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Maybe a dumb question but is 1199 open to the public now? Last couple times I've been to Whistler it was closed. Looks incredible!

I still have a 2017 Pivot Phoenix 27.5 and I could totally win a World Cup on it. Well maybe not WIN but at least look fast on the lift ride up.

This is awesome! Makes me feel old when I see an old riding buddy's son shredding as a grown ass adult. BTW, his dad is no chump on a bike either.

Hey Alex, you are right about AZ not having much of a DH race scene ( I live in Phoenix and travel pretty far sometimes to race DH) BUT in case you weren't aware Bootleg Canyon holds some really fun races and the drive is under 4 hours. Three race series coming up Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16th. When the time gets closer get in touch with the boys at Gnar Gnar Tours, they always have a van heading up there, they could probably also rent you a proper DH bike. FWIW, unless you are doing some REALLY incredible riding (and getting videos/photos of such riding) you aren't going to find support knocking on your door without some promising race results. One more thing, unless you have seen elite WC racers in person, it is impossible to wrap your head around how quick they actually are. Videos don't do these guys justice. Sure, with enough determination you might be able to get to that level but trust me, it's a whole other level with a TON of steps along the way. Just trying to offer some insight.