Looking for a mountain bike challenge? The Fernie Enduro 2020 is almost here!

• Posted on 9 July 2020
• By Dan Savage
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Are you looking for a mountain bike challenge? Look no further–the Fernie Enduro is going V-I-R-T-U-A-L this Summer 2020. Get yourself to the top of the trail and race to the bottom!

The event will include three Strava timed races over a six-week period on endure style Fernie trails. Each race will be live for two weeks and yes, you can better your own time!

Race #1 starts on July 10th and will be open for two weeks. The Strava route will be released the day prior to each two-week race.

Race Schedule/Route:

Race 1: July 10 to 24. Hyper Extension & Roots Extension to River Road!

Race 2: July 25 to August 7. P9

Race 3: August 8 to 21/ TBD

There will be participation and KOM & QOM prizes for each race, and the overall fastest time for all three races will be crowned the Fernie Enduro 2020 King & Queen!

All participants must purchase a Fernie Mountain Bike Club membership to participate–it’s a trails fundraiser.

How to participate:

1. Get your FMBC membership, if you haven’t already
2. Sign up for Strava
3. Follow the Strava link for each Fernie Enduro race route (which will be released a day prior to the race).
4. Ride to the race trailhead start zone, set your device, and giv’er.

How to qualify for Prizes and KOM/QOM:

Take a screenshot of your race results along with a pre or post shred selfie. Tag Fernie Bike Events @ferniebikeevents (Facebook.com/ferniebikeevents) and the FMBC @ferniemountainbikeclub (Facebook.com/ferniemountainbikeclub). Add a couple of hashtags (#gearhubsports and #fernieenduro) and then you are good to go!

This will enter you to win great prizes from Gearhub Sports including quality stuff from RaceFace, OneUp, Evoc, Sram and Abus!

The first 20 participants to post a race result will receive a cool FMBC Fernie Enduro 2020 hat from Giv’er Shirtworks.

Any finisher disputes will be settled by the administrators.

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged our cycling community in unprecedented ways. The Fernie Enduro 2020 Virtual challenge aims to support Fernie’s trails and make a difference with local businesses. Please respect BC Public Health policies with social distancing during your participation in this virtual event.

For more information:
Dan Savage
250-531-0230
[email protected]