TransRockies goes long over seven days

A birdseye view of the Northern Rockies during the TransRockies

A birdseye view of the Northern Rockies during the TransRockies (Image credit: Dan Hudson)

On Sunday, August 9, 450 riders from 22 countries were set to kick off racing the 2009 TransRockies at the start line in Panorama Mountain Resort high in the mountains of British Columbia. The eighth edition of the mountain bike stage race features seven stages including six point-to-point rides along the spine of the Rockies and a time trial.