Day 3/4, August 3rd & 4th:
The last 2 days have been filled with a lot of dirt and fast riding. We started yesterday off with a quick breakfast at Bugaboos; they have the best pastries around. The German couple that own the café are great and add that extra authenticity to the meal.
We worked on a few more techniques and hit some of Silver Star’s stunt trails, every one in the group tackled the tasks with ease. Luc again continued his quest to crash the most with some more tumbly antics. His white jersey is not looking so clean these days.
After some double burgers at the Saloon and a quick film and photo session by David and Nathan we packed up for Sun Peaks. It is always sad to leave Silver Star but Sun Peaks is no slouch either, so fatigued smiles remain.
A short 2-hour drive and we were there and checking into the Cahilty Nancy Green Lodge. Before I even knew it, the crew over came fatigue with a few drinks at the local tavern and from what I heard a memorable night ensued. Unfortunately this guy had to stay in and catch up and work.
The next day was slow for obvious reason. After some guiding from Cam our host and new friend Alex (local ripper)- we started to get some flow going. Most notable was Andy from Switzerland, he decided to run every skinny in the park, he capped the day off with the ‘the shiezer’ (name not official), a connecting 5 foot long mess of skinnies. He rode it fast and clean. Every one was stoked!
The plus again this year is that everyone is stoked on riding and the results are 4 guys ripping. And for me what is most obvious is watching guys riding style and flow change from stiff to diving into and flowing linked turns. The MMR school of riding once again proves itself.
I should also mention we have been chowing down at Massey’s and dam they make some good food there. Thanks!
Shaums also wanted me to mention that he is still sweet and awesome. We all agree… it is off to breakfast at 5-40’s now and some more DH park riding. Later we will head to Whistler, the fires have shut down the Duffy Lake road so we’ll be driving the long way to Whistler- and extra 2 hours!
Shaums hits up a rock to dock gap on Sugar. On his first try he landed about 2 inches from missing the right side. Always an entertainer.
Nate has made some serious strides in his riding. It is good to see progression first hand.
Here is Andy on “the shiezer” – first try and clean. You’ll see the rest below.
Local ripper Alex gave it a go as well.
This is Sun Peaks jump park zone. There is something for every one in here.
A small section of ‘route 66’. I believe 66 berms in total. Trying to chase Alex down this was dangerous. Although I did have my most leaned out high speed - foot down and sliding corner I think I ever have.
Luc in back, Andy in the middle and Nate up front, coasting some Sun Peaks singletrack.
Shaums chases Alex down insanity one. These guys we going fast. Really fast.
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