Whistler Ready For Crud 2 Mud
Whistler Ready For Crud 2 Mud
Published : 18-May-2011 12:42
Whistler's annual Crud 2 Mud race is lined up for May 29th this year.
The race which combines snowsports on skis or board and mud, on a mountain bike, is described as, "the ultimate rite of passage for true mountain living," by its organisers.
The race marks the end of Whistler Blackcomb;'s six – seven month ski season, which this year has seen the m,ost ever snow fall, over 15 metres, with fresh snow still falling at the top of the mountain in the past few days where base depths are still more than three metres.
In the race teams or individuals start from the top of Whistler Mountain to the bottom of the snow line then jump on their bikes for the final leg of the race through the Whistler Mountain Bike Park.
Competitors must remove ski or board boots before starting on their bikes, descending on a route through the Whistler Mountain Bike Park that is not decided until close to race time.
Only strong intermediate to expert skiers, snowboarders and mountain bikers are allowed to participation, advance reservation and helmet wearing is mandatory. That includes full face helmets for the mountain biking section. Competitors must also attend a pre-race meeting the day before the event.
The race will be followed by 'après-bike' – the biking world's equivalent of après ski (very similar) as well as race awards at the Garibaldi Lift Company.
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