Anyone who has had the pleasure of traveling to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, and riding bikes will recount the experience with a great big smile on their face. We guarantee it.
Whitehorse has world class trails, and lots of them. Over 300km of singletrack and even more doubletrack and old roadbed, totaling more than 700km of trails within the city limits.
Whether you are seeking long singletrack climbs, epic descents, or a leisurely pedal along the river, Whitehorse has the perfect trail for you.
The combination of amazing trails, post-card caliber scenery, and some of the nicest people you’ll meet makes for an amazing trip. Travel in late June or early July for 20+ hours of daylight and you’ll have tons of time to explore, then sit and relax on a patio and bask in the midnight sun.
If you’re looking for a really good time, checkout the 24 Hours of Light, a mountain bike festival which happens every year over the summer solstice. It’s Canada’s only 24hour relay race where lights are illegal!
“Everything about riding in the Yukon is Great! Great people, trails, coffee, food and beer! The trail crew up there has invested lots of effort in building new trails and maintaining existing ones. It’s not uncommon to find remnants of the gold rush along the trails. It’s worth taking time to enjoy the flow of these trails but also stop along the way to enjoy some lookouts and gold rush artifacts. Your imagination will take you back in time and you could imagine what those first gold rush explorers went through. The terrain is endless and so are the days. Have fun!
– Eric L., Sales Rep.
“Whitehorse is home to some of the nicest people, best mountain biking and amazing scenery anywhere. This really is one of the best places in the world to visit by bike!”
– Dustan S., Marketing Supervisor
While you’re there:
Meet up with Sylvain and Marsha of Boreale Biking for guided rides, bike rentals, and other adventures (like Yoga with Ryan Leech, or Photography with Dan Barham).- Visit local bike shop Icycle Sport for sales and service, and to get great coffee from their neighbor Midnight Sun Coffee.
- Take in local art and history: SS Klondike National Historic Site, and the Dawson City Music Festival, July 18-20, 2014.
- There are lots of great restaurants to check out in town, and wash it all down with suds from Yukon Brewing Company
- Find maps of Mt. Grey, Mt. McIntyre, and IMBA Epic Mountain Hero in Carcross and available on Yukonbiking.ca.
Meet up with Sylvain and Marsha of Read more at Canadian Cycling.
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‘Staff Rides’ showcases great trails, urban pathways, and road riding from all over Canada and loved by our staff. Get on your bike and have fun!