- Transrockies
The TransRockies is an annual 7-day, 600 km
mountain bicycle race from to thePanorama Ski Resort ,British Columbia to Fernie,British Columbia . Described as the "toughest mountain bike race on earth", the TransRockies has a reputation for tough climbs, long days, relentless mud and highly changeable weather.Attracting riders from all over the world, the race has grown from 67 two-person teams in 2002 to a sold-out fields of 225 two-person teams in 2006 and 300 teams in 2007.
From 2002 to 2004 the race categories were:
*Open Men
*Open Women
*Open Mixed
*80+ MenStarting in 2005 the race categories were:
*Open Men
*Open Women
*Open Mixed
*80+ Men
*80+ Mixed
*100+ (Open Gender)Past winners include Olympians, national champions, and World Cup Racers. The race also attracts amateurs of all ages.
The 2002 to 2005 races went from Fernie, British Columbia to Canmore, Alberta. The course was changed in 2006 to allow for a larger field and avoid the mud that plagued the 2002, 2004 and 2005 races. The 2006 race went from Fernie, British Columbia to Panorama Ski Resort, British Columbia while the 2007 race reversed the route, staring at Panorama Ski Resort and finishing in Fernie.
As of August 2007, only 3 racers had completed all 6 races; Ryan Draper, Louise Kobin and Paul Newitt. A further 4 racers have completed 5 races; Jeff Bandura,
Andreas Hestler , Dick Woodbury and Laurie Woodbury.External links
* [http://www.transrockies.com Transrockies Official Site]
* [http://www.ourfernie.com Information on Fernie BC - Transrockies Start]
* [http://www.tassography.com/?Collection=3133 Photos of 2008 Race]
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