It was another smoking hot day in Whistler yesterday, but that didn't slow the mountain bike riders down. The village was still awash in riders of all kinds, creating a fun vibe and atmosphere.
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| Tourists and riders intermix |
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| Downhill racer checking out Joyride course |
Whistler Olympic Park was where the Pump Track Challenge course was situated. This was the first year in this location and I thought this was a great idea, much easier for more people to see.
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| Course was at far end of this park, behind rings |
Basically the pump track is a short 20 second oval course full of berms, doubles and gaps where riders can showcase their skills without pedalling, just using their momentum to gain speed.
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| Start line for qualifying runs done earlier in the day |
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| Off they go, timed trial |
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| As fast as you can |
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| Round the bend and to the finish line |
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| Finals at night, large crowd able to watch live and on screens |
The finals were held in the evening, with two racers on the course at once. The top male and female riders were defending champs Mitch Ropelato and Jill Kintner. Lots of fun to check out.
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