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Summer is here!
The Park is riding really well with the cool moist conditions. Sometimes when the elements cooperate the hero dirt seems to last forever. Park update |
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The Elements of Perfection: DIRT
A five part video series paying homage to the elements that make up the perfect ride. DIRT, ROCK, AIR, ROOTS, SOUL. Check out the first video, share with everyone who loves riding and upload your photos to our Flickr album. |
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Kokanee Crankworx Live Webcasts
Kokanee Crankworx is best experienced in person but technology will close the gap July 15–24. Plug in with live webcasts of every event at crankworx.com, powered by freecaster.tv. Become a fan on Facebook and follow on Twitter. More info |
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Kona Supreme Operator – Available at the new Demo Centre
Lighter, faster and smooth as silk – this bike is World Cup ready. Try for yourself by renting it for an hour, or the whole day, at the Demo Centre in the Carleton Lodge. More info |
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Trail Outlook
Trail Crew have done rebuilds on Dirt Merchant, Crabapple Hits, Schleyer and Lower Whistler Downhill. The Olympic Skill Builder Park is almost complete and the Mulch Jump at the top of the Joyride course is all new and bigger than ever. A-Line is going to get a pre Crankworx facelift and Crank it Up will be next in line. What's open |
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Garbanzo Zone Update
Trails continue to open every week and trail crew had an army out digging snow and doing rock armoring on the Garbanzo DH course to get it ready for Crankworx. The spin off is a great improvement for the rest of us. In Deep and Original Sin are in the best condition in five years. The newest section of Blue Velvet is under construction and we are hoping to be able to offer it up for your riding pleasure late this summer. Park updates |
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Air Dome
New this month is the availability of BMX bike rentals alongside the 26" DJ bikes. The improved small jump line is riding well and the mini roll–in lets more timid riders experience the bigger jump into the foam pit. Now open 7 days with sessions from 2–5pm and 5–8pm. Schedule |
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Richie Schley's Mountain Bike Adventures
Whistler Blackcomb has teamed up with MTB pioneer and legend Richie Schley to offer four, two day camps designed to build all mountain and park riding skills, taking place both in the park and on a variety of Whistler's amazing trails. Pre–booking is recommended. The first camp, July 30–31, has only eight spots left. Register now |
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Daily All Mountain and XC Tours
In addition to a variety of programs offered in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, our Mountain Bike Guides offer daily All Mountain and XC tours and lessons on trails throughout Whistler Valley. For those riders who want to experience both, check out the XC/DH combo tour. Rentals available. More info |
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Summer Gravity Camps – Still Space Left
The 2011 camp season is off to a great start. We're getting awesome feedback about our new AcroBag and Tyler & Cam McCaul are coaching this week! FYI there's availability in the last youth week and both adult weeks. Click here for more info or to register. |
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Use Foursquare on the trails for deals at GBB
Check–in to the following trails: A–Line, B–Line, Heart of Darkness, Fade to Black, Karate Monkey, & Ninja Cougar to unlock a special for buy one Whistler Mountain Bike Park logo T–shirt and receive the second for 50% OFF! More info |
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Get more riding Time – Avoid Line–Ups
Once you have purchased your Bike Park Season Pass or Triple Play Card, upload your own photo here to accelerate the process when you get here. Also save time by signing your liability waiver ahead of time. |
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Tech Tip – Find your tire pressure sweet spot
This month's Tech Tip from Pinkbike.com shows you how to find your tire pressure sweet spot. Even causal riders will benefit from finding the ideal tire pressure to use. Use Pinkbike's inflation tips to find your perfect pressure and improve your shred. Tech Tip |
