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. FKT riders must register with Trackleaders.
To show on the finish results on Trackleaders.com , you must be registered with Trackleaders. The Log Driver's Waltz website does not tabulate or publish results other than record the FKT times.
Riders who are riding for an FKT or who are riding fast and want to compare their times with others should register on Trackleaders. This ensures that every rider has equal opportunity see where all the other riders are. It levels the playing field for those wanting to compare themselves against others.
Note: All riders who complete a route or a portion of one are eligible to submit their time and distance for a Gold, Silver or Bronze award. Please submit your time and a photo (Ideally with James Naismith). There is no requirement to be on Trackleaders to have your photo on the webpage. Times are on your honour.
Fastest Known Time (FKT) Categories
Solo:
Riders who are attempting a "Fastest Known Time" (FKT) start at the same time as other riders but must complete the ride as a solo effort. All the other rules below apply.
Pairs:
Pairs are able to share resources, draft and otherwise support each other. Riders should stay together. Time is based on the last of the pair to arrive. All the other rules below apply.
Single Speed:
Ride a bike with a single gear. Gear ratio must remain the same for entire ride.
Tandem:
We'll add this category if there is interest.
Unicycle:
We'll add this as well, if requested!
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, 2022 First Woman and Grand Depart 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. FKT riders must register with Trackleaders.
To show on the finish results on Trackleaders.com , you must be registered with Trackleaders. The Log Driver's Waltz website does not tabulate or publish results other than record the FKT times.
Riders who are riding for an FKT or who are riding fast and want to compare their times with others should register on Trackleaders. This ensures that every rider has equal opportunity see where all the other riders are. It levels the playing field for those wanting to compare themselves against others.
Note: All riders who complete a route or a portion of one are eligible to submit their time and distance for a Gold, Silver or Bronze award. Please submit your time and a photo (Ideally with James Naismith). There is no requirement to be on Trackleaders to have your photo on the webpage. Times are on your honour.
Fastest Known Time (FKT) Categories
Solo:
Riders who are attempting a "Fastest Known Time" (FKT) start at the same time as other riders but must complete the ride as a solo effort. All the other rules below apply.
Pairs:
Pairs are able to share resources, draft and otherwise support each other. Riders should stay together. Time is based on the last of the pair to arrive. All the other rules below apply.
Single Speed:
Ride a bike with a single gear. Gear ratio must remain the same for entire ride.
Tandem:
We'll add this category if there is interest.
Unicycle:
We'll add this as well, if requested!
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, 2022 First Woman and Grand Depart FKT 3d 15h 41min
FKT Records
Women's FKT: Geared
Meaghan Hackinen,
Kelowna, BC
43 h 33 min
ITT: Start in Wakefield
June 23-24, 2023
Meaghan Hackinen,
Kelowna, BC
43 h 33 min
ITT: Start in Wakefield
June 23-24, 2023
All Time and Men's FKT: Geared
Shane Kramer
Lewis, NY
40 h 56min,
2024 Grand Depart
Shane Kramer
Lewis, NY
40 h 56min,
2024 Grand Depart
Women's FKT: Single Speed
Sarah Caylor
69 h 50 min
2023 Grand Depart
Sarah Caylor
69 h 50 min
2023 Grand Depart
Men's FKT: Single Speed
Spencer Gough
52 h 48 min
2024 Grand Depart
Spencer Gough
52 h 48 min
2024 Grand Depart
Pairs FKT
Jeff Hehn & Sarah Robbins
80 h 48 min
2024 Grand Depart
Jeff Hehn & Sarah Robbins
80 h 48 min
2024 Grand Depart
FKTs by Year
2024 Grand Depart
Men (geared): Shane Kramer 40 h 56min
Women (geared): Robin Hughes 67 hours 32 min
Men (single speed): Spencer Gough 52 h 48 min
Pairs: Jeff Hehn and Sarah Robbins 80h 48 min
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
Eric Moisan, 2023 Grand Départ: Overall Fastest Time, Men's Geared, Men's Overall, 2 days 5 hours 38 min
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Christina Vietinghoff, 2023 Grand Départ: Women's Geared and Women's Overall 2 d 11 h 40 min
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Sarah Caylor, 2023 Grand Départ: Overall Single Speed, Women's Single Speed, 2 days 21 hours 50 min
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Daniel Jordan, 2023 Grand Depart: Men's Single Speed, 3d 3h 25min.,
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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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General Rules for Bikepacking
1. Be self supported.
2. Follow the route.
3. Be nice.
In addition to the General Rules there are specific "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.
In addition to the General Rules there are specific "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 ride.
- 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.
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