WORCA Full-Length Documentary
Thanks to everyone for coming out to WORCAPALOOZA last Saturday and celebrating 20 years of mountain biking in Whistler! For those who didn’t make it to the premiere of WORCA’s documentary, the full length is now online. It takes a few seconds to load so please be patient.
20 Years of Dirt! from WORCA on Vimeo.
Thanks to Kevin Hardiman for filming and editing, Dave O’Dowd for the graphics, and a special thanks to Todd Hellinga, Bob Doyle, Cathy Jewitt, Grant Lamont, Rolo, Vincent Massey, Chris Quinlan, Lena Martin, Julian Hine, and Larry Falcon for their contributions.
WORCAPALOOZA Today!
Come celebrate WORCA’s 20th anniversary with a fun, fair-styled day of biking activities!
Highs of 30C are expected so bring a hat and sunscreen!
Base II
3pm-10pm
FREE for everyone (although if you are competing in any ‘in the saddle’ events, you will need to be a WORCA member).
Races, music, entertainment, plenty of kids activities, and best of all the premiere of WORCA’s documentary video!
Check out all the details and a full schedule of events here.
Phat Wednesday Series Results
Last Wednesday was our final Kokanee Phat Wednesday of the season. Continuing with tradition we ran a chainless A-Line race complete with costumes. We had everything from a bride to Evil Kinevil and the best costume of the night went to Seb Kemp with a body painted rendition of a Troy Lee DH outfit. This week also determined the overall winners in each category. These winners will have their names put on the new Kokanee Phat Wednesday trophy and were each awarded with an entry in to the upcoming Red Bull Exodus race and get to keep the leaders jersey ala the Tour de France. And as always, the racers finished off with a cold Kokanee at the GLC.
The 2009 Kokanee Phat Wednesday Champions are:
Female: Jeanette Kwiatkowski
Junior Male: Frederico De Costa Viera
Master Male: Chad Hendren
Open Male: Harry Armstrong
Winning some of the draw prizes courtesy of our sponsors, Kokanee, WORCA, the GLC were:
- Sram drive trains - Adrian McGree
- Giro Full Face Helmet - Kenny Smith
- Hayes Brakes - Chris Cooke
- Garbanzo Bike and Bean swag bag - Alan Golds
- and many other prizes from Race Face, Odi ,WTB, Decline Magazine, Garbanzo Bike and Bean, the GLC, Fox, Giro, Hayes and Kokanee
Next week, September 2nd, we return to the Kokanee PhaSt Wednesday series. Expect a much more difficult trail as we end a great season of racing. Registration will be the same as always; the Garbanzo Bike and Bean patio @ 5 pm and race starting @ 6 pm and Awards and prizes at the GLC.
Cheers and See you all there!
Last Phat Wednesday Tonight - Aug 26th
Come out this Wednesday for the 6th and final Phat Wednesday DH Race! Everyone is welcome to take part, from youth riders to casual riders to hardcore park rats.
Sign-in: 5:00pm at Garbanzo Bike and Bean
Race: 6pm
Course: TBA
Après: The GLC
Cost: $2.
Racers must be WORCA members and must have a valid lift pass (discounted passes will be available to riders the day of).
WORCA memberships can be purchased online here.
Last X-Country Skills Clinic of the Summer!
Join our awesome coaches from the Cross Country Connection to learn all the basic skills you’ll need to improve your riding and conquer trails you didn’t even dream you could ride!
Sign In: 5:45pm at Cross Country Connection, Lost Lake
Clinic: 6:15pm
Cost: $10
Must be a WORCA member. Purchase your membership online here.
WORCAPALOOZA - Volunteers Needed!
Check out the full details here.
Volunteers needed. Sign up online here.
WORCA Sombrio Jerseys For Sale
WORCA Sombrio biking jerseys now for sale!
$45 for short sleeves
$50 for 3/4 length (perfect for over armour)
Available in either grey or black.
$10 from every sale will go towards rehabilitating Train Wreck/Runaway Train
The design on the shirts was created by Andrew Mitchell who was one of five who submitted a design for our logo contest. All of our entries were great but we liked the simplicity and message of Andrew’s graphic celebrating 20 Years of Dirt! Way to go Andrew.
Look for us at future WORCA events (cash only) or pick one up at the Whistler Bike Co.
August 19th Phat Wed Results
Over 90 competitors were inspired by Kokanee Crankworx and came out to test their own skills on Angry Pirate to Crabapple turns to Samurai Pizza Cat to Devils Club. We had a few crashes and a few disqualified for cheat lines but most guys and girls held it together on this more technical trail. The fastest time of the day was Paul Stevens with a time of 3:40.10.
Winning some of the draw prizes courtesy of our sponsors, Kokanee, WORCA, the GLC were:
- Sram drive trains - Lisa Mason and Ross Dunlop
- Giro Full Face Helmet- Marti Gajda
- Hayes Brakes - Robert Armstrong
- Fox Hoodie - Ryan Newton
- and many other prizes from Race Face, Odi ,WTB, Decline Magazine, Garbanzo Bike and Bean, the GLC, Fox, Giro, Hayes and Kokanee
Next week, August 26, tradition continues with a chainless A-line race. Yes all riders must go chainless. Prizes are also going to the best costumes. Registration will be the same as always; the Garbanzo Bike and Bean patio @ 5 pm and race starting @ 6 pm and Awards and prizes at the GLC.
Cheers and See you all there!
B4H Collection - Friday, August 21st
There will be a bike collection in Function Junction on Friday, August 21st from 6 to 9pm in front of the Patio and Landscaping Store for Bicycles for Humanity.
We are looking for used, adult, medium to fat tired bikes in decent shape and any bike parts you might have. We appreciate so much your support in getting a container of bikes to Africa!
Cruiser Ride - August 23rd
Meet at Meadow Park parking lot at 6:30pm for show and shine. Ride leaves at 7:00pm, sharp.
Please bring $2, which will be donated to Whistler Animals Galore.
Wasp nests in Emerald Forest
Just a warning to all riders heading to Emerald Forest. One of our members was stung today ~10 times by wasps.
Take care when entering/exiting Emerald Forest off the paved trail that connects the Valley Trail (near Meadow Park) to West Side Road. Approximately 10m up the trail there is an option to go left and downhill or right and somewhat uphill towards West Side Road. At this intersection there is at least one wasp nest. Riders beware!
Toonie Ride - August 20th
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.
Phat Wednesday - August 19
Come out this Wednesday for the 5th Phat Wednesday DH Race! Everyone is welcome to take part, from youth riders to casual riders to hardcore park rats.
Sign-in: 5:00pm at Garbanzo Bike and Bean
Race: 6pm
Course: TBA
Après: The GLC
Cost: $2.
Racers must be WORCA members and must have a valid lift pass (discounted passes will be available to riders the day of).
WORCA memberships can be purchased online here.
Final Youth Skills Clinic of the Summer
Make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun! Join WORCA and RMOW Parks & Recreation for our final Youth Skills Clinic of the summer!
Please let us know if you’ll be attending ahead of time by email at skills@worca.com.
Sign In: 5:30 at Myrtle Philip School.
Clinic: 6-7:30 includes an après with pizza
Cost: $2!
Participants must be between 6-12 years of age, a WORCA member, and have a parent or guardian in attendance.
Full schedule posted here.
New Pemby Trail! Big NIMBY now open!
As you may have read, the PVTA has received funding for a major expansion of the local Pemberton trail network, with major XC routes climbing into the Owl Creek drainage and beyond. We’re happy to announce the completion of the first leg of this new trail network – Big NIMBY and Let It Go. If you like to climb, these are for you.
Big NIMBY completes the Happy Trail climb, and breaks down like this: The Happy Trail climbs 1.6 km up from the valley floor to the Waco Connector, which climbs for another 1.8 km to the McKenzie Forest Service Road. About 100 feet before the road, Big NIMBY branches off to the left for another 5.6 km of single track climbing, right up to Overnight Sensation. That’s 10 km of single track climbing over about 1700 vertical feet.
Read the full report and check out the route map on the Bike Co website.
Youth Dirt Camp - Space Available
We have 2 spots recently opened up in next week’s dirt camp for ages 6-9 year olds.
Please email info@worca.com to register.
Toonie Ride - August 13
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.
WORCA Documentary Film Trailer
Check out the teaser for our documentary film celebrating 20 years of dirt! The full length film will be premiered at WORCAPALOOZA on Saturday, August 29th at Base II. See you all there!
Rockstar Youth Toonie Ride Tonight!
Meet at Rebagliati Park and take off like a bandit through a set course through Lost Lake! Come dressed as your favourite rockstar!
Sign In: 5:30, Rebagliati Park
Ride: 6:00 on a youth-oriented course through Lost Lake
Dinner and Awards: 7-7:30, BBQ and prizes for the best dressed!
Participants must be between 6-12 years of age, a WORCA member, and have a parent or guardian in attendance.
Check out our full schedule here.
$150,000 Grant from Whistler Blackcomb Foundation for WORCA’s new home!
The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation has granted $150,000 to the Passive House project for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
It was a natural fit for the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation to come on board with the Passive House initiative, as this energy conserving building, will be handed over to the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) for use by the Whistler Nordics and WORCA after it has been used as Austria House for the 2010 Winter Olympics. “The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation is proud to be a partner in the Passive House project. The fact that the building will be a community operated facility post-Games makes the Austria House an amazing legacy for Whistler”, said Mei McCurdy, Executive Director of the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation.
This contribution is paramount to the completion of the House, which will be Austria House for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. This is a tremendous help towards the completion of the Passive House.
This type of environmentally friendly building ties into Whistler’s sustainability plan, and will be a marvelous asset to be enjoyed by future generations of Whistler residents and visitors. The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation, which was created in 1992, strives to support community projects and local registered charities that enrich the lives of people residing in the Sea to Sky Corridor.
The Passive House is built by the APG, which consists of three Austrian builders, each specialized in a specific passive house construction technique, which will donate the house to Whistler after the Games. Three components of the Passive House were built in Austria and are now on their way to Whistler by ship and train and should arrive by the end of August.
Bicycles for Humanity Upcoming Events
Firstly there are 20 more spots left on the B4H bike ride to Anderson Lake. Any of you who are thinking about doing the ride but haven’t acted on it yet, now’s the time. Again please remind your biker friends of this event.
Secondly we are having a bike collection in Function Junction on Friday, August 21st from 6 to 9pm. in front of the Patio and Landscaping Store. We are looking for used, adult, medium to fat tired bikes in decent shape and any bike parts you might have. Please send this out into your network as well. We appreciate so much your support in getting a container of bikes to Africa.
Slow Food Cycle Sunday Cancelled
There are major fires burning at the north end of the Pemberton Valley, affecting the farmers, safety on the roads and the air quality.
There are still events running on Saturday August 15th, including:
Film screening of “The Real Dirt on Farmer John” at the Pemberton Museum, 7pm by donation, brought to you by the Pemberton Library.
Dinner on the farm at North Arm Farm, 5:30-8:30pm. Tickets available at the farm or call 604-894-5379.
Organizers also produced a fabulous calendar to sell this year, which will still go to print and be available at the Pemberton Valley Supermarket and Pemberton Home Hardware, as well as at Helmer’s Organics stall at the Saturday East Vancouver market (Trout Lake, 9-2), Thursday Granville Island market, Sunday Whistler market and Wednesday Pemberton market.
The new 5th annual ride is now Sunday August 15th, 2010, and you know it will be amazing! Now get outside and do a rain dance for us up here - no lightning please.
For more information, visit www.slowfoodcyclesunday.com.
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