Elk Valley Epic Mountain Bike Event

Do you miss Mountain Bike Events? Then we have the event for you!

The Elk Valley Epic is a physically distanced, COVID19-friendly fundraiser that will assist in raising funds for the installation of a new Ultrasound Service at the Elk Valley Hospital.

THE ROUTE

District of Elkford - Sparwood, BC - City of Fernie

• Approx 74km along the Elk Valley Trail and it will be a hard push for most. The exact route is now available on Trailforks and will have staggered start times.
• It is a blue trail, but the course has a difficulty rating of around 6 due to the distance. 
• Flagging and Sweeping will be done both days.
• Aid station in Sparwood with COVID-19 friendly snacks. 
• Route includes some single track, some logging roads and a section through the Nature Conservancy of Canada, for which a special permit was provided.
• Mountain bike, road bike, run or even walk the distance from Elkford to Sparwood and then on to Fernie.
• Go the full distance, ride half the distance, do it over two days, do a few kilometres, walk your favourite section - it's up to you!
• Compare this to travelling on icy roads in February for a necessary ultrasound....this will be a walk in the park!

REGISTRATION

Sign Up Online

• Platinum Supporter $500
• Gold Supporter $150
• Silver Supporter $125
• Bronze Supporter $100
• Non-participant Supporter - $$your choice$$

All participants must be a member of the FMBC, sign the waiver and agree to the COVID19 Return to Sport. More details at FMBC.

Teck will match up to $50,000 for all business and community donations made prior to September 30, 2020. Help us make this the quickest fundraiser in East Kootenay Foundation for Health history! 

FAQ's

Q. How many people do you expect?

A. Approx 100 riders spaced over 2 days.

Q. How long do I have to complete the route?

A. Again, there is a lot of flexibility on this. You can do it in one go or you can do it over the two days. We already had a father and son complete it last week as they are not available for the September long weekend.

Q. Do I have to mountain bike? Can I do it by road bike?

A. No, we have had inquiries about hiking sections as well as....(insert G-A-S-P)...running the distance! Road bikers would start in Elkford and take the highway to Fernie.  We just want to caution you that it is a busy road and you should take extra care when vehicles are present.  

 Q. Do I have to be a member of the FMBC?

A. Yes, the event insurance requires you to be a member of the FMBC. We have Pandemic pricing this year ($5 membership).  

Q. I own a business and want to contribute - how do I do that?

A. Contact us - directors@fmbc.ca

Q. Do you need volunteers?

A. Yes! Sign up here:https://volunteersignup.org/events/summary/313755

Q. Do I get a tax receipt for my registration?

A. Yes, you do! So long as you give us your correct info the East Kootenay Foundation for Health will be sending you a tax receipt after the event.

Q. When do I get my t-shirt?

A. T-shirts will be distributed the following week.