Preview: Kicking Horse - Bike Park and Western Open Update
We'll get to the race in a moment, but firstly you are probably asking what has the season been like so far at Kicking Horse? That's a very emotional question. Here's a moving answer:
That's the happy answer. The sad answer is that we are still waiting for SWAMP DONKEY to reopen. We've had parts problems with the mini-ex that have been far from easy to solve. But the end of the wait draws nearer and when the machine is stitched back together we'll put every effort into opening this jump line.
The other happy answer is that WILD ROSE has been mostly re-routed. So much so that we don't even call it that any more. We are very pleased with the new direction the race course has taken with this addition. We hope the racers in the upcoming Western Open will also be pleased. Have a look:
![The new bottom section of the race course improves on the old like watermelon improves on sour grapes.]()
Otherwise, small tweaks continue to happen, and big plans are considered. The glorious views and fun cycling stay spectacular. And you should try out the via ferrata course while you are here. Reports are that it will leave you in delightful suspense.
![Northern Lights]()
![Home Run is a photographer s go-to for a shot at KHBP.]()
![The twists before this hip were reduced to keep enough speed to enjoy the beejezus out of this hip.]()
![Shop of bike joy.]()
That's the happy answer. The sad answer is that we are still waiting for SWAMP DONKEY to reopen. We've had parts problems with the mini-ex that have been far from easy to solve. But the end of the wait draws nearer and when the machine is stitched back together we'll put every effort into opening this jump line.
The other happy answer is that WILD ROSE has been mostly re-routed. So much so that we don't even call it that any more. We are very pleased with the new direction the race course has taken with this addition. We hope the racers in the upcoming Western Open will also be pleased. Have a look:
Otherwise, small tweaks continue to happen, and big plans are considered. The glorious views and fun cycling stay spectacular. And you should try out the via ferrata course while you are here. Reports are that it will leave you in delightful suspense.
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That top part of the mountain looks like a whole bunch of NO fun if you eat sh@t!
OUCH!!!
KH keep showin us the love!!
it becomes hard to distinguish between sarcasm and seriousness, esp on the internet.
also sarcasm is a skill, and i see a total lack of skill in your first comment
carry on
it becomes hard to distinguish between sarcasm and seriousness, esp on the internet.
also sarcasm is a skill, and i see a total lack of skill in your first comment
carry on
Would you tell the creator of the vid to their face it is uninspiring? I think that would be kinda harsh. I think it takes bawls to post an edit up here.
No I am not suggesting you need to love erry vid that comes your way. But we are better off if we seek value as apposed to seeking weakness. Love it hate it thats fine. telling ppl its lame kinda harsh. I dont have enough bawls to put my gp footy up and perhaps that is because of this type of criticism. that is unfortunate because perhaps if that was not a issue I could help people see things i have ridden and maybe even receive helpful tips about my riding or locations or video creation...
I would tell it to the face, depending on how the creator or the rider is presenting themselves of course.