Summer is quickly encroaching on us and I cannot believe the number of exciting and adrenaline pumping events the Bow Valley has in store for the two wheeled enthusiast! If you haven’t noticed what all the fuss is about, then check out this year’s events line-up. Dust of your road or mountain bike and come on out to participate or enjoy the summer of flurry; both in Canmore and Banff, Alberta, Canada.
June 16 – 19 | Banff Bike Fest 2011
Back for another year, this skinny tire event is sure to keep you entertained. $20,000 in prize money, some of the best riders from across the country, and events to keep the kids entertained; the Banff Bike Fest 2011 is the place to be on June 16 – 19.
For more information or to register, click here
June 25 – 26 | Rundle’s Revenge Mountain Bike and Trail Running Enduro
Mountain biking and trail running combined. No, not a duathlon, but a two day endurance event; one day biking the next running. Participants have plenty of categories to choose from, including an option to ride or run. The mountain bike and the trail run will be held at the Canmore Nordic Centre; with over 100km of trails, it’s the perfect venue for this gruelling event.
For more information or to register, click here
July 16 – 17 | Mountain Bike National Championships
Canada’s best mountain bike athletes will once again swoop down on the Canmore Nordic Centre to take part in the Canadian National Championships. For the second year in a row, watch Canada’s best compete for the title of Canadian National Champ. Participate, or watch, the choice is yours. Either way this event is sure to provide excitement for both, participants or spectators alike.
For more information or to register, click here
July 16 | Little Lung Kids MTB Race
Designed for little rippers aged 5 – 12, this event will take place during the mountain bike nationals at the Nordic Centre. It runs on the Saturday from 10:45am – 12:00pm and is meant to provide your kid(s) with the opportunity to experience the excitement and pleasure derived from racing in a super relaxed and fun environment.
For more information or to register, click here
July 22 – 24 | 24 Hours of Adrenalin
Back by popular demand, the 16th annual 24 Hours of Adrenalin will once again take place at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Already sold out – in less than a day – the event will see 1650 participants’ race for a total of 24 hours on a super challenging and technical course. If you’ve missed your chance to ride, why not come out and cheer the participants on. There will be plenty to do while you watch these poor souls compete for the individual or team prize.
For more information, click here
To view the course map, click here
August 14 | XTERRA Canmore Triathlon & Duathlon
This event is for those that want to combine their love of mountain biking, trail running and possibly swimming. Being held at the Canmore Nordic Centre, the event has something for everyone. There are plenty of options for participants to choose from, including the sprint and full duathlon, and the sprint solo and relay triathlon.
For more information or to register, click here
With all these great events planned for the Bow Valley, the question is where are you planning to spend your summer?
Happy Trails!
