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Whistler Mountain Biking Events

As the weather becomes warmer and the snow slowly fades away, you know it is time to hibernate the skis and blow the dust off the old trail bike. During the summer, Whistler becomes a completely different mountain resort. The slopes and tracks used by skiers in the winter time turn into a surging terrain of dirt pathways and trails ideal for alpine adventurers and adrenaline buccaneers. Read more to find out about exhilarating mountain biking events happening this Summer on Whistler and how you can take part in the action.

Kokanee Crankworx

Gear up for one of Whistler’s most adrenaline-charged events of the year, Kokanee Crankworx is a nine day action-packed festival that is certain to get your heart pumping. Watch as talented and daring athletes challenge the laws of gravity and put their tandem skills to the test. But this event is not limited to just the experts; novice and intermediate bikers can also participate. Take for instance, the Giant Slalom event, this course involves two riders racing down two jump-instilled tracks at the same time, clearly this is reserved for professionals to perform. However, the Ken Quon Cross Country event is something everyone can join in on as it includes: a ‘traditional’ family ride on the wide Lost Lake trails, A WORCA ‘Loonie’ type ride and the RE/MAX Corridor Cup Challenge for riders looking for more challenge. This festival will take place at the renowned Whistler Bike Park and complimentary music and entertainment will also be part of the nine-day affair. Keep an eye out for Kokanee Crankworx this summer from August 8th-16th.

Phat Wednesdays

Every two Wednesdays of the month, the Whistler Off Road Cycling Association (WORCA) and Whistler Bike Park will join forces to host Phat Wednesdays. This is a mountain biking experience like no other, each event will take place on different trails and tracks within Whistler Bike Park and the event is open to everyone from beginner bikers, youth riders to the extreme road devils.

Team Whistler Mountain Bike Race Day

In a collaborated effort with Whistler Olympic Park, Team Whistler will host a recreational bike race which will follow up with an Olympic Style BC Cup Cross Country Race. Take the whole family out and admire Whistler’s natural charm while you watch the bike competition in the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic venue.