Exploits Valley Falls Flash Cycling Road Race
12 High Street Grand Falls, NL, Canada

The moment we've all been waiting for is here, folks! Registration is officially LIVE on Zone 4: zone4.ca/event/2019FallsFlash And thanks to Patrick Brewer at Raydent Systems, this year will be chip timed!... Here are your options for registration. We wanted to ensure that there are plenty of options for all riders, so this list is a long one! We have lots of awesome swag for this year's race, as well as a host of amazing prizes. Stay tuned for more sneak peeks! This is a weekend you will not want to miss. This year we have added a special hospitality night for Saturday night, which will include a gorgeous buffet that will be catered by local chefs, with a very refreshing beverage included. Sweet!! Timeline: Saturday, June 29, 2019 8:00am - Race Kit pickup at Common Grounds Cafe 9:00am - 16K Time Trial 1:00pm - Kids Mountain Bike Ride 4:30pm - Adult Mountain Bike Ride 5:30pm - Hospitality Night at Exploits Nordic Ski Club Sunday, June 30th, 2019 9:00am - Road Race/Recreation Ride Time Trial $30.00 Includes: Swag Bag; FUNdamentals spin bikes for warm up (if desired); Post time trial snacks Time Trial & Hospitality Evening $45.00 Includes: Swag Bag; FUNdamentals spin bikes for warm up (if desired); Post time trial snacks; Mountain Bike Ride at Ski Trails (optional); Hospitality night pass, which includes Buffet Style Meal; an Awesome Refreshment and Even Better Company! Kids Mountain Bike Ride $10.00 Includes: A Sweet Treat and Cold Refreshing Milk Hospitality Evening Pass $25.00 (Just to be social or bring your Significant Other) Includes: Mountain Bike Ride at Ski Trails (optional); Buffet Style Meal; an Awesome Refreshment and Even Better Company! 48KM Road Race $55.00 Includes: Swag Bag; Post race snacks from Common Grounds Cafe; Mountain Bike Ride at Ski Trails (optional); Hospitality night pass, which includes Buffet Style Meal; an Awesome Refreshment and Even Better Company! 72KM Road Race $55.00 Includes: Swag Bag; Post race snacks from Common Grounds Cafe; Mountain Bike Ride at Ski Trails (optional); Hospitality night pass, which includes Buffet Style Meal; an Awesome Refreshment and Even Better Company! 48KM Recreation Ride $55.00 *NEW* Come out and ride for fun! We want as many riders on the road as possible! Includes: Swag Bag; Post race snacks from Common Grounds Cafe; Mountain Bike Ride at Ski Trails (optional); Hospitality night pass, which includes Buffet Style Meal; an Awesome Refreshment and Even Better Company! The Whole Kit, Kat & Kaboodle $70.00 Includes: Swag Bag; FUNdamentals spin bikes for warm up (if desired); Post time trial snacks; Mountain Bike Ride at Ski Trails (optional); Hospitality night pass, which includes Buffet Style Meal; an Awesome Refreshment and Even Better Company! Road Race (your choice of distance) or Recreation Ride; Post race snacks from Common Grounds Cafe * 48km Race * 72km Race, or * 48km Recreation ride

We want to take this opportunity to give a big shout out to the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor and all the community members that helped us make this weekend as great as what it was. We couldn't have done this without your support! Town of Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador FUNdamentals Fitness Common Grounds Cafe... Howlett Optical First Choice Vision Centre Sport Chek Thruway Recreation Gentleman B Lifestyle Apparel Central Laser Therapy Billard Physiotherapy LIVE FIT Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Grant's Sports Excellence Rumors Spa & Salon Ltd. The hair salon. Donnini's Pizza & Donair Tim Hortons Papa's Sweet Shop Scoop and Save Brown Derby Wholesale Central Orthodontics Cohen's Home Furnishings Notre Dame Home Furnishings GFW Canadian Cancer Society Newfoundland & Labrador Greg Woolfrey Dicks and Company Basics doTERRA Essential Oils Sobeys Dominion in Newfoundland and Labrador Scotsburn Milk Women's Health Network See more

Huge congratulations to everyone today!

Congratulations to everyone who rode with us today. Excellent turnout, and even better weather! See the link below for the full results. 48K Men's 1st place - Nathan Wilson 2nd place - Jason Barton... 3rd place - Matthew Jones 48K Women's 1st place - Trina Barnes 2nd place - Krista MacKinnon 3rd place - Lana Cole 72K Men's 1st place - Andrew Batstone 2nd place - Ian Coxon 3rd place - Dean Blackwood 72K Women's 1st place - Jenelle Grandy 2nd place - Jenn Wicks https://zone4.ca/race/2019-06-30/3d4e97cc/results/ Thank you to everyone who made it out today!

Registration closes Wednesday so sign up today. It's going to be a great weekend with lots of food, drinks, swag and of course, riding! A special shout out to Naturally Nurturing Essential Oils for this amazing prize. Doterra Breathe vapor sticks are a great addition to every athlete's kit bag.

Congratulations to everyone who raced this morning! First place - Dean Blackwood Second place - Alex Mathieson Third place - Jonathan Grandy... Click on the link below for all results: https://zone4.ca/event/2019FallsFlash/ See you at the ski chalet tonight with empty stomachs!

Check out this slideshow of delicious treats that will be provided by Common Grounds Cafe for pre and post race snacks! Breakfast wraps, granola bars, paninis, protein balls, oh my! Sign up today! The link is posted at the top of our page.

Here's the menu for tomorrow evening's festivities at the hospitality night. Don't miss it! And don't forget... Ax throwing and a campfire to follow! See you at race kit pickup tomorrow morning at 8! Mussels Nachos Caesar salad... Garden salad Lasagna Rice pilaf Chicken skewers Meatballs Roasted veg Twice baked potato’s Garlic loaf Blueberry cheesecake Too much tall cake Bauarvian apple torte Cod Au Gratin Annnndddddddd..... S'mores See more

Swag alert! Sign up and you will receive one of these amazingly useful custom designed buffs as part of your swag bag. Perfect for those chilly morning rides or when things start to cool off in October, but you just can't put your bike on the trainer yet... Come on, folks! Click on the link in the pinned post. Riiight at the top of our page. You know you can't miss out on this fun-filled festival weekend!

Quick note for anyone registering for the 48K and 72K road race only option on Zone 4 - both of these options DO include a pass for the hospitality night Saturday evening. Drop by the cafe tomorrow morning to grab your voucher, and if you can't make it at that time, feel free to message the Facebook page to arrange pickup!

We're just going to leave this little tidbit of information right here. Our bike race has officially become a multisport event. Make sure you come to our hospitality night to get your ax throwing on! Hospitality night tickets are available for purchase for spouses, friends, whoever - come and join in the fun! You do not need to ride a bike to eat a good meal, have a refreshing bevvie, and throw an ax! Check out the pinned post at the top of our page to register today! Race day is closer than you think And in the meantime, if you're new to ax throwing, check out this very informative link below! https://badaxethrowing.com/how-to-throw-an-axe/

Prize Reveal Alert! With many thanks to the following sponsors, here is a sneak peek at some of the prizes we have in store for you... Thank you Fundamentals Fitness, Live Fit, and Central Orthodontics!

Pizza, anyone?? You know you want in on a chance to score a free pizza courtesy of Donnini's Pizza AND one of these stylin' pizza cutters Check out Donnini's below! https://www.facebook.com/donninisgfw/

The next sneak peek is long overdue, so here you go! Two essential items that belong in any race bag will be a part this year's swag. That's right - you'll be glad to have this lovely combo of lip balm and Chamois Butt'r for Sunday's long ride, for sure! A special thanks to the Grand Falls-Windsor branch of the Canadian Cancer Society for their contribution

Here are some important locations for the up coming race (Registration/Starting lines/Social)... Are you excited? WE ARE!!!

Just a little sneak peek of some things that are in the works for this year's race weekend. Stay tuned, and mark Canada Day weekend on your calendars. Lots more in store, and a registration link to follow!

Race preparation is underway, and lots of exciting updates to follow soon... We have our dates confirmed for June 29th and 30th, so mark those dates on your calendar!

CALLING ALL RACE PARTICIPANTS!!! I am asking and would appreciate it if you would take a moment and comment either to this Facebook page or to the town of Grand Falls -Windsor website on how you feel about the race weekend we host!! The town puts a lot of effort yearly and it helps us keep doing it if we can provide our councillors with some validation that their decision to support the race financially is valued by people from all across the province! Thank you for helping us keep the momentum rolling

HERE IT IS!! GET IT WHILE ITS HOT!! Thanks again gang and see you next year! Keep rolling!!!

Great turn out! Great weather! Great event!! Big thanks to all the town staff and volunteers for putting on another great event! Special thanks to Todd Mercer for all your support! Thanks to all the riders for attending and help spread the word for future races!! Results for today are being input to our town website ASAP and then also to this page. Special thanks to savanna at the town for handling all registration and results. Thanks for another great year and wish you all the best!!!

Corrected time trial results

Congratulations to all time trialists!!! Great weather. Great course. Great town support. Nasty headwind coming home but a great day!! See everyone tomorrow at the road race!!

RACE DAY! LETS GET READY TO RUUUUMMMBLE!!!!

Hey racers. Just a reminder that the time trial on Saturday starts at 9am check in between 8-830am at fundamentals fitness at 12 High Street...Sunday’s road race is saw times but starts at the excite building on Queensway near corduroy brook. Can’t wait to get going!! See everyone real soon

Hey folks!!! So registration will be closing as of 10 pm tonight Newfoundland time!! Thanks to everyone for getting involved and helping us keep this event going!!! See everyone this weekend

THE RACE IS ON!!!! Bring your best and see you this weekend!!! Registration will stay open until Thursday night for any late comers!!

Right in the bubble folks. We are meeting early tomorrow morning to decide about the race. We will have final decision by mid day for you. We understand you have to make arrangements for those of you coming in town for both and we will confirm ASAP

We have extended our registration deadline until Sunday June 17!! We have had some recent action and hoping another day will get our numbers over the top!! LAST CHANCE!! Good luck to everyone racing at Impact this weekend!

REMINDER ABOUT REGISTRATION DEADLINE!! This Friday June 15 is our make or break day guys and gals!! Hope to see everyone’s name on our registration list!!!

FLASH UPDATE!!! Thank you for the feedback this weekend! It seems people are eager for the race to go ahead! We are going to proceed planning it but we have set a registration deadline of Friday June 15! All registrations must be submitted by that evening! This will give us time to make a final decision on the race! The town is eager to host the riding community and we want to show them our appreciation so if you want this race to continue in years to come...GET REGISTERED ASAP. Thanks everyone!!

Hey racers! Need your feedback!! Now that Impact has moved its date to the weekend before ours, we need some honest feedback about will you still plan on attending our race the next weekend?? Our town puts a lot of resources out to make it a good weekend and we want to make sure we get a turnout worth their efforts! PLEASE send us messages ASAP about your intentions and we are looking for complete honesty not hope to...or think so... we know it’s a lot to ask but if we don’t get a good sense by end of this weekend..we may be forced to call our race off! So get the buzz out...we need feedback. Thank you all and keep on rolling!!

And the early bird winner is...DERRICK PITTMAN!! Congratulations Derrick!! Gift card will be waiting for you on race day!!!! Remember to register guys and gals and if you’re already registered...tell a friend!!

About to draw for early bird prize winner!!! Winner to be announced soon!!! Get registered for race ASAP!! Hope to see you here

25 DAYS AND COUNTING....

Hey racers!!! 7 days to register in time for our $50 gift card draw!!! It’s going to be an awesome weekend of riding and fellowship and increasing awareness!!! We hope to see you here!! June 23-24 is coming fast!! Register now!!

CYCLE SOLUTIONS IS COMING OUT TO GFW ON MAY 29TH FOR A BIKE TUNE-UP DAY! YOU MUST CONTACT CYCLE SOLUTIONS DIRECTLY TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT! FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED!! (THEY CAN ONLY DO 20-30 BIKES) (709) 634-7100 [email protected]... Hopefully this will help the cyclists in town have an easier time getting their bikes road ready for the Road Race June 23-24th! We are still looking for volunteers!! Bikes will be dropped off at Joe Byrne no earlier than 9am. Any major repairs will need to be taken back to the shop.

Racers?? Volunteers???

Hey guys and gals! Just a reminder about the annual falls flash race weekend June 23-24!! Time trial...road race...food and fun!!! Early bird registration prizes ...register now and be entered for prizes! Join our town for a fun weekend!!!

here is the link to our event brite registration page folks!! "Let the games begin!!" https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/exploits-valley-falls-flash-cyc

IMPORTANT UPDATE regarding registration...please include t-shirt size when registering...sizes can only be guaranteed if registered before May 12, 2018...after that we will fit you the best we can!

Hey RACERS!!! T'is the season to start organizing for the busy season coming...here are our details for this years race...we have tried to take your feedback from last year and improve on our event...we hope to see everyone here again...AND BRING A FRIEND!! 2018 Annual Falls Flash Bike Race Weekend Saturday June 23 Individual Time Trial 15km... Male and Female Categories, prizes for top 3 in each category Race Start time: 9:00am Check in time: 8:00am Fee: $20.00 plus tax (plus BNL license) before May 27/2018 $30.00 plus tax (plus BNL license) after May 27/2018 Sunday June 24 Road Race (48km recreational, 72km competitive) Male competitive and recreational Female competitive and recreational Prizes for top 3 in each category Race start time: 9:00am Check in time: 8:00am Fee: $20.00 plus tax (plus BNL license) before May 27/2018 $30.00 plus tax (plus BNL license) after May 27/2018 *fee for double event is $30.00 (plus tax) plus BNL license before May 27/2018, $40.00 if after May 27/2018 ** All registrations received before May 27/2018 are entered for a prize draw of a $50.00 gift card Race fees include post-race refreshments and food, t-shirt, water bottle and other door prizes WE ARE ALSO HOSTING A COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON JUNE 23 TO SUPPORT THE CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION RIDE DON’T HIDE, WE WELCOME ALL OUR RIDERS TO COME OUT AND SHOW THEIR SUPPORT AND LOOSEN UP YOUR LEGS FROM THE TIME TRIAL...we recently lost a dear friend from the west coast (BC) to mental health issues...he committed suicide and none of us knew anything!! He was an avid fitness junkie and cyclist! We are riding in honour of him and all others who suffer in silence!

Results for Falls Flash Cycling Race June 25th/17 in our beautiful town of Grand Falls-Windsor! Great job everyone! And thank you to all of our Volunteers, The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor, Search & Rescue and The Police Department! We couldn't have done it without you! We needed every set of eyes on the course and at the finish line! Hope to see everyone next year!!

Great job yesterday to everyone! We had 30 racers in the Road Race! The results will be posted today!

Everything starts at Excite Centre just around the corner from Conservation Place! We are here now! Race starts at 9am

Mountain Bike Race Results! Congrats to All!

Updated Time Trial Results! A big apology goes out to Christine Elliott who earned 6th place overall and 1st Place with Women's! So sorry about the confusion! Great job to everyone! Sorry about the changes for original placements!!

So sorry Christine! You were left out of the Time Trial results! We will update ASAP! So sorry!

Registration for the Mountain Bike Races starts at 1pm! At Conservation Place at Corduroy Brook Trail! See you soon! RAIN OR SHINE!!

TIME TRIAL RESULTS!! CONGRATS TO EVERYONE ONE VENTURING OUT IN THE RAIN! WELL DONE!

Time Trial Registration desk opens at 8am at Fundamentals Fitness! See u soon!

road race route FYI!!

FYI YOU CAN STILL REGISTER FOR THESE EVENTS EVEN THOUGH THE ONLINE SYSTEM IS FINISHED...SHOW UP AT THE EVENT CHECK IN TIME WITH PLENTY OF TIME TO SPARE AND WE WILL ADD YOU AT THAT TIME!!

BIG SURGE in race numbers overnight...over 50 people now registered for our event which makes it biggest we have had so far...thanks to all who have registered and still an open invitation to those who have not...time trial will start and finish at FUNdamentals Fitness on 12 high street, check in at 8am, race begins at 9am...mountain bike race will check in at 1pm, races begin shortly after that for different categories, meet at the main parking lot "conservation place" on the corduroy park trail system...road race will begin at same place as mountain bike, conservation place parking lot, check in at 8am, race begins at 9am...see everyone tomorrow!!!

ONE DAY TO GO!!!! The 2017 Falls Flash is happening tomorrow and sunday...not too late to register. WE have a great group so far but we welcome more!!! Its going to be an awesome weekend! Come join us for some great riding and great hospitality. It will be a great memory!!!

hey guys and gals...NOT TOO LATE...still plenty of room for our race weekend this saturday and sunday!!! Gonna be a great weekend of racing and comradery!!! Lots of cool prizes, awesome races and awesome people! Come join us!!!

ONE WEEK TO GO!! GET SIGNED UP!!

Hey folks!! So the countdown is on, only 11 days until race weekend!! Its going to be an awesome weekend filled with great riding, great food, great people and lots of prizes as well...the red carpet is being rolled out and we are eager to welcome you to town and give you an event that will give you a great memory for years to come! So register now so we know you are coming!! See you soon!!!

finally some awesome weather to get out and ride here in GFW!!! WE have booked nothing but great weather for our race weekend so register now!! 2 weeks to go! Our town is pulling out all the stops to entertain you and give you a memorable weekend of racing and fun!!! See you soon!

Just wanted to say our thoughts are with everyone involved in the unfortunate accident at the road race at Impact this past Sunday. We hope everyone is ok and we were glad to hear that most of you were able to finish the race!!

hey folks...another reminder that our race weekend is coming fast!! June 24-25 is packed with bike riding opportunities...for everyone considering coming to the races we would really appreciate you registering early so we can get a good head count...also if anyone is bringing small kids that will want to take advantage of our supervised play area while you race, please identify that as well so we can make sure our volunteers are organized and ready to go...letting us know if you want this will be helpful because if no one needs this service, we can obviously put our volunteers to use in another way helping with the races...have a great day everyone!!!!

HEAR YE...HEAR YE...(trumpets blaring in background)...the winner of our early bird registration prize of a $50 gift card is...CHRISTIAN MACKINNON!!! Congratulations to Christian, your gift card will be available for pick up on race day! To all who registered early thank you and we are super excited to host you! Keep spreading the word about our race...only 3 weeks to go! Many more prizes available for people who register for the races. ITS GOING TO BE A FANTASTIC WEEKEND OF BIKE RIDING!!!

Good morning Everyone!! Great weekend at Impact!! Our early bird draw will be happening this morning...the winner of a $50 gift card will be announced at 10:30am...stay tuned!!!!

Cycle Solutions Impact Time Trials Today!

Great day today for Impact Time Trials in Steady Brook, NL!

Over 20 registrants already!! Sign up now for your chance to win a $50.00 gas card. Prize for early bird registrations will be drawn on June 4th!!! We expect a great turnout of both cyclists and tri-athletes to compete in the event. Race fees will include entry to the race, over $400 in draw prizes for race participants, water bottles & t-shirts for all racers. A BBQ will also be held after the time trial on Saturday for all participants taking part in one or more of the events. Link to registration https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/exploits-valley-falls-flash-cyc

REMINDER early bird registration is this saturday at midnight! Register before then and have your name entered for a $50 gift card!! That covers your entry fee and gas if you are the lucky winner...but you can't win if you don't register!!! See everyone at Impact this weekend!!!!

beautiful day yesterday for riding and a great morning this morning too!!! 4 days until Impact and 24 to Falls Flash! Remember early bird deadline is this saturday, $50 gift card up for grabs if you register before midnight this saturday, get your name in for the chance to have your name drawn!!

here is the link to the event brite page for the race...thanks Andrew for mentioning it! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/exploits-valley-falls-flash-cyc

hope everyone had an awesome race this past weekend out east!! Excited to see everyone at Impact this weekend and excited to get you all to meet us in the middle at the Falls Flash on June 24th weekend. Grand Falls-Windsor is really putting out the welcome mat!! REMEMBER, EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS THIS SATURDAY JUNE 4TH AT MIDNIGHT...REGISTERING BEFORE THAT TIME GETS YOUR NAME ENTERED FOR A $50 GAS CARD TO HELP PUT A DENT IN YOUR TRAVEL COSTS!!!! REGISTER NOW AT EVENTBRITE OR BY CALLING OUR TOWN PARKS AND REC OFFICE!!