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Lots of summer left
Trails are in the best shape ever post Crankworx. By having the greatest show on dirt almost a month early, we have lots of summer left for new trail development.
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The Elements of Perfection: ROOTS
4th installment of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park's Elements of Perfection video series playing homage to ROOTS. Video |
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X–Rental Bikes for sale –
DH Kona bikes starting at $799.99
For the best deals on our Rental fleet from last year visit G1 Rentals at the base of the park. 2010 Kona Stinky 7 & 2010 Stinky Garbanzo are available now. More info |
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Devinci Wilson SL –
Available at the new Demo Centre
Devinci's most aggressive bike yet. Try it for yourself by renting for an hour or the whole day at the Demo Centre in the Carleton Lodge. More info |
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GUIDED TOURS FROM THE PEAK CHAIR
Mid August is when the wildflowers bloom and the bike trails open. Don't miss the beauty of alpine riding. Join us for guided tours from the top of the Peak Chair that will have you descending 5000' of vertical to the valley floor. It is the summer equivalent to heli–skiing and the perfect cherry on top of any Whistler bike trip. More info |
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TWO NEW TRAILS IN THE LOWER PARK
Blueseum is an intermediate trail in the old Smoke & Mirrors zone, a flowing singletrack with fun rock rolls. Wednesday Night Delight is an intermediate freeride trail below Blueseum off B–Line. Offering several options for drops and small jumps, it's a great skill builder trail. The Olympic Skills Park has new features for honing trail skills including cornering, drops, jumps and skinnies. What's open |
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1,000,000th BIKE PARK RIDER
The Millionth rider to the Whistler Mountain Bike Park came through the line on Friday August 12 with a celebration at Fitzsimmons chairlift hosted by biking legend Brett Tippie. It is the first Bike Park in the world to reach this feat and here's a video to recap what went down. Watch video |
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Garbanzo Zone Update
Blue Velvet and Freight Train are getting the machine treatment with some new features being added at the same time. In Deep received a lot of new armor work for Crankworx and has much improved lines for the hardcore riders. No Joke and Goats Gully are open and riding well with the continued tacky conditions. Park updates |
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Air Dome
The Airdome remains open for 11–2pm and 5–8pm sessions for public. Come check out the place that Brandon Semenuk, 2011 Slopestyle Champ, and Benny Phillips, Teva Best Trick winner, call home. They may even be in the house to share some tips if you are lucky. Schedule |
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BBQ, Sightseeing and Snow Ride
Did you know your Bike Park Pass, Triple Play Card or ticket also gives you access to the PEAK 2 PEAK Alpine Experience, to the Roundhouse Lodge for lunch and snow ride, as well as the lift portion of the Mountain Top BBQ? And remember, Passholders and Triple Play Cardholders get 20% off food at the Roundhouse Lodge and GLC.
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Richie Schley's Mountain Bike Adventures
In only two days riders will see their skills take quantum leaps of improvement thanks to the professional teaching techniques of the world's best riders. These camps are designed to build all mountain and park riding skills, taking place both in the park and on a variety of Whistler's amazing trails. Includes exclusive 'out of bounds' ride off Whistler's Peak Chair. Register now |
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Dirt Series Women's Specific and Co–Ed Mountain Bike Camps
Following four sold out camps so far this year, the Trek Dirt Series is gearing up for it's season finale in Whistler: a co–ed camp on September 10–11. It'll feature skill development sessions, instructional rides and maintenance clinics, and is sure to get you more excited about riding than ever before. Open to beginner through advanced riders. Register now |
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Tech Tip – STEM CHOICE AND COCKPIT SETUP
This month's Tech Tip from Pinkbike.com discusses how stem length affects your handling and how you can use bike set up and stem length to tune it. Tech Tip |
