We've got a short history on Whistler Bike Park! PLUS: Two video throwbacks, drool worthy bikes, Whistler love, and so much more. LET'S SEND IT👇
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Photo of the Day
With all the Whistler chatter in today’s edition, we had to throw it back to this gem from the 2015 Whip Off World Champs.
📷 Bartek Wolinski behind the lens.
Video of the Day (Throwback Edition)
We scoured the internet for fresh footage... and honestly? Nothing worthy of your precious eyeballs.
So, we’re making Throwback Wednesday a thing. Yup, you heard us.
To kick it off, we’re rewinding six years to Brandon Semenuk’s Raw 100: Version 4.
We’ve watched it 10 times and it still melts our brains.
Haven’t seen it? Today is your lucky day.
⏰ Watch time - 2 min 2 sec
BONUS: Need a dose of send-it energy?
We’re rewinding five months to an edit where Thomas Lemoine and Edgar Briole go absolutely massive.
Hit play, hold your jaw, and prepare for liftoff.
⏰ Watch time - 4 min 0 sec
Send of the Day
Cailao goes HUGE!
A Short History Of Whistler Bike Park - The Ultimate MTB Paradise
It’s hard to imagine a time when Whistler wasn’t the mecca for mountain biking.
But back in the day, it was just another ski hill dreaming of year-round income and fewer idle chairlifts.
Fast forward to now, and it's the place where bikes fly, wallets cry, and trail maps look like spaghetti.
Whistler Bike Park officially opened in 1996, when a handful of visionary (and possibly slightly crazy) folks thought, “What if we let people bomb down the mountain on bikes?”
The Pioneers:
Eric Wight: In 1982, this breakfast server-turned-entrepreneur launched Whistler Backroads, offering bike rentals and guided tours. He saw potential where others saw off-season.
Dave Kelly: By 1999, Kelly, now with Whistler Blackcomb, operated an excavator to carve out B-Line, the park's first machine-built trail. This wasn't just digging in the dirt; it was sculpting the future of flow.
Tom "Pro" Prochazka: From 2001 to 2007, as park manager, Tom saw annual visitors skyrocket from 5,000 to over 100,000. His secret? Trails that made riders scream "Woohoo!" instead of "Oh no!"
Turns out, people were very into it.
As word spread, so did the park.
The 2000s brought expansions, more trails, and Crankworx, the annual festival where pros, bros, and groms alike descend for a week of jaw-dropping sends, questionable after-parties, and the occasional bike sacrifice to the Whistler gods.
What made Whistler explode in popularity?
Outside of Crankworx and the buzz around A-line, we think it was quite simple: trails for everyone.
Whether you’re a first-timer cautiously navigating EZ Does It or a lunatic hucking off Crabapple Hits, Whistler’s got you covered.
Add in high-speed lifts, bike-friendly accommodations, and après spots that serve pitchers bigger than your head... and boom: MTB paradise unlocked.
Today, Whistler is constantly evolving adding new tech lines, machine-built flow, and expanding into the Creekside zone.
The future?
Word is there’s more trail expansion, year-round riding plans, and even talk of a bike escalator (okay, we made that last one up... or did we?).
Whistler Bike Park went from a wild idea to the ultimate playground for anyone who loves dirt, gravity, and hooting down a trail with their friends.
If you’ve ridden there, you know. If you haven’t... what are you waiting for?
Dream Rides ❤️
We can’t decide what’s dreamier.
The perfectly dialed ride or the studio shots Mondraker snapped of it.
Either way, we’re drooling.
Got a bike that makes your friends drool? We wanna see it! Shoot us an email at editorial@thesenditdaily.com, and maybe your ride will be the next superstar.
Trail of the Day
Crabapple Hits — Whistler Mountain Bike Park
One of the most legendary (and intimidating) trails at Whistler Bike Park, Crabapple Hits is a jump lover’s paradise.
The entire trail is packed with massive booters, culminating in a mind-blowing 65-foot sender that separates the senders from the spectators.
Not for the faint of heart, this trail demands speed, confidence, and a solid suspension setup.
Hit it right, and you’ll feel like you’re flying; hit it wrong... well, let’s not talk about that. 😅
Laugh of the Day
You know that feeling!
That’s all for today folks. We hope everyone gets some saddle time out there. See you all tomorrow! 🤙
For the ❤️ of two wheels.
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