Whistler Westside FUNduro, Sep 21

If you want to cater to a local advantage (which is inevitable regardless) then a full blind course is fine. You probably won't have trouble selling out the event in which case it doesn't matter. But, from the perspective of a competitive racer who is not familiar with the (unannounced) trails in question, I am less likely to register for a race on trails that it's guaranteed other racers have some experience with. Whistler doesn't have a problem with engagement, but on the Shore I think this would be a bad call – and part of why Brian decided to announce the 6th Toonie course in advance, to a record number of participants. Just my opinion / your mileage may vary.

that's exactly my hesitation with running it blind. but there are enough people that know the trails well including many who don't live in whistler) that we'll get a decent turn-out.

every race has local advantage, i don't see much difference. this way the trails don't get slaughtered, and it keeps the atmosphere mellow.

and besides, Morg, you're a good enough rider that you should be fine regardless, there's nothing do or die on any of the trails that will likely be used….and not only that, but it's gonna be fun no matter what

and besides, Morg, you're a good enough rider that you should be fine regardless, there's nothing do or die on any of the trails that will likely be used….and not only that, but it's gonna be fun no matter what

This.

And also, if anyone wants a taste of Westside trails racing. You could come up the previous weekend for the 20th annual Westside Wheelup!

Ill most likely be doing it blind and I look forward to it as well.

night stage sounds rad but a one day shot seems to work better for most, it sounds fun regardless

i was really hoping you'd pull out something like this clark!
blind/trails announced the night before sounds good
looks like i'm in the minority who would be stoked on a friday night-stage prologue
psyched!

:crybaby:

maybe there could be a second/pitty podium for out of town type-a riders who can't stomach the idea of potentially not placing at a race ;)

When I look at the results for these Whistler races I look at the out of town riders and mentally place myself against them. I know the locals ride these trails weekly so they know every line.

Boom has now given it a name, we'll call it the Pitty Podium. :)

Blind for all is the best way. Local is still going to have rode it at some point in the last couple months and will have rode it multiple times over the last few years and have an advantage.

Will there be pre-registration or a cap on entries?
Be a lil miffed to come up for this for the weekend only to find it full

There will be pre-registration and there's room for 200 so you'll be solid

maybe there could be a second/pitty podium for out of town type-a riders who can't stomach the idea of potentially not placing at a race ;)

Love it. But it's got to be spelled with only one "t".

Love it. But it's got to be spelled with only one "t".

Pedant (;))

alright folks, this is going down sep 21. here's the blurb coming out in the next newsletter. registration will be live next week…

WORCA presents a friendly follow-up to "The Beast", a fun challenging single-day self-supported gravity-fed stage race on the westside trails. You'll ride 5 stages on westside trails off the flank using a different access climb each lap, starting in function and finishing in alpine. Pura Vida will get a well-deserved rest, but everything else (aside from Jaws) is fair game. The trails could be new, classic, or even a bit obscure. You'll climb 4 times up to the flank: south flank, stonebridge flank, 27 switchbacks, and alpine flank (aka rick's roost). Cleaning each climb will earn you a 1 minute bonus on each lap, so familiarize yourself with the climbs and choose your gearing accordingly. You'll be running blind on this one - stage 1 will be announced at the start line, and each subsequent stage will be revealed at the finish of the stage before. The blind concept keeps it mysterious and interesting while minimizing trail impact. Remember the term "all mountain" from 2011, or "mountain biking" from 2005? Fit downhiller? XC ninja? Our "unduro" concept involves basic enduro style (highly technical courses that finish lower than they start), but with a bit more technical pedalling during stages than you might see in "classic" enduro. This fits naturally with the style of our trails, and rewards a well-rounded skillset.

alright folks, this is going down sep 21. here's the blurb coming out in the next newsletter. registration will be live next week…

WORCA presents a friendly follow-up to "The Beast", a fun challenging single-day self-supported gravity-fed stage race on the westside trails. You'll ride 5 stages on westside trails off the flank using a different access climb each lap, starting in function and finishing in alpine. Pura Vida will get a well-deserved rest, but everything else (aside from Jaws) is fair game. The trails could be new, classic, or even a bit obscure. You'll climb 4 times up to the flank: south flank, stonebridge flank, 27 switchbacks, and alpine flank (aka rick's roost). Cleaning each climb will earn you a 1 minute bonus on each lap, so familiarize yourself with the climbs and choose your gearing accordingly. You'll be running blind on this one - stage 1 will be announced at the start line, and each subsequent stage will be revealed at the finish of the stage before. The blind concept keeps it mysterious and interesting while minimizing trail impact. Remember the term "all mountain" from 2011, or "mountain biking" from 2005? Fit downhiller? XC ninja? Our "unduro" concept involves basic enduro style (highly technical courses that finish lower than they start), but with a bit more technical pedalling during stages than you might see in "classic" enduro. This fits naturally with the style of our trails, and rewards a well-rounded skillset.

Summon the rain, send racers down Bush Doctor, sit back and watch the carnage :D