Kokanee Phat & Phast Wednesdays

Hi Troups,

Well here you go. The first Kokanee Phat Wednesday report for the season. Please note that either myself or Colleen Ikona will be sending you this information.

So all to say, we kick off the season under some pretty wet conditions last night with rains coming and coming and a course that got very muddy and slick. As per tradition (at least appears that way), the event was held on B Line and regardless of the weather over 160 competitors came out to test their skills on what turned out to be a challenging evening with the rain and the slippery conditions.

A change this year in our categories that seemed to work quite nicely, with nearly 35 competitors in this category, was the fact that we brought the age down to 30 years and above for the Masters Category (instead of 35).

All other categories remained the same as our Junior Male had a showing of 11 competitors, our female category had nearly 20 competitors which is always great to see and once more to quick off the season, we had 100 participants in the Open Male group.

Once more, all these events wouldn't be possible without all our partners Kokanee,Worca and the GLC and all our sponsors such as:

Sram : Winning a Full drive train was Cory Thornton
Giro : Winning a Full Face helmet was Josh Lyons

Other draw prizes included :
- Set of Brakes thanks for Hayes
- Giro clothing
- Fox gear
- Garbanzo bike and bean clothing

The next event will be held next on July 1st, the first of 3 new PhaSt Wednesday event where the goal is to test the ability of the riders by having the events held on more technically challenging run in the park. Registration will be happening as per usual on the Garbanzo Bike and Bean Patio starting @ 5pm with the race starting near 6pm. The event will be followed by the awards held in the GLC.

A full set of results is included to this email.

Sorry for keeping this one short and sweet but I've got to run. Take care and see you at the next event. One last thing, trail on which the events will take place will be posted at the bottom of the bike park a few days ahead of the event.

June 24 Race Results

June 24 Chainless Results

Hey Everyone

Last night was the 1st of the new series of PhaSt Wednesday DH races proudly sponsored by Kokanee WORCA and the GLC. In conjunction with the Phat Wednesday there will be 3 of these new PhaSt Wednesdays added to the summer line up. Each race will feature a more technical track than the usual Phat Wednesday courses.

Not fearing the more difficult terrain of Shleyer and Detroit Rock City, over 130 racers turned out to celebrate Canada Day with a race and a great after party at the GLC with a nice cold Kokanee and the band Whole Lotta Led. The great weather (in contrast to last weeks downpour and mud) brought out some of Whistler's best riders. The technical track caused a few crashes and some flat tires but holding it together with the fastest time of the day was Tyler Morland with a time of 2:45.3.

Also winning some draw prizes courtesy of our sponsors, Kokanee, WORCA, the GLC

• Sram drive trains - Mark Clemmens and Matt King
• Giro Full Face Helmet- Paul Stevens
• Hayes Brakes - Eliot Jackson
• Fox Pack - Shane Gaetan
• Decline Magazine subscription - Stuart Wood
• and many other prizes from Race Face, Odi ,WTB, Garbanzo Bike and Bean, the GLC, Fox, Giro, Hayes and Kokanee

Next week, July 8th, we are back to our regular Phat Wednesday Race Series with a progression in track up from last weeks B-Line. Course will be announced Tuesday of next week. Registration will be same as always; the Garbanzo Bike and Bean patio @ 5 pm and race starting @ 6 pm and Awards and prizes at the GLC.

July 1 Race Results