Not only do we have a trail-rich valley to call home in Whistler, but we are also spoiled with choice when it comes to bike shops. This wasn’t always the case. When mountain bikes first hit the logging roads in the valley in the early 1980s, most riders had to head to Vancouver for any […][...]
In a previous post we shared the stories behind the names of some of the bike trails in the Whistler valley; today we’ll be sharing some more stories, this time focusing on the trails of the Whistler Bike Park. Whistler Bike Park The Whistler Bike Park has been a major factor in the progression of […][...]
It’s as good time as any to look back at the origins of the Whistler Bike Park. One of Whistler’s first mountain bike operators was Whistler Backroads, started by local resident and disillusioned breakfast server Eric Wight in 1982. They offered mountain bike rentals, sales and guided tours, operating from a number of different locations […][...]