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Singletrack 6 – Ride the West is a 6 day mountain bike adventure showcasing the best riding in a variety of authentic mountain bike communities in Western Canada. Six stages, a new route every year and the perfect brew of xc, panoramic vistas and enduro descents. Singletrack 6 runs July 26th to July 31st, 2014.
Use the code Muddbunnies100 for $100 off your entry fee!
We’re working hard with each host community to create the best mountain bike adventure possible. In the coming weeks we will begin sharing details of the amazing stages that you’ll be riding come July, 2014. We’ll be posting maps, distances and elevations so that you can get a taste of the fun that is to come.
So…lets kick it off with Stage 1: Kananaskis!
Date: July 26th, 2014
Overview: Kick off your morning with a short drive to the start line in West Bragg Creek SW of Calgary. Ride classic Kananaskis Country trails built and maintained by groups like the Moose Mountain Bike Trail Society, Greater Bragg Creek Trails Association and the Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance.
Combining Kananaskis Country’s classic front-range singletrack with newer purpose-built mountain bike singletrack, Stage 1 will start outside of the hamlet of Bragg Creek at the West Bragg Creek trailhead.
Highlights include descents on Ridgeback, Race of Spades and Strange Brew with some challenging climbs and great views mixed in. Race of Spades will be the first of four timed descents for the week.
All routes are subject to change at any time to allow for permit approval, quality control and safety of the riders.
Distance: 40km
Elevation Gain: 1800m
Map: Click HERE to view a larger image.
If you like what you see, sign up now and save $100 when you register using the code muddbunnies100. Additional course maps and information to be released in the coming weeks, but save money now!
The Muddbunnies encourage and welcome female riders of all experience and skill levels to join them in getting down and dirty. Come on, ride like a girl!
