TECHNICAL GUIDE
DUNBAR SUMMER SERIES FERNIE LEGENDARY SUMMER CANADA CUP DOWNHILL
Fernie, British Columbia
Saturday July 21, 2018 Sunday July 22, 2018
Presented by: Cycling Canada & Fernie Alpine Resort
Event Description
Fernie Alpine Resort is proud to be the host site for the Dunbar Series Fernie Legendary Summer Canada Cup/BC Cup Downhill Race on July 22, 2018. Fernie Alpine Resort has a long history of hosting great downhill events including Canada Cup races from 2002-2005 and is looking forward to hosting Canada Cup competitors once again! Competitors can expect a fun, technical course complete with the infamous “Canadian Section” steeps.
Organizer
Organizer: SE Racing Contact Address: 58 Tuscany Springs Primary Contact Name: Stephen Exley Contact Telephone: 403-473-3817 Contact Email: [email protected] http://www.cyclingcanada.ca/sport/mountain-bike/events/type-of- Event Website: event/canada-cup/fernie-canada-cup-dh-3/
Event Rules/Licenses:
UCI Regulations and CC specific regulations will be enforced for all Canada Cup Categories.
Valid UCI international licenses are required for Canada Cup UCI categories (Jr/Elite Men & Jr/Elite Women). Holders of UCI international licenses that do not bear a photograph will be required to present an approved and valid government photo ID in addition to their UCI license.
OPEN CATEGORIES (NO LICENSE): Cost $10.00 • Open Men (13-16) • Open Women (13-16) • Open Men (17-29) • Open Women (17-29) • Open Men (30+) • Open Women (30+)
Prizes/Points
Prize money will be awarded as per the 2018 UCI Financial Obligations for the Mountain Bike discipline. See the minimum prize purse below:
Elite Men/Hommes Elite Women/Femmes Place UCI EUR UCI CAD Place UCI EUR UCI CAD 1st € 250 $375.85 1st € 250 $375.85 2nd € 200 $300.68 2nd € 200 $300.68 3rd € 150 $225.51 3rd € 150 $225.51 4th € 125 $187.93 4th € 125 $187.93 5th € 100 $150.34 5th € 100 $150.34 6th € 90 $135.31 6th € 90 $135.31 7th € 80 $120.27 7th € 80 $120.27 8th € 70 $105.24 8th € 70 $105.24 9th - - 9th - - 10th - - 10th - - TOTAL € 1,065 $1,601.12 TOTAL € 1,065 $1,601.12
Points Table (Canada Cup & UCI)
Canada Cup Points* UCI Points* 200 POINT 200 POINT PLACE POINTS PLACE PLACE SCALE SCALE 1 200 41 35 1 30 2 175 42 34 2 20 3 155 43 33 3 15 4 140 44 32 4 12 5 130 45 31 5 10 6 120 46 30 6 8 7 115 47 29 7 6 8 110 48 28 8 4 9 105 49 27 9 2 10 100 50 26 10 1 11 95 51 25 *Junior/Elite riders combined for points 12 90 52 24 13 85 53 23 14 80 54 22 15 75 55 21 16 71 56 20 17 69 57 19 18 66 58 18 19 64 59 17 20 62 60 16 21 60 61 15 22 58 62 14 23 56 63 13 24 54 64 12 25 52 65 11 26 50 66 10 27 49 67 9 28 48 68 8 29 47 69 7 30 46 70 6 31 45 71 5 32 44 72 4 33 43 73 3 34 42 74 2 35 41 75 1 36 40 37 39 38 38 39 37 40 36 *Junior/Elite riders combined for points
Categories
Canada Cup Categories
Elite Men (Junior Expert combined for UCI points & results)
Elite Women (Junior combined for UCI points & results)
BC Cup Categories U15 Men U17 Sport Men U17 Expert Men Junior Sport Men Junior Expert Women Junior Women Senior Men Senior Women Masters Men 30-39 Master Women 30+ Master Men 40-49 Master Men 50+
Entry Fees:
Class Pre-Registration Fee On-Site Registration Fee Elite Racer $75.00 $100.00 Non Elite over 15 years old $65.00 $75.00 All racers 15 and under $50.00 $50.00
Chairlift Fees
All competitors receive 50% off a 2 day lift ticket that is valid for Saturday, July 21st and Sunday, July 22nd. Lift ticket rates for that 2 day ticket will be as follows: Adult (18+) - $54.95 + GST Youth (13-17) - $40.95 + GST Competitors will be able to purchase their ticket at check in/plate pickup.
In addition, competitors will receive 20% off their lift ticket for Friday, July 20th if they would like to ride that day. Competitors must be pre-registered by Thursday, July 19th to receive the discount. To purchase the ticket, competitors need to go into the Adventure Centre located in the main plaza and say they are with the race, the staff will confirm your name from the pre-registered competitor list and give you the discount.
Registration
https://ccnbikes.com/#!/series/2018-dunbar-summer- Online Registration Link: series/registration/solo/participant Online Registration Deadline: Thursday July 19th at 11:59PM On-site Registration Info: www.ccnbikes.com Late Registration Fee: $10 to $50 depending on Category
UCI Elite and Junior Expert: Registration must be completed on/ or prior to Friday April 18th at 18h00 PT. For Late entries a fine of $50.00CDN will be applied
Race Package Pick-up:
Package pick-up will be available at the registration office from Friday July 20th 17h00 – 19:00 MST.
Race packages can be picked up by the rider or a representative, however the riders UCI Licence must be presented to pick up the package. If the package is being picked up by a representative they must have a valid UCI Licence.
Training Periods:
The course will be open to racers only during designated official Training times. During these times bike plates are mandatory. Staff can obtain bike plates from the registration by presenting a valid UCI Licence. Failure to run a bike plate during official training periods will result in disqualification or fine from UCI.
Category Saturday, July 21 Sunday, July 22 10:00 – 12:45 and; Open Practice 10:00 – 11:30 14:00 – 15:45 Junior Expert & Elite 13:00 – 14:00 11:30 – 12:00 15:45 – 17:00 (Seeding Runs)
Please note: On Friday, July 20th the course will be marked and open to the public from 10:00 – 16:00. This is NOT an official training period.
Start Schedule
Start Area/Rider Call-ups:
The start line for the DH is located within the venue. UCI Elites will be staged approximately fifteen minutes prior to start time.
Race start order for Canada Cup categories will be determined by the results of Saturday’s Seeding Runs.
The start order for the Seeding Runs will be determined as follows: Junior/Elite 1. All riders on the current UCI ranking 2. All riders on the current Canada Cup ranking 3. Random order by plate numbers distributed
All other categories will be called up in plate order – highest numbers first.
Elite Athlete/Team Managers Meeting:
The Official Cycling Canada lead Rider / Team Manager’s meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 20th at 18:30 at registration area in the Griz Daylodge or outside if the weather permits.
Event Officials
Position Name Assigned Date Organizer Stephen Exley Chief Commissaire Fred Seeman (ON) July 20-22 Asst. Chief Commissaire Vitaly Rudenko (AB) July 21-22 Secretary Felix Lee (AB) July 20-22 Start Judge TBD (PSO) July 21-22 Finish Judge TBD (PSO) July 21-22
Venue Information
Fernie Alpine Resort is located in the south east corner of British Columbia within in the Lizard Range of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Look no further than Fernie Alpine Resort for some of the best lift accessed mountain biking in Western Canada. With 38 bike trails, the resort has something to offer for everyone - wide machine-made flowing trails for beginner and intermediate riders, plus challenging steep and technical single track for advance and expert riders. Add in 10+ alpine hiking trails, mountain top & mountain side dining, tree top aerial park, a zipline, cross country trails and on mountain accommodation and you have a true mountain adventure hub!
In addition, Fernie Alpine Resort Is located only 5km from the town of Fernie with a world class trail network to explore, historic downtown and a plethora of dining and shopping options.
Course Maps
Medical Services
Fernie Alpine Resort Patrol – 250.430.7778 5339 Ski Hill Road, Fernie, BC V0B1M6
Elk Valley Hospital – 250.423.4453 1501 5 Ave, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
Accomodation
All competitors receive a 20% discount off accommodations at Lizard Creek Lodge and Fernie Slopeside Lodge. To book a room please call 1-877-228-1948 and state the following booking code: “Canada Cup” Note: The discount is subject to room availability so book early before the hotels sell out!
Lizard Creek Lodge The 4.5 star “mountain chic” Lizard Creek Lodge is the perfect mountainside accommodation at Fernie Alpine Resort. Distinguished by its convenient location on Highline Drive, the hotel is located just steps from the Elk Chairlift. The outdoor pool and hot tubs overlook the mountains and the main lodge is home to Cirque Restaurant and the Stoli Ice Bar. Each of the luxurious suites has differing configurations. Studios, one, two and three bedroom suites offer full kitchens and a fireplace in the lounge. You’ll enjoy coming home and putting up your feet after a great day on the hill.
Fernie Slopeside Lodge Fernie Slopeside Lodge, located at the base of Fernie Alpine Resort, is a comfortable ride in/ride out standard hotel-style accommodation. Relax in your room, complete with cable television, coffee maker, fridge and microwave oven. The Lodge features two indoor hot tubs and is located steps from the village plaza including the Adventure Centre and Legends Restaurant.
Basic camping is available onsite in the back of parking lot #2 and parking lot #4. It is free to camp, however please note, as these are simply spots in the parking lot, they are un-serviced and campers must obey all posted rules including no campfires. There is a washroom located in the main plaza but no shower facilities available.
For those looking for proper campsites you can reserve spots in the following campgrounds. Both campgrounds are a short drive and located within 7km from the resort and venue.
Fernie RV Resort (full services and amenities including internet and laundry) http://ferniervresort.com/
Mt Fernie Provincial Park (un-serviced but has washrooms, shower facilities and proper campsites with picnic tables and firepits) http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/mt_fernie/
Directions to Venue
Venue Address: 5339 Ski Hill Road, Fernie, BC V0B1M6
By Car: Fernie Alpine Resort is located in the south-east corner of the B.C Rockies on Highway 3 approximately 60km (40miles) from the Alberta and U.S Borders. It is 5km (3 miles) from the City of Fernie and only 1.5km up the hill from the highway intersection. Highway 3 is the easiest of all Highways going through the Rocky Mountaintains connecting Alberta and BC. From the USA, Fernie is located 30 minutes from the US Border, most easily accessed via Kalispell, Montana and the Rooseville 24hr border crossing.
City Distance From Fernie Approx Drive Time Calgary, Alberta 296 km 3 Hours Cranbrook, BC 96 km 1 Hour Kelowna, BC 626km 7.75 Hours Kalispell, Montana USA 188 km 2 Hours
By Air: 3 airports are all within a 3 hour drive of Fernie Alpine Resort The Canadian Rockies Airport (YXC) in Cranbrook is the closet airport to Fernie. There are daily regional flights from Vancouver, Calgary and Kelowna. Serviced by Air Canada, Pacific Coastal Airlines and Integra Air. Car rental available.
Calgary International Airport (YVR) in Calgary has direct international flights from around the globe along with frequent daily domestic and trans-border flights. Serviced by all major airlines. Car rentals available.
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) in Kalispell, Montana has daily flights from most US Hubs. Serviced by Delta, Northwest Airlines, Allegiant Air and Alaksa/Horizon Airlines. Car rentals are available – border crossing required (closest crossing is Rooseville which is a 24 hour crossing).
On-site Team Setup Information
Team setup is available in the upper section of Parking Lot #1 by the finish area. Section will be clearly marked. Please ensure you bring weights to tie down and secure your pop up tents.
Race Rules
− Canada Cup rules are available online at: http://www.cyclingcanada.ca/wp- content/uploads/2013/07/2018-Canada-Cup-Specific-Rules-Feb-2018.pdf the penalty scale of the CC/UCI rulebook will apply to all Canada Cup categories − UCI rules are available online at: http://www.uci.ch/mm/Document/News/Rulesandregulation/17/29/73/4MTB-E-1.01.2018- Final_English.pdf − The penalty scale of the Cycling BC rulebook will apply to all amateur Categories − Every rider must read the Cyclists Responsibility Code listed in this document before participating in this event. − Races will start promptly at the indicated start times. − Any rider dropping out of the race shall immediately notify a Commissaire. − Failure to report a DNF may result in a penalty. − In the event of a red flag during a race run, a rider may ask the Chief Commissaire for a re-run. The grant of a re-run will only be given by the Chief Commissaire.