RACE INFORMATION MTB & GRAVEL RIDES

MTB - Saturday August 8th, 7am

GRVL - Sunday August 9th, 7am

MTB & GRVL start in the same location

THE START IS NOT AT THE SKI LODGE

DAY USE PARKING : Park at the bottom of the ski hill road. Google map

START LINE: Downtown Blairmore. Google map

Coming Soon

Rider check-in is located at Pass Powderkeg Lodge on Friday. Rider & Camp check-in from 4 pm-8 pm at Pass Powderkeg Lodge on Friday. Start line is located at the Stone's Throw Cafe. Riders for each event can check-in the morning of their race at the start line but time is limited, race day check-in starts at 6 am and ends at 6:45 am, races start at 7 am.

• Camping area MTB & GRVL - Pass Powderkeg Lodge

• Rider check-in - Pass Powderkeg Lodge (Race day check in is at the start line - Stone's Throw Cafe)

• Finish line & venue for MTB & GRVL - Pass Powderkeg Lodge

Day Parking - Crowsnest Pass Bike Skills Park located at the bottom of the ski hill road is a great place to park for the day or on the surrounding local streets. START LINE NEW LOCATION! Stones Throw Cafe. There is limited parking up at the venue as most the area will be used for camping, food and vendors & the race course/finish line.

While you sign in, please also drop off your rest stop nutrition bag. Drop bag should not exceed a standard shopping bag.

Rest stop food - Our rest stops are stocked with lots of fresh water. There is one rest stop about halfway out on the course and the other is the finish line/lap checkpoint. We have a small selection of emergency nutrition at rest stops such as bars, cookies, and other packaged snacks. Your personal bag drop should contain your nutrition of choice for your ride.

**Note: If you anticipate leaving the venue earlier that 6pm after your race. Please pack a rest stop bag that you don't mind leaving behind. All bags will be back at the venue by the end of the day 6pm for pickup. IE: A shopping bag with nutrition and no expensive items you want back.

MTB RACES DROP BAGS: We will have two bag drop locations; one at the rest point 25 km out on the course and one at the finish line for 100 km riders. Please prepare 2 bags for 100 km riders and 1 bag for 50 km riders with your race nutrition and other items you want at rest areas. We will stock rests with emergency nutrition & lots of fresh water.

100 km Riders: Note you will pass your bag drop out on the course twice, so keep this in mind while packing this bag. Mark your bags one as 'Finish Line' the other as 'Rest' during drop off with the correct colour coded tape.

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GRAVEL RACES DROP BAGS: Gravel racers will have two bag drop locations at the rest point approximately 25 km (halfway through the gravel race loop) out on the course and one at the finish line (Pass Powderkeg Lodge). Depending on your race distance (one, two or three loops), pack your drop-bags accordingly, as you will passing your bags 1, 2 or 3 times. Please mark your bags clearly with 'Finish Line' or 'Rest' during drop off with the correct colour coded tape.

The racecourse is a 30-kilometre loop. A rest stop will be available at the bottom of York With a Fork at the bridge over the creek at approx halfway, where your drop-bag and water will be available to you. 30 and 60 km racers will have the ability to send a drop bag out to this aid station. The aid station will not be heavily stocked, so please plan accordingly and make sure you have your race essentials in your bag drop. We will have basics such as some simple calories, water and tools. 60-kilometre racers will use the Pass Powderkeg Lodge area as their 2nd rest stop.

• Sartoris Climb - Wide open views up this gravel grind. About 1/3 into the climb 30 & 60k riders will take a hard ride onto Betanger logging road.

• Follow the logging road and course marking to the Big Rocks trail

• You will then get back on the main course with the rest of the riders

• The bag drop rest area is at the bottom of York With a Fork on the creek.

• After the rest prepare for a technical, steep and challenging climb up backdoor

• At the top of back door you will turn right to connect with Squirrel Shit

• Next up is Pineapple Express

• Connect with the main course again and ride through the Whistling Post check point

• Ride up the York Creek Mine road to the Powderkeg connector

• Ride down Buck 50, leaving the other riders from the 50km loop

• Climb up Double Dirt Espresso to connect to the ski hill road for the final climb to the venue.

The racecourse is a 50-kilometre loop. A rest stop will be available at the bottom of York With a Fork at the bridge over the creek at 25 km, where your drop-bag and water will be available to you. 50 and 100 km racers will have the ability to send a drop bag out to this aid station. The aid station will not be heavily stocked, so please plan accordingly and make sure you have your race essentials in your bag drop. We will have basics such as some simple calories, water and tools. 100-kilometre racers will use the Pass Powderkeg Lodge area as their 2nd rest stop.

• Sartoris Climb - Wide open views up this gravel grind.

• Shortly after you reach the summit of Sartoris you will hairpin right down a loose and rocky descent.

• York With a Fork, single track leading to an overgrown descent with tight corners.

• The bag drop rest area is at the bottom of York With a Fork on the creek.

• After the rest prepare for a technical, steep and challenging climb to the summit of Big Bear.

• WARNING CLIFF, The descent of Big Bear begins with a series of cliffs and drops. Use extreme caution and if the terrain is above your skill level please walk this section. The remaining descent eases up with ride arounds for most features.

• Make sure to cross the checkpoint for your GPS tracker located in the Super Trooper connector area. This will be clearly marked.

• Climb York Creek Road to the Powderkeg ski hill connector.

• Ride up Buck 50, watch out for down traffic.

• Descend Spare Change to Berma-Grin both technically challenging with features. Ride around and/or walk sections if necessary.

The racecourse is a 50-kilometre loop. A rest stop will be available approximately 25km into the race, where your drop-bag and water will be available to you. 50, 100 and 150 km racers will have the ability to send a drop bag out to this aid station. The aid station will not be heavily stocked, so please plan accordingly and make sure you have your race essentials in your bag drop. We will have basics such as some simple calories, water and tools. 100 & 150-kilometre racers will use the Pass Powderkeg Lodge area as their 2nd & 4th rest stop.

• The race will start with a pace vehicle leading riders out to highway 3 where we will travel on the highway for approx 2km.

• We will then ride onto gravel as we travel through the Frank Slide area where the pace vehicle will leave the group and the race can begin.

• Riders will then move through the Hill Crest neighbourhood to Adanac road.

• Adanac Climb - Wide open views up this gravel grind.

• Adanac Decent will stay on the Adanac road curving to the right near the bottom of the decent.

• When you see the bridge crossing the creek you will turn right onto Sartoris Road.

• Your rest area will be about 5-7kms up the road after the turn

• Follow Sartoris up the climb and then over the pass to the Satoris decent back into Blairmore.

• Once back in Blairmore follow signage to climb up the ski hill road to the finish line/turn around point for your next lap for 100 & 150km riders.

Please visit the mapping page on the site Race Maps

• MTB 30 & 50km: There is no cut-off for 30 & 50km riders, our sweep rider will pass the course twice with a satellite communication.

• MTB 100km: All 60km & 100km riders must leave the venue for their 2nd lap before 12:30 pm (5.5 hours), no rider will be allowed to go out for a 2nd lap after 12:30 pm. our sweep rider will pass the course twice with a satellite communications. Cut off for 100km riders to receive their belt buckle and the prestige of being an official finish must finish the 100km rider in under 11hours.

• GRVL 50km: There is no cut-off for 50km riders, our sweep rider will pass the course twice with a satellite communications.

• GRVL 100 & 150km: All 100 & 150km riders must leave the venue for their 2nd lap before 10:30 pm (3.5 hours), no rider will be allowed to go out for a 3nd lap after 2:00 pm. our sweep rider will pass the course twice with a satellite communications. Cut off for 150km riders to receive their belt buckle and the prestige of being an official finish must finish the 150km rider in under 11hours.

MTB & GRVL riders: Riders must pass over the checkpoints so your GPS tracker scans through. The start/finish line must be passed over for each lap. The safety check point for MTB is located in the super trooper connector area.

The course will be marked with a mix of CNP100 branded pin flags, and larger white plastic tent signs for corners and forks in the trail. We strongly recommend having the course downloaded onto your phone or gps with Trail Forks, and a battery backup. Our course is marked each year will 200+ signs and 1200 pin flags.

If you find yourself out on the course and you're having difficult continuing; head to the nearest rest stop equipped with a satellite communication or road where you can flag down motorists for help if necessary, but stay on course. If you’re able to keep moving come back to the venue to check in with us once your back in the area. We will have a riders with a satellite communication sweeping the course so if you need help please stay on course as this will be the easiest way to find you, communicate with other riders so they can relay your situation and have help sent out if necessary.

There are several ways back to town and the venue on other trails, if you go off course we will not be able to find you easily, so move with caution and take responsibility for your own safety. Please always check in with us once back in the area so we know you're safe and don't send out a search party.

This is a challenging course, please come prepared to take care of yourself out there!

• Please allow faster racers (going uphill or down) the opportunity to pass you, whenever it’s safe and sensible to do so.

• The area trails are not closed to other users for this event. Racers are expected to be considerate and to follow trail etiquette at all times.

• Helmets & bear spray are mandatory for all racers.

• Take care of the environment and the amazing trails; any racers littering will be banned from future events.

• There is always a chance of wildlife interactions. Carry bear spray, and know how to use it.

• Prepare for the elements, weather can change quickly in the mountains, and you can be a long way from town at certain points on the course.

• Many of the trails in the area are built or maintained by the United Riders of Crowsnest (UROC, http://www.uroc.ca/). If you love the trails as much as we do, please consider supporting UROC to continue their amazing work with either a donation or by purchasing a membership. A portion of every entry to this race is donated to UROC.

Refunds: Refunds up to 80% of purchase price are accepted up to 45 days before event time. No refunds within 45 days of event time. However deferrals to the following year can be done.

Transfers: Transfers of your race are accepted up to 10 days before event time, within 9 days of event time no transfers will be accepted.

Cancellations: If the race is cancelled for any reason your ticket will be refunded for 80% of the original purchase up to 45 days before event time. Within 45 days of event time your ticket will automatically be transfer to the following year.

Policies can change without notice up to 45 days before event time.

Due to the vast gaps between finishing times for riders at this time we currently DO NOT host race awards. As we grow we hope to add this feature but at this time it has not made sense for riders or spectators, thanks for your understanding.

• Camping Check-in is on Friday, from 4pm - 8pm first come first serve for camping location. Gravel riders can arrive on Saturday at anytime.

• One RV/trailer/van or tent/site (other accompanying vehicles must be kept in general parking area).

• A maximum of 8 persons/site (max. 4 adults (16 years of age or older) + 4 children).

• Please pre-purchase your camping spot in advance online, as there are limited spots available. Once you arrive on site, please check in with race registration, and you will be directed to your site.

• Generator use is permitted between the hours of 8 am – 12 pm and 6pm-8pm only.

• Quiet hours: 10 pm - 7 am

• Pets allowed, but must be kept on leash & please clean up after your pet.

• Checkout: Monday @ 12 pm (Please leave your site as you found it, and take your garbage with you.)

• Potable water is not available on-site please bring your drink or other water.

• Bike wash is located at the side of the lodge.

• Trailer toilets are available at the lodge from 1pm-8pm daily and 24-hour outhouses will be provided.

NO OPEN FIRES!

Not permitted:

- Fire pits/campfires/wood and charcoal fuelled fires or appliances. ** Propane fuelled appliances and fires are acceptable.

Volunteers can sign up from our volunteer page and are eligible for our FREE/Discounted ride program. Sign-up

​FRIDAY

Friday check-in is located at the Finish line/ Powder Keg Lodge

Check-in: Friday 4pm-8pm (rider check-in, bag drop etc.).

See 'Sign-in' section below for further details. SATURDAY MTB

Saturday check-in is located at the Start line

The start line is located at the Stone's Throw Cafe. Yes it's open!!!

6:00-6:45 am: Rider check in, Chip time registration, bag drop etc.. See sign-in section below for further details.

6:45 am: All Racers must be at the Start Line. See 'Start Line' on this page for more info. Please line up based on your expected finishing time.

6:45 am: Race Director Announcements (important race details, etc). 7:00 am: RACE START

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SUNDAY GRVL

Sunday check-in is located at the Start line

The start line is located at the Stone's Throw Cafe. Yes it's open!!!

6:00-6:45 am: Rider check in, Chip time registration, bag drop etc.. See sign-in section below for further details.

6:45 am: All Racers must be at the Start Line. See 'Start Line' on this page for more info. Please line up based on your expected finishing time.

6:45 am: Race Director Announcements (important race details, etc). 7:00 am: RACE START

11 Hour CUT OFF:

Please see cut off above. **Race Awards: Due to the vast gap between finishing times we currently do not hold race awards.

Helmets & Bear Spray are MANDATORY for ALL riders.

All riders are recommended to have the following gear:

• InReach, Zoleo, or equivalent

• Gloves & Eye protection

• Sunscreen up at the start of the day!

• Charged cell phone, as you can use TrailForks to stay on route

• Battery pack

• Sun protective clothing

• Small tools

• Extra tube(s)

• Water purification tabs

• Snacks

• Water