New Moon Birkie February 2023

2024 Bikebender Gravel and Trail Bike Race


Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Place: Blackfoot-Cooking Lake Provincial Recreation Area, meet at the Blackfoot Lake Staging area beside the shelter

Time: 10:00 AM

Sign in desk open: 9:00 AM

Race begins: 10:00 AM

Cost: $ per person

Your registration includes :

  • A well marked, challenging course that will test your off -road cycling skills and stamina
  • Patrollers, medical and sweep along trail
  • mid-way refreshment station with mechanical support

Remember to Bring:

  • Spirit for adventure
  • Appropriate type of bicycle for the terrain eg: Gravel, Cyclocross or Mountain bike.

Information :

  • Register in advance ONLY, no on-site registration
  • Participants MUST sign in and sign out outside the shelter at Blackfoot-Lake Staging Area
  • The format for the race is unique. Athletes will complete three timed segments of the course. Placing safe determined by the aggregate time for the three timed segments. Athletes are encouraged to use the non-timed segments for more leisurely riding and socializing.
  • The course map, indicating timed segments, their length, and profile is available at ______
  • There will be patrollers along the route including a sweep at the end of the event.
  • There are no refunds and registrations are non-transferable
  • A processing fee will be added at the payment stage.

Age Limits: edit

  • Children 2 - 7 years old are not recommended. If they register, they must be registered with and accompanied by an adult guardian.
  • Children 8 - 11 years of age must be registered with and accompanied by an adult guardian.
  • Ages 12 to 100 must ski along trails with at least one other person.
Registration open until Feb 16, 2023
Registration is Closed