First Ever Mass Start Downhill Mountain Bike Comp in Canada . 5 September 2009

Before the attention at Whistler turns to winter for skiing and snowboarding, there is one last major mountain bike comp on Whistler mountain.

Starting off at Whistler Peak , it is thought over 200 riders will set off head to head - flying past the Roundhouse, down Garbonzo before at least some of the reach the finish line at Whistler Village. Needless to say - helmet and body armour are mandatory as the terrain is a little more taxing than the Hampshire downs we ride throughout the summer.

As much as we love the biking, we’re looking forward to the first ski & snowboard courses that begin at the end of November.

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