The World Cup hits Whistler for the first time and everyone is frothing! @Jason_Schroeder and I are on site and Lawlor will be cranking out the goods, too, so it should be an exciting weekend. Pros are here ripping laps and getting ready for the weekend.
Weather looks chilly with some possible moisture. Early morning Junior practices will be crispy to say the least.
Stay tuned for Vital DH Fantasy, Pit Bits and Vital RAW among other things!
Until it's time to buckle down for race focus, enjoy the world's best riders at the world's best park.
Troy Brosnan blasting
Danny and Adam Brayton clocking air miles
haven't confirmed (maybe someone here can?) but have heard that garbanzo gondola closes wednesday for the season, so accessing the course/race by riding down isn't an option. creekside gondola won't be open for riding (it may already be closed?) and single-ride lift tickets for spectating to hike down are $27.
we'll try to find out for sure, but if anyone here already knows, please add the intel.
Yes, Creekside and Garbo are closed after Wednesday.
https://blog.whistlerblackcomb.com/2026/04/uci-whoop-2026-mountain-bike…
Here now - and yup - confirming that Garbo and Creekside's last day or operation for the season will be on Wednesday the 23rd.
Whistler Hours of Operation - source.
Whats the difference between a chickpea and a garbanzo bean?
Yup all that is correct. Can walk up from the bottom for free. Finish area tix are sold out so that’s an indicator it’s going to be a big crowd
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