December 19, 2014 (Squamish, BC) – Mark your calendars for New Year’s Day at 6:00pm. That’s when registration opens for the 20th anniversary Test of Metal mountain bike race in Squamish, B.C.

With historically fast sell-outs – the record a few years ago was 26 minutes – the January 1 sign-up is an annual tradition for mountain bike enthusiasts recovering from the revelries of the night before.

“We are constantly amazed at the support we get for this race and look forward in this anniversary year to making this the best event ever,” said Test of Metal race director,  Cliff Miller. “We’re also very happy to announce that Nesters Market Squamish has extended its presenting sponsorship for another three years, which allows us to continue putting on this community-supported event.”

Sean Daly, Nesters Market general manager, said his company’s long-time involvement in the Test of Metal stems from promoting the healthy lifestyle embraced by Squamish and the mountain bike community. “We are incredibly proud to be able to support such a positive event and look forward again to working with the Test of Metal organization as it enters its third decade of putting on one of the best mountain bike races in Canada.”

For those people who would like to do all four of the Test of Metal group of races, the 4-Pack registration is already open.  In addition to the flagship event, races include the Orecrusher, the Gearjammer and the Just Another Bike Race (JABR).

The 4-Pack, at a price of $224 (plus GST), is a 20 per cent discount from the regular price of the four races if entries were purchased individually. There are a limited number of 4-Packs available.

In addition, a 3-Pack registration for the Orecrusher, the Gearjammer and the Just Another Bike Race (JABR) is another option and is priced at $120 (plus GST).

As in 2014, the Test of Metal group of races will be using the Webscorer system to provide race registration services. Register here.

Those who have a free entry to one of the races and elite riders should, anytime after January 15, contact the race registrar before registering.

The Test of Metal group of races 2015 season starts with the Orecrusher on May 9, followed by the Test of Metal presented by Nesters Market Squamish on June 20, the Gearjammer presented by GSK Chartered Accountants LLP on July 18, and concludes with the Just Another Bike Race presented by Pearson Financial Services Ltd. on August 19.

The Test of Metal is planning some special events for this 20th anniversary edition including a sneak preview of the inaugural Squamish Craft Beer Festival which will take place in July.

See the Results for the 2014 Test of Metal group of races.