20 Feb 2009: There are 5 Rocky Mountain 1200 commemorative jerseys available for sale, 4 men's medium and 1 women's medium. If you missed your chance to purchase a 2008 Rocky jersey and are a men's or women's medium, these jerseys are on sale for the price of CDN $60.00 each. Please note that shipping charges will apply for any out of province sales.

11 Jan 2009: Rocky Mountain 1200 2008 medals have now been mailed to all finishers along with the Randonneur Mondiaux medals. If you have not received your medal package by January 15th (North America) or January 30th (International) please email Ali or Roger Holt. Please note that brevet cards have not been mailed to riders as we are still awaiting the homologation numbers from France. These will be sent separately as soon as received.

05 Aug 2009: There is a growing list of links to photos that various people took during the event on the 2008 Rocky Mtn 1200 Photos page. If you would like to share photos of the event, please contact Eric Fergusson.

29 Jul 2009: Preliminary results from the 2008 Rocky Mtn 1200 are now posted. There is also a temporary sorting page that provides links to the results, several collections of photos from the event, and (soon) stories of the event. If you have photos or a story to share, please contact Eric Fergusson

21 Jul 2009: There is a web site (called live-ish because the data is usually several hours behind real-time) which will list rider check-in times at most of the controls. It is not an automated system. It is based on the control staff telephoning in times to a voicemail system and a volunteer transcribing the times and uploading the data to the web. Of course the priority for control staff is supporting the riders, so calling in times to for the web often happens hours after riders reach a control. Fans should note the last report time from any particular control before deciding that their hero has fallen off the pace.

18 Jul 2009: There is ample parking for rider's motor vehicles adjacent to the start control at the Kamloops Curling Club.

18 Jul 2009: The route from the Castle Junction control (704.9 km) back to Lake Louise has been changed from Hwy 1 to retrace along Hwy 1A. The is due to construction on Hwy 1. See the route page for details.

15 Jul 2009: There is lots of information about the where, when, and how of registration day in the Registration section of the FAQ.

15 Jul 2009: There were errors in the link URL for the control information in the previous news item. The correct URL is http://randonneurs.bc.ca/rocky/controls_info.html

13 Jul 2009: New page with control menus, photographs of the approaches and some notes is available under control information or linked to each control from the controls page.

13 Jul 2009: Copies of the registration day itinerary and the bike check form have been posted (in PDF format).

13 Jul 2008: An updated version of the rules has been posted. Major changes include clarification of reflective material requirements and support rules.

11 Jul 2008: An updated version of the waiver form (in PDF format) that all riders will be required to sign at registration has been posted online. The text is the same as the BC Randonneurs Club event waiver that was linked to from the entry form, but headings, etc. have been made specific to the 2008 Rocky Mtn 1200.

01 Jul 2008: The route page has been updated. The control previously located at Storm Mountain has been moved to Castle Junction, and the route from there back to Lake Louise has been changed from Hwy 1A to Hwy 1. That results in changes to distances of all subsequent route points, and to the overall distance of the ride. There have been other minor distance corrections too, so most control open/close times have been adjusted. The locations and opening/closing times of the convenience stores in the "big empty" parts of the route have been added.

19 Jun 2008: All riders are reminded to insure that they have the required safety equipment with them at bike check (helmet, reflective vest, reflective leg bands). Riders without the minimum required safety equipment will not be permitted to start. Please note that reflective vests and reflective leg bands are NOT available from any local bike shops in Kamloops. Riders must bring these items with them. Reflective vests and leg bands can be ordered from rei.com in the USA or mec.ca in Canada.

19 Jun 2008: All riders are reminded that they must register any support vehicle with the organizers and provide vehicle make, model and license number. Support vehicles may provide support to a rider at controls only. Supporting a rider between controls, closely following or closely preceding a rider will result in disqualification of the rider.

19 Jun 2008: A reminder to all riders who did not submit completed qualifying brevet information with their entries: this data must be submitted immediately to hold your position on the rider list.

04 May 2008: Riders submitting qualifying brevet information will need to provide the following details: Brevet Name, Date, Distance, Location and Completion Time along with the official web site (if available) where this information is posted.

15 Apr 2008: The jersey design for the 2008 Rocky Mountain 1200 has been revealed. See it on the jersey page

24 Mar 2008: A list of hotels (with contact information) in Kamloops and around a number of the controls is now available on a hotel list page

16 Mar 2008: The rider list page now shows the rider list and waiting list for the 2008 Rocky Mtn 1200. 110 riders have been accepted in anticipation of some attrition as the event draws closer. People from the waiting list will move to the rider list if/when riders withdraw. In other words, don't despair if you are on the waiting list, your chances of getting into the ride are very good at this point. Closer to the time of the ride (after early June), any people still on the waiting list may not be moved to the rider list to allow the rider list to drop closer to 100. Those currently on the rider list who paid by Visa can expect to see the entry fee charged to their accounts later this week.

05 Mar 2008: The entry lottery will be held at the BC Randonneurs Spring Social on the evening of 15-Mar. If you're near Vancouver, you're welcome to come to the social. To make sure we've got everything ready for the draw, the cut-off time for inclusion in the lottery is 12:00 noon Pacific Daylight Savings Time 15-Mar-2008. Entries received after that time will be added to the waiting list in the order received. The rider list page will change to show the rider list and waiting list once the results of the lottery have been entered. That change will happen sometime on the 16th or 17th of March and will be announced here.

15 Feb 2008: Volunteers page updated. If you would like to join this exceptional group of people and be part of one of the most exciting cycling events of 2008, there are a few spots left.

10 Feb 2008: Entries are open and the online entry and printable form are now available on the website. Go to the Entry Page.

06 Feb 2008: Riders are advised to book their accomodations in Kamloops as soon as possible because there is a conference in town the same week as the Rocky Mtn 1200 and rooms are booking up already.

05 Feb 2008: The route sheet has been updated and includes open and close times for the controls. Links from that page now go to a route map and route profiles.

21 Jan 2008: Update on the FAQ to remind you that you will need medical insurance for the ride.

21 Jan 2008: The entry process has been somewhat delayed. Both the electronic entry and the printable entry form will be available by mid-February 2008.

11 Dec 2007: The new Rocky Mtn 1200 web site launched today - a new look for a new event. Bookmark this page and come back often or subscribe to the RSS feed to keep informed about the event. Registration will open in early January. Graphic design of the new site by Ali Holt. Implementation by Doug Latornell. Support by Susan Allen and Eric Fergusson.

04 Oct 2007: We are pleased to announce that principle organizers for the 2008 Rocky Mtn 1200 will be Ali & Roger Holt. Bob Marsh will be the event day director. Preparations for the ride are underway, but we're not yet accepting registrations. Contact information and other details will be available soon. Stay tuned...