Whistler Mountain Bike Park - Pump Track Challenge

Pump Track Challenge Report and Results

Last night we held our 2nd Pump Track Challenge. 22 Riders came out to show that they could conquer the Crystal Viper II pump track in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Riders of all ages were there, ranging from 4 years to over 30. It seemed like the goal last night was to crack the 20 minute mark on the lap to qualify for the finals. With only 3 riders able to post a time of 19 seconds.

The top 5 fastest times advanced to our final. Times were wiped clean and riders were then given 3 chances to post the fastest lap to be crowned Ultimate Pump Track Rider. The 5 guys who made it the finals were Brandon Dyksterhouse, Audric Lacour, Shane Gayton, Seth Lyons and Zander Geddes (the only Junior to qualify). And with the fastest lap of the day the title went to Shane Gayton with a time of 19.55.

By category, our top spots went to Simmone Lyons for the Females, Paris Boucher in the Junior Female category. Junior Male (10 and under) went to Finn Finestone and Junior Male (11-17) was Zander Geddes. Top place in the Male (before finals) was Brandon Dyksterhouse.

Awards were held at the pump track with some draw prizes from our sponsors including Sram, Maxxis, Dakine and Truvativ

Full Results:

Friday August 19, 2011

The pump track is where you can show you've got flow. This evening event will send 2 winners to Crankworx's Pump Track Challenge. Riders will get as many chances to post their best time in 1 of 2 heats - 1 lap around the track. The fastest 4 times will then advance to the semi-finals in a head to head race. Best of 3 advanced to the finals to determine a winner.

Format:

  • Single rider – ½ lap to warmup then 1 full lap timed.
  • 2 x 30 minute Heats
  • Jam format - post as many times as you want.
  • 1 x 20 minute Final Heat
  • Top 5 riders advance
  • Jam format – "Blank slate"- times from qualifying heats do not carry over

Category winners will be determined by qualifying times if not advancing to final

Schedule:
Until 4:00pm Registration Guest Relations
4:30pm-5:30pm Late Registration and plate pick up Pump Track
5:00pm-5:45pm Warm-up Pump Track
6:00pm- 6:30pm Heat 1 Jam Format
6:30pm-7:00pm Heat 2 Jam Format
7:15pm-7:45pm Finals Top 5 advance
Jam Format
"Blank Slate"

Categories:

  • Women
  • Junior Women (17 and under)
  • Male
  • Junior Male (17 and under)
  • Grom category will be added if registration #s demand it

Entry Fee:

  • $10 including taxes
  • Bike Park tickets mandatory and available at GR for $16 (must provide proof of registration to receive ticket price)

Registration:

  • Guest Relations until 4:00pm day of
  • On site from 4:30-5:30pm

Rules:

  • 26” Wheels for everyone over 13 (Groms 16” or 20”)
  • Hard tails and rear brakes mandatory
  • Helmets mandatory
  • All participants will be required to sign a release of liability waiver. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian to fulfill the waiver.

Course:

  • The Whistler Bike Park pump track

Prizing:

  • Top male and female get entry into Crankworx's Ultimate Pump Track Challenge – presented by Rock Shox
  • Draw Prizes

Awards:

  • At the GLC
  • 8:00pm

Timing:

  • Head to head.
  • Heats will be a full lap time
  • Ladders will be differential.