Local Sports

The B.C. Cup series wrapped up last weekend with downhill and cross country races at Mt. Washington. Local athletes participated in both events, and a handful of riders made the podium.

It didn’t take long for the last Phat Wednesday race of the season to become a classic, with racers removing their chains while putting on costumes to wind up of the series in style. The last event was a chainless downhill on A-Line on Aug.

The Canadian Paralympic Committee has more modest goals for Beijing after placing third in the medal standings at the previous two Paralympic Games.

Pique Newsmagazine providing trophies, prizes to top male and female

Dual slalom, slopestyle wrap up bike park’s competitive calendar

New trail section confirmed for Cheakamus Challenge Fall Classic

Bike race raises funds for Paralympic hopefuls

Compared to only a few years ago, kids in Whistler have more sports and extracurricular activities to choose from than ever before. That has also made registration more difficult and confusing for parents.

This year the Cheakamus Challenge is not just about racing bikes, but donating bikes as well. Teaming up with Bicycles for Humanity, the goal is to collect used bikes and donate them to First Nations communities in Squamish and Mt. Currie.

Although it only existed officially for one September, local residents and event organizers have grown attached to the idea of the Month of Pain — doing as many local endurance events in the month of September as possible before the weather cha