** Frosty Dog 2023 – Final Results **

Thanks for a great day and looking forward to another great race again next year!

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The first annual Frosty Dog Fat Bike Enduro is happening this Family Day weekend, Feb 19th.

Race the groomed trails at South Canoe in this casual and fun-focused event.

What:

This is a three-four stage enduro race at the South Canoe Trails near Salmon Arm. Results will be based on the lowest combined time on descent-oriented stages.

  • Mass start (all racers at once).
  • Enduro stages – individual starts at 30 second intervals or as determined by riders.

When / Where:

Event Registration:

Cycling BC Waiver:

  • All participants are required to sign a Cycling BC waiver before competing. Printed copies of waivers will be available on site.

Course map:

  • The course will be posted on Trailforks Friday, Feb 17th. The number of stages and course length will depend on the trail conditions.

Course Pre-Riding:

  • The course will be marked by approximately 12:00pm on Saturday, Feb 18th.
  • Competitors should pre-ride the stages if unfamiliar with the trail conditions and level of difficulty.
  • Most of the trails we will be racing are in excellent shape, but there will be icy spots. Studded tires are recommended.

Race Day Registration:

  • Check-in between 9am-9:45am at the Dog House staging area.
  • Collect timing chip, and sign waiver.

Water:

  • Water will be available at the start / finish area.

Food:

  • Riders are responsible to provide their own food for the race.
  • We will have a fire to roast some dogs. Bring your own dogs and fixings and refreshments.

First Aid:

  • Racers are expected to ride within their abilities and are encouraged to pre-ride the course if unfamiliar with the trail system and trail conditions.
  • Trail conditions vary at this time of year and are unpredictable. Expect icy areas that may be concealed by snow cover.
  • Stop if you encounter a rider that has crashed and offer assistance or call first aid. Time lost will be credited.
  • First aid will be provided by a trained volunteer.

Etiquette:

  • This is a fun-focused, casual race. Have a good time and be respectful of volunteers and other racers.
  • The trails will be open to non-racers. Please yield to others you encounter on the trail. Time lost will be credited in these situations.
  • We are aiming for 30 second intervals but that is at the discretion of racers.
  • Overtaking a rider should be done respectfully in a safe area.
  • Ride well and have fun!

Awards:

  • Open categories by gender.
  • Results will be announced shortly after the final racers complete, and will be posted to www.shuswapbike.com/frosty-dog
  • Prizes will be provided by Skookum Bike & Ski – Thanks!!

Skookum Bike & Ski will be on-site with Fat Bike Demo (non-racers only!).