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Course Release: Big White Enduro - MEC Canadian National Enduro Series
Big White Enduro
Canada's newest bike park, is rolling out the dirt carpet this weekend for the FIRST-EVER race held at Big White Bike Park!!!
This event will feature trails that are NOT open to the general public, the trail crew here has been busting their butts, and racers will be privy to riding some fresh cut trails, that will test skills, fitness and brainpower! Expect a day full of top to bottom descents, down some of the rowdiest trails, that you may never get to ride again!
Not to mention, on Sunday, the park will be for our private use until 11:00am.
Big White, is the 5th stop of the 2017 MEC Canadian National Enduro Series (CNES), presented by Intense Cycles and will be held on Sunday, June 25th, 2017. This round is hosted by hosted by Big White Resort, with support from Sovereign Cycle.
Registration is still open, register now. Day of registrations are cash only! Please bring exact amounts.
*There is currently a wildfire burning off of hwy 33 (the main road to Big White). We'd like to thank all of the firefighters for their efforts this summer.*
Access to Big White can be obtained by the McCulloch FSR or by using one of these options. Option 1 | Option 2
Local Supporter's – Thanks
These types of events can’t happen without the dedicated and loving support of the local communities.
Special thanks to Big White Resort.
Kris H. | Trevor H. | Kat B. | Russ Morton | Alpine Bike Parks |
Sovereign Cycle
Russ and Leigh from Sovereign Cycle have supported the race heavily, and Russ will be out on Saturday and Sunday providing Mechanic services.
Russ will be at the Finish of Stage 3 providing mechanical support for anyone who needs a little adjustment - trust me, this trail will test your bike and your body!
MEC Mechanic Station and Demos
MEC Mechanic Station | Be sure to check out the MEC & Intense tent in, which will feature free mechanic services for riders, and demos of the 2017 Intense line up on Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm at the Bottom of the Bullet Chair and Sunday from 7:00am-5:00pm.
More information.
IMPORTANT INFO
This is crucial information to the race.
• U21, U15 categories: Full face helmets are mandatory. - They are strongly recommended for all other categories. Helmets must be worn while climbing.
• Stages 2, 3, 4 - When you purchase your lift ticket for SATURDAY, you will be given a wrist band. This Wrist Band gives you access to stages 2,3,4 - Only the lower portion of Stage 2 requires a wrist band. If there is no marshal you are good to go!
• See schedule below for your registration time and departure time.
• The race will feature riding in the park while it is CLOSED to THE PUBLIC from approximately 8am-11:00am
• The race should be finished by 4:00pm at the latest
• Unfortunately - this means that spectators will have limited options to view from, due to the closure.
SPECTATORS/FRIENDS
• ABSOLUTELY, NO HIKING OF THE BIKE TRAILS - THIS IS A DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK.
• ALL RACERS = Must pickup timing tag, plate and attend riders briefing at Sunday, August 27th, 2017 during their designated time on SUNDAY.
• TIMING TAG PICKUP is the grassy area next to the pump track.
There is NO plate pickup or other form of registration on Saturday.
'Day of' registration is available, however there is a $10.00 increase in price.
FULL FACE MANDATORY FOR ALL U21 ATHLETES
Registration and Staging
Date: Sunday, August 27th
Registration: Beside the Pump Track and The Woods Restaurant
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, August 26th
Party/Apres/Food
Join us at The Woods in the Village for an après party from 3-6pm, complete with food and drink specials; then enjoy Jeff Piatelli, who will be playing live at the Globe from 5-7pm, followed by local favourites Tiger Moon from 8pm.
$100 Pump-track Challenge!
You all remember the Party Bike!? Well, come test your feats on Saturday night at 7:00pm, we will have a $100 Party Bike, Pump-track race - fastest time takes all!
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 next to the pump track.***
This race is taking place on Sunday.
•PARKING - There is no Parking at the base of the Chairlift - Park
Schedule
Departure time is the time you depart from the BOTTOM of the Hill. Riders must not be on the trails before that time.
*There is a mandatory rider's briefing 5 Minutes before your departure time*
• 6:15am – Registration Volunteers only: Meet at registration tent
• 6:30am – Volunteer and first-aid meeting: Meet at registration tent
• 7:00am-7:30am am: U21 and U15, 21-29 and U21 Women and Open Women Registration
• 7:45am: U21 and U15, 21-29 and U21 Women and OPEN WOMEN DEPART
• 7:45am-8:15am: 40+ Men Registration
• 8:00AM: 40+ Depart
• 8:00AM-8:15am: 30-39 Men Registration
• 8:15AM: 30-39 Men Depart
• 8:00am-8:30am: Pro Men and Pro Women Registration
• 8:45am: Pro Men and Pro Women Depart
*** 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
*UPDATE* Trailforks route.
Important Course Information
STAGE 1 | Pry Bar> Nessy> Rubber Boa > Hot Tub > Mop Up
STAGE 2 | Rockhammer > Knockout > New Trail >Joker > Black Mamba
STAGE 3 | Rake and Ride
STAGE 4 | BC Cup DH
TRANSITION 1 & 2 = Chair Lift
TRANSITION 3 & 4 = Pedalling - follow signage
• Full face helmets are mandatory for all U21 racers (male and female).
• You are going to pass the food station twice.
FOOD STATION
Fully stocked food station by Clifbar will be on course, you will likely pass it twice, the location is at the Pump Track
We'll have bananas, fruit, granola bars, muffins, chips, candy, water electrolyte drink and a whole bunch of other goodies!
**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 Woods Restaurant - you'll be given your meal voucher and beer voucher then.
ACCOMMODATION
Need a place to stay?
Big White is transforming Black Forest Day Lodge into a rustic campground. This means whether you are in a tent or RV you are welcome to spend the night. Black Forest Day lodge will be accessible between 7am-11pm from Friday the 25th August through to Sunday the 27th, which includes access to washrooms and a microwave. If you would like to make a booking, please email events@bigwhite.com. Tents will be set-up on a grassy area with RV's in the Black Forest parking lot. Unfortunately there are no showers at the lodge, or hook-ups available for RVs. Please note that camping is only available (and complimentary) for Enduro competitors and their guests 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 will be on site to get the last details fixed on your bike, Saturday before race day. Intense Cycles is also going to have some demo bikes available both days.
• MEC
• Intense
• Smith Optics
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!
Canada's newest bike park, is rolling out the dirt carpet this weekend for the FIRST-EVER race held at Big White Bike Park!!!
This event will feature trails that are NOT open to the general public, the trail crew here has been busting their butts, and racers will be privy to riding some fresh cut trails, that will test skills, fitness and brainpower! Expect a day full of top to bottom descents, down some of the rowdiest trails, that you may never get to ride again!
Not to mention, on Sunday, the park will be for our private use until 11:00am.
Big White, is the 5th stop of the 2017 MEC Canadian National Enduro Series (CNES), presented by Intense Cycles and will be held on Sunday, June 25th, 2017. This round is hosted by hosted by Big White Resort, with support from Sovereign Cycle.
Registration is still open, register now. Day of registrations are cash only! Please bring exact amounts.
*There is currently a wildfire burning off of hwy 33 (the main road to Big White). We'd like to thank all of the firefighters for their efforts this summer.*
Access to Big White can be obtained by the McCulloch FSR or by using one of these options. Option 1 | Option 2
Local Supporter's – Thanks
These types of events can’t happen without the dedicated and loving support of the local communities.
Special thanks to Big White Resort.
Kris H. | Trevor H. | Kat B. | Russ Morton | Alpine Bike Parks |
Sovereign Cycle
Russ and Leigh from Sovereign Cycle have supported the race heavily, and Russ will be out on Saturday and Sunday providing Mechanic services.
Russ will be at the Finish of Stage 3 providing mechanical support for anyone who needs a little adjustment - trust me, this trail will test your bike and your body!
MEC Mechanic Station and Demos
MEC Mechanic Station | Be sure to check out the MEC & Intense tent in, which will feature free mechanic services for riders, and demos of the 2017 Intense line up on Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm at the Bottom of the Bullet Chair and Sunday from 7:00am-5:00pm.
More information.
 |
IMPORTANT INFO
This is crucial information to the race.
• U21, U15 categories: Full face helmets are mandatory. - They are strongly recommended for all other categories. Helmets must be worn while climbing.
• Stages 2, 3, 4 - When you purchase your lift ticket for SATURDAY, you will be given a wrist band. This Wrist Band gives you access to stages 2,3,4 - Only the lower portion of Stage 2 requires a wrist band. If there is no marshal you are good to go!
• See schedule below for your registration time and departure time.
• The race will feature riding in the park while it is CLOSED to THE PUBLIC from approximately 8am-11:00am
• The race should be finished by 4:00pm at the latest
• Unfortunately - this means that spectators will have limited options to view from, due to the closure.
SPECTATORS/FRIENDS
• ABSOLUTELY, NO HIKING OF THE BIKE TRAILS - THIS IS A DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK.
• ALL RACERS = Must pickup timing tag, plate and attend riders briefing at Sunday, August 27th, 2017 during their designated time on SUNDAY.
• TIMING TAG PICKUP is the grassy area next to the pump track.
There is NO plate pickup or other form of registration on Saturday.
'Day of' registration is available, however there is a $10.00 increase in price.
FULL FACE MANDATORY FOR ALL U21 ATHLETES
 |
Registration and Staging
Date: Sunday, August 27th
Registration: Beside the Pump Track and The Woods Restaurant
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, August 26th
Party/Apres/Food
Join us at The Woods in the Village for an après party from 3-6pm, complete with food and drink specials; then enjoy Jeff Piatelli, who will be playing live at the Globe from 5-7pm, followed by local favourites Tiger Moon from 8pm.
$100 Pump-track Challenge!
You all remember the Party Bike!? Well, come test your feats on Saturday night at 7:00pm, we will have a $100 Party Bike, Pump-track race - fastest time takes all!
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 next to the pump track.***
This race is taking place on Sunday.
•PARKING - There is no Parking at the base of the Chairlift - Park
Schedule
Departure time is the time you depart from the BOTTOM of the Hill. Riders must not be on the trails before that time.
*There is a mandatory rider's briefing 5 Minutes before your departure time*
• 6:15am – Registration Volunteers only: Meet at registration tent
• 6:30am – Volunteer and first-aid meeting: Meet at registration tent
• 7:00am-7:30am am: U21 and U15, 21-29 and U21 Women and Open Women Registration
• 7:45am: U21 and U15, 21-29 and U21 Women and OPEN WOMEN DEPART
• 7:45am-8:15am: 40+ Men Registration
• 8:00AM: 40+ Depart
• 8:00AM-8:15am: 30-39 Men Registration
• 8:15AM: 30-39 Men Depart
• 8:00am-8:30am: Pro Men and Pro Women Registration
• 8:45am: Pro Men and Pro Women Depart
*** 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
 |
 Braaaaap!!!! |
Race Course
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| Sorry guys, no Trailforks for this race! |
*UPDATE* Trailforks route.
Important Course Information
STAGE 1 | Pry Bar> Nessy> Rubber Boa > Hot Tub > Mop Up
STAGE 2 | Rockhammer > Knockout > New Trail >Joker > Black Mamba
STAGE 3 | Rake and Ride
STAGE 4 | BC Cup DH
TRANSITION 1 & 2 = Chair Lift
TRANSITION 3 & 4 = Pedalling - follow signage
• Full face helmets are mandatory for all U21 racers (male and female).
• You are going to pass the food station twice.
FOOD STATION
Fully stocked food station by Clifbar will be on course, you will likely pass it twice, the location is at the Pump Track
We'll have bananas, fruit, granola bars, muffins, chips, candy, water electrolyte drink and a whole bunch of other goodies!
**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 Woods Restaurant - you'll be given your meal voucher and beer voucher then.
ACCOMMODATION
Need a place to stay?
Big White is transforming Black Forest Day Lodge into a rustic campground. This means whether you are in a tent or RV you are welcome to spend the night. Black Forest Day lodge will be accessible between 7am-11pm from Friday the 25th August through to Sunday the 27th, which includes access to washrooms and a microwave. If you would like to make a booking, please email events@bigwhite.com. Tents will be set-up on a grassy area with RV's in the Black Forest parking lot. Unfortunately there are no showers at the lodge, or hook-ups available for RVs. Please note that camping is only available (and complimentary) for Enduro competitors and their guests 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 will be on site to get the last details fixed on your bike, Saturday before race day. Intense Cycles is also going to have some demo bikes available both days.
• MEC
• Intense
• Smith Optics
 |
A massive thank-you to this year's series sponsors and supporters
•MEC
•Intense Cycles
• Smith Optics / @SmithOptics
• Pinkbike
• Race Face Performance Products / @raceface
• Kazoom Custom Cycling Apparel
• Wandering Wheels
•Trail Quest
• Pinkbike
• We Are One Composites
• Municipality of Crowsnest Pass
• Tourism Kamloops
• Tourism Vernon
• Sun Peaks Resort
• Kimberley Trails Society
•Intense Cycles
• Smith Optics / @SmithOptics
• Pinkbike
• Race Face Performance Products / @raceface
• Kazoom Custom Cycling Apparel
• Wandering Wheels
•Trail Quest
• Pinkbike
• We Are One Composites
• Municipality of Crowsnest Pass
• Tourism Kamloops
• Tourism Vernon
• Sun Peaks Resort
• Kimberley Trails Society
• HIGHERGROUND Sports
• BLUEPRINT
• Spoke Bike & Ski
• Bicycle Cafe
•[L=http://www.swagman.net] SWAGMAN[/L
• NRG / @N-R-G
•One Up Components
• Fouriers
• Clif Bar
• MAAXX Events
• Whistler Performance Lubricants
• One Up Components
• BLUEPRINT
• Spoke Bike & Ski
• Bicycle Cafe
•[L=http://www.swagman.net] SWAGMAN[/L
• NRG / @N-R-G
•One Up Components
• Fouriers
• Clif Bar
• MAAXX Events
• Whistler Performance Lubricants
• One Up Components
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