June 15th 2024 at Whiprsnapr Brewery Co.
Bakkers Trailblazers Mountain Bike Festival
Participation will cost $25/per person, it will include group ride participation, access to all vendor clinics, and it will earn the participant entry to our raffle prizes. Please note that this does not include the cost of on-site food and drink vendors.
In order to be eligible for the raffle prizes, you must be registered for the festival.
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Please see our instagram @bt_twilight_mtb for full updates on our festival activities
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Featuring:
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Morning Organized Group Rides (Kids+Parents [8:30 am; Timm Road P4 Greenbelt], Long Length Group Ride [9:00; Whiprsnapr], Short Length Group Ride [9:30 am; Whiprsnapr], Women's Beginner and Intermediate Level Ride [10 am; South March Highlands]).
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Demo bikes provided by Trek Bikes and Bushtukah
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Bike clinics: including a basic mechanic clinic from Bushtukah, knowledge clinic from Sweet Protection, Fox Racing, Shimano, Lazer, Skratch Labs, Thule and Mint N'Dry.
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Afternoon Open group ride and Women's group ride (Intermediate and Entry-level). Rides will be led by our BT Devo members and are designed to embrace the thrill of mountain biking in a fun and encouraging environment.
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On-site bike fit services by MyVeloFit
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Appearances from vendors such as Woven and Phat Moose Cycles
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Raffle Prizes
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Brett's Ice Cream
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and most importantly...BEER (from Whiprsnapr)!
Our goal is to provide a safe, inviting community event to encourage participation in the sport of mountain biking. We welcome and encourage new riders to come out and give mountain biking a try. See you on the trails!
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Please disregard all following information on this page as it is information from the previously planned event, see our instagram @bt_twilight_mtb for updated information.
Parking:
Free parking is available on site. Please be mindful of camp grounds, when parking on the grounds, remain within the pictured red square. Then, follow directions to sign-in area.
Sign-In for Madison Event:
At least one member of each madison team must sign-in prior to the race. Please see sign-in tent (yellow tent in map below) to confirm your course and start time. See you there!
Site map is subject to change without notice.
Race Timing:
Race timing will be provided by Allan Hawley. Each participant will be given a race number with a timing chip. The timing chip should be securely fastened to the handlebars using zip ties.
A timing chip is included with registration of the event. Please pickup timing chip (race number) on site at Wesley Clover at the sign-in tent.
The Race:
Groups will line up at the neutral start designated for their course. All racers will obey the marshals instructions. The marshal will signal race start. All participants must either complete the expected number of laps, or, if due to a mechanical or injury, inform the timing staff of their abandonment of the race. All riders will be respectful of others, and embody good sportsmanship.
For kid and parent teams: 4 laps of our Ducky Dash course (approx. 3.2km).
For sport ability teams: 4 laps of our Mid-Life Crisis course (approx. 7.7km).
For expert ability teams: 4 laps of our Outer Limits course (approx. 12.2km).
Group Ride Events
Open Group Ride: This ride will take place on the Wesley Clover trails and the Greenbelt trails. The ride leader and volunteers will provide instruction and work on skill development through sectioning the trails as the group rides along. This ride will cater to intermediate level riders, however, beginner level riders are welcome to contact us so we can assess the skill and find a solution for participation.
Women's Beginner Level Group Ride: This ride will focus on introducing newcomers to the sport of mountain biking in a no-pressure and encouraging environment. The ride will utilize the MLC trail in Wesley Clover and will work on skill development by sectioning features on the trail. The group leaders will be providing instruction and assistance throughout the ride.
Women's Intermediate Level Group Ride: This ride will use the Wesley Clover and Greenbelt trails. It will focus less on instruction and more on having a fun group ride together. The group will section certain "difficult" features, but the aim is not to push anyone outside their comfort zone, it is simply to have fun.
If you are interested in participating in any of the group rides, you must register for a general admission ticket.
If you would like more information on the women's group rides please email lauryn.bakker@gmail.com.
Thank you to our event sponsors!
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