Kokanee Phat & PhaSt Wednesdays 2011

August 31, 2011 Report

Last night we had our 6th and final Kokanee Phat Wednesday of the summer and 2011. As usual we followed tradition and held our infamous chainless A-line race. Costumes were more than welcome and we saw a lot of skin, along with the Jamaican bobsled team, a pirate ship and Optimus Prime. 170 racers came out to race and show their support for The Geddes A-line Classic, so named in honour of local racer Nick Geddes who is fighting leukemia at BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver.

The community really rallied together to show their support for such a great cause. Local businesses donated prizing and we held a raffle and live auction to raise money. After discussing with Nick's family, their wish is that all proceeds will go to the BC Children's Hospital Foundation – Balding for Dollars program where money raised to goes to programs which directly support the children and their families during and after treatment with 20% going to research itself. Last night we raised $3000. Good news was announced last night, Nick, although still in isolation after his bone marrow transplant, was able to get on the spin bike. (you just can't keep him off a bike!).

The race was a success with Zander Geddes taking top spot in the Junior Male Category with Sarah Leishman toping the podium in the Female category, Mathieu Hebert leading the Master Males and Ian Morrison was the fastest man of the night in the Male Category with a time of 4:17.46.

• Junior Male: Zander Geddes
• Female: Sarah Leishman
• Master Male: Mathieu Hebert
• Male Open: Paul Stevens

Après at the GLC was the same great time as usual and so many great prizes from our sponsors its hard to name them all.

I would like to sincerely thank everyone who donated a prize to such a great cause:

Whistler Blackcomb and the Whistler Bike Park, Summit Sports, Skiis and Biikes, Fanatyk Co., The GLC, Garbanzo Bike and Bean, CanSki, Bike Co, Katmandu, Spicy Sports, Evolution, Coast Mountain Photography, Scandinave Spa, Sram, Maxxis, Kali and many others.

I would also like to take the time to thank our volunteers, they come out to marshal and help time our races and we couldn't do it without them. A special thanks also goes to the Bike Park Patrol, and the trail crew for keeping the park safe and in great shape. Cheers.

August 24, 2011 Report

Last night was our final Kokanee PhaSt Wednesday of the summer. We stepped it up a notch and went for a difficult and technical course. Joyride to Detroit Rock City and back to Joyride.  60 brave souls came out to show they had the guts with Chris Kovarik taking top place with a time of 2:25.66.  Also topping the podium was Claire Buchar in the female category with a time of 2:48.01.  On top of the Junior Male podium was Zander Geddes with a time of 2:40.70 and Ryan Newton lead the Master Males with a time of 2:41.30.  Well Done.

This week we also crowned our Kokanee PhaSt Wednesday Series Champions.  This was the combined point total for all 3 PhaSt Wednesdays.  We had a tie in the Female Category with Claire Buchar and Katrina Strand taking the Female Championship. Zander Geddes took the title in the Junior Male along with Chris Dewar in the Master Male categories. Chris Kovarik was our 2011 Kokanee PhaSt Wednesday Male Champion.

As usual we wrapped up the night on the GLC patio with some cold Kokanee and draw prizes from our sponsors, including: Sram, Truvativ, Kokanee, Garbanzo Bike and Bean, Maxxis, the Scandinave Spa, Dakine and Odi.  Winning some of those prizes were:

• Sram drive train: Todd Helinga
• Maxxis tires: Jim Hughes
• Scandinave Spa gift certificate: Shane Gayton
• Truvativ cranks: Timothy Wilson

Next week we wrap our summer up with our final Kokanee Phat Wednesday of 2011.  The Geddes A-Line Classic. Following tradition we will be doing a chainless A-line race and this year it will go all the way to the valley. Feel free to wear a costume and celebrate another great summer of racing. The first 110 to register will receive a free Sram chain. We will also be raising money for local rider Nick Geddes who is fighting leukemia. We will be running an auction and raffle at the awards as well as taking donations.  All money raised will go to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation: Cancer Research in Nick’s name.  As usual registration at 5pm racing at 6pm and awards at 8:30pm on the GLC patio. See you all there.

August 17, 2011 Report

Last night was our 5th Kokanee Phat Wednesday of the summer. We ran on an old favorite – Crank it up and over 175 riders came out to try and top the podium. Paul Stevens was our fastest man of the night with an time of 4:49.15. The fastest female of the night was Claire Buchar at 5:13.12. Also on top of the podium was Dave Harder in the Master Male 30+ category and Zander Geddes in the Junior Male.

In 2 weeks we will have our final Kokanee Phat Wednesday of the summer and determine a series winner. Right now the standings are tight. Only 6 points separates 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the Master Male category and both the Junior Male and Male Open standings could come down to the final race. You can check out the current standings online at www.whistlerbike.com/events

• Sram drive train: Kelly Anne Rooney
• Truvativ pedals: Gareth Hobson
• Go Pro helmet cam: Ruth Duffy
• Maxxis tires: Denis Cochane

Next week we will host our final Kokanee PhaSt Wednesday of the season. There we will crown our 2011 PhaSt series champions. Course will be announced Tuesday of next week. Find out where on the big sing at the bottom of the park or on Facebook. Registration at 5:00pm (ski school hut bottom of the GLC stairs) Racing at 6:00pm, awards at 8:30pm at the GLC.

We tied into the busy après last night to hold a fundraiser for Phat Wednesday racers Casey Brown and Miranda Miller. These ladies are on their way to Switzerland to represent Canada in the World Championships in a couple of weeks. Numerous local businesses contributed to the event with donations of goodies for a raffle and live auction. Auctioneer, Seb Fremont was able to get the crowds going and their wallets open. Over $1200 was raised to help with flights, accommodation and tech assistance while away. Thanks to the GLC, Bear Back Riding, Trek Dirt Series, and Evolution and the many other contributors.

August 10, 2011 Report

Last night we returned to our Kokanee PhaSt Wednesday series, meaning a much more difficult and technical trail was used. This week was on Schleyer to the Lower Canadian Open. Over 100 riders were tough enough to ride this hard track. The fastest man on the night was Chris Kovarik with a time of 2:35.58. On top of the podium in the Master Male 30+ category was Chris Dewar posting a time of 2:45.26. Zander Geddes and Claire Buchar toped the podium in their respective categories, Junior Male and Female.

• Sram Drive train – Jan Iver
• Truvativ Cranks – Jim Hughes
• Truvativ Pedals – Ian Morrison
• Kali Full face helmet – Dylan Wolsky
• GBB Goggles – James Neimier
• Scandinave Spa Gift certificate – Kyle Gardiner

We only have 3 races left this season:
August 17 (next week) Kokanee Phat Wednesday
August 24 Kokanee PhaSt Wednesday Final
August 31 Kokanee Phat Wednesday Final (traditional Chainless A-Line – costumes welcome)

We also have the Pump Track Challenge Friday August 19th 5:00pm. Come and show us you've got Flow.

Courses will be announced the Tuesday afternoon prior on the big sign at the bottom of the park or on Facebook. Registration stays the same, 5:00pm at the little hut at the bottom of the GLC steps, 6:00pm racing starts, 8:30pm après at the GLC.

August 4, 2011 Report

Well its been a while, but after a break for Kokanee Crankworx, we returned to the Kokanee Phat Wednesday Series last night. The sun is finally out (hopefully to stay) and to get things rolling again, we chose a rooty, technical trail of Upper and Lower Angry Pirate to Samurai Pizza Cat to Ho Chi Min. 160 racers, proved ready for racing and came out to conquer the roots. We had some new faces atop the podium this week. Paul Stevens was fastest man of the night with a time of 3:41.98. Taking first in the master male 30+ category was Dave Harder with a time of 3:47.89. Clair Buchar (Female) and Julio Cesar Leondro (Junior Male) lead their categories.

• Goggles from the GBB – Shayne Gayton
• Full Face helmet from Kali – Mike Gambel
• Cranks from Truvativ – Ollie Lynch
• Pedals from Truvativ – Kenji Gonzales
• Helmet Cam from Go Pro – Kate Whitley
• Drive Traim from Sram – Chris Kovarik

We have more racing to come this summer. Next week we return to our Kokanee PhaSt Series with more difficult, technical and generally crazy trails. Same Phat Time Same Phat Place for registration and results. 5:00pm registration at the ski school hut (bottom of the GLC stairs). 6:00pm racing starts, 8:30 Awards at the GLC. Course will be announce Tuesday afternoon on the big sign at the bottom of the park and on Facebook. See you all next week.

July 7, 2011 Report

Last night we had a record turnout at our 3rd Kokanee Phat Wednesday of the summer. 219 riders came out to show their stuff on Dirt Merchant to Lower A-Line. This was our last Kokanee Phat Wednesday before Crankworx so we wanted to give the riders a fast and flowy course. The top spots in most categories were familiar faces with Zander Geddes taking 1st in Junior Men with a time of 3:32.91 and Sarah Leishman leading the women at 3:44.88. Making a return to racing, Len Hornidge took the top spot in the Master's with a time of 3:28.15 and the fastest man on the night was Ryan DeMuffine posting a time of 3:25.21.

• Sram drive trains – Steven Reich and Fionn Corcoran- Todd
• Kali full face helmet – Alex Pfiffner
• Truvativ pedals - Nairn Young
• Go Pro helmet camera – Victor Hyvard
• Scandinave Spa Gift Certificate – Ben Hoffman

We now take a break from Kokanee Phat/Phast Wednesdays but don't worry there is more racing action as we head into Kokanee Crankworx. We will return to the Phat Series August 3, 2011. The course will be announced Tuesday afternoon of that week. Check out the big sign at the bottom of the park or Facebook for more info. Registration will be at the ski school hut at the bottom of the GLC stairs at 5pm, racing at 6pm and awards at the GLC at 8:30pm. See you all there.

June 30, 2011 Report

Last night we had our first Kokanee PhaSt Wednesday of 2011. For those of you who remember, the PhaSt Wednesday series consists of 3 races that are more difficult and technical than the usual Phat Wednesday courses. This is a separate series from the Phat Wednesday Series when it comes to overall points but otherwise everything remains the same. This week we started off with an easier but muddy PhaSt course of Fantastic to Lower Whistler Downhill to steep rock face to sandy corner to finish at Joyride exit. The fastest man of the day was Adam Billinghurst with a time of 2.32.34. Sarah Leishman was fastest female of the night with a time of 2:54.69. Also at the top of the podium were Chris Dewar (2:38.96) in the master's category and Zander Geddes (2:48.01) in the Juniors.

• Sram drive train – Chris Ricci
• Truvativ Cranks – James Allen
• Kali helmet – Christian Staller
• Truvativ pedals – Mathieu Hebert
• Truvativ handle bars – Sachi Kobayashi

and many other prizes from AlpineStar, Odi , Garbanzo Bike and Bean, the GLC and Kokanee

Next week we return to our Kokanee Phat Wedensday Series for our last race before Kokanee Crankworx. Course will be announced Wednesday morning on the big sign at the bottom of the park and on the Facebook pages. Everything else stays the same, registration on the GBB Patio at 5:00pm and racing starts at 6:00pm. Awards and après to follow at the GLC at 8:30pm See you all there.

June 22, 2011 Report

We returned to our regular schedule and had a very successful Kokanee Phat Wednesday. This week riders raced down a flowy course of A-Line to After Atlantis to Crabapple Turns to World Cup Single Track to Ho Chi Min. What a great turn out just hitting our cap of 200 riders.

The fastest man of the night was James Dodds with a time of 3:32.65 followed closely Master Male winner Mathieu Hebert with a time of 3:38.91. Also topping the podium were Casey Brown in the Female category at 3:58.27 and Junior Male winner, Zander Geddes who posted a time of 3:44.37.

• Sram drive trains – Evan Winton and Peter Mathews
• Maxxis Tires – Chris Draper, Kevin Marcosie and Daniel Manuel
• Kali helmet – Paul Bravet
• Truvativ Cranks – Jeff Anderson and Steven Reitch
• Go Pro Helmet Cam – Tyler Allison

and many other prizes from AlpineStar, Odi , Garbanzo Bike and Bean, the GLC and Kokanee

Next week we switch to our Kokanee PhaSt Wednesday Series with a much more technical and difficult course. Course will be announced Wednesday morning on the big sign at the bottom of the park and on the Facebook pages. Everything else stays the same, registration on the GBB Patio at 5:00pm and racing starts at 6:00pm. Awards and après to follow at the GLC at 8:30pm See you all there.

June 17, 2011 Report

The 1st Kokanee Phat Wednesday of 2011 was held last night is a special edition Phat Friday. With Canucks hockey playoff fever, we postponed the first Phat Wednesday to Friday. But that didn't stop 180 racers from coming out. And as is tradition our first race started with a newly re-built B-line. With extended play not happening in the park yet (Starts today – June 18th) the riders had the mountain to themselves and we were able to run an extra long course without fear of closing too much of the park to public. And extended the race into Heart of Darkness. This was one of our longest Phat Wednesday courses with the fastest time over 5 minutes. James Dodds was the fastest male at 5:16.05. Our fastest female of the night was Sarah Leishman, the only female under 6 minutes with a time of 5:53.80. (she was chainless too).

Anther tradition, when racing on B-Line, some riders choose flaunt their flow and ride chainless. This is a $5 side bet winner takes all. Once again, proving he has flow, Adam Billinghurst took the chainless championship with a time of 55:24.31 Some say that the "B" in B-Line stand for Billinghurst. Sarah Leishman also proved she has flow and took the top women's chainless spot.

Once again we wrapped up the race with après at the GLC and some ice cold Kokanee and some prizes courtesy of our sponsors, Kokanee, WORCA, the GLC. Some prizes handed out included 2 Sram drive trains, Truvativ cranks, pedals, and bars, Maxxis tires, a Go Pro helmet cam and many other prizes from AlpineStar, Odi, and Garbanzo Bike and Bean.

Next Week we will return to racing on Wednesdays with our 2nd Kokanee Phat Wednesday of the summer. Course will be announced Wednesday morning on the sign at the bottom of the park and online on Facebook and Twitter. And as usual, registration starts at 5:00pm on the Garbanzo Bike and Bean Patio, racing starts at 6:00pm and awards at the GLC at 8:30pm

See you all there.

2011 Results

Phat - August 31, 2011 Chainless A-Line
PhaST - August 24, 2011 Joyride to Detroit Rock City
Phat - August 17, 2011 Crank It Up
PhaST - August 10, 2011 Schelyer to lower canadian open
Phat - August 3, 2011 Angry Pirate to Samurai Pizza Cat to Ho Chi MIn
Phat - July 6, 2011 Dirt Mechant to Lower A-Line
PhaST - June 29, 2011 Fantastic to Lower Whistler DH to Joyride exit
Phat - June 22, 2011 A-Line-Crabapple Turns-WCST-Ho Chi Min
Phat - June 17, 2011 Chainless B-Line
Phat - June 17, 2011 B-Line to Heart of Darkness

2011 Series Standings

	Phat(Final Standings 2011)	PhaST (Final Standings 2011)
Female
Junior Male
Male
Master Male 30+

2011 Race Schedule

Cost:

$2 with your WORCA membership and a Whistler Mountain Bike Park ticket.

It is mandatory to be a Worca member and memberships can be purchased on site for $45.
Click here for WORCA Memberships

Categories:

Male, Female, Junior Male, Junior Female, Master Male.

Registration:

Registration for the event is done the day of starting at 5pm on the Garbanzo Bike and Bean deck for $2 (no pre registration)

Events are capped @ 200 racers so arrive early

Race time:

6pm.

Awards are held at the GLC.