Canada’s Best Mountain Bike Adventure
In 2002, the first TransRockies rolled out of Fernie, BC bound for Canmore, Alberta nearly 600km and 7 riding days away. Roughly 100 pioneers headed out into the unknown in North America’s first multi-day epic mountain bike race. At the time, they couldn’t know that the TransRockies would change the face of mountain biking in North America, spawning a host of multi-day epic imitators and attracting thousands of competitors from all around the World.
Supported by Travel Alberta, the TransRockies is returning its origins in 2010 with a brand new route from Fernie to Canmore through the most spectacular scenery in North America. Run by the best and most experienced event team in the business, the 2010 TransRockies is going to set the new standard for multi-day biking events with a revised 400km continuous route through the high Canadian Rockies that includes the most singletrack, the biggest mountains, the best and most complete rider support, and a host of new event services like shuttles to local towns and later start times.
Consider these reasons to Register Today for Canada’s Best Mountain Bike Adventure in 2010:
Great New Route
For 2010, we have an all new route which has been redesigned to eliminate road riding and increase the amount of time spent on trails. A shorter, better, rideable route mean that participants will spend at least 70 per cent of their time riding on trail each day while still enjoying the unique TransRockies mix of wilderness camping, Western Hospitality and complete support.
UCI Points and North America’s Biggest Prize Purse
Competitors holding a UCI license and racing in the Open Men or Open Women categories will have be racing for over $30,000 in cash prizes and 2,500 UCI points between TransRockies and TR3. While we’re more committed than ever to supporting riders from the front to the back of the pack, having a strong pro contingent at the front of the pack is expected to add to the interest and excitement for all involed. For the other categories we have a best-ever representation of product prizing valued at over $25,000. Plus, the top 3 teams in each category get a free entry to the 2011 event!
Spectacular Mountain Vistas
The TransRockies continues to put more “mountain” in your mountain biking with a route across the top of the Canadian Rockies in high alpine wilderness and through Kananaskis Country, one the Jewels of Canada’s Park system. Riders will cross the Continental Divide on their way to Canmore on a route which includes almost zero traffic, cities and time wasted in transfer.
Still setting the standard for Participant Support & High Production Values
TransRockies sets the standard for full-spectrum participant support and flawless event production thanks to an event team which has organized dozen of high level events. Daily awards, video and photos and a Gala Final Banquet to make this the best-run and executed event anywhere while hot showers, plentiful and delicious food, massage, bike service and daily bag/tent service make for the best rider support in the business.
Later Start Times
We’re using the shorter daily stages to tighten up our daily itinerary giving you an extra hour in bed each night thanks to later start times and earlier awards presentations. Our earliest starting time is 9am and there are NO early mornings for ferry rides :). A new “relaxation expo” will provide a great venue for after-ride unwinding and earlier awards ceremonies will give you more time for unwinding. In 2010, TransRockies will combine the ultimate adventure with the most relaxed daily schedule.
New TR Amenity Shuttles
While TransRockies prides itself on the most complete support in the sport in our race villages, sometimes nothing replaces a quick run into town to find cell phone coverage and make a quick call home, do some laundry, or stock up on basics from the general store. By running shuttles to town, we’re balancing the beautiful wilderness aspects of the race with a little more civilization for the riders that need it.
Still the Best Prize Purse in North America
From the beginning, we’ve been committed to offering the biggest prize purse to our riders and, again this year, we’re offering a $20,000 cash purse to our overall winning teams along with nightly podium prizes to our top teams on each stage.
A better night’s sleep
Along with more sleep thanks to our new schedule, TR riders will get a better night’s slee as this year we’re offering a better sleep thanks to a premium sleeping pad option and more tent space. You can leave your sleeping pad at home and rent one of ours for a nominal fee giving you more room in your gear bag and less to transport. We’re also enlarging the tent space for each rider meaning a more relaxing night in the tent.
TR or TR3. Make Your Choice Today.
Three Days Solo, or Seven days in a team of two. Two great options to experience an incredible fully-supported stage racing experience!
