Transrockies
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The TransRockies is an annual 7-day, 600 km mountain bicycle race from Fernie, British Columbia to the Panorama Ski Resort, 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 field of 225 two-person teams in 2006.
From 2002 to 2004 the race categories were:
- Open Men
- Open Women
- Open Mixed
- 80+ Men
Starting 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.
