21st Annual Fat Tire Fest
Event Package
Thursday August 25, 2016 “Open Jam Night” 6:00pm-7:30
Jump Jam - if you like to get big air, or watch big air, this event is for you! Not so much a competition but a chance to either wow the crowd or be wowed! We invite anyone who likes to hit the dirt jumps to show off what they can do, or if you want, just come and enjoy the show!
Pump Track Races: race against the clock in the pump track! $2 per run around the track or 5 for $5 and the fastest time will win a prize! Draw prizes available for every participant, so everyone has a chance to win!
There will be tunes and the Nelson Daybreak Rotary Hot Dog Cart will be on hand serving up hot dogs and smokies. The registration tent will be set up so you can get a jump on registering for your weekend events.
Location: Rosemont All Wheel Bike Park
*Please respect the residential area that the All Wheel Park is located in and park responsibly.
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Friday, August 26, 2016 “BikeFest” 5-7pm
Join us on Baker Street for Bike Decorating courtesy of the NDCC. Then show off your love of bicycles by participating in the bike parade and stick around for our fun FREE events:
★Show’n’Shine - show off your favorite bike to win prizes
★Kootenay Krawl - the last one across the road wins
★Last Wheelie Standing - elimination wheelie contest
The registration tent will be set up to register for weekend events.
Location: Baker Street between Ward and Stanley Streets
*L’il Rippers, Rad Rippers and Women’s Mountain Bike Camps at Morning Mountain in the afternoon courtesy of Kootenay Mountain Bike Coaching. For more information visit:
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Saturday August 27, 2016 “Casino Royale”
9am Group Ride at Smallwood: This is a no-drop group ride for those that want the opportunity to explore the Smallwood trails. Arrive at the kiosk at 8:30 am and we will be riding by 9. Cost is $5 and includes a draw prize ticket at the Roots, Rocks, and Rhythm party at the Royal.
Directions: On highway 3A to Castlegar, drive about 11 km then take a right on Beasley Rd. Shortly after the turnoff, take another right, on Queen Victoria. Do not take Nygaard Rd. Queen Victoria turns into the Smallwood the Forest Service Road. Keep driving for about 2 km until you see the NCC Kiosk on the right hand side. See you there!
10 am – 1:30pm Sacred Ride BlackJack Shuttles:
Shuttles leave from the Sacred Ride starting at 10 and finishing at 1:30 and head to Giveout Creek; 6 shuttles total. You may reserve your time starting on Thursday night at the registration table with payment; but be warned! If you aren’t there when the shuttle goes, you lose your spot! Cost is $15 per shuttle and includes a draw prize ticket and Blackjack Card at the top - the second card is handed out at the Roots, Rocks, and Rhythm Party at the Royal at 5:30pm. Prize sponsored by Sacred Ride for best Blackjack hand.
Location: Sacred Ride 213B Baker Street
3:00pm – 5pm Gerick Cycle and Ski Poker Ride:
Ride the trails of Mountain Station and collect poker cards along the way! You can choose what route to take. Get your last card at the Roots, Rocks and Rhythm Party. Cost is $10 and includes a draw prize ticket and your poker hand. Prize sponsored by Gerick Cycle for best poker hand.
Location: Mountain Station: Starting on Baker Street, head up to Stanley Street, turn left on Latimer Street, and then right on Cherry Street. Follow the road as it heads up, winds left, turns to gravel and a sharp right leads you to the parking lot.
Roots, Rocks, Rhythm Party at the Royal
Join us for great food, good stories and PRIZES! Pick up your last card here, chat with friends and enjoy the Royal’s famous burger, fries and salad for only $15. Draw and raffle prizes given out. Bring your friends as tickets are also available at the door.
Location: The Royal, 330 Baker Street
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Sunday, August 28, 2016 “Morning Mountain Madness
Registration Information
There are several options available this year if you are looking to participate in multiple events:
All Event Weekend Pass for $50: gets you a wristband that gets you in to all events. Please note you can only do one BlackJack Shuttle with the wristband (you may purchase more individual shuttles). Kids weekend pass is only $40.
You will only need to fill out ONE registration form, and then we will have it on file: if you wish to participate in more events you simply need to let our registration team know and they will find your form and sign you up. On Sunday this will be at the Registration Table near the Kiosk.
If you have already pre-registered for an event on Sunday, you must still check in to the SIGN IN table to let them know you are there, get your number plate and have your name added to the appropriate category start list. This will be located under the gazebo.
Parking is tricky on this day, so we will be offering drop-off at the lower parking lot only and Queen City Shuttles will be helping us out by shuttling people up and down the road. Parking is available at the upper parking lot and along the road - please park responsibly. Bring your appetite too as Gypsy Wagon and the Kootenay Co-op Deli Cart will be serving up wood fired pizzas all day!
Sunday Events Presented by:
Kids XC
Due to the number of kids, there will be categories for age as well as ability for some groups. Please try to come early to register as it is usually very busy! As always, all kids under 12 participating in these races get a free t-shirt and goody bag!
Registration Process:
If you have already filled out a KIDS REGISTRATION FORM and selected a kids race category, when you get to Morning Mountain you can proceed to the Sign In Table under the gazebo, where you will receive your number plate and goody bag. Please try to arrive a minimum of 40 minutes before your child’s start time to allow for ample time to get everything organized…it will be busy up there!
Time / Category / Course Loop9:30 / 2-3 mixed gender run bikes / Yellow Loop
3-4 year old Boys (pedal bikes) / Yellow Loop
3-5 year old Girls (pedal bikes) / Yellow Loop
(awards)
9:50 / 5 year old Boys / Blue Loop
6 year old Boys / Blue Loop
6-8 year old Novice Girls / Blue Loop
(awards)
10:00 / 7-8 Novice Boys / Red Loop
6-8 year old Intermediate Girls / Red Loop
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10:10 / 7-8 year old Intermediate Boys / Orange Loop
9-10 year old Novice Boys / Orange Loop
9-12 year old Novice Girls / Orange Loop
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10:30 / 9-10 year old Intermediate Boys / Purple Loop
11-12 year old Boys / Purple Loop
9-12 year old Intermediate Girls / Purple Loop
Up, Down, All AroundEnduro Race:
With the completion of Upper Bottom’s we just had to go big! So this year we have combined the XC and DH races into the Up, Down, All AroundEnduro. So you are a good climber, but only so-so on the descent? Great! Use your climb time for a chance at the Up prizes. More of a walker up, but can rip it down? Super! You’ve got a chance at the Down prizes! And for those of you who can do it all, you can combine your times for the fastest All Around. We’ve got a Sane and Insane course so that all levels can enjoy the day!
Sane Race starts at 11 am:
All riders will start from the base of Morning Mountain. Timed UP section will be from the start of Bottom’s Up to the point just before it intersects Lefty. Keep climbing at your own pace to the top and then the timed DOWN section will be down Lefty. Categories for male and female in U10, U13, 13-15, 16-18, 19+ and 40+.
Insane Race starts at 1pm:
All riders will start from the base of Morning Mountain. Time UP section will be from the start of Bottom’s Up, continuing on Upper Bottoms’ to the bench at the top of Turstyles. Stage 2 will be a timed descent down Placenta and Oilcan. Riders will make their way to the top of Bottom’s Up (not timed) and Stage 3 will be a timed descent on Born Again/Unit Crewzer. *Walking riders (who aren’t taking an Up time) can start heading up before 1pm, but will have to yield to Sane Racers on Lefty. Categories for male and female in 16-18, 19+ and 40+. The All Around prize will be awarded to overall male and female.
Note: If you have pre-registered for your event(s), then you only need to check in at least a half hour before your event to get your number plate and sign up for the appropriate category.
Special thanks to all of our sponsors! Support thebusinesses who support mountain biking in Nelson!