August 5, 2024 - (Fernie, BC) Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Fernie is a world-class year-round outdoor adventure destination that’s known for its champagne powder, but it’s also an established cycling destination for all levels of riders.

Featuring eight areas there are literally hundreds of trails to choose from including mountain biking, gravel cycling, downhill via lift access, bike-packing, and fat biking in winter.

From late June to early September, enjoy Fernie Alpine Resort’s lift access bike park to take on 36 trails, and over the summer there are plenty of events like the Trans BC Enduro Race, Canada Cup Dunbar Summer Series, the WAM BAM Dirt Jump Jam and more.

If bike-packing is your game, Fernie is located at one of the stops on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route that spans 4,418km and the TransCanada Trail with 27,000km.

Class 1 e-bikes are welcome on the trails in Fernie making it a perfect cycling destination, while equipment rentals and services are available at several locations in town and on the mountain.

A diverse range of accommodations suit different budgets while eclectic dining is offered in every corner of this renowned mountain town, with locally brewed beverages to top off your ride.

A mere 3-hour drive southwest from Calgary or a 2-hour drive from Glacier Park International Airport (Kalispell, MT), Fernie beckons to be explored amidst a relaxed atmosphere.

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