Canada to re-accept tourist travel
After the forced stop due to the epidemic, the country reopened its doors to tourism and eTA Canada is the mandatory travel permit that opens the doors to endless possibilities for our sport. Unlike the European Union, this procedure is necessary to enter the country.
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Country is a mecca for MTB, especially gravity majors
On September 7, Canada reopened its doors to tourist travel. To enter the country, it is only necessary to have a Canadian e-Travel Pass and we will be able to travel to one of the best destinations in the world for MTB enthusiasts. It is a country that has distinguished our sport in many aspects. Since its Freeride days, it has become the center of global attention for what may be the most famous bike park on the planet, Whistler. But we’re not just talking about gravitational systems. Canadian riders have been riding bikes that are now the latest trend, Down Country bikes for years. Races like the BC Bike Race have become an example of what is made for MTBs, halfway between the XC and the track.
Applying for a Canadian Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is the only procedure to enter the country
In this new era of tourist travel, in order to enter Canada, you must complete eTA . Application It seeks to increase travel security and control access to the country. It is a simple procedure, takes hardly 5 minutes and can be managed entirely online. Once granted, eTA Canada is valid for 5 years (although all validity conditions must be checked). It should also be taken into account that eTA Canada allows you to stay in the country for a maximum of 6 months.
MTB events calendar in Canada
The World Cup and Crankworx are two of his big events
Now that you know how to get an eTA Canada, it’s time to find out when and where the big MTB events for next season will be. From the start, the country’s most symbolic test was The World Cup was held in Mont-Sainte-Anne And that, until the arrival of the pandemic, it was the only race that had belonged to the World Cup calendar or hosted the World Championship since this competition was created. Now he’s back with a triple event (XCO, XCC and DHI) in the usual August.
Another major event for motorcyclists in Canada is crankworks, Which is celebrated in Whistler And it is one of the world’s greatest events in the disciplines of gravity. DH, Enduro, dirt jump, ramp, pump track, double slalom…everything you can imagine and more. This great festival has yet to announce its dates for 2022.
If you prefer stage races, Canada is waiting for you, too. The most famous of these is BC bike racing, which is usually registered. Although Singletrack 6 is also popular, it’s two long 7 and 6 day races respectively where the common denominator (although it takes place in different regions of Canada) are the tracks and a type of riding that fits perfect in Down Country.
These are the dates you should write down:
- World Cup in Mont-Sainte-Anne: 5-7 August
- Crankworx Whistler: Pending Dates
- British Columbia Cycling: September 16-22
- Singletrack 6: 6-11 September
All this without forgetting that the country itself offers endless possibilities for any specialty. Including gravel and road cycling.
