All Hands/Whistler2019/Biking

Last time we were at Whistler, we had a nice group ride through some of the Lost Lake trails, more colloquially known as the Zappa trails. Anybody up for doing it again? It's a 6-mile loop and takes (guessing) a little over an hour, depending on fitness. I don't remember any crazy climbs, and there are certainly no wacky stunts you can't opt out of. See https://www.outdoorproject.com/canada/british-columbia/lost-lake-mountain-bike-trails-zappa-trails for a little more.

Here are the times I recommend: https://doodle.com/poll/4dsqchwzy44xwk44

Whaddaya think? Cast a vote if you're interested. And forward this along to others who might be interested! I'll close the poll perhaps 6/11 (or when we have a clear trend) and post the final plan here.

The local bike rental places (in easy-peasy walking distance) are open from about 9am-6pm, so this puts us in range for hourly rentals. However, I recommend reserving now, as they were already sold out of large-size frames when I got mine a week ago. Gateway Bikes (http://whistlersports.com/locations/gateway-bikes/) has always been good to me. Tell them you'll be doing the Zappa trails, and they'll set you up with the right bike.

Additionally, I'm going to be doing some sunrise rides, maybe 5:30am-7:30am, likely a bit more technical and faster-paced, if anybody wants to join me for those.

Hoping to see you on the trail!

—Erik Rose