Penticton Enduro Course Released - 2100m Of Timed Descent!

The course has been RELEASED for the first race in BC Enduro Series - Presented by Norco - hosted in the very best kept secret of Penticton. If you haven't ridden here, then this is your chance. See maps below. A whopping total of 2183m of timed descents over the weekend and a total of 24.5km of timed stages. You won't find this anywhere else in the region (except maybe Crankworx Enduro!)

The Penticton Enduro is only one week away!

Register now for Penticton! | Round 1 | May 17th-18th | Register here!

There is a $10 price increase as of Monday, May12th, 2014 at 8am, so register quickly and save the $10 for your 1X setup.

Here are a few helpful reminders to help you get prepped for the parties, pain and pleasure of the Penticton Enduro!

SCHEDULE:

** BONUS ROUND: The Penticton Enduro is going to be a bonus round and it will be allocated 20% bonus points compared to other races in the series

Saturday May 17th
10.00am-10.45am: Registration (Poplar Grove Parking Lot - Cnr Naramata Road and Poplar Grove)
10.45am-10.55am: Rider Briefing
11.00am: Make your way up to the start line (self shuttle or possible discounted shuttle option 15 minute drive from Registration)
11.20am: First riders start stage 1
2.30pm-4.00pm Riders finishing
6.00pm-Onwards Social night and food/drink deals at Kettle Valley Station Pub (results will be posted here)

Sunday May 18th
10.00am-11.15am: Riders start stage 4 (you will be given your start time before race day)
Riders to check in 20-30mins before their start time (at the reservoir)
11.30am-1.15am: Riders finishing
1.30pm - onwards: Awards and drinks at Misconduct Winery (awards approx 2.30pm depending on when last rider finishes)


SHUTTLES TO START LOCATION:
Bring your couch coins, shrapnel, and belly button lint, optional shuttles will be provided for between $5-8 (tbc). There is also a few shuttles running on Friday for those who would like to pre-run the course - you must book with megan@ridingbc.com

The start and finish line will be at different locations. We will be starting at the top of the trail network to get you more elevation descending for the course!! We are aiming to have shuttle companies on hand at a very low cost to shuttle you up to the start or retrieve your vehicle at the end of the day if you choose not to work out a shuttle option with your friends. The dirt service road up to the top is well maintained and a regular vehicle can make it up no problem. If you choose to use this shuttle service then payment will be made directly to the shuttle drivers as Cycling BC Insurance does not allow bikes to be shuttled in the same vehicle as passengers so this service is separate to your registration.

REGISTRATION:
10:00am, be there or be XCsquared! (yes you can register on the day but remember its an extra $10 as of Monday May 12th at 8am - bring cash)

Address:
1194 Poplar Grove Rd, Penticton, BC V2A 8T6
Look for the tents, signs and helmets with goggles!


COURSE

Here it is, the course map for both days of racing!
It is possible to pre-ride the course on Friday, as the course will be roughly marked. Please bare in mind that there may be marshals and other people working on the course. Please yield to these people. * Note the course is tentative until race day. Some tweaks and start/finish locations of the stages maybe be adjusted as we see fit while marking the course - of course all to make it more fun and exciting for you guys, but the trails will remain the same as maps.

A massive thank you to Sweet Singletrack and South Okanagan Trial Alliance for the amazing maps below. Andrew Drouin has committed some great time and work into the maps, trails and mountain biking in general in the Okanagan area. Take a look at the GPS routes that have been created on the Sweet Singletrack website - its how I found my way around these trails for the first time! Thanks Andrew!

DAY 1


FOOD STATIONS:
There will be a fully equipped food stop on day 1 and maybe an even better surprise amongst the trails...There will not be a food stop on day 2 as its going to be a pretty short day.

DAY 2

Click here to download the full course maps and elevation profiles

May 17th – Day 1 Course Details:
Stage 1: Rusty start to Eagle 3.5km’s Descent 229m Ascent 60m
Stage 2: Ponderosa 2.1km’s Descent 173m Ascent 21m
Stage 3: Rainbow, High Pony etc 7.1km’s Descent 778m Ascent 57m

May 18th - Day 2 Course Details:
Stage 4: Sidewinder & Drops a Lot 5.2km’s Descent 514m Ascent 16m
Stage 5: Rusty 2.1km’s Descent 114m Ascent 17m
Stage 6: Black Bear, Bear, SkullC etc 4.5km’s Descent 376m Ascent 32m

- Full Face is not mandatory

- The course will be moderately technical with a few sections a little harder (aka super sweet technicality for the guys rippin it and fun and manageable for those that want to take their time and make it down the trail!)

- It will be the second most technical course in the series after North Vancouver

- Expect more rock slab and loose shale rock and less roots

- There will be some drops but all with a ride around option and will be clearly marked

- Expect a mixture of technical, flowy and fast sections, and some spectacular scenery

- Some of the best riding in the entire series


CATEGORIES:
• Pro/Elite Men (prize money category - the fastest category - you don't need a pro/elite license to enter this category)
• Open Men (any age)
• Open Women (any age)
• Master Men (40+)
• Master Women (40+ and must be minimum 5 entries otherwise they will be put into Open Women Category)
• Junior Men (U19 - and if there are sufficient entries we will open up a U17)
• Junior Women (U19)

** BONUS ROUND: The Penticton Enduro is going to be a bonus round and it will be allocated 20% bonus points compared to other races in the series!

PRIZING:

Pro Men Total Cash = $900
Open Women Total Cash = $600
Other categories = chain guides, carbon handlebars, stems, chain guides, rotors, mud guards, chaingrings and the like!
Spot Prizes and on course prizes = Dropper post, Solestar (footbeds), Oneup Components chainrings, amongst a bunch of random bike related cool gear!


ACCOMMODATION:

South Beach Gardens Campground

If you're looking for a place to stay, check out the spot's below. Camping or Motel, you choose your own adventure.

South Beach Gardens Campground
3815 Skaha Lake Rd.
Penticton, BC
V2A 6G8
(250)492-0628

Edgewater Motel
3833 Skaha Lake Rd.
Penticton, BC
V2A 6G8
(250) 492-4337


This round is supported by:

NORCO BICYCLES

The Bike Barn
Freedom the Bike Shop
Kazoom Cycling Apparel
Bush Pilot MTB Guides
Renegade Cycling Solutions
Bond Training
Cannery Brewing
Pinkbike
Penticton and Area Cycling Association

Click here for more information.

Connect with us!

If you've got questions, we've got answers, feel free to email, call, courier pigeon, facebook etc, and we'll do our best to get back to you in 24hrs!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bcenduroseries
Email: megan@ridingbc.com
Phone: +1-604-724-6558 or +1-250-899-0096
Website: www.bcenduro.com

Register now for Penticton | Round 1 | May 17th-18th | Register here!
Register now for Canmore | Round 1 | June 15th | Register here!