Road Cycling

Road Cycling

Long recognized as a mecca for mountain biking, an increasing amount of road cyclists are discovering the beautiful riding in the Whistler area. Recent highway upgrades south of Whistler and on the Duffey Lake road provide a smooth tarmac on which to ride. As always, caution is advised when riding on the highway.

Suggested rides include:

Whistler Village to Whistler Olympic Park:
A beautiful ride up a brand new road with excellent views of the Callaghan Valley, site of the Olympic Ski Jumping and Nordic events.

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Accumulated Elevation Gain: 520 m

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Length: 27 km
Start: Village Gate Blvd. at Hwy 99
Finish: Biathlon Stadium

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Whistler Village to Pemberton:
A long-time locals favourite, this ride is mostly downhill to Pemberton so be sure to save some energy for the ride back to Whistler.

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Accumulated Elevation Gain: 245 m (Accumulated Elevation loss: 645 m)

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Length: 32 km
Start: Village Gate Blvd. at Hwy 99
Finish: Pemberton Petro Canada

Whistler to Pemberton bike ride

Pemberton Meadows:
Starting in Pemberton, an easy 50km loop can be made by riding up to the end of Pemberton Meadows and back. This ride is generally sees little vehicle traffic and takes you past the picturesque farms that dot the Pemberton Valley. The views of Mount Currie on the return leg are stunning.

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Accumulated Elevation Gain: 129 m

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Length: 30 km
Start: Pemberton Petro Canada
Finish: Bridge over Lillooet River on approach to Hurley Road

Pemberton Meadows bike ride

Tour de Whistler:
Another local favourite with some excellent hill-climbing. This ride does a loop of the valley, taking in nine climbs of significance.  From the Village head north to Emerald, then back through Alpine Meadows to Alta Lake road.  Ride south past Rainbow Park and up to the top of Stonebridge.  Continue south on Alta Lake road, crossing Hwy99 to the climb up Kadenwood.  From here the ride head back north to the Village, taking in the climbs of Bear Ridge, Taluswood, Panorama Ridge, Base 2, and up Painted Cliff road.

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Accumulated Elevation Gain: 1300 m

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Length: 52 km
Start: Village Gate Blvd. at Hwy 99
Finish: Village Gate Blvd. at Hwy 99

Tour de Whistler bike ride

Duffey Lake Road:
The mother of all climbs! From Lilloet Lake to the Joffre col, this ride climbs 1,000m in 15km. Depending on your fitness level, you can start in either Whistler or Pemberton or continue all the way to Lillooet.

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Accumulated Elevation Gain: 1118 m

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Length: 30 km
Start: Pemberton Petro Canada
Finish: Joffre Lakes Parking Lot

Pemberton to Joffre bike ride

Whistler to Squamish:
Although this section of the highway sees heavy traffic, recent upgrades have created a wide shoulder on which to ride. Even though the route is mostly downhill, be aware of the strong wind that often blows up the valley – it can make the final descent into Squamish harder than it seems!

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Accumulated Elevation Gain: 600 m (Accumulated Elevation loss: 1290 m)

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Length: 51 km
Start: Function Junction (intersection of Highway 99 and Alpha Lake Road)
Finish: Downtown Squamish

Whistler to Squamish bike ride

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