2008 Whistler Crankworx Trials Event

[Air_Force_Trials]

Hey I know this is still super early but I was wondering if Mike Baia was holding the Trials event at Whistler again in 2008 and if so which weekend it will be on. I looked on the Crankworx website and it says nothing about the Trials event and it also says that the Crankworx runs from the 9th till the 17th of Aug.

[BrettM]

So far it has always been on the weekend that the slopestyle is on.

[jda]

It was on Saturday the 28th of July this year.

[Montyman]

This year the competition will be on August 15 and 16. A few new surprises including a Masters Category and a section at the base of the mountain!

Mike

[lucky13]

OOooooOOOoooooOOOohhhh.

This will be great.

[jda]

I will be probably be back there next year, I think I'm addicted :hs:

[stickyworm]

Hoping to be there. Provided I get over this injury thing.

[lucky13]

I will be probably be back there next year, I think I'm addicted :hs:

Bring more aussie clan with you.

[morley]

Rumor has it thomas ohler may be making a guest appearance. :coold:

[darkside]

:luke:

Joel and I will be there. That's all you need to know.

and I'll be watching Ohler with slack-jawed amazement

[TTownJon]

going again next year for sure, hopefully I will avoid passing out at the bar though....

[lucky13]

Uh,.. Condo?

Seriously, if east coasters and Aussies are gonna be there,..

I'm taking a week off for the event this time (if possible) just to DH and run section tape before rockin it.

[modtire]

We'd need a place with lots of sugar packets and ice cubes. 'Nuff said

[lucky13]

Glllllloooooororrrrrriiiiiiioooouuuusssss!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!

[hophopsnap]

what is this thing? I heart slopestyle..

[jda]

Uh,.. Condo?

Seriously, if east coasters and Aussies are gonna be there,..

I'm taking a week off for the event this time (if possible) just to DH and run section tape before rockin it.

I don't think any other Aussies besides myself will make the trip, well Aussies that ride trials anyways....

[lucky13]

what is this thing? I heart slopestyle..

Pretty much the biggest mountainbike event other than worlds (when they happen) in North America.

Get organized. We know people and can get a condo,.. the OTN condo perhaps?

[Tanner]

...I'll be 20. Damn. even worth it to go?

[hophopsnap]

I'm down if I remember/have funds/not dead by then.


I dont think age would be a problem if we got a condo :momaru:

[darkside]

um, drinking age in canada is 19 anyway you idiots...

[hophopsnap]

how can we smuggle in little bags :yum:

[Tanner]

I'm there.

[Giant1118]

18

[flixlee]

19 in BC.

[Air_Force_Trials]

Oh man, I am looking to go now too. Originally I was planning on going to Seattle and then Vancouver to ride but after reading those posts I want to go. Where does everyone usually stay? I'll probably try and stay at a camp site or something.
Hey Peter, maybe Nathan can come around that time.

[lucky13]

Fucking a.

How many fucking times do I have to tell you schmucks how bad ass this event is.

NO. DON"T come. It sucks. Really. You'd ride your bike too much. Drink too much good beer and whiskey, and laugh more than is necessary.

Don't go anywhere. Seriously. Just stay home and do what you are doing right now.

[hophopsnap]

wait, we can bring bikes?

[trialskid14]

If all goes well I'll be there.

[d. struct]

how can we smuggle in little bags :yum:

most people aren't trying to sneak anything IN to Vancouver

[Stikman]

I've just booked my tickets to Vancouver, so I will definately be there!! I'm down for a condo too, as long as I can smuggle my gf along??
I mite even try get a job in Whistler if I can. :dunno:

I was talking to a couple of very good British trials riders out on our ride today who are showing signs of interest too........watch this space ;)

[Stefan Q]

Uh,.. Condo?

Seriously, if east coasters and Aussies are gonna be there,..

I'm taking a week off for the event this time (if possible) just to DH and run section tape before rockin it. Im doing the same , Ive already got a place booked, mountain view :coold: Should be a good event this year.

[myergin]

id give my left nut (any takers?) to make to this comp. unfortunatly, i think school will be back on and that would be a shitload of money for just one weekend... maybe i should post it in the for sale/want to buy forum?

[lamard]

that's my birthday... score, i might just have to go. Not gonna drive again though. Maybe i'll fly to van and get a ride from there

[Stikman]

Ahh, I'm living 5 mins walk from town. Definately gonna be there.
Is there any more info floating around on the comp? I need to get back to the Tartybikes boys to see if they still want to come out!

[jda]

Looks like its going to be too late in the year for me, i should be there mid July though.

[Montyman]

www.baiabros.com/trialsworx (http://www.baiabros.com/trialsworx)

more info as it happens!!!!

Mike

[Stikman]

Looks like its going to be too late in the year for me, i should be there mid July though.

You know you have a place to stay if you want it Joel ;)

[jda]

You know you have a place to stay if you want it Joel ;)

Carefull, I may take you up on that! I'm looking at July 15th to August 5th at the moment. Will you be riding the park each day or working?

[Stikman]

Bit of both. I got a job at the Garbanzo shop, so if you need parts..... ;)

Seriously, I'm sure we can put you up for a week or so.

[jda]

Ha ha a friend of mine was working there last year, i was coming in for free burgers every day for lunch! scored a lot of clothing too with her staff pass discount before i left.

I going to call my mate who lives down at creekside in the next couple of days and see what he is doing around the time Im there, I usually sleep on the floor at his place when I'm in town. I'm still in the early planning stages on this trip at the moment.

[darkside]

Looks like I'm going to be in town August 15-20th (then home for a day before going to OTN Dayz East :noes: ).

Can't wait!

[brian_E]

yo yo yo.. i have a credit with some hotel out there.. but staying with someone would still be cheaper.. wassup???

[Stikman]

I might have a mate you can stay with??
How long are you coming up for?

[ZMaeda]

we staying with you or what homie?

I might have a mate you can stay with??
How long are you coming up for?

[Stikman]

You sure are, you gonna call back sometime or what??

I have a mate upstairs who might be cool with someone crashing for a night or two though.

If you're keen for a couch spot, holla at me Brian.

[caleb1978]

Hey air-force, will you be driving there from here? Any chance for a car pool. I am down to camp. Would rather sleep on ground then a std infected motel bed.

[bournemouth_trials]

I've never heard of this event before, but would love to do it. Depending it cost for travel and accommodation I'm hoping to be able to come. I found this site with more info about the event, for trials http://www.baiabros.com/trialsworx/index.html#main_comp

[lucky13]

Hey air-force, will you be driving there from here? Any chance for a car pool. I am down to camp. Would rather sleep on ground then a std infected motel bed.

Canadians don't have STD's. They are too smart for that.

You may find a high grade weed dealer in whistler before you find an STD.

I wouldn't know though.

[Stikman]

:hsugh:

I haven't touched my trials bike in 2 weeks which is a long time for me.
I bought an Iron Horse Sunday and have been riding the park religiously when I'm not working. Trials sux right now (or more correctly, I suck) and I am not looking forward to being schooled at this comp.

Anyone coming up here to ride in the next few weeks??? Let me know so I have some sort of motivation to get off my ass!

If you have a big bike and are coming up, come say hi at Garbanzo Bike and Bean. I work in the workshop over the weekends, it would be cool to meet some more trials riders. :sadwavey:

[Ebon Dragon]

haha sorry i couldn't go on a ride with you last weekend... was too busy partying/getting drunk :riaa:


you should seriously consider coming down from the mountain for a weekend... i'm sure someone here has a place where you'd be welcome to crash for a night or two

[Stikman]

Haha, I would but right now I'm working the weekends. :(

Kinda suits me though as I pretty much get the mountain to myself during the weekdays.
I'll let you know for sure when I get a weekend off next though.

[jda]

So whats the latest on the trials comp? I'm going to be in Whistler up until the 17th of August and I was thinking of filming the event for my next DVD, will there any pro riders turning up to ride this comp?

Failing that I would like to drink some beer with fellow trials riders :)

[DangerousDave]

bunch of bc pro riders will be there, probably some us riders as well. Andrei Burton is coming too.

[haleyfm]

Here's the website http://www.baiabros.com/trialsworx/index.html

[mattyv8]

I'll be there actually taking pics and maybe riding.. we'll see if I am up for bringing my bike across the country

[TTownJon]

Ill be there. hopefully this year my biggest moves won't just include whiskey and ice.

Glad to hear Andrei is coming over. Good freakin rider.

[modtire]

Ill be there. hopefully this year my biggest moves won't just include whiskey and ice.


Mine will, it will be, how you say GLORIOUS.

[jda]

My only problem is going to be getting all my camera gear and DH bike over there without having too much weight for the plane.

[stocktrials]

hey Joel, tim said in another thread that Xavier from QLD is working in a bike hire up in Whistler now.. you may bump into him

[jda]

Well unfortunately there was no possible way for me to fit my camera in but I'm still keen to meet up with some riders for beers. Its my first day here and I already bumped into Stikman from NZ in the village.

[darkside]

I'll be up there on the 15th, but I don't think I'll be bringing my trials bike. My knee just isn't quite ready for a trials competition yet.

:(

...we'll see.

[Stikman]

Can't wait to ride and hang with some of you guys. Should be fun!!

[Mordax]

i won't be riding but i wouldn't mind checking it out this year since i'm finally around in the summer

[Mordax]

If you have a big bike and are coming up, come say hi at Garbanzo Bike and Bean. I work in the workshop over the weekends, it would be cool to meet some more trials riders. :sadwavey:

i'd like to make it up mid-week sometime to beat the crowds. haven't been up yet this season and i'd like to check it out. any days your usually off? i could use a guide

[lucky13]

Kevin! We are going to drink beer and cheer them on! I'll bring my video camera too.

I may actually have a built Ashton for post comp riding,... waiting on a Meta fork though.

[flixlee]

If anyone is able to check sections on Saturday for the expert/ pro riders, please sign up here

http://www.baiabros.com/trialsworx/

checkers get free entry to the competition and swag!

[lucky13]

I'm down for some swag,...

What about checking the sport and beginner classes?

[Stikman]

i'd like to make it up mid-week sometime to beat the crowds. haven't been up yet this season and i'd like to check it out. any days your usually off? i could use a guide

Hmmm, not sure what my days are yet, I'll check this arvo and post back later.
I'm pretty sure I'm racing the Air DH on Wednesday, so around then might be when I have some time off. What sort of riding have you done before?

Joel, how are you off for a place to stay? Zak isn't going to be coming up anymore so you have next dibs.....

[Mr_Penut]

i cant make it up to whistler but if anyone is rolling through the lowermainland hit me up!

[darkside]

I'm going to make a last minute decision about the trials bike this weekend. I'm like 75% not going to bring it right now though. I may be down to judge/photo/video...

Me, Joel, and Stickboy are gonna be drowning in beer regardless. All are free to join.

[TTownJon]

Me, whiskey and whiskey pete will be there as well. Maybe I can not pass out at the bar this time? literally at least.

[Air_Force_Trials]

I hate you all. :mad:

[jda]

I fly out Saturday night :wtc:

[Stikman]

:wtc:

[Stikman]

Gonna start charging beer and vodka for labour. It's funny, cos a lot of people would rather spend more to buy me booze than pay a labour price, haha.

[lucky13]

Joel, how are you off for a place to stay? Zak isn't going to be coming up anymore so you have next dibs.....

FOR REALLY?

Yea I'll take that spot.

Was starting to think I'd have to make a den out of "Stretch".

[lucky13]

Gonna start charging beer and vodka for labour. It's funny, cos a lot of people would rather spend more to buy me booze than pay a labour price, haha.

I need to work out the details with Jon the interim pilot of the millennium falcon; I could bring some of our beer! 1/4barrel = 7.25 gal almost thirty liters for you euros.

I wish I could bring two 1/6 barrel kegs though,.. one would fit nicely in my backpack with the pump on it and we could walk the sections cheering and pouring beer.

[Stikman]

For really.

Tess is cool with it but said you have to bring beer. Actually, I'm saying that, but you know how thirsty spectating can be!
When do you think you'll be up here?
I'm working Wednesday at the moment, but should be swapping for either Monday or Thursday. I also have a few days off the following week.
Also, we have a spare key, so you can come and go as you please.

Holla

[lucky13]

Choose Style: Imperial Pale (7.8%) Flagship Red (forget, but personal favorite lately), Clipper Gold Heif (good summer beer,. so fresh and tasty), Islander Pale (less hoppy than Imperial which is good for sensitive types).

There are a few others but I really don't like the Pilsner or Lager just cause you can find great versions of that in Canada.

[Stikman]

Surprise my tastebuds Joel ;)

What day are you going to be up here??

[lucky13]

Friday with Jon and Phil.

We roll out of Seattle at 10am.

I'll be checking with my boss about his take on boarder crossings with copious amounts of beer. It may not happen due to legalities. Meh.

[jda]

Raced the monster garbanzo today, 8th place in the masters :yum:

My bus leaves Whistler Saturday night so i will be watching some trials but missing Sundays action.

[Stikman]

Pretty damn good time too Joel, well done. Sorry about the ribbing I gave you for "being slow, I thought you were faster!"
Haha. I guess we might have to have a few beers on Friday night if the border crossing goes well then. I'll be finishing work around 7-8. Drop in and say hi Joel.

[jda]

Yeah mate, I always do!

You didn't show up for "ride don't slide"?

[lucky13]

You still have the same number Mike? Otherwise, what shop am I visiting when I arrive?

Legal limit: one case per adult. So I just bought three cases. ONe of them I have to pick up right off the bottling line in the early morning...

[darkside]

This time tomorrow we be drink'n?

:naughty:

[Stikman]

It was raining and I didn't feel like getting my feet wet :ugh:

I'm a big pussy is the real answer. Was it fun??

Joel: I have lost/had my phone stolen, so I'm not contactable on that phone :(
However, I work at the Garbanzo Bike and Bean, right at the bottom of the mountain, shouldn't be too hard to find ;)
I finish at 8:30 so drop in any time.

Side note: I finished 2nd in the Amatuer class for the Air DH (A-Line race). Pretty stoked. I beat quite a lot of Pro's and surprised myself with my time as I don't really like or ride A-Line that much!
That is all.

[lucky13]

ugh,.. I need a 73mm isis bb to complete the Ashton,..

maybe I'll finish it up there

[Mordax]

i think im going up on saturday to watch the trials and slopestyle. don't know any of you kids but i'm sure ill see you there. look for a guy with a D50 takin' pics (one of them...ha)

[jda]

I'll be kicking around watching the trials tomorrow too. Look out for a dude in a olive green Aussie rage against the machine tour t-shirt ;)

[darkside]

Mike, I came through the bike and Bean yesterday looking for you. Hoped to at least get some beers in last night, but oh well. Sorry we didn't get out at all.

Had a good weekend. Just got back. Need to back for Boston.

[JK]

Any results from the trials comp?

[Cypher Components]

http://www.baiabros.com/index.html

Scroll down to trialsworks and click the results link. . .It's an excel file

[Stikman]

Mike, I came through the bike and Bean yesterday looking for you. Hoped to at least get some beers in last night, but oh well. Sorry we didn't get out at all.

Had a good weekend. Just got back. Need to back for Boston.

:wtc:

Bugger, I was just about to call and see what you guys were up to today! It's been one of those weeks I guess, too much going on, not enough time for it all and a cold to top it all off.
Glad you guys had a good time, just wish we could have hung out for more than the 2 minutes you dropped by the shop!

See you around ;)

[rush]

Great that everyone actually meets up in real life. Sounds like a cool time.

[lucky13]

Yea,.. I mean Boston kicks ass,.. but Whistler is Whistler. Maybe we should get things going on the east coast in the spring or autumn, cause Crankworks is bitchen.