Whistler Bike Festivals & Events
Everyone loves a party and Whistler can throw one like nowhere else.
Parties, special events, celebrations and festivals are all part of Whistler life, year-round. It's an open invitation to fun.
Toonie Rides
April 30–September 24, 2009
Join the locals every Thursday for a $2 race sponsored by Whistler businesses and organizations. Racers get food and fresh bevvies at the end of every ride. Sign in is at 5:30 pm and the race begins at 6:30 pm. Participants must be WORCA (Whistler Off Road Cycling Association) members to compete.
Wild Willies Come Ride With Us
Every Monday starting May 25, 2009
All ages and abilities are welcome for these fun group rides. Sign in at 6:00 pm at Nesters with rides starting at 6:30 pm. Cost is $2 and participants must be WORCA members.
Dirt Series Women Only Mountain Bike Camp
May 30-31, June 28-29, July 25-26 and September 12-13, 2009
The Dirt Series women only bike camp is a weekend of rough riding and big air. Skills improvement for all levels and a chance to hang with the girls guarantees a great time. Leave the boys in the dust as you race down the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Camps take place May 30-31, June 28-29, July 25-26 and September 12-13, 2009.
Phat Wednesdays Freeride Series
mid June to end of August
Head to the Whistler Mountain Bike Park every second Wednesday for a downhill race similar to the Toonie Rides. Each race takes place on a different trail or course so you never know what you’re going to get. All ages and skill levels welcome. Après at the GLC. Sign in at 5:00 pm.
2009 X-Country Clinics
every other Tuesday evening starting early June
Improve your riding with coaching from the experts at Cross Country Connection. Each clinic will build on skills learned in previous sessions. Clinics are $10 for WORCA members; meet at the Cross Country Connection rental store at the entrance to Lost Lake at 5:45 pm for sign in.
Test of Metal
June 20, 2009
This epic Squamish race is a 67 km course with more than 1,200 metres of climbing and 35 km of single track - the fastest will take just over two hours to complete it and the average competitor 3-4 hours.
Women’s Nights at Whistler Mountain Bike Park
June 22, 2009–September 7, 2009
Every Monday and Wednesday, grab your best girls and hit the Bike Park for an estrogen-fuelled ride — no boys allowed. All levels of experience are welcome. Get discounts on rentals and learn from an experienced guide. Afterwards, bond over bevvies at the GLC après. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
BC Bike Race
June 28–July 4, 2009
This epic ride starts in Vancouver and winds through nine beautiful west coast communities over seven days before finishing in Whistler. Compete solo or in teams of 2, 3, 4, or 5.
BC Cup Mountain Bike Race
July 19, 2009
Cheer on or take part in the first mountain bike race to be held at the spectacular Whistler Olympic Park, venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Whether you are a seasoned competitor or new to the sport, dont miss this opportunity to explore the brand new trails or watch from the sidelines. The BC Cup portion of the race is for licensed riders looking to capture the BAR (Best All Round) BC Cup Points Series and the Citizens Mountain Bike Race portion is for non-licensed riders wanting to test their skills, race their friends and be involved in the newest, classic mountain bike race in the Sea to Sky Corridor. See Team Whistler for registration and more information.
Squamish GearJammer
July 25, 2009
This mass start cross country trek is 47 km of single track and starts at Alice Lake Provincial Park. Cross the finish line at Rose Park near the Adventure Centre. Limit of 500 riders.
Ken Quon Memorial Ride On
August 9, 2009
This fun day of riding celebrates the life of Whistler local Ken Quon, an avid mountain biker who passed away in 2005. Bring the whole family to Riverside Campground as different trails are set up for a family ride, a toonie race and a more competitive team challenge. Participants must be members of WORCA, Team Whistler Cycling or BC Cycling licensed racers.
Kokanee Crankworx
August 8–16, 2009
One of the world's premier mountain bike festivals, Kokanee Crankworx guarantees to get you off your seat.
Slow Food Cycle Sunday
August 16, 2009
Cycle around Pemberton’s farmland sampling all the local produce and meeting the growers. This natural buffet is a sensory smorgasbord.
Westside Wheelup
September 12, 2009
Taking place on Whistler’s west side, the race starts with a sprint down Millar Creek Road from Function Junction, a short piece of Alta Lake Road, and a selection of trails that includes Lower Sproatt, Upper and Lower Beaver Pass, Whip Me Snip Me, Rebob and the entire length of A River Runs Through It. Participants must be a WORCA or Cycling BC-affiliated club member.
Cheakamus Challenge
September 19, 2009
This is the oldest cross-country race in Canada and features epic climbs, buffed singletrack, high-speed rolling terrain and a thrilling finish through the Whistler Mountain Bike Park.
