Fernie Gravel Grind

The beauty of gravel is that anything goes; ride whatever and however you want, whether that's crushing long miles on some choppy forestry roads in the middle of nowhere or smashing a quick post work lap on some of the nearby trails and urban grav. That’s why we wanted to partner with CushCore to help people get out, and stay out, on whatever their ‘gravel’ ride might be. Cushcore’s been a staple in the MTB realm for years now and we firmly believe that tire inserts can have... a huge benefit in the gravel scene by supporting the endless types of adventure that come with. If you’re looking for some extra protection for your wheels, this is definitely worth looking into, and who knows maybe you’ll win a set at this year's event #TireSuspension #AnythingGoesWithGravel

We love our trails just as much as, well, everyone else! Go on and show your #LovefortheTrails by taking part in the Fernie Mountain Bike Club's Virtual Challenge on till feb 14th.

If you haven't already, take a gander at this incredible write up by 7mesh featuring one of Canada's most accomplished cyclist and backpacking aficionado, Svein Tuft. Grab yourself a coffee and be ready to have your adventure boots filled to the brim. #7mesh

With this absolutely crazy year coming to a close, we wanted to wish everyone a happy new year and nothing but the best for 2021! We at the Fernie Gravel Grind are excited and optimistic about what lays ahead, and look forward to putting on a wicked event at the end of June! For those that want to stay updated on what’s happening with the FGG, please fill out our email form by following the link below. We’ll be sending out important updates in the months leading up to the ev...ent! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScT_60DH7V3-SdJuJ/viewform Photo | Chris Hatton

Though it may seem like Highway 3 is the only way in and out of Fernie, there’s actually several ways to come and go if you look to the path less paved. Turns out, all of these gravel escapes were featured in the 2020 Virtual Fernie Gravel Grind which showcased multiple backcountry gravel loops spanning in distance and difficulty over a two month span. While this year was tough in many ways, it was great to see so many folks get out and explore our beautiful backyard as wel...l as host visitors like InstaFund Racing. Thanks to your support we raised $6,144.35 for the Fernie Trails Alliance - FTA in 2020, and we can’t wait to see what our 2021 event can accomplish. Video Work Nick Nault // Aidan Alexander Jones

We just want to take a moment to thank the City of Fernie for their tremendous support after selecting the Fernie Gravel Grind as one of the 2021 Discretionary Grant recipients. Our goal is to show the world just how incredible our community and gravel scene here is through the event, and it goes a long way to have their support in this initiative. Thank you CoF and council members! ... Photo Nick Nault

Tis the season for looking back on the year, reflecting on the good, the bad, and the ugly. As tough as this year really was, our Director Chris Hatton took it upon himself to make things just a bit more trying as he conquered the Metric Ton Challenge out in Kamloops. Set out completely by himself with no real reward except some serious bragging rights as well as being completely shattered. Besides landing a place in our hearts, his efforts landed him in Canadian Cycling Ma...gazine's Top Cycling Challenges of 2020. Follow the link below to read more about his epic mission. https://cyclingmagazine.ca//the-best-canadian-cycling-cha/

Looking for a new bike? Still figuring this whole gravel thing out? Just wanna nerd out about the latest gear?? If you said yes to any of these, you should probably hit the link below for a bike check on five different set ups from our trip to Port Renfrew earlier this fall. https://cyclingmagazine.ca//bike-check-port-renfrew-grave/

Who's going? #2021FGG #AnythingGoesWithGravel

With the season wrapping up and sights set on 2021, we thought it was as good of time as ever to introduce the guys who are working full tilt behind the scenes on bringing you the greatest weekend gravel experience, summer 2021. Nakoda Chompy Mason Event Director, Full Time Shredder, Best Smile in the Game. Bike of Choice: Santa Cruz Bicycles Chomptower... Favourite Beer: Fernie Brewing Company Hit the Deck. Chris Hatton Event Director, Gravel Crusher, Knee Pad Enthusiast. Bike of Choice: Santa Cruz Bicycles Stigmata. Favourite Beer: BackCountry Brew Pub and Pizzeria Trailbreaker. Carter Nieuwesteeg Founder, Bike Racer, Coffee Aficionado. Bike of Choice: Santa Cruz Bicycles Tallboy. Favourite Beer: Fernie Brewing Company Finish Line Pale Ale.

Last weekend we had the pleasure of getting out with former pro enduro racer, photo connoisseur, and all around legend Dylan Wolsky to see what the gravel scene is like in his hometown of Squamish BC. Between the easy local gravel laps found just outside of the city centre, it was quickly evident that one can get pretty far out there in no time through the numerous logging roads that surround the sea to sky area. Usually found looking for the next big adventure or snapping p...hotos of his current one, Wolsky see’s himself crushing more gravel miles and exploring what’s beyond the hustle and bustle of the mountain bike mecca on his 650B Santa Cruz Bicycles Stigmata in 2021. As a precursor to what the next generation of gravel bikes in BC may look like, its cross country mountain bike tires and wildly flared drop bars were undoubtedly the perfect combo for the flowy singletrack and loose forest roads that Squamish has to offer. When asked about the growing gravel scene in BC, it’s pretty clear how stoked he is to see what’s ahead for this freshly emerged discipline, and can’t wait to get out to Fernie in 2021 to explore the local gravel goods there too.

when you plan your gravel ride right from town, legendary.

A little recap of the 2020 Virtual Fernie Gravel Grind! So many thanks to everyone who participated and donated in this years event. It was really incredible to see you all forge a new riding community here in Fernie! Amazing! Total donations to the Fernie Trails Alliance - FTA: $6,144.35. Woohoo! ... Draw Prize Winners Recap Fernie Gravel Grind Challenge - completion of one Fernie Gravel Grind Classic route. Winner: Tammy Nishimura Double or Nothing Challenge - completion of both Fernie Gravel Grind Classic routes (big and small loop). Winner: Matthew Goulden Like a Rolling Stone Challenge - completion of both the Fernie Gravel Grind Classic routes and two of the bonus routes. Winner: Kelly Mills Spirit of the Fernie Gravel Grind - embodiment of the Fernie Gravel Grind; pedalling hard while exploring new places with friends and family. Winner: Aislinn Dressler The Last Waltz Challenge - completion of the biggest Fernie Gravel Grind route (6 towns, 250km, 3,000m elevation) Winner: Mark Cunnane Youngest Ripper Award - Youngest Rider to Complete the Fernie Gravel Grind Challenges. Winner: Maddox Johnson Once again thank you to everyone who participated, as well a MASSIVE thank you to all of the sponsors who made this virtual event kick ass! See y'all next year! Straight Line Bicycles Fernie Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic CLIF Bar Beanpod Chocolate, Gelato and Coffee photo Aidan Alexander Jones

Photo | Aidan Alexander Jones