The HighLine100 Bicycle Tour Society welcomes you to the 2007 edition of the HighLine100

 

What is it?
The Highline 100 is a fun bicycle ride, not a race, where you have your choice of doing either 100 miles (160kms) or 100 kms road ride, plus there will be a fun ride and bike parade for the kids.

 

It is a fund raiser for the Elk Valley Hospital Foundation and FAST (Fernie Alpine Ski Team).

 

See pictures of past rides on our photos section.


When?
Saturday, August 11, 2007. Start time 7:00 AM sharp. Event goes rain or shine!!


Where?
Start line is at the very top of Highline Close at the Fernie Alpine Resort, just meters above Lizard Creek Lodge and the Snow Creek Lodge.


The course descends down Highline Close, through the Timberline subdivision, to Highway 3. We proceed south on Highway 3, past Elko to the junction of Highways 3&93. From there we go south to the Canada/USA border, and for those who bring their passports along, we can cross the border and enjoy a “refreshment” at the First & Last Chance Bar. Once refreshed, it’s back up across the border with a stop at the Burnside Store where you will be treated to a coffee and the best cinnamon bun in Western Canada. From there we continue north, and west, to the Surveyor’s Lake/Kikkoman Creek area where we will have a nutritious and filling lunch. This marks the end of the ride for those wanting to do 100 kms. Bring your bathing suit to enjoy a swim in the lake. Shuttle vehicles will be provided to take you back to Fernie Alpine Resort. For those riders doing the 100 mile distance, it’s back in the saddle again to link up with Highway 3 and return to Fernie Alpine Resort.


The kid’s ride will start from the start/finish line on Highline Close at 1:00pm, and will meander through the Timberline subdivision, before heading back up Highline Road to Highline Close. There will also be a bike parade and prizes for the best decorated bike.


New this year will be a slightly more challenging 10 km kid’s ride for the “tweens” which will follow the 5 km ride, then include some of the mountain bike trails in the Fernie Alpine Resort area.


What does it cost?
The adult registration fee of $150.00 will include:

  • entry fee in either the 100 km or 100 mile course.
  • custom commemorative Sugoi brand cycling vest
  • “a refreshment” at The First & Last Chance
  • World’s Best cinnamon bun & coffee at Burnside Provisions
  • a wholesome and delicious bag lunch
  • ice cream cone at the 3/93 Dairy Bar
  • wind-up BBQ that evening at the Fernie Alpine Resort Lodge.

The child’s registration fee of $30.00 will include:

  • entry fee in the kids ride
  • custom commemorative cotton T-shirt
  • post – ride snacks
  • ticket for wind-up BBQ

Any proceeds left over from the registration fees of this event will be donated 50/50 to the Fernie Alpine Ski Team and the Elk Valley Hospital Foundation.


Where do I stay?

There are several lodging options in the Fernie area. Contact Fernie Lodging Company directly at 1-800-667-9911 or 250-423-6878 or online at www.fernielodgingco.com to make your reservations. Please quote the Highline 100 in order to receive a preferred room rate. Visit Fernie Central Reservations or www.fernielodgingco.com for more options.


My bike is old and needs a tune-up, what can I do?
Phone Ian at Straight Line Ski & Cycle in Fernie (423-3532) to book a tune-up or to buy new wheels!
 

If I don’t want to ride, may I still attend?
Of course! We are also in need of volunteers to help with the start and finish activities, food distribution, the BBQ, taking vehicles to Surveyor’s/Kikkoman Creek, driving a roaming support vehicle, cheering squads, etc – whatever you would like.
 

Volunteers will receive one free entry to the BBQ. Please contact us if you are willing to help.

We hope to see you on August 11th. Please pass this invitation on to a friend.
Please support our sponsors!!!