Witsend Women's Enduro Presented by Mons Royale event

September 24, 2023 is the inaugural Witsend women’s enduro race
WORCA is excited to announce the launch of our women’s enduro - The Witsend - and to have Mons Royale on board as our presenting sponsor
Your entry fee includes race entry, racer plate, rider swag, apres access including dinner and beverages!

A WORCA membership is also required to register for this event.

Women’s Categories $100 entry fee
20-29
30-39
40+
Short Course - Open Women

JR Women’s Category $85 entry fee
19 and under
Short Course - Women 19 and under

An event built for the challenge-seeking Women's mountain biking community in the Sea2Sky, The Witsend takes place on Sunday September 24, 2023. We’re especially pleased to announce that a percentage of the proceeds from this event will go towards the Howe Sound Women’s Centre.

This year’s inaugural enduro will feature a fun and challenging course in our amazing Whistler trail network - you won’t want to miss out on this day on the bike and the party that comes afterwards!

As part of their commitment of fostering participation and progression for women in action and adventure sports, Mons Royale is excited to present the Witsend and help bring together the awesome community of women in Whistler for a day of suffering, speed and skylarking.

Registration will be capped at 250 riders.

This page will be updated with more event information, sponsor details, and course stages as we get closer to the event.

THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME
The roots of the Witsend can be traced back to a group of hard-working, fun-loving and adventure-seeking Lower Mainland school teachers; June Tidball, Florence Strachan, Jacquie Pope, Eunice “Kelly” Forster and Betty Gray. These women became the first to own property by purchasing a two-bedroom cabin on the shores of Alta Lake in 1955. It was after a particular day of treacherous travel, from the steamboat in Vancouver to Squamish, a train from Squamish to Whistler, then Alta Lake, and then a half mile hike with luggage and supplies up a steep, winding set of stairs to reach the cabin, the name “The Witsend” was born. At the Witsend, the priorities consisted of doing activities together and having a good time in the outdoors. This isn’t far from the dream many independent, fun-spirited, and adventure-chasing women have, who migrate to Whistler today. The women of the Witsend left a lasting imprint on the future of Whistler and it’s why we are honoured to name WORCA’s newest Women's Enduro after them.

To read more about the wonderful Witsend women here