Race Recap - Phat Wednesday #1

Racers rejoice! Phat Wednesday presented by Kokanee are back!
May 31st, 2023
Course: B-Line (Top to Bottom)
While the Whistler Mountain Bike Park may look a little different this summer, Phat Wednesdays presented by Kokanee kicked off its series with 208 racers ripping down B-Line and enjoying good times post-race at Garibaldi Lift Company.

In what might be one of the driest May races we've seen, massive thanks to WMBP for their extra trail maintenance and preparation on the course.
117 racers also took on the added challenge of going chainless, that didn't stop them from putting down some hot laps.
The standout was Anthony Shelly, who not only took the win of the Junior Males, but also the fastest time of the night with a 3:30.790.

Check out all the podiums below:
Open Male:
1st: James Thompson 3:31:00
2nd: Trevor Burke 3:34.22
3rd: Taylor Boehm 3:35.31
Open Female:
1st: Emily Wright 3:40.71
2nd: Jessica Chatelain 3:48.37
3rd: Christina Chappetta 3:54.35

Master Male:
1st: Max Grayston 3:33.16
2nd: Ross Dunlop 3:35.43
3rd: David Weeks 3:36.67

Master Female:
1st: Laurie Citynski 3:53.21
2nd: Angeline McKirdy 3:54.56
3rd: Coni Lailhacar 3:59.31
Veteran Male:
1st: Shane Gayton 3:30.88
2nd: Adam Dagg 3:41.11
3rd: Adin Daneker 3:42.08
Junior Male:
1st: Anthony Shelly 3:30.79
2nd: Noah White 3:38.91
3rd: Cole Cautrey 3:38.06
Junior Female:
1st: Mhairi Smart 3:49.69
2nd: Cami Bragg 3:50.95
3rd: Caileigh Koppang 3:55.38
Grom Male:
1st: Sebastien Harrison 3:36.88
2nd: Riley Taylor 3:38.91
3rd: Mack Manietta 3:43.71
Full results can be found: https://www.webscorer.com/racealldetails?raceid=316755&topn=0

For more information on Whistler Mountain Bike Park head to: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/whistler-mountain-bike-park/whistler-mountain-bike-park.aspx

Words by Mitch Collins, Photos by Joe Wakefield