Whistler Apres - Sat., Aug. 20th

Any word on the ride trails yet? Can I throw out a suggestion for the beginner XC ride? The Lost Lake Zappa trail network is a favourite of mine. But I'm just as happy to explore other options as well.

Hard to believe that it's getting towards the end of summer when it feels like its only really started :(

Hi

The Starting point is [color=red][font=Verdana]Beg/Intermediate[/font][/color] for Whistler. Likely Trails. Shit Happens, Big Kahuna, Route 102. Thrill me Kill me, may be added if everyone is still perky, but I doubt we will be. It will push your abilities as the Whistler trails are rooty, very sharp rock and steep rock faces. There is [color=red][font=Verdana]NO Beginner[/font][/color] ride for the Whistler weekend. Just a reminder that weekend rides are at least 4 hours or more. We don't stop at Starbucks in the middle of the ride. Bring food and lots of water. Please make sure you have extra tubes and your bike is in good working order. Be prepared for all weather conditions. Will you need armor? Yes, No, Maybe. It's really up to [color=red][font=Verdana]YOU[/font][/color] to decide. When you arrive at the meeting point in Whistler, if you are in the Beg/intermediate group, do not unload your bike. This a meeting point only, we will be driving to the trails head start point.

Thanks Sheldon

Pretty much what Sheldon just said ...

but please check the  schedule for the meeting points. I would like to see the DH people with a lift ticket at 9:45. This means that you will need to be there ready to go around 9:30. The XC people will probably be meeting at the last lot at Whistler, I think we tried that last year and it worked better than meeting at the Husky. [size=11pt][color=red][b]But check the schedule on Friday before you leave![/b][/color][/size]

I am hoping that I will have the schedule out this weekend sometime, but, I am on vacation right now!

Whoa... the Whistler ride sounds challenging. I wonder if I'll be able to tackle it. I guess I'll have to get assessment from one of the ride leaders before committing to the ride.

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Whoa... the Whistler ride sounds challenging. I wonder if I'll be able to tackle it. I guess I'll have to get assessment from one of the ride leaders before committing to the ride.
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Dave, I sent you a PM (look at the menu bar where it says my messages).

I just want to stress that a certain level of fitness is required for the weekend rides. They are longer, and of course as you get tired, things that are easier become harder. It really is different than riding an evening XC loop on Seymour.

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Whoa... the Whistler ride sounds challenging. I wonder if I'll be able to tackle it. I guess I'll have to get assessment from one of the ride leaders before committing to the ride.
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Hi Dave

Sorry i'm really, really bad with names, I ID everyone by the bike they ride, so I am not sure if I have ridden with you before. Talk to me Thursday. I usually lead Beginner/Intermediate rides. I wont be hard to miss as I am a fat bastard, with no hair in a red jersey. If you don't see me you will likely hear me.

Thanks Sheldon

Hey Sheldon, I'll join up with you for the Thurs ride. I'm usually in the beginner group. I have a white stumpjumper & my wife is June. I think I need to bump myself up into the next group anyways.

Hi

Dave you would be fine for Whistler and yes you need to bump yourself up to the next group, you've been sand bagging for awhile. When you said White Stump Jumper I new exactly who you where. June's going to want to sit this one out and I don't advice the bike park for her either.

Thanks Sheldon

Sheldon,
I think you have more faith in my abilities than I do ;D  I'm still a noob & havent tackled too much beyond the intermediate trails so far, so that's why the expert rating on the trails that have been chosen for the Whistler ride have me a bit concerned. Anyways, we'll see you on Thurs & you can give me the lowdown what to expect

Dave the few rides I have done with you, you where on my ass, so I think you under estimate your skills, besides it's good to be pushed every once and awhile. The ride is harder than SFU and Bridal path but the ride is pretty much a intermediate level set of trails, even though they label it as a black diamond trail. Fore sure its not going to be easy, parts of the climb make for a nice hike, but the down hill and rock faces make up for it.