Transrockies Announces New EventTR3, a three-day solo race, added to 2009 event
North America’s original epic multiday mountain bike race is back in 2009 for an 8th year of unmatched adventure, scenery and camaraderie.
This year, the TransRockies is stepping up the intensity with TR3, an exciting new three-day solo event that will run concurrently with the first three days of the TransRockies.
Whether for riders who are challenged to make a commitment to the full week of riding, or first-timers looking for a stepping stone to participation in the full epic, the TR3 will provide a full TransRockies experience with great riding and full on-course support from the most professional and effective organization in the sport.
Whether for riders who are challenged to make a commitment to the full week of riding, or first-timers looking for a stepping stone to participation in the full epic, the TR3 will provide a full TransRockies experience with great riding and full on-course support from the most professional and effective organization in the sport.
Though shorter in length, the TR3 will still provide an epic backcountry test for riders with a planned routing that will take them from Panorama Mountain Village to Nipika Mountain Resort during the first two days and finish with a time-trial loop around the amazing Nipika trail system on Day 3. Riders will cover between 150 and 200km over the three days with a stiff dose of climbing guaranteed by traversing major passes in and out of the mighty Columbia River Valley. Riders will compete in three categories (Open Men, Open Women, Master 40+ Men) will be featured and rewarded in the nightly awards ceremonies and will have their own leaders' jerseys, and daily and overall prizes.
The declining Canadian dollar gives US riders a further incentive as their real cost is up to 20 per cent lower than it was in 2008 while the $499 (CDN) early bird pricing and a la carte support options (see website for full details) of the TR3 offer the epic racing experience at an unprecedented price point.For more information on the TransRockies, visit www.transrockies.com. Find out what’s inside . . . outside.
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The US Cup presented by Specialized Launches Web SiteThe US Cup announced today the launch of it's official web site. www.uscup.net has all the info racers and mountain biking fans have been waiting for. While the site is not yet complete it is fully functional and includes all the information you'll need to compete at any US Cup event including: full event schedules, directions, and online registration.
The US Cup is scheduled hold it's opening event March 1st with round #1 of the Kenda Cup West at Bonelli Park in California. The fiirst round of the Kenda Cup East is scheduled for May 3rd in Ducktown, Tennessee.
Edited by: Shannon Boffeli
Photos by: Shannon Boffeli
