A Cariboo BC Photo Epic - Peel Out 2013
This coming May Long weekend (May 18th - 20th) marks the fourth annual Peel Out Mountain Bike Event in Williams Lake, BC (affectionately known as the Puddle to locals). Last year a whole fleet of us from the Fraser Valley made the trek north to take in a weekend of goodness in the Cariboo Region of BC, more specifically, Williams Lake. The Puddle has been a go to riding area for over 20 years (think early Kranked and NWD videos) as it has such unique and varying terrains for biking. Local shop, Red Shreds, has been there for it all and they were our host for the weekend as we took in the 2012 Peel Out last season.
Folks came from all over the region to partake in the weekend and we weren't the only group from the lower mainland as we ran into a lot of familiar faces over the course of 3 days. The first event on tap for the weekend was the Fox Mountain downhill race. Fox Mountain is located on the east side of town and offers some of the easiest access shuttles around and all trails are guaranteed to leave you smiling.
Sunday saw everyone heading over to Westsyde for the Super D event. The trails found on Westsyde are longer than those on Fox and the terrain lends itself a little more to an AM bike, but you can still bring your DH ride too, as it's a "run what you brung" kinda race.
Once the racing has all wrapped up, it'll be time to head to the Peel Out Party. Be ready to dance and have a good time as the locals know how to get down.
What May Long is complete without a little camping and hanging out by the fire? Camp fires have brought folks together since the dawn of time and the Puddle is no different. We camped just outside of town and it was a great way to relax after a hard day on the bikes. Plus we all enjoyed the lake a few times during our stay - despite the cold early season temps in the water.
Please visit www.ridethecariboo.ca/events/peelout for a full schedule of events at this year's Peel Out and register here.
www.ridethecariboo.ca
Images by Ian Hylands
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 Bikes loaded and gassing up, next stop Williams Lake. |
Folks came from all over the region to partake in the weekend and we weren't the only group from the lower mainland as we ran into a lot of familiar faces over the course of 3 days. The first event on tap for the weekend was the Fox Mountain downhill race. Fox Mountain is located on the east side of town and offers some of the easiest access shuttles around and all trails are guaranteed to leave you smiling.
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| Johnny Smoke of Bush Pilot biking was on hand running shuttles for racers all weekend. Here he's dropping racers off for the DH race on Fox Mountain. |
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| The start was pretty chill, no one on trainers getting their legs warmed up, just a good ol' relaxing racing environment. |
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| James Doerfling pushed hard, but not hard enough to best Cory Brunelle (CoCo). |
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| Cory Brunelle was letting it all hang out and it paid off with a win. |
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| The events at the Peel Out are for the whole family and in the Puddle everyone loves bikes. |
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| Barb and Chevy at the skills park after the race. |
Sunday saw everyone heading over to Westsyde for the Super D event. The trails found on Westsyde are longer than those on Fox and the terrain lends itself a little more to an AM bike, but you can still bring your DH ride too, as it's a "run what you brung" kinda race.
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| Sign in at one tent and filter to the next for the race start. Super D races bring out everyone on all styles of bikes. |
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| It gets dusty in the Puddle, bring your goggles for the long descents. |
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Once the racing has all wrapped up, it'll be time to head to the Peel Out Party. Be ready to dance and have a good time as the locals know how to get down.
What May Long is complete without a little camping and hanging out by the fire? Camp fires have brought folks together since the dawn of time and the Puddle is no different. We camped just outside of town and it was a great way to relax after a hard day on the bikes. Plus we all enjoyed the lake a few times during our stay - despite the cold early season temps in the water.
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| Camping is always an option on the May Long weekend. |
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| Folks can't resist a good dock jump, even on an overcast day. |
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| A good camp fire brings the group together and the whole community came out to enjoy this one. |
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| You'll always have a few that don't know when to go to bed, but hey it's May Long and you're in Williams Lake, enjoy it! |
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| Ah the Cariboo, take it all in and we'll see you in a few weeks for the 2013 Peel Out. |
Please visit www.ridethecariboo.ca/events/peelout for a full schedule of events at this year's Peel Out and register here.
www.ridethecariboo.ca
Images by Ian Hylands
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Looks like an awesome event by the way!