Disecting the course and soaking in Banff.

Singletrack decent, some ascent's are like this as well.

A climb on the course.

Banff hot mineral springs.

Banff hot mineral springs.

Craig riding the single track descent.

This is a perfect example of the singletrack. Rooted and rocky.

This morning i meet up with Mark Fenner for a quick burn around the 24 hour course. After one lap of figuring it out and piecing it together properly we were able to do one more off the full track in the correct order and direction.

This is by far the toughest MTB course i have in counted. It is 20km long and has 630m of climbing (more than last year). It is different as the course is always amongst the trees. It has a good balance of fire road and single track, this applies to the ascents and descents. This course will test fitness and MTB skills. It truly is fitting of a World Championship.

The afternoon was spent soaking in the hot mineral springs of Banff. The water temp is 39 degrees so after about 30 mins your done. It is however fantastic for recovery. The rest of Banff i didn't think much of. It has far to many tourist wandering around for me. Canmore is allot quieter and way more relaxing.