Fastest Known Times
Fastest Known Time (FKT)
The Log Driver's Waltz is a route, not a race. It was designed to showcase the region. It is up to you how fast you pass through this beautiful landscape. As is common with other bikepacking routes some riders will want to see how fast they can ride the route. If you are trying to set a personal record or a new FKT it is expected that you respect other users on shared pathways and forest trails. FKT is the elapsed time and includes stops. If you decide to "race" the route you do so entirely at your own risk.
Wow! J’ai adoré cette dose de saine compétitivité que Trackleaders m’a apportée (...) Le fait de savoir que mon entourage me suivait et m’encourageait a aussi fait la différence dans ma motivation à donner tout ce que j’avais…surtout les 70 derniers kilomètres!
(Wow! I loved this dose of healthy competition that Trackleaders brought me (...) The fact of knowing that my supporters were following me and encouraging me also made the difference in my motivation to give everything I had…especially the last 70 kilometres!)
Marie-Pierre Savard, First Woman and Grand Depart 2022 FKT 3d 15h 41min
The Log Driver's Waltz is a route, not a race. It was designed to showcase the region. It is up to you how fast you pass through this beautiful landscape. As is common with other bikepacking routes some riders will want to see how fast they can ride the route. If you are trying to set a personal record or a new FKT it is expected that you respect other users on shared pathways and forest trails. FKT is the elapsed time and includes stops. If you decide to "race" the route you do so entirely at your own risk.
Wow! J’ai adoré cette dose de saine compétitivité que Trackleaders m’a apportée (...) Le fait de savoir que mon entourage me suivait et m’encourageait a aussi fait la différence dans ma motivation à donner tout ce que j’avais…surtout les 70 derniers kilomètres!
(Wow! I loved this dose of healthy competition that Trackleaders brought me (...) The fact of knowing that my supporters were following me and encouraging me also made the difference in my motivation to give everything I had…especially the last 70 kilometres!)
Marie-Pierre Savard, First Woman and Grand Depart 2022 FKT 3d 15h 41min
General Rules for Bikepacking
1. Be self supported.
2. Follow the route.
3. Be nice.
Specifics of the "Rules" for FKTs on the Log Driver's Waltz
The "rules" are based on the honour principle. They are intended to provide a "level playing field" for those interested in comparing their performance to others or to themselves over multiple attempts. They are entirely optional. Each rider should determine for themselves when it is prudent for them to follow based on their self assessment of their ability and the conditions on the route.
1. Be self supported.
2. Follow the route.
3. Be nice.
Specifics of the "Rules" for FKTs on the Log Driver's Waltz
The "rules" are based on the honour principle. They are intended to provide a "level playing field" for those interested in comparing their performance to others or to themselves over multiple attempts. They are entirely optional. Each rider should determine for themselves when it is prudent for them to follow based on their self assessment of their ability and the conditions on the route.
- A rider's time is the total elapsed time, including all stops, that it takes to complete the route.
- Fastest Known Time (FKT) riders must be registered on Trackleaders for their time to count. RWGPS or Strava tracks will be used for route verification. If you wish to attempt an FKT without a tracker, contact the route developers in advance.
- Note that registration on Trackleaders is for entertainment purposes only.
- If you are riding in the solo category, you should carry your own gear, food, water, etc.
- If you are riding in the pairs category, you and your partner may share resources.
- If you are riding in the pairs category, you and your partner should stay together for the duration of the race.
- You may ride with other people, but drafting is not allowed, unless you are in the pairs category and it is your partner.
- If you need to leave the route for any reason, you must return to your last location and continue on from there.
- No "sag wagons" including leaving gear and retrieving it later by car. If you wish to leave gear you must mail or courier it to your home address.
- Services along the route are fair game; hotels and other accommodation available to all, restaurants, pubs and stores are all available for use.
- Goods and services are not to be pre-arranged, eg., no food or equipment drops, accommodation can be arranged only after the ride has started.
- These rules apply to all riders aiming to have their time recorded.
2023
Meaghan Hackinen, Kelowna, BC
Overall FKT
Women's FKT (ITT: Start in Wakefield)
43 hours 33 minutes
June 23-24, 2023
Overall FKT
Women's FKT (ITT: Start in Wakefield)
43 hours 33 minutes
June 23-24, 2023
2023 Grand Depart
Men (geared): Eric Moisan 2 days 5 hours 38 min
Women (geared): Christina Vietinghoff 2 days 11 hours 40 min
Women (single speed): Sarah Caylor 2 days 21 hours 50 min
Men (single speed): Daniel Jordan 3 days 4 hours 44 min
Men (geared): Eric Moisan 2 days 5 hours 38 min
Women (geared): Christina Vietinghoff 2 days 11 hours 40 min
Women (single speed): Sarah Caylor 2 days 21 hours 50 min
Men (single speed): Daniel Jordan 3 days 4 hours 44 min
Christina Vietinghoff, 2023 Grand Départ: Women's Geared and Women's Overall 2 d 11 h 40 min
Sarah Caylor, 2023 Grand Départ: Overall Single Speed, Women's Single Speed, 2 days 21 hours 50 min
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Eric Moisan, 2023 Grand Départ: Overall Fastest Time, Men's Geared, Men's Overall, 2 days 5 hours 38 min
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2022
Marie-Pierre Savard, Grand Depart: First Woman and Grand Depart FKT
3d 15h 41min
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Cory Ostertag, Grand Depart: First Man and Men's FKT 2d 1h, 43min
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2021
Marketa G, Ottawa, ON
Total Time: 8 Days
2021 FKT (Female)
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Thom Unrau, Peterborough. :
2 days, 7 hours, 10 minutes (2021 FKT Male)
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2020
Norman Cowan, Carp, Ontario Total Time: 3 1/2 days
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Jen Adams and Eric Betteridge, Ottawa, Ontario. Pairs (Duo) 7.5 days
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