Snow Falls On Whistler As World's Best Downhillers Come To Town

The world’s best downhill mountain bikers are flocking to Whistler this weekend for an elite weekend of racing. Starting Saturday, September 25, 2026, the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Downhill will make its Whistler Mountain Bike Park debut on the legendary 1199 trail.
While Whistler is one of the most iconic spots in mountain biking and has hosted numerous events, the bike park has never hosted a UCI World Cup Downhill Race. The race will take advantage of one of Whistler’s most tech