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More than 300 riders from across the province took part in the Action Quest mountain bike races in Summerland last weekend, the second B.C. Cup race of the season.

Whether you run for fun or for sport, the Nike Valley Trail Run is as casual or as competitive as you want it to be. There are 5 km and 10 km courses on the Whistler Valley Trail System, around Lost Lake and the Whistler Golf Course.

Squamish mountain bike festival recognized by Attractions Canada What do the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, Mount Washington Alpine Resort, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, the Bungy Zone Adrenalin Centre, Horne Lakes Provincial

The sun was extreme for the final two events of the Sprite Park Rider Series last weekend. There was a halfpipe and a slopestyle, and both had strong turnouts.

As usual, the Wu-Tang Clan said it best; "Sunup to sundown, ready for a showdown. Whoever wanna throw down, the gangsters better slow down.

The response to this year’s mixed doubles tennis tournament has been overwhelming, according to Whistler Racquet and Golf Resort spokesperson Gail Hamelin. More than 100 teams have registered this year, a record number for the tournament.

Hardly a neck could be seen as the Whistler Gymastics Club returned from the KATTS gymnastic club meet in Kamloops last weekend, so many medals had piled up. They also had their hands full with a couple of trophies.

The Chilliwack Chiefs Junior A hockey team, assistant-captained by Whistler’s Matt Gibbons, lost a 4-3 a nail biter in the Royal Bank Cup semi-finals last weekend against the OCN Blizzard from Manitoba. It wasn’t for a lack of trying.

The Whistler Gravity Series is a collection of mountain bike events created to let the less experienced riders get a taste of different kinds of competition, while giving the hardcore riders an opportunity to find out just who the best all around rid

The fields are drying out and the grass is getting greener, which means the spring youth soccer season is ready to go. If you or your child is already on a team, contact your coaches regarding mid-week practices.