This latest photo of the week comes from couloir and it has to be the most unique mountain biking photograph I have ever seen. Yes…they are actually riding down the Whistler Sliding Center track. What a unique experience…the same track that insane luge and bobsled guys bomb down during winter sports.
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they’re actually riding up… I’m the photographer..
How did you guys get clearance to do that? That is a really cool sequence.
was part of one of the weekly organized “toonie rides” that occur up here in whistler… this one was during crankworx so i guess they wanted something a bit special… def a once in a lifetime thing but maybe itll be an annual event.. its quite the climb though…
Put some rocks and roots along the track and it actually might be a worthwhile attempt. Otherwise, it’s just like ascending an asphalt road. Why would you want to do it on a MTB?
was part of a much bigger ride…. including some pretty technical descending, and its tougher than an asphalt road…. the grade was up to 20% at one point….
I routinely do 15% – 20% ascents on my way up the pre-Alps around my neck of the woods. Personally, I don’t find it inspiring when its only asphalt or cement. Granted, it is difficult and tiring, but the scenery from way up there is terrific.