The Whistler Mountain Bike Park and GMC have joined forces to create something new and shiny for riders, the GMC Pump Track. Located at the mid-station of the Whistler Gondola in the Fitz Zone, the new feature is ride-able for any ability level and is perfect for a session with the crew, building your skills, or getting warmed up before hitting the trails.
Built by Adam Billinghurst and his team at Earth Odyssey, our newest venue will host two events this month: the
Phat Kidz Pump Track Challenge on July 16th and the
GMC Pump Track Challenge on July 23rd. There is more than pride on the line for the latter, as the winners of each the men’s and women’s fields will receive an invite to compete against the world’s best at the Ultimate Pump Track Challenge presented by RockShox at
Crankworx Whistler.
Although two brakes on your bike are required when riding the Bike Park, pump track bikes with only one brake can be used but download on the Whistler Village Gondola is mandatory.
Bike Park Boss Brian Finestone approves of the latest addition.GMC Exterior Design Manager, and two-wheel enthusiast, Carl Zipfel came out for the build of the track and to provide his expertise along the way. Adam and Carl took a different kind of test ride once the bikes were put down for the day, taking one of Carl’s works of art up to the Peak to celebrate the completion of the track.Not all artists use a brush.Remy Metailler giving the Pump Track the green light while Mike Goldstein tries to keep the Flying Frenchman in the frame.Finn Finestone testing the track on behalf of groms everywhere.Precisely crafted corners ready for shredding.Classic Whistler.GMC PUMP TRACK NOW OPENVideo by Goldstein ProductionsAll photos by Mark Mackay PhotographyENTER TO WIN - TRULY AWAKE WEEKEND CONTESTThe Whistler Mountain Bike Park is the place where you come to feel truly awake and the Truly Awake Weekend Contest is your chance to experience life turned up to its loudest volume. No more sleeping, dreaming and drifting through life; its time to wake up and smell the loam.
Prize Includes:
- 2 night stay in a one bedroom suite at the Delta Whistler Village Suites
- 2-Day Ticket to the Bike Park for winner and guest
- 1-Day Downhill Rental Package for winner and guest
- GoPro camera for winner
- $250 Whistler Blackcomb Gift Card for winner
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MENTIONS:
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I saw this pump track last week as i unloaded my bike from the lift and we were all shaking out heads in disbelief as to why the hell one would build it up there. I am a paying customer, i can complain all i want.
Just build your own free pump track for the kids on your property. It'll be great for the community!
They aren't even a domestic product anymore. Just expensive turds on tires.