View on Trailforks: SHORTER 43K /// LONGER 60K /// SHLONG 73K
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| RIDE WEEK | RIDER GUIDE RELEASED | THE INTERNETS |
| FRI JUNE 12 | WAKE UP AND GET STOKED | PROBABLY AT A FORECAST COFFEE LOCATION |
| FRI JUNE 12 17:00-18:30 | SHAKEOUT RIDES (BICI - OPEN TO ALL) + RUCKUS (WOMXN ONLY) | DEPART FROM ARBUTUS ROUTES, WHISTLER |
| FRI JUNE 12 17:00-21:00 | XFONDO HAPPY HOUR AT RMU | ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNDERGROUND, NEXT TO ARBUTUS ROUTES |
| FRI JUNE 12 17:30-19:30 | PACKAGE PICKUP | ARBUTUS ROUTES, WHISTLER |
| FRI JUNE 12 19:00 | RIDER / COURSE BRIEFING | ROCKY MOUNTAIN UNDERGROUND |
| SAT JUNE 13 7:00-8:45 | PACKAGE PICKUP & SWAG FOR STRAGGLERS | CLARIFICATION STATION -
SPRUCE GROVE, WHISTLER |
| SAT JUNE 13 9:00 | SHLONG AND LONGER RIDE IS GO
| START LINE
SPRUCE GROVE, WHISTLER |
| SAT JUNE 13 10:00 | SHORTER RIDE IS GO | START LINE
SPRUCE GROVE, WHISTLER |
| SAT JUNE 13 11:00-16:00 | POST-RIDE CELEBRATION TIMES | EVENT VILLAGE
SPRUCE GROVE, WHISTLER |
| SAT JUNE 13 14:00 | PRIZES & REGALEMENTS | EVENT VILLAGE
SPRUCE GROVE, WHISTLER |
| SAT JUNE 13 16:00 | TIME TO VACATE, FRIENDS | YOUR CARRIAGES
SPRUCE GROVE, WHISTLER |
| SAT - SUN | CHECK OUT THE SLCC NEARBY | SQUAMISH LIL'WAT CULTURAL CENTRE, WHISTLER |
| SUN JUNE 21 | NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY | COUNTRYWIDE |
XFONDO is committed to telling the stories of the land and cultures on which you ride. The Whistler event takes place on Líl̓wat traditional territory:
“We are the Líl̓wat Nation, an Interior Salish people. We live in a stunning and dramatic landscape with a rich biodiversity — a mysterious place of towering mountains, ice fields, alpine meadows, white-water rivers, and braided river valleys that run to a milky colour due to the silt and clay deposited by glacial melt. Líl̓wat is a separate and distinct nation with cultural and kinship ties to the St̓át̓y̓emc."
"Our language is called Ucwalmícwts. Our community is located 7km east of Pemberton, a two-and-a-half hour drive north of Vancouver on the Sea-to-Sky Highway. Our 797,131 ha traditional territory is about one-quarter of the size of Vancouver Island. Our territory extends south to Rubble Creek, north to Gates Lake, east to the Upper Stein Valley and west to the coastal inlets (Toba Inlet) of the Pacific Ocean.
"Our geography — between two formidable mountain ranges — ensured our important role in the early regional economy. We were traders. For centuries, we bartered and exchanged all manner of goods with many other First Nations, and later with non-aboriginal fur traders, miners and settlers. Skilled fishers and hunters, we are closely tied to our land."
— From the Líl̓wat Fact Book published in 2007 by the Líl̓wat Nation.
Our recommended accommodation partner features 186 suites ranging in size from studios to two bedroom condos.
Each suite is fully appointed with a kitchen, gas fireplace and private balcony.
Arbutus Routes are the official bike rental, mechanical and bike shop sponsor, located in Whistler BC.
A full carbon frame combining comfort and performance on the road and gravel.
Hand out power-ups
at aid stations, guide riders safely though the trees and bring fuel to the after-party where every one is celebrated together.
Fill in your details on the volunteer form above or get in touch with us directly to sign up
- Exclusive swag
- Meal and drink post-event
- Be at the heart of the action
- Be part of a cause supporting WORCA and the MooseHide Campaign
The Squamish and Lil’wat people proudly invite you to learn about their rich and unique cultures.
Visit the Squamish Lil’wat Culture Centre in Whistler, just a stone's throw from the XFONDO basecamp in Spruce Grove.
The mountains are calling
