Sponsor: Merlins/Garbanzo Bike & Bean
Sign In: 5:30, Garbanzo Bike & Bean
Ride:6:30, Bike Park
Après: Merlins
Coast Mountain Photography will be photographing the Toonie Rice this Thursday. Photos will be available for viewing and purchase Friday Sept 10th at their gallery in the Carleton Lodge. Or on their website at www./bikeparkphotos.com. Check it out!!!
Sep 07, 2010 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
Sponsor: WORCA
Sign In: 5:30, PassivHaus
Ride:6:30, Lost Lake
Finish: Disco Boy/Centennial Jct
Après: PassivHaus
Potluck dinner this week. WORCA will be providing a hot beverage and a cold treat! Please bring a mug.
Aug 30, 2010 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
Sponsor: WCSS, Fineline, Scandinave, & Opa!
Sign In: 5:30, Wedge Parking Lot
Ride:6:30, North Secret/Green Lake Loop (View Course Map)
Finish: Spruce Grove
Après: WCSS Spruce Grove
Bring your bathing suit this week! Scandinave is offering complimentary access to Toonie Riders from 8:30-10:30!
This spectacular outdoor spa, engulfed in a forest of spruce and overlooking Mount Sproatt, offers the experience of hydrotherapy in the heart of nature. This year-round refreshing activity cleanses the body and skin improving blood circulation and physical conditioning. It produces the effect of increased wellness and intense relaxation. Occurring in three stages, just a few hours are required to fully enjoy the benefits of hydrotherapy. In sequence, first heat the body in the Eucalyptus steam bath, hot baths or wood burning Finnish sauna. Then, cool the body quickly in the Nordic waterfalls, cold baths or shower. Finally, relax in the solariums or enjoy our outdoor relaxation areas with fireplace and hammocks. Enjoy this true relaxation experience, only minutes away from Whistler Village, and feel restored, rejuvenated and refreshed!
Check out the full schedule on the Toonie section of our website
Aug 24, 2010 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
Sponsors: RBC & Gone Bakery
Sign In: 5:30, Top of Alpine Way
Ride:6:30, Westside (View Course Map)
Finish: Rainbow Parking Lot
Après: Gone Bakery
Check out the full schedule on the Toonie section of our website.
Aug 17, 2010 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
If you haven’t had a chance to ride the Bike Park, this is your opportunity. Once the frantic pace of Kokanee Crankworx winds down, the Bike Park gets better by the week-especially once the fall moisture arrives and the temps drop. In addition the Bike Park crew have been hard at work over the last few years building new types of trails designed with all mountain (5*5 and 6*6 inch) bikes in mind. Trails like Karate Monkey, Ninja Cougar, Samurai Pizza Cat and Crank it Up in the lower mountain and the newly completed Blue Velvet trail in the Garbanzo zone have had rave reviews. So here’s your opportunity to give the Bike Park a Sample…but don’t miss out, check in early on Aug 12th!
Sponsors: SRAM/The Lift
Sign In: 5:30, The Lift, Skier’s Plaza
Ride:6:30, Blackcomb/Lost Lake (View Course Map)
Finish: Lost Lake Ticket Booth
Après: The Lift, Skier’s Plaza
Check out the full schedule on the Toonie section of our website.
Aug 11, 2010 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
Sponsors: CERG/Brent Harley
Sign In: 5:30, CERG (behind the Home Hardware in Function) -
Start: Across the bridge by Cheakamus Crossing
Ride:6:30, Interpretive Forest (View Course Map)
Finish: Interpretive Forest Parking Lot
Après: CERG
Check out the full schedule on the Toonie section of our website.
Aug 05, 2010 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
Sponsors: Snowcovers/Skiis & Biikes/Mike’s Garage
Sign In: 5:30, Top of Kadenwood
Ride:6:30, Kadenwood/Interpretive Forest (View Course Map)
Finish: House Rock
Après: House Rock
Check out the full schedule on the Toonie section of our website.
Jul 21, 2010 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
Sponsors: Chromag & North Shore Billet with awesome gourmet food from Deep Powder Catering, and beats by DJ Selechtah-Russ
Sign In: 5:30, Chromag Headquarters, Function Junction
Ride: 6:30, Interpretive Forest (View Course Map)
Finish: Interpretive Forest Parking Lot
Après: Chromag Headquarters
Be sure to get your Meal and Beer tickets at the sign on, as well as your ballot for the 5th Annual Show and Shine.
The Show and Shine began somewhat impromptu after Chromag’s Toonie ride five years back. All the Chromag owners wiped the fresh dirt off their bikes and displayed them all together to simply admire their bikes. Most Toonie riders have a competitive spirit so this bonding of Chromag bikes had to have a winner. It was decided that the “Best in Show” would be up to all those gathered to decide by way of a majority vote.
The Chromag Show and Shine has blossomed into a great event and Chromag bike owners have gone to great lengths in preparing their bikes for display. Some displays have included music, enclosed crates with peep holes, electric lights, and many props to embellish the theme of the Bicycle. Anything goes – custom paint, vote soliciting, the only rule is that it must be a Chromag Frame. All those present at the event get one vote so it’s important to make sure that you check out all the Chromags on display.
Make sure you get your Show and Shine ballot at the sign on. If you are a Chromag owner wishing to show and shine your bike, you can obtain a registration card at the après and a showing space from Chromag Bikes.
These are the good times, and we are havin’them! See you there!
Check out the full schedule on the Toonie section of our website.
Jun 28, 2010 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
Sponsors: École la Passerelle & Creekbread
Sign In: 5:30, Creekside Plaza
Ride: 6:30, Creekside/Tunnel Vision (View Course Map)
Après: Creekbread
As usual, WORCA memberships are required. Avoid early season line-ups and purchase your membership online.
Check out the full schedule on the Toonie section of our website.
**Trail Notice
Tunnel Vision Trees Thinned to Reduce Wildfire Risk
Watch during this week’s Loonie for the recently-thinned section near the bottom of Tunnel Vision, next to Kadenwood Road. Smaller trees were cut and removed from the site, then shipped to the composting facility. With the addition of thinning on either side of the Kadenwood ski-out, 750 metric tonnes (150 huge truckloads) of brush were removed, a total which represents six week’s supply for the composting process.
Much of the lower valley in Whistler has similar forests to those around Tunnel Vision. These 40-60 year-old, extremely dense and dark stands are targetted for “fuels reduction,” that is, cutting and removal of smaller trees to reduce the flammability of the stand. Such treatments can also provide better wildlife habitat by speeding the development of mature and older stand conditions.
Comments and suggestions about this and future wildfire treatments are welcome. Please contact Fire Chief Rob Whitton (
rwhitton@whistler.ca).
Jun 21, 2010 | Clinics & Skills Development, Toonie Rides, Trails, Volunteer | Leave A Comment »
Sponsors: Cross Country Connection & Whistler Cooks Catering
Sign In: 5:30, Lost Lake Event Area
Ride: 6:30, Lost Lake (View Course Map)
Après: Lost Lake Event Area
As usual, WORCA memberships are required. Avoid early season line-ups and purchase your membership online.
Check out the full schedule on the Toonie section of our website.
Jun 15, 2010 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
Sponsor:Whistler Bike Guide
Co-Sponsors: Riverside Cafe, Whistler Brewing Company, Whistler Pocket Chocolate, Riverside Resort and Campground
Sign In: 5:30, Wedgemont Parking Lot
Ride: 6:30, Course Update: Numb North is too wet so the route will just follow Green Lake Loop.
Après: Riverside Resort and Campground
Please no parking at the Riverside Campground. Parking is available on Mons Road or Spruce Grove Park. The washrooms will be open at the campground but not for personal dirt management. Please keep them spotless so we don’t get hit with a cleaning bill from our friends at Riverside! And always remember to thank our sponsors!
As usual, WORCA memberships are required. Avoid early season line-ups and purchase your membership online.
Check out the full schedule on the Toonie section of our website
Jun 08, 2010 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
Sponsors: Summit Sports & Whistler Golf Club
Sign In: 5:30, Summit Sports
Ride: 6:30, Bike Park
Après: Whistler Golf Club
As usual, WORCA memberships are required. Avoid early season line-ups and purchase your membership online.
Check out the full schedule on the Toonie section of our website.
Jun 01, 2010 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
Sponsors: Whistler Chiro, Team Whistler, Whistler Brewing, and the Dubh Linn Gate
Sign In: 5:30, Whistler Brewery, Millar Creek Rd, Function Junction
Ride: 6:30, Westside (View Course Map)
Finish: Rainbow Trail Parking Lot
Après: The Dubh Linn Gate
As usual, WORCA memberships are required. Avoid early season line-ups and purchase your membership online.
Check out the full schedule on the Toonie section of our website.
May 25, 2010 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
Please bring a donation to the Food Bank to this week’s ride.
Sponsors: Wild Willies & the Longhorn
Sign In: 5:30, Spruce Grove
Ride: 6:30, Lost Lake (View Course Map)
Finish: Lost Lake Ticket Booth
Après: Longhorn
As usual, WORCA memberships are required. Avoid early season line-ups and purchase your membership online.
Check out the full schedule on the Toonie section of our website.
May 19, 2010 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
Sponsors: Whistler Bike Co.
Sign In: 5:30, Emerald Reservoir
Ride: 6:30, Shit Happens, Big Kahuna, Trial and Error, Section 102 (View Course Map) Just in case the headspace is still ‘early season’ - you can ride Shit Happens-Big Kahuna loop, then opt out prior to S102 and BEE-line to the lakeside apres at the Edgewater Lodge.
Finish: End of Section 102
Après: Edgewater Outdoor Centre
As usual, WORCA memberships are required. Avoid early season line-ups and purchase your membership online.
Please do not park in Emerald. There is parking at Whistler Outdoor Adventures or at the High School.
Check out the full schedule on the Toonie section of our website.
May 12, 2010 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
The trails are clearing and planning for the 2010 Toonie season is well underway. Please join us for the series opener on May 6th!
As usual, WORCA memberships are required. Avoid early season line-ups and purchase your membership online.
Sponsors: Evolution, Alpine Café, Whistler Outdoor Adventures, & Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Sign In: 5:30, Yellow Gate, Emerald
Ride: 6:30, Shit Happens, Rainbow Creamsicle (view Course Map)
Finish: Trudy’s Landing/White Knuckles Exit
Après: Whistler Outdoor Adventures
Please do not park in Emerald. There is parking at Whistler Outdoor Adventures or at the High School.
Check out the full schedule on the Toonie section of our website.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Apr 20, 2010 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
WORCA’s annual Halloween Toonie is scheduled for this Thursday, October 29th. Please join us for the last official event of the season. Bring headlamps, dress warm, and don’t forget your costumes! Prizes for the best dressed are 2010 WORCA memberships.
Sign In: 6pm at the Lost Lake Warming Hut
Ride: 6:30 through Lost Lake
Après: Lost Lake Warming Hut. We will be bbqing some burgers but please bring a snack to share.
Oct 27, 2009 | Events, Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
Our last Toonie Ride is scheduled for this Thursday, September 24th
Sponsors: WORCA & the Brewhouse
Sign In: 5:30 opposite the SLCC behind Cross Country Connection (as per the first Toonie of the season)
Ride: 6:30 sharp in Lost Lake
Après: Brewhouse
WORCA Memberships are required. Purchase one online here.
Please leave your cars at home, ride to ride and be invited to an exclusive WORCA appreciation event at the end of summer!
Childcare is Available
For ages 4-10 years ($20/child)
Please contact Layna from Orkidz Art Studio at 604 902 0423 or on line at www.orkidzartstudio.com for more information and to register.
Sep 22, 2009 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
Sponsors: Whistler Fire Department & Garbonzo Bike & Bean
Sign In: 5:30 at the Whistler Village Fire Hall
Ride: 6:30 on Whistler
Après: Garbonzo Bike & Bean with a special presentation of the Lumpy Award
WORCA Memberships are required. Purchase one online here.
Please leave your cars at home, ride to ride and be invited to an exclusive WORCA appreciation event at the end of summer!
Childcare is Available
For ages 4-10 years ($20/child)
Please contact Layna from Orkidz Art Studio at 604 902 0423 or on line at www.orkidzartstudio.com for more information and to register.
Sep 15, 2009 | Toonie Rides, Youth | Leave A Comment »
Sponsors: The Core, Buffalo Bills & Whistler Outback Adventures
Sign In: 5:30 at the Base of Whistler
Ride: 6:30, Blackcomb/Whistler
Après: Buffalo Bills. Please remember to bring your own dishes!
WORCA Memberships are required. Purchase one online here.
Please leave your cars at home, ride to ride and be invited to an exclusive WORCA appreciation event at the end of summer!
Childcare is Available
For ages 4-10 years ($20/child)
Please contact Layna from Orkidz Art Studio at 604 902 0423 or on line at www.orkidzartstudio.com for more information and to register.
Sep 08, 2009 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
Sponsors: Fineline & WCSS
Sign In: 5:30 at Wedge
Ride: 6:30, North Secret/Green Lake
Après: Alcohol free après at Spruce Grove. Please remember to bring your own dishes!
WORCA Memberships are required. Purchase one online here.
Please leave your cars at home, ride to ride and be invited to an exclusive WORCA appreciation event at the end of summer!
Childcare is Available
For ages 4-10 years ($20/child)
Please contact Layna from Orkidz Art Studio at 604 902 0423 or on line at www.orkidzartstudio.com for more information and to register.
Sep 02, 2009 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
Sponsors: Cross Country Connection & Whistler Cooks Catering
Sign In: 5:30 at Cross Country Connection
Ride: 6:30, Lost Lake
Après: Alcohol-free après at Lost Lake. Please remember to bring your own dishes!
WORCA Memberships are required. Purchase one online here.
Please leave your cars at home, ride to ride and be invited to an exclusive WORCA appreciation event at the end of summer!
Childcare is Available
For ages 4-10 years ($20/child)
Please contact Layna from Orkidz Art Studio at 604 902 0423 or on line at www.orkidzartstudio.com for more information and to register.
Aug 19, 2009 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
Don’t let the rain scare you away, come out for this week’s Crankworx Toonie Ride!
Sponsors: SRAM & the Lift
Sign In: 5:30 at the lift (formerly Behind the Grind)
Ride: 6:30, Blackcomb/Lost Lake
Après: The LIft. Please remember to bring your own mug & dishes!
WORCA Memberships are required. Purchase one online here.
Please leave your cars at home, ride to ride and be invited to an exclusive WORCA appreciation event at the end of summer!
Childcare is Available
For ages 4-10 years ($20/child)
Please contact Layna from Orkidz Art Studio at 604 902 0423 or on line at www.orkidzartstudio.com for more information and to register.
Aug 13, 2009 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
Sponsors: RBC & Gone Bakery
Sign In: 5:30 at the parking lot behind Meadow Park next to the baseball diamonds.
Ride: 6:30, tough course but with easier bypasses.
Après: Gone Bakery in the Village. Please remember to bring your own mug & dishes!
WORCA Memberships are required. Purchase one online here.
Please leave your cars at home, ride to ride and be invited to an exclusive WORCA appreciation event at the end of summer!
Childcare is Available
For ages 4-10 years ($20/child)
Please contact Layna from Orkidz Art Studio at 604 902 0423 or on line at www.orkidzartstudio.com for more information and to register.
Aug 05, 2009 | Toonie Rides | Leave A Comment »
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