2008 TransRockies Challenge

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STAGE 1 – The first stage of the TransRockies Challenge has traditionally been a shorter prologue stage to allow riders to work their way into the race before the route takes them deep into the wilderness of the Canadian mountains... [»»»»»»»]

STAGE 2 – Another day of tough Rocky Mountain challenges and triumphs has wrapped up. Cool but dry temperatures brought with them a second day of steep vertical and amazing scenery, as riders crossed over the western front range of the Canadian Rockies, a veritable rock wall with only a few ways up and over... [»»»»»»»]

STAGE 3 – Today we are making TransRockies history! For the first time ever a team time trial stage will be incorporated into the week, and after the first two stages of steep ascents and lots of elevation, today promises to be a welcome rest day for riders. With Nipika's incredible network of trails, including some scenic and stellar singletrack, it should be a lot of fun too... [»»»»»»»]

STAGE 4 - An incredibly long and scenic stage through one of the most remote areas in the Canadian Rockies, today's 109 kilometre ride will push even the most seasoned athletes to the brink. Completing today means riders are past the halfway mark, and motivation will be a key factor in getting everyone through today's trek... [»»»»»»»]

STAGE 5 - It was a day of battles on the TransRockies trail, as a blazing sun and a slew of mechanical failures added an extra element of challenge to the day’s grind... [»»»»»»»]

STAGE 6 - There was no rest for the wicked today, as TransRockies traversed the Continental Divide in a grueling 103 kilometre stage punctuated by periods of long, steep climbing... [»»»»»»»]

STAGE 7 - No ceremonial Stage 7 cakewalk, the final leg of this year’s TransRockies was the toughest in the event’s history and took place on another blistering day above 30-degrees Celsius ... [»»»»»»»]