Mountain bikers often like to think about our pastime as a niche, a bit outsider compared to jogging, skiing or, say hockey. But with growing popularity comes a wider appeal. And some interesting cultural cross-over moments. Like Spittin’ Chiclets’ Paul “Biz Nasty” Bissonnette and Wonton Don trying mountain biking for the first time in North Vancouver.
As part of a new Peakin’ series based in B.C., Donnie and Biz hit up the brand new Grouse Mountain Bike Park. Kitted up with full faces, pads, some sponsor-correct gloves, and a matching set of green Norco’s, the two hit the trails.
North Van is, infamously, not the easiest place to learn mountain biking. Grouse does aim for a broader appeal, with some green trails. While an ex-NHL hockey player should be fine on a green trail, a wrong turn quickly writes that option off. The two quickly seek help from the locals.
The locals? A nine-year-old kid and his 11-year-old friend. B.C. kids are tough.
Maybe they should have let Dan Hamhuis know they were coming to town? The former Canuck has finished the BC Bike Race a few times and knows his way around the trails.
You can watch the mountain bike part of Peakin’s Vancouver and Whistler adventure below. Or catch the full episode on YouTube.
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