Just a Traipse through the woods.
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Welcome to the Lost Elephant.
The genesis of the Kootenay Gravel Grinder was to create an opportunity for friends to go on a big backcountry adventure ride in memory of a fallen comrade. Since 2015, the start list has grown, and some accomplished riders have tested their legs on it, but the vibe remains that of a friendly escapade. After a couple of editions, the name was changed because “gravel” didn’t do justice to the rock covered and rutted double track trails that crested ridge tops and descended creek beds. The legend of Cranbrook Ed and the silliness of searching for an escaped circus elephant in the local backcountry seemed like an appropriate rebranding. Over the years we have tried to maintain the spirit of adventure riding that informed the first edition by bringing forward new routes. The ability to use different roads, visit remote valleys and cross a seemingly endless number of steep and rugged mountain passes speaks to the sheer volume of backcountry cycling opportunities available in the East Kootenay. Suffering through those sections where the road steepens and disappears under the rocks and the alder always generates memorable moments in a ride, and they have become one of the endearing traits of the Lost Elephant. These locations also seem like the best place for a chance encounter with Ed. |
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These fine organizations believe in us:
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