Race Preview: Racing the 2008 World Cup Track in Bromont, Quebec

Words: Canadian Enduro League

Salut, from Bromont, QC, where the first ever We Are One Canadian Enduro Eastern Cup presented by Leatt is set to be the penultimate round of this years Canadian Enduro! The Eastern Cup is going to be the wildest enduro in Eastern Canada and we're stoked to say that we will be racing the 2008 World Cup Downhill course, so grab your best set of tires and get ready to experience the best trails east of the rockies!

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Over the years, Bromont has become one of the legendary riding locations in the East. It has a deep history of racing, having held events like the 1992 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships to the 2008 UCI Downhill World Cup. With a playground of 450 acres, the mountain features over 50 trails as well as a host of other resort activities. An eyewatering $111 million dollars has been invested since 2018, and through to 2026. Basically, put Bromont on top of your riding wishlist right this minute.

This weekend, the Eastern Enduro Cup will be decided after 6 stages of racing, nearly 30km, and just over 1700m of climbing, some of which will be chairlift assisted. This weekend's course has roots, it has tech, it has rocks, it has jumps, but most importantly it has the 2008 World Cup track! How freaking cool is that! We can say, without any doubt, that the trails here could well be some of the best of the season. Now we know, we say that about every event, but we're going to say it again.

The stakes have never been higher! This weekend, we'll be dishing out a huge Pro prize purse for the Eastern Enduro Cup title. A Pro win this weekend will take home $750, second place will take $500, and third place $300. How good! But don't worry, we haven't forgotten about everyone else! We have suspension goodies courtesy of Fox Suspension, gear from the epic crew at Leatt, enough lube and cleaner to last a lifetime from WPL, service vouchers from Ion2 Suspension, and so, so much more. But you've got to be in it to win it. On top of everything else, the Red Bull Downtime Stage is back, giving amateur riders a chance to win a VIP ticket to next year's Red Bull Joyride. Get ready to put it all on the line; this prize is well worth it!

If you wanna skip the article and get the goods, jump to our Race Book here where all the information lives!

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This season we are stoked to introduce the Red Bull Downtime Stage at select events. The Red Bull Downtime Stage is an integrated special stage within the event, giving riders an extra chance to win some epic prizes! To compete in the Red Bull Downtime Stage, you must be an amateur competitor and fully complete the given race. To be considered eligible for winning the prize, you must also be 18 years or older. The fastest amateur Male and Female rider of the Red Bull Downtime Stage will win one (1) FORB/VIP ticket for Red Bull Joyride 2023/2024, and a unique Red Bull Downtime Stage medal!

For the Eastern Enduro Cup, and the final round of the year, Stage 6 will host the Red Bull Downtime Stage.

Red Bull Downtime Stage Rules:
• You must register and complete the entire CEL event.
• Racers are only eligible to win the prize once. If a racer who has previously won holds the fastest time at a second event, they will forfeit the prize, and the next fastest person will be awarded.
• Racers must be 18 years of age or older at the time of competition.
• This prize has no cash value.
• This prize only includes one (1) FORB/VIP ticket to Red Bull Joyride 2024 in Whistler, BC. No travel, accommodation, or other expenses are covered.
• Racers in the pro categories are excluded from this prize.

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We are proud to have McElhanney Ltd. as the official Outdoor Recreation Consultant of the Canadian Enduro League. They offer many trail-related services from trail planning, design, and construction administration, to Section 57 applications. With an even broader list of services such as engineering, geomatics, planning and more. The McElhanney Stage of each race is chosen to highlight a unique experience for riders and often includes unique trail features. This stage will feature more opportunities for racers to get photographed by our media team, so make sure you’re smiling!

For the final race of the year, the McElhanney Stage will be Stage 1. This stage links together a few different sections of trail and will test a rider's creativity as they navigate some classic East Coast tech.

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This season has been epic to say the least! Check out the highlights from our Western Enduro Cup event earlier this summer held in Revelstoke, BC.

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We're keeping things simple. Everything you need to know for the weekend ahead can be found in our Race Book. If you need more information, head to our website. If you're still confused, send us an email, and we'll help out.

Important information:
• A FQSC license is mandatory for all racers.
• This event is rated double black diamond.
• Full-face helmets and back protectors are mandatory for all racers.
• Helmets must be worn at all times while on course.
• If you come across an injured rider, you must stop and assist them. Do not leave them; stop the next rider and ask them to notify the next course marshal.
• Practice: Please be cautious if hiking or stopping on the trail.

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As this is a sanctioned FQSC event, a FQSC Membership is mandatory for all racers. Please register here prior to race day. A commissaire will be on-site checking memberships. Day licenses are available, and will be available to purchase onsite.

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All athletes will require a valid lift ticket. Bromont Montagne D’expériences is offering 20% off lift tickets for registered event participants or those who do not have a BME bike season pass. $55 unlimited ticket on the Saturday + $39 enduro ticket (2 lifts included) for Sunday race day.

Please check the Race Book for how to purchase your lift ticket.

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These events do not happen without our dedicated volunteers! They are quite literally the backbone of the event. A huge thank you goes out to all of the volunteers that have already signed up to help out. If you're interested in volunteering at some of our events, please reach out and let us know how we can make your summer exceptional!

We're always looking for the following:
• Course Sweep
• Food Station
• Course Marshals
• Registration Table - Early start, early finish, interacting with the riders
• First-Aid - Must be comfortable with hiking/biking to your spot and be a minimum of WFR. We do offer paid positions.
• Finish Line Support - Hang out at the finish line

What we offer:
• Free lunch, snacks, and drinks.
• 40% discount code from the legends at Leatt.

If this sounds like you,register here as a volunteer.

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A huge thank you has to go out to the following people: Bromont Montagne D’expériences, the Bromont Bike Park crew, Patrick Chartrand, Cedric Tousignant, our volunteers, and everyone else who helped pull this event together.

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