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The Elk Valley Suicide Task Force (EVSTF) and the Fernie Trail Alliance are proud to host the 6th Annual Summer Solstice Ride for Mental Health in Fernie!

The event focuses on community, connection and inclusivity. There will be a Mental Health Hub set up at Station Square for the day with all riding stages starting there and activities hosted throughout the day.

ROUTES:

With five possible riding stages, choose to ride them all or select what sounds best for you!

Registration link coming soon!

**The following information is from the 2024 event for reference, to be updated for 2025:**

The first stage, “The Sunrise”, begins at 5:15 am and the final stage, “The Sunset” begins at 7:00 pm.

  • Stage 1: 5:15am (Swine Flu) led by Ski Base
  • Stage 2 9:00am (Provincial Park) led by Gear Hub
  • Stage 3 12:00pm (Ridgemont) led by The Guides Hut
  • Stage 4 2:00pm (Dyke Loop) led by Cycling Without Age & Gravel Ride lead by Osso Training
  • Stage 5 4:30pm Live Music from Relief Committe. Kids Mini Loop with bike decorating with Straightline
  • Stage 6 7:00pm (Montane Hut) led by EVSTF

And if riding your bike doesn’t appeal to you, drop by for live music in the afternoon and kids mini loop and bike decorating.

Please purchase a FTA Membership to participate.

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  • fernietrailsalliance.com/events/2024-summer-solstice-ride-for-mental-health/
  • Station Square, 601 1st Ave