Tires pumped, check.
Soon-to-be-muddied sunnies in place, check.
Some of Whistler's best riding, double-check.
Whistler: send it.
TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
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FRI JUNE 14 18:00-20:00 | PACKAGE PICKUP & SWAG | ARBUTUS ROUTES, WHISTLER 4557 Blackcomb Way Unit 112 |
FRI JUNE 14 17:00-21:00 | XFONDO HAPPY HOUR AND LIVE MUSIC AT RMU | NEXT DOOR TO ARBUTUS ROUTES |
SAT JUNE 15 7:00-9:30 | PACKAGE PICKUP & SWAG FOR STRAGGLERS | CLARIFICATION STATION - SPRUCE GROVE, WHISTLER |
SAT JUNE 15 9:00 | FURTHER RIDE IS GO (CHEER OFF RIDERS IF YOU'RE WAITING TO START) | START LINE SPRUCE GROVE, WHISTLER |
SAT JUNE 15 9:10 | LONGER THEN SHORTER RIDE IS GO | START LINE SPRUCE GROVE, WHISTLER |
SAT JUNE 15 12:00-16:00 | POST-RIDE CELEBRATION TIMES | EVENT VILLAGE SPRUCE GROVE, WHISTLER |
SAT JUNE 15 13:30-15:00 | MUSIC AND STUFF | EVENT VILLAGE SPRUCE GROVE, WHISTLER |
SAT JUNE 15 14:30 | PRIZES & REGALEMENTS | EVENT VILLAGE SPRUCE GROVE, WHISTLER |
SAT JUNE 15 16:00 | TIME TO VACATE, FRIENDS | YOUR CARRIAGES SPRUCE GROVE, WHISTLER |
SAT - SUN | CHECK OUT THE SLCC NEARBY | SQUAMISH LIL'WAT CULTURAL CENTRE, WHISTLER |
FRI 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.
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Arbutus Routes are the official bike rental, mechanical and bike shop sponsor
In business since 2004, Arbutus Routes is a full-service bike shop based in Whistler, BC with curated products in store, workshop services and an online store.
Their shop showcases a high performance bike rental fleet as well as offering guided tours and bike coaching. Arbutus Routes is located in the heart of Whistler's Upper Village with quick access to the amazing single-track in the Whistler valley as well as the famous Mountain Bike Park.
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, but you're already there.