10 Do’s And Don’ts Biking in Whistler

 

Do’s

  1. Do let the lift operator help load your bike for the fist time. Nobody knows how to do this at first. Give the lifties something to do. Let them answer your questions and help you out. 
  2. Do start on a trail easier than you usually ride. Don’t let your pride get the best of you. Have fun and find the trails that fit your ability level. 
  3. Do rent a full face helmet if it makes you more comfortable. You will fit right in with a full face helmet! Most people use them. There is no shame in protecting your head and face.
  4. Do pack a spare tube for repairing a flat. Nobody likes to walk their bike down the trail because of a flat (I am speaking from experience). Pack a tube and a pump for trail side repairs. 
  5. Do pack a pump to put air in flat tire (speaking from experience). Having an extra tube when you get a flat is awesome, but it’s no good without a pump. 
Mt. Biking Whistler
  1. Do let your kids play at the pump track in The Village. This is a great place for kids to gain some confidence while becoming more skilled at the same time. Plus, there are usually some rippers practicing on the dirt jumps that are really fun to watch.
  2. Do ask the locals where their favorite trails are. We were able to get away from the crowds and ride some killer trails that we wouldn’t have found if it weren’t for some friendly locals wanting us to have a great time.
  3. Do take a lesson if you are nervous. I wish I would have jumped into a lesson while we were there. There are so many good riders to learn from. Hop in a lesson and learn from the best!
  4. Do eat the pulled pork nachos at Dusty’s in Creekside (you won’t be dissapointed. Can feed a family of 4). We ate this meal twice and still dream about it! It is HUGE, and AMAZING!!! If you like nachos (who doesn’t?) you will be glad you ordered these!
  5. Do HAVE FUN! 
Joyride Crankworx

Dont’s

  1. Don’t be too proud to ask for help. Nobody knows everything, ask for help if you need it. The people working at the mountain are full of information, and are eager to help.
  2. Don’t ride above your ability. While Whistler is an amazing place to ride, there are also plenty of opportunities to get hurt! Be smart, and choose your trail wisely. There is no need to cut your vacation short because you wanted to show your buddy what you can do.
  3. Don’t worry about your equipment/gear if you don’t want to rent. We rode in grubby clothes and old pads and helmets. Nobody cares. Just be safe and have the right equipment even if it is old.
  4. Don’t pack a ton of stuff in your backpack. Just take the essentials. It’s hard riding with a heavy pack, especially if you are trying to keep up with your kids. A little bit of water, a snack, a tube and a pump is all you need. The resort is close enough to take care of everything else.
  5. Don’t race past people on the trail without letting them know you are coming. It is hard to hear people coming behind you. If you don’t let people know you are coming with a bell or a yell, you may have to hit the brakes to keep from hitting others.
Creekside Gondola
  1. Don’t ride like you are the only one using the trail. Be aware of your surroundings. Seems obvious, but some people ride like they are the only ones there. Please be aware.
  2. Don’t ride so close to the person in front of you that you can’t stop if they crash. Leave a little room between you and the person in front of you. It’s not easy to stop really fast when that person crashes or slams on the breaks without warning.
  3. Don’t push your kids so hard they don’t have fun. Tears on the trail aren’t fun, neither is walking a kid and their bike down a trail that is too hard. Let the kids have fun and don’t push too hard.
  4. Don’t be a jerk please. Need I say more. Kindness is ALWAYS a good choice.
  5. Don’t forget to have FUN!
dusty after biking at whistler

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