Contributed by Darch Oborne.
Merritt Crown organizers Darch and James Oborne are pleased with the results of the fourth annual Merritt Crown mountain bike race held Saturday; that is; the virtual race will still be ridden by registered racers until the July 5 cut-off. But racers came from many parts of British Columbia to ride the 120-kilometres of great Merritt trails; and 100% were very pleased with the trails and the weather – a perfect day.
80 racers participated on Saturday; 36 in the Crown; 24 in the Tiara (60-kilometres); and 20 in the relay. James also organized race venues in five other BC locations to further the COVID-19 goals of travel reduction.
“We had 190 registrants this year, and when we’re back to normal next June, we’re planning for 400,” said James.
“Merritt is on the mountain biking map now, and riders want to come and ride and visit our community, and they really appreciate the warm hospitality of our guest services businesses’ said Darch.
Ride On!
