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Particulars

Event Dates:

2011
July 9+10

Limit:

200 participants

 

Start/Finish:

Birkenhead Lake/ Whistler/ Squamish

(Shuttles from Squamish and Whistler to Ride start are available)

Accommodations:

Camping under stars

Activity Level:

Our participants have rated the trail 30% green, 60% blue and 10% blackish. We will provide options so that those who want a somewhat easier ride can skip the more more challenging sections. Having said that, it is a long ride and not for beginner mountain bikers. In fact, the more time you have spent on the saddle prior to the ride, the more fun you'll have.

 

Cost:

By May 1: $139 CAD

By Jun 30: $149 CAD

By Jul 8: $159 CAD

Bus/bike transfers to ride start available at $20.

See reg form for further details

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Sea to Sky Trail, Biking

16th year!

2010 was another pivotal year for the Sea to Sky Trail as there was significant progress on new trail initiatives and further funding commitments that will ensure the trail gets better each year.

The 2011 event will take place July 9+10. We’re limiting participation to 200 riders in 2011, so register early to avoid disappointment. Remember, this is not a race and although the trail is not technical, the distance will be a challenge if you haven’t been ‘on your bike’ prior to the weekend. For those new to the Ride this year, the Sea to Sky Trail is fast becoming known as one of the classic point to point off-road bike trails in North America. Come see for yourself why!

Itinerary

ROUTE - see map below Our first day’s ride will begin from Birkenhead Park (elevation 1500’), from an aqua-marine lake reflecting snow-capped peaks in every direction. Our route, utilizing a combination of existing trail systems, deactivated forestry roads and single track trail, will take us (50 km) to Pemberton/ (80 km) to Whistler Resort (elevation 2100’)- shuttles are available between Pemberton and Whistler. There will be festivities and an overnight stay at the new Whistler Campground featuring ‘under the stars’ camping, live entertainment by musician Dana Marie, massage therapists, and of course, a wonderful dinner. Sunday, the ride will continue south out of Whistler (80km) past pristine rivers and waterfalls, through the Cheakamus canyon to Squamish (elevation 200’) and a finish-line celebration.

FESTIVITIES Invite your friends and family to our pasta dinner, wine and beer garden with live entertainment Saturday evening, and in Squamish a ride completion BBQ with festivities to celebrate your accomplishment of riding the Sea to Sky Trail.

SUPPORT Your registration fee includes well-stocked rest stops with food and refreshments, breakfast & lunch Saturday and Sunday, transportation of your overnight pack (sleeping bag, tent, change of clothes etc.), overnight Friday & Saturday evenings, mechanical support, ‘sag’ service, a commemorative Ride T-shirt, and all festivities en route. Maps and route instructions will be provided in the rider kits at the start of the Ride.

TRANSPORT We offer bus transportation on Friday night at 7:00 pm from the Adventure Center in Squamish up to Birkenhead Lake, where we have camping available at Birkenhead Lake Park. Buses will also depart from the Adventure Center in Squamish Saturday morning at 6:00 a.m. and Riverside Campground in Whistler at 7:00 a.m. You must pre-book to be guaranteed seats (standby seats may be available). After your departure by bike Saturday morning, your overnight pack will be transported to the campground in Whistler where it will be waiting for your arrival. Sunday morning it will be transported to Squamish and the finish line.

TRAINING You and your bike should be in good condition; have your bike checked and serviced by your local bike shop. Whenever you ride, carry plenty of water, be courteous on the trails to hikers and other bikers and wear an ANSI approved helmet.

VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are needed before and during the event to help with registration, sag support and marshaling. Please call (604) 730-1247 or toll-free at 1-800-242-1825 to leave your name and telephone #.

Further Questions? Please email us at info@great-explorations.com or call (in Vancouver) 730-1247 or toll-free 1-800-242-1825.

Since the first Sea to Sky Trail Ride in 1995, over 2000 people have ridden the trail, helping to raise awareness to the value of this trail and to enable us to donate funds for further trail building and maintenance. The Sea to Sky Trail Society continues with its objective of linking the communities of D’Arcy, Whistler and Squamish entirely by trail. In addition, staff and volunteers for the Ride contribute time and resources to maintaining the trail that is part of the route for this event.

Registration forms also available at the following locations:

Burnaby: Bike Doctor, Edmonds Cycle, Sharpey's cycles, Jubilee Cycle.

Coquitlam: Secret Cycles,

Gibsons: Spin Cycle

New Westminster: Cap's Bicycle Shop,

Pemberton: The Bike Co.

Port Coquitlam: Cap's Westwood Cycle,

Sechelt: Up the Creek B&B; Off the Edge Adventure Sports

Squamish: Corsa Cycles; Tantalus Bike Shop

Vancouver: A-1 Cycle, Ace Cycle Shop, Atomic Bike Shop, Bayshore Bicycles LTD., Bicycle Sports Pacific, Bike Doctor, The Bike Gallery Vancouver, Bikes N'Blades, Bikes on the Drive, Cambie Cycles, Dan's Bike Shop, Denman Bike Shop, Different Bikes, Dizzy Cycles, Dream Cycle, Dunbar Cycles, Jett Grrl Bike Studio, JV Bike, MEC, Mighty Riders, Our Community Bikes, Rain City bikes, Ride On Bike Shop, Reckless Bike Stores, Simon's Bike Shop, SnowCovers, Speed Theory, Spokes Bycicle Rentals, Sports Junkies, Stanley Park Cycle, Super Champion, Westside Sporting Goods Company, West Point Cycles.

North Vancouver: Bicycle Sports Pacific, Cove Bikes, Deakan Outdoors, Different Bikes, John Henry Bikes, MEC, North Shore Bike Shop, Obsession Bikes, On Top Bike Shop, Steed Cycles,

West Vancouver: Different Bikes,

Whistler: Meadow Park; The Bike Co.