - I understand it is a lot of money, however, these trails will be in prime condition and you get to ride as much as you want with a lift!
• SPECTATORS/FRIENDS - May use the lift to ride for fun, $45 per person CASH ONLY, all the same rules apply.
• HIKING/SPECTATORS May use the lift to access the Mid-Station, where they may hike around the mid-lodge or head to the Alpine HIKING Trails.
• Lift tickets for Hiking on Saturday are $30.00 CASH ONLY (NO BIKES ALLOWED)
• ABSOLUTELY NO, hiking on the bike trails! This is a serious safety concern and will result in immediate removal from the trails and dissqualification from the event. This is a Bike Park, hiking is NOT allowed on Downhill Mountain Biking Trails
***Please remember, only the trails in the race are open, other trails have been decommissioned and may have water-bars, or other features that render the trail UN-RIDEABLE. Anyone caught riding trails not in the race course, will be disqualified from the series and fined.***
DAY 2 - Race Day
• FULL FACE HELMETS - Are mandatory for ALL RIDERS
• Lift Tickets are $20 for racers on Sunday
• NO Switching Bikes
• Food Station will be located at the BOTTOM of the Chairlift
• SPECTATORS/FRIENDS:
- ABSOLUTELY, NO HIKING OF THE BIKE TRAILS - Last weekend in Revelstoke we had a small child struck by a racer as a result of spectators hiking the trails. THIS IS A DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK - An incident like that here, could be catastrophic!
- SPECTATORS - You will not be allowed to bring your bike, but can purchase a lift ticket for $15.00 (You will be able to the start of all the stages from the mid-station (Top of SunBurst chair) - You will have to DOWNLOAD on the CHAIRLIFT
FIRST-AID
For Emergencies, dial 1-250-578-5521
This is mountain safety dispatch and they will connect with 911.
Registration/Staging Address
Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th, 2016
Staging Address:
Day 1, SATURDAY | Guest Services (near lift) or Masa's (Check on the day, depends on Weather)
Day 2, SUNDAY | Same Spot
SUN PEAKS RESORT | 1280 Alpine Road, Sun Peaks, BC V0E 5N0
IMPORTANT SERIES POINTS INFORMATION
As a short reminder please find the point system of all three series outlined below or on our website.
The OSPREY BC Enduro Series is three different event series.
1) OSPREY BC Enduro Series West (BCES) - CNEC and West
2) OSPREY BC Enduro Series East (BCES) - CNEC and East
3) OSPREY Canadian National Enduro Championships (CNEC), presented by NOBL Wheels
The BCES Races:
- Points are accumulated for East and West series separately
- 7 Races for West (drop worst 2)
- 6 Races for East (drop worst 1)
- Must race 5 to be considered for overall
- Includes CNEC Rounds
- BCES Categories are different than CNEC, but, you can get points for both at joint events
- SUN PEAKS is the finale for both BCES Series
The CNEC Races:
- The CNEC is a three race championship that combines the BC Enduro Series Overall's.
- The CNEC is a separate series from the BCES
- This requires that you choose the appropriate CATEGOREY
- Participants registered in the BCES for ROSSLAND, REVELSTOKE AND SUN PEAKS are automatically entered into CNEC.
- SUN PEAKS is the finale for the CNEC/BCES and is 15% BONUS POINT ROUND
- MUST RACE 2 out of 3, to be considered for the championship
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ACCOMMODATION
• Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
• Camping is available opposite Parking Lot 4 (12 RV SITES) and potentially in P5 once P4 Fills.
• No Reservations
• Camping is $20.00 Per night - See Attendant
• Hot Showers are located at the Sports Centre
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 Get your medal! |
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 on any other race, for you or for a friend/kid/dog
Contact Diana: admin@bcenduro.com
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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#NOBLWheels #OspreyPacks #CNEC #BCEnduro #BCES #BCEnduroSeries / @bcenduroseries / @NOBLwheels
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Races like this alienate the riders who want to get into the sport in favour of those who are willing and able to throw cash at lift tickets, days off work to practice while the park is open, parts and realistically a second no-fun, vaguely pedalable, beefed out enduro bike to handle the abuse.
I've raced some BC Enduros and had a great time - Megan and Ted do an incredible job, but I've also raced some trails that I honestly didn't enjoy at all, broken parts and eaten shit trying to go fast on trails I've barely seen before in the name of 'gnar'. Maybe it's just me but if I wanted to race blown out, high speed bike park or through piles of sharp loose rocks (I'm looking at you: Musser's Plateau in Kimberley) I'd still be racing DH.
End rant. Obviously people love it so maybe I'm in the minority here. Maybe I'm just not very good. Just my 2 cents, even though nobody asked.
I'll keep my DH rig for DH riding. Lift assisting to race my AM bike kind of defeats the purpose.