Toonie Rides

Every week for 20 weeks, WORCA hosts Thursday night Toonie Rides with the sponsorship of local businesses and organizations.

The Toonie part of the name change is simple. The rides cost $2 with half of your entry fee will going into WORCA’s trail maintenance fund, and the other half  into a pot for the top riders — usually locals who are training for the nationals or even the World Cup, so they can use every cent they get.

The Ride part of the name is more about our mandate, which is to foster the use of bicycles in the community.  There are a core group of  ’racers’ in our series and we do reward 1st, 2nd and 3rd place but the majority of riders are just out to have fun, explore the trails, get a bit of exercise, and socialize with members of the coolest club in town. To truely understand what Toonies are all about, read WORCA past president Todd Hellinga’s story here.

You need to be a WORCA member to participate for insurance reasons, but every cent that doesn’t go to the insurance companies is channeled back into protecting and maintaining Whistler’s exceptional network of bike trails — the sames ones you’ll be riding in weekly Toonie races.

The races are open to everyone, young and old, and of all abilities.

All participants must wear a helmet and ensure that their bikes are in good working order. Bring water, tube repair kits, and tools because you never know.

See you at the finish line!

2010 Schedule

Please check our calendar of events for a complete list of events this summer.
Unless otherwise marked, sign-in for all races starts at 5:30 and the race will begin at 6:30pm.
Please read our Toonie Race Etiquette and consider our Ride-2-Ride program