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Vinay hits Ride, Don't Slide with the legendary Brett Tippie.
August 11, 2010
August 3, 2010
Ultimate Summer of Free Ride winner Vinay checks in from Mount Washington
This past weekend, the Bike Parks BC Ultimate Summer of Free Ride winner Vinay Kumar Menon rode his first bike park ever. Mount Washington Alpine Resort played host to Vinay, and the Indian freeride took full advantage of the opportunity. Check out Vinay's email below, and visit our Facebook page for more updates as Vinay travels around the province.From Vinay:
Hey! Thought I'll forward a few pix of my Mt. Washington visit, includes a BC Cup DH race day shot!
Rode the 'Big Brother' to get an idea of the trails, then hopped on to the Monster Mile! Challenging!Enjoyed it!
Day Three, I rode the Back In Black/Wizard! got sum pix there...hit all the advanced obstacles! Loved it! Actually hiked up a few times to session on certain drops! Later launched off the Big Drop 2, visible near the chair lift area(Cudnt get a pic o dat1)!
HAD A GR8 TIME!
Thanx
-Vinay Kumar Menon
June 14, 2010
It's Judging Time!
Ladies and Gentlemen, the time has come for our celebrity judging panel to hold court over the Ultimate Summer of Free Ride entries and pick the winner. Who will they pick? Will they be impressed by the amount of votes the top entries managed to round up? Or will they focus on the pure passion and enthusiasm of others? No one knows except the judges themselves so stay tuned. The winner will be revealed soon....
June 9, 2010
FIVE DAYS LEFT TO ENTER BIKE PARKS BC ULTIMATE SUMMER OF FREERIDE CONTEST
Over 100 Riders Vying For Votes To Win – Enter By June 14
06.09.2010 – WHISTLER, BC – On June 14 Bike Parks BC's panel of celebrity judges will begin sifting through hundreds of photographs and blogs submitted by riders explaining why they deserve the most epic season of stoke ever awarded.
The good news for mountain bikers looking to win the ultimate summer of freeride is the contest is open at www.bikeparksbc.com until midnight on June 14. The grand prize is a season pass at each of B.C.'s best bike parks: Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Silver Star Bike Park, Sun Peaks Resort, Fernie Alpine Resort and Mount Washington Bike Park. Plus, the winner will also get two lift tickets, two nights accommodation, two days of bike rentals, and a half day of expert guiding to share with a friend at each resort during the 2010 summer season; not to mention $1,000 to create the most epic summer road trip ever.
Bike Parks BC's panel of celebrity judges shared some insights on what they would be looking for in a winning submission:
Cam McRae, Editor of NSMB.e.MAGAZINE
“So you want to come to British Columbia, the land of adventure - and the best bike parks in the world? Then you better learn how to spell. In all seriousness, I think originality, photography and story telling prowess are going to take the day. And spelling.”
Darcy Turenne, Pro Freeride Mountain Bike Athlete & Television Host
“I'm judging 100 per cent on grammar. Just kidding...but it helps. Positive people are a must and if you really want to grab my vote, not much makes me happier than a story or a good joke.”
Harookz, Professional Photographer
“I want to award the person who truly lives for, breathes for and dreams about riding every minute of their lives. Have you ever ditched a special date for never ending singletrack? Called in sick to rail the bike park on hero dirt? Who is the most dedicated rider out there??”
Mitchell Scott, Publisher of Kootenay Mountain Culture
“We've got to see the passion. Feel the passion!”
Jordie Lunn, Professional Mountain Biker
"Don't worry, I won't be judging any grammar or spelling... That's not what riding is all about. Show me your passion, show me why you really deserve to win this contest!"
Riders can enter the Bike Parks BC “Ultimate Summer of Free Ride” contest until midnight, June 14. The public will be able to vote for their favourites to determine the finalists announced June 15. A panel of celebrity judges will then determine the winner and on June 19 someone's ultimate summer of free ride with Bike Parks BC will begin.
For more information and official contest rules and regulations about Bike Parks BC “Ultimate Summer of Free Ride” contest check out www.bikeparksbc.com. Don't forget to “like” www.facebook.com/bikeparksbc and follow @bikeparksbc on Twitter for all the latest news.
About Bike Parks BC
Formed in 2005, Bike Parks B.C. is a partnership of British Columbia's top all season resorts, Tourism British Columbia and the Western Canada Mountain Bike Tourism Association. Bike Parks B.C.'s resort partners offer the very best facilities and services for mountain biking found anywhere in North America.
Bike Parks BC partnership is managed and coordinated by the Western Canada Mountain Bike Tourism Association (MBTA). The goal of the partnership is to create greater awareness about the many mountain biking resort destinations found in British Columbia. Each resorts offers a full range of accommodation and service options, professionally lead programs, high speed lifts, outstanding trails and fabulous mountain scenery.
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Media Note: Photography is available, please email michelle@origindesign.ca.
Media Contact: Michelle Leroux, 604.902.1622
E: michelle@origindesign.ca
Bike Parks BC: Martin Littlejohn 604.254.4266
E: media@bikeparksbc.com
06.09.2010 – WHISTLER, BC – On June 14 Bike Parks BC's panel of celebrity judges will begin sifting through hundreds of photographs and blogs submitted by riders explaining why they deserve the most epic season of stoke ever awarded.
The good news for mountain bikers looking to win the ultimate summer of freeride is the contest is open at www.bikeparksbc.com until midnight on June 14. The grand prize is a season pass at each of B.C.'s best bike parks: Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Silver Star Bike Park, Sun Peaks Resort, Fernie Alpine Resort and Mount Washington Bike Park. Plus, the winner will also get two lift tickets, two nights accommodation, two days of bike rentals, and a half day of expert guiding to share with a friend at each resort during the 2010 summer season; not to mention $1,000 to create the most epic summer road trip ever.
Bike Parks BC's panel of celebrity judges shared some insights on what they would be looking for in a winning submission:
Cam McRae, Editor of NSMB.e.MAGAZINE
“So you want to come to British Columbia, the land of adventure - and the best bike parks in the world? Then you better learn how to spell. In all seriousness, I think originality, photography and story telling prowess are going to take the day. And spelling.”
Darcy Turenne, Pro Freeride Mountain Bike Athlete & Television Host
“I'm judging 100 per cent on grammar. Just kidding...but it helps. Positive people are a must and if you really want to grab my vote, not much makes me happier than a story or a good joke.”
Harookz, Professional Photographer
“I want to award the person who truly lives for, breathes for and dreams about riding every minute of their lives. Have you ever ditched a special date for never ending singletrack? Called in sick to rail the bike park on hero dirt? Who is the most dedicated rider out there??”
Mitchell Scott, Publisher of Kootenay Mountain Culture
“We've got to see the passion. Feel the passion!”
Jordie Lunn, Professional Mountain Biker
"Don't worry, I won't be judging any grammar or spelling... That's not what riding is all about. Show me your passion, show me why you really deserve to win this contest!"
Riders can enter the Bike Parks BC “Ultimate Summer of Free Ride” contest until midnight, June 14. The public will be able to vote for their favourites to determine the finalists announced June 15. A panel of celebrity judges will then determine the winner and on June 19 someone's ultimate summer of free ride with Bike Parks BC will begin.
For more information and official contest rules and regulations about Bike Parks BC “Ultimate Summer of Free Ride” contest check out www.bikeparksbc.com. Don't forget to “like” www.facebook.com/bikeparksbc and follow @bikeparksbc on Twitter for all the latest news.
About Bike Parks BC
Formed in 2005, Bike Parks B.C. is a partnership of British Columbia's top all season resorts, Tourism British Columbia and the Western Canada Mountain Bike Tourism Association. Bike Parks B.C.'s resort partners offer the very best facilities and services for mountain biking found anywhere in North America.
Bike Parks BC partnership is managed and coordinated by the Western Canada Mountain Bike Tourism Association (MBTA). The goal of the partnership is to create greater awareness about the many mountain biking resort destinations found in British Columbia. Each resorts offers a full range of accommodation and service options, professionally lead programs, high speed lifts, outstanding trails and fabulous mountain scenery.
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Media Note: Photography is available, please email michelle@origindesign.ca.
Media Contact: Michelle Leroux, 604.902.1622
E: michelle@origindesign.ca
Bike Parks BC: Martin Littlejohn 604.254.4266
E: media@bikeparksbc.com
BIKE PARK "LOOKING BUFF" FOR OPENING AT FERNIE ALPINE RESORT
Fernie, British Columbia - Fernie Alpine Resort is getting ready for summer opening on June 26th and the trails in the Bike Park are shaping up nicely, thanks to the hard work from our fantastic trail crew and Bike Park Supervisor, Marc Ledoux. Marc says, "Even with a moist few weeks here in the Bike Park, the trails here are looking buff! The trail crew are hard at it, fixing ruts, clearing sight lines, and removing fallen trees to make our trails even smoother. Until the snow melts (just a bit more on the Timber side), we are focusing our attention to the bread and butter trails off the Elk chair. We are also improving our base area bike lanes so bikers and trucks don't kiss, and planning to resurface our Dual Slalom track this week - it should be smoother than a fish soaked chain lube!"
Starting Saturday June 26th, Fernie Alpine Resort will have Thursday - Sunday operations for lift-accessed biking, hiking, and site-seeing. New extended hours on Thursday and Friday night (open until 7pm) open up the opportunity for out of town riders, or locals working the 9-5'er, to get a few runs before the sun sets. For visiting guests, this means they can check into their accommodations and head out onto the trails to scope out their next day's adventure or participate in one of the new weekly activities such as the Thursday night Race Series or Friday night Drop-in Skills Clinic. For those looking to learn the sport, both private instruction and scheduled camps for both children and women are available.
Opening weekend will also feature a special Community Appreciation Day on Sunday June 27th. Local residents from Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford, Elko & Jaffray are invited to come enjoy a full day of fun with complimentary lift access for biking, hiking, and sightseeing as well as 25% off bike rentals and a special charity BBQ for the Fernie Mountain Bike Club. Please note that Fernie Alpine Resort is open to the public on this day and proof of residency will be required to take advantage of the community offer.
For more details on summer operations at Fernie Alpine Resort, visit: www.skifernie.com/summer or call Guest Services at 250-423-4665
Summer Hours of Operation
Thursday - Sunday & Holidays
Open Date: Saturday June 26, 2010
Close Date: Sunday Aug 29, 2010
Bonus Weekend: Labour Day Weekend - Sept 4-6, 2010
Elk Quad Chairlift:
Thursday & Friday - NEW! extended evening hours! 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays* - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Timber Express Chairlift:
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays* - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
*Holidays include:
Canada Day (July 1), Civic Holiday (August 2), and Labour Day Weekend (September 4- 6)
Please note: Schedule is subject to change
Special Events
July 10 - Lost Boys Lungbuster MTB Hill Climb
- The ultimate challenge for hard-core climbers - 2100 vertical feet!
Aug 21 - 22 - Full Throttle Mountain Bike Festival
Weekend highlights include: Super D Downhill Race, Dirt Crit Race, Dual Slalom Competition, and Junior Downhill Race. NEW! "Wham Bam Dirt Jump Jam" on Saturday evening, presented by the Fernie Mountain Bike Club.
Starting Saturday June 26th, Fernie Alpine Resort will have Thursday - Sunday operations for lift-accessed biking, hiking, and site-seeing. New extended hours on Thursday and Friday night (open until 7pm) open up the opportunity for out of town riders, or locals working the 9-5'er, to get a few runs before the sun sets. For visiting guests, this means they can check into their accommodations and head out onto the trails to scope out their next day's adventure or participate in one of the new weekly activities such as the Thursday night Race Series or Friday night Drop-in Skills Clinic. For those looking to learn the sport, both private instruction and scheduled camps for both children and women are available.
Opening weekend will also feature a special Community Appreciation Day on Sunday June 27th. Local residents from Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford, Elko & Jaffray are invited to come enjoy a full day of fun with complimentary lift access for biking, hiking, and sightseeing as well as 25% off bike rentals and a special charity BBQ for the Fernie Mountain Bike Club. Please note that Fernie Alpine Resort is open to the public on this day and proof of residency will be required to take advantage of the community offer.
For more details on summer operations at Fernie Alpine Resort, visit: www.skifernie.com/summer or call Guest Services at 250-423-4665
Summer Hours of Operation
Thursday - Sunday & Holidays
Open Date: Saturday June 26, 2010
Close Date: Sunday Aug 29, 2010
Bonus Weekend: Labour Day Weekend - Sept 4-6, 2010
Elk Quad Chairlift:
Thursday & Friday - NEW! extended evening hours! 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays* - 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Timber Express Chairlift:
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays* - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
*Holidays include:
Canada Day (July 1), Civic Holiday (August 2), and Labour Day Weekend (September 4- 6)
Please note: Schedule is subject to change
Special Events
July 10 - Lost Boys Lungbuster MTB Hill Climb
- The ultimate challenge for hard-core climbers - 2100 vertical feet!
Aug 21 - 22 - Full Throttle Mountain Bike Festival
Weekend highlights include: Super D Downhill Race, Dirt Crit Race, Dual Slalom Competition, and Junior Downhill Race. NEW! "Wham Bam Dirt Jump Jam" on Saturday evening, presented by the Fernie Mountain Bike Club.
June 8, 2010
What the judges are looking for...
On Sunday, entries will be closed for the Ultimate Summer of Free Ride contest. It will then be up to our esteemed panel of judges to pick a winner. What are the judges looking for? You might be surprised. Here's a few quotes from the crew:
Harookz, photographer extraordinaire/second nicest person in the world: "I want to award the person who truly lives for, breathes for and dreams about riding every minute of their lives. Have you ever ditched a special date for never ending singletrack? Called in sick to rail the bikepark on hero dirt? Who's the most dedicated rider out there??"
Darcy Turenne, professional rider/nicest person in the world: "I'm judging 100% on grammar. Just kidding...but it helps. Positive people are a must and if you really want to grab my vote, not much makes me happier than a story or a good joke. Good luck!"
Cam McRae, the man behind NSMB.com: "Funny? Not funny? So you want to come to B.C., the land of adventure - and the best bike parks in the world? Then you better learn how to spell. In all seriousness, I think originality, photography and story telling prowess are going to take the day. And spelling."
Mitchell Scott, writer, editor, hockey fanatic: "We've got to see the passion. Feel the passion!"
Jordie Lunn, enigma/professional rider: ...
Harookz, photographer extraordinaire/second nicest person in the world: "I want to award the person who truly lives for, breathes for and dreams about riding every minute of their lives. Have you ever ditched a special date for never ending singletrack? Called in sick to rail the bikepark on hero dirt? Who's the most dedicated rider out there??"
Darcy Turenne, professional rider/nicest person in the world: "I'm judging 100% on grammar. Just kidding...but it helps. Positive people are a must and if you really want to grab my vote, not much makes me happier than a story or a good joke. Good luck!"
Cam McRae, the man behind NSMB.com: "Funny? Not funny? So you want to come to B.C., the land of adventure - and the best bike parks in the world? Then you better learn how to spell. In all seriousness, I think originality, photography and story telling prowess are going to take the day. And spelling."
Mitchell Scott, writer, editor, hockey fanatic: "We've got to see the passion. Feel the passion!"
Jordie Lunn, enigma/professional rider: ...
June 1, 2010
Silverstar Bike Parks Tips
Bike Shops – Sky Ride Cycle and Double Diamond Repair Shop
Best breakfast place – Bugaboos Bakery and Cafe
Best apres beer-and-nachos spot – The Saloon
Best camping option - Cedar Falls Campground at the base of the mountain
Best bike-friendly hotel option - Lord Aberdeen Hotel
Best pre-ride coffee spot – Bean To Cup (in Vernon and at Silver Star)
Best place to drink fresh locally-brewed beer – Okanagan Spring Brewery
Best spot to catch live music – Funtastic Slow Pitch Tournament
Best spot to go for a swim and lay on the beach - Juniper Beach in Kal Park and Kal Beach
Best places to get your burger fix – The Bulldog Cafe
Best place to get a bite to eat and celebrate the day – The Saloons patio
Well-known riders that call Silverstar home: Benton Hennig, Steve Romaniuk, Benton Leong, Garrett Robertson
Best breakfast place – Bugaboos Bakery and Cafe
Best apres beer-and-nachos spot – The Saloon
Best camping option - Cedar Falls Campground at the base of the mountain
Best bike-friendly hotel option - Lord Aberdeen Hotel
Best pre-ride coffee spot – Bean To Cup (in Vernon and at Silver Star)
Best place to drink fresh locally-brewed beer – Okanagan Spring Brewery
Best spot to catch live music – Funtastic Slow Pitch Tournament
Best spot to go for a swim and lay on the beach - Juniper Beach in Kal Park and Kal Beach
Best places to get your burger fix – The Bulldog Cafe
Best place to get a bite to eat and celebrate the day – The Saloons patio
Well-known riders that call Silverstar home: Benton Hennig, Steve Romaniuk, Benton Leong, Garrett Robertson
May 21, 2010
Mount Washington Bike Parks Tips
Bike Shops - Tread Shed is the only shop on-mountain and has everything you need to rent, buy, or fix your way to the bike park
Best breakfast place - if by breakfast you mean the first ride of the day, then you should check out MMT.
Best apres beer-and-nachos spot - forget the nachos, but if you're talking beer, the only beer out here is Lucky Lager and it's served icy cold in Fat Teddy's Bar and Grill
Best camping option - the Hawk Parking Lot....yes, it's a parking lot but it's free and bonus, there's a bathroom! it's also a two second walk to the Hawk Chair
Best bike-friendly hotel option - on-mountain, your best bet is Slopeside Accomodations...it's slopeside.
Best pre-ride coffee spot - The mountain's General Store offers the best fresh brewed mocha-frappa-chai-latte drink you've ever had.
Best place to drink fresh locally-brewed beer - Fat Teddy's Grill slings out good ol' Pipers Pale Ale and Spy Hopper from Vancouver Island Brewery
Best spot to catch live music - The Big Day Up is happening on July 17 and features Australian band The Cat Empire. Otherwise, truck down to Cumberland and hit a local pub
Best spot to go for a swim and lay on the beach - drive 2.5 hours west young man and hit the pristine sands of Tofino's Long Beach and Cox Bay.
Best places to get your burger fix - without a doubt, drive to Cumberland and hit the Waverley Hotel. Wednesday night is legendary burger night. don't think about it, just do it.
Best place to get a bite to eat and celebrate the day - stop eating and go out and ride!
Well-known riders that call Mount Washington home - you may not have heard of this guy yet, but his name is Darren Berrecloth- he's real good.
Best breakfast place - if by breakfast you mean the first ride of the day, then you should check out MMT.
Best apres beer-and-nachos spot - forget the nachos, but if you're talking beer, the only beer out here is Lucky Lager and it's served icy cold in Fat Teddy's Bar and Grill
Best camping option - the Hawk Parking Lot....yes, it's a parking lot but it's free and bonus, there's a bathroom! it's also a two second walk to the Hawk Chair
Best bike-friendly hotel option - on-mountain, your best bet is Slopeside Accomodations...it's slopeside.
Best pre-ride coffee spot - The mountain's General Store offers the best fresh brewed mocha-frappa-chai-latte drink you've ever had.
Best place to drink fresh locally-brewed beer - Fat Teddy's Grill slings out good ol' Pipers Pale Ale and Spy Hopper from Vancouver Island Brewery
Best spot to catch live music - The Big Day Up is happening on July 17 and features Australian band The Cat Empire. Otherwise, truck down to Cumberland and hit a local pub
Best spot to go for a swim and lay on the beach - drive 2.5 hours west young man and hit the pristine sands of Tofino's Long Beach and Cox Bay.
Best places to get your burger fix - without a doubt, drive to Cumberland and hit the Waverley Hotel. Wednesday night is legendary burger night. don't think about it, just do it.
Best place to get a bite to eat and celebrate the day - stop eating and go out and ride!
Well-known riders that call Mount Washington home - you may not have heard of this guy yet, but his name is Darren Berrecloth- he's real good.
May 20, 2010
Crank It Up 2010 - Video
Want to know how good the trails are at Whistler Bike Park? Here's a brand new video from our opening week. Enjoy and see you soon!
May 15, 2010
May 10, 2010
Whistler Bike Park Insider Tips
Whistler Bike Parks Tips
In a new department here at the Bike Parks BC blog, we will be bringing you inside tips on each Bike Park. Feel free to add your suggestions in the comment section. Our first entry is from Whistler and Whistler Mountain Bike Park. They open May 15th so if you haven't already done so, plan your trip now! - MB
Bike Shops - Garbanzo Bike & Bean, Summit, Evolution
Best breakfast place - Southside Diner, Alpine Cafe, Element, Garbanzo Bike & Bean
Best apres beer-and-nachos spot - Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC),
Best camping option - Riverside Campground
Best bike-friendly hotel option - Aava Whistler Hotel
Best pre-ride coffee spot - The Lift Coffee Company
Best place to drink fresh locally-brewed beer - The Brewhouse
Best spot to catch live music - Garibaldi Lift Company
Best spot to go for a swim and lay on the beach - Lost Lake
Best places to get your burger fix - Splitz Grill, Dusty's Grill
Best place to get a bite to eat and celebrate the day - Sushi Village,
May 8, 2010
Sun Peaks Bike Park Insider Tips
Best Bike Shop – At Sun Peaks, Time to Ride for small jobs; in Kamloops, just pick one they’re seriously all great – Full Boar Bike Store, Bicycle Café, Spoke n’ Motion, Taboo Cycle
Best Breakfast Place – Café 540, filling breakfast sandwiches and bagels along with mountain bike videos playing 24/7
Best Apres Beer and Appetizers – Masa’s Bar + Grill Patio
Best Camping option – Heffley Lake, located 15 minutes from Sun Peaks
Best Bike-friendly hotel option – Delta Sun Peaks, the hotel has its own pool, outdoor hot tub, and bike valet
Best Coffee – Bolacco Café or head to the Bluebird Market and pick up a bag of Oso Negro Coffee and brew your own bru!
Best local swimming hole – Heffley Lake or the public swimming pool
Best burger in town – Masa’s Bar + Grill
Best Restaurant – Powder Hounds Restaurant – try the gourmet schnitzel and the beer is reasonably priced
Best Pizza – Going to Mountain High Pizza is a must while at Sun Peaks
Must Ride DH Trail - Honey Drop
Must Ride Adventure / Epic Trail - Sugar into Sweet One
Must Do Events - Gummy Bear DH, Sunday, August 8, and the Endurance DH, Saturday, September 11
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