Mtn. Biking – Salmon Arm

Location: Rubberhead Trail Network, Columbia-Shuswap, BC

What:

This is a three stage enduro mountain bike race. Riders will compete in three timed, downhill stages. These timed competition stages will be connected by untimed transfer stages. The course is 11.4 km in length with 535 m of elevation gain and loss. The rider with the lowest elapsed combined times for the three stages wins their division. 

Stage Stats (colour coded on Trailforks Route):

Stage 1 – Veggie Delight – 1.5 km 240 m descent

Stage 2 – A-Frame & Sea Doo – 1.2 km 125 m descent

Stage 3 – Ravine 0.9 km 130 m descent

Course map and stats (*note that the route is titled ’24):

https://www.trailforks.com/ridelog/planner/view/499439

When: May 8, 2025 16:00

Race start is 16:00 with the following schedule. Please arrive at least an hour early.

• This event is a mass start format. All riders in all categories begin at 16:00 pm with an untimed climb to Stage 1. 
• Riders queuing at the beginning of the timed stages will be directed to start at intervals chosen by the course marshals. Riders must follow the course marshal’s instructions.

Please note the following:

1) Riders should wear appropriate protective equipment in addition to helmets, such as gloves, knee pads, and elbow pads. Riders should pre-ride the course in advance. Coaches must ensure that each athlete’s bike is in sound working condition prior to the race. Riders are required to wear their helmets AT ALL TIMES.

2) The Start/Finish area is found approx. 2.5 km from the HWY 1 turn off onto the 110 FSR (gravel road). This road is passable by 2WD vehicles, buses and limousines. Awards, socializing and refreshments will be held at this same parking lot.

3) The parking lot is small. If you find that the lot is full, please park first on the opposite side of the FSR at this parking lot. Once this is filled, please proceed up the 110 FSR and park where the road naturally widens about 700 m further.

4) A coach or designate will pick up number plates and transponders (timing chip) at the check in tent. Please affix the number plate to the handlebar using two cable ties and place the transponder near the bottom of one fork lower leg with the bulk of the transponder at the rear of the leg. ATHLETES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RETURNING THEIR NUMBER PLATE AND TRANSPONDER AFTER THEIR RACE. A fee will be charged for lost plates/transponders.

5) No dogs please.

Contact:

Chris Stromgren 250.253.0586 or cstromgr@sd83.bc.ca

Driving Directions:

• Please have your navigator use Trailforks (or similar GPS enabled map) to guide you to the turn-off from HWY 1 onto 110 FSR.
• This turn comes up fast and there is no shoulder on which to slow. Be prepared.

Parking Information:

• Parking will be limited.
• The main parking lot is located at the 2.5km mark on 110 FSR. Park vehicles close together, side-by-side, on both sides of the road in this lot.
• Do not park on the road shoulders below the main parking lot due to the road narrowing.
• Overflow parking is available in a large lot 700m beyond (up) the main parking lot on 110 FSR.
• Please follow all instructions from parking attendants.