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Mountain Biking
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Summer Racing on BlackcombSummer Racing on Blackcomb

September 17, 2024 Whistler Museum 0 Comments

The Whistler Museum’s latest exhibition – Pedal to the Medal: The History of Mountain Bike Events in Whistler – highlights several races and events that took place in the valley, Blackcomb Mountain, and Whistler Mountain. We have written previously on Whistler’s first off-road race in 1982, as well as Whistler Mountain’s Can-Am Challenge. However, we […][...]

Mountain Biking
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Whistler: A Town

Replacing Horses with BikesReplacing Horses with Bikes

July 25, 2023 Whistler Museum 0 Comments

There are many competitions and races that take place during Crankworx, which is back in Whistler for the end of July, however one bike-related event that you’re unlikely to come across is mountain bike polo. While bike polo is not overwhelmingly popular in the area today, in 1989 there were mountain bike polo championships held […][...]