Gravity Logic was created to utilize the expertise gained building the Whistler Mountain Bike Park – the World’s #1 Bike Park – to assist other businesses in the design, devolpment, and construction of unparalleled park riding experiences by creating trails and facilities that thrill riders of a wide variety of ages, skill, and interests.
Gravity Logic is a member of the Professional Trailbuilders Association
23-08-10 Here is a short update on what the GL crew has been up to and what is happening in the bike parks that we are involved in.
Jarvso Bergscykel Park in Sweden commenced the construction of a new red (black in North America) trail, designed this spring, to add to the four existing trails in the bike park. This addition will give JBP one trail in each difficulty level (green, blue single track, blue jump trail, red and black) and will make it one of the most versatile bike parks in Sweden. In its first year of operation, JBP has exceeded all expectations and is on its way to be a major component of the mountain biking industry in Sweden, if not worldwide.
Trestle Bike Park in Winter Park, Co. has seen their visits climb 40% over last year and the Bike Programs participation is up 1000% over last year. (read more)
22-08-10 While we’ve been preaching summer operations for years, we’re occasionally reminded that not only can a Bike Park be successful, but it can also brings events that eclipse, dollar for dollar, even the most lucrative winter event. Think of it: who wouldn’t rather stand shoulder to shoulder under the sun with like-minded people dressed in shorts, T-Shirts, and bikinis watching an event with all the action, talent, and thrills that one could hope for. And does a frosty beverage taste better on a patio on a hot summer’s day or in a stuffy lounge as wet snow falls outside?
A recent article by the the Globe and Mail explores Bike Parks versus golfing, Crankworx versus winter events, and how a sleepy summer village has been transformed into a vibrant biker’s paradise. Read it here.
22-10-10 With less than a month to go before the Gravity Logic Forum in Whistler, the list of attendees and speakers is growing daily. Confirmed speakers and topics include:
Ken Melamed, Mayor of Whistler – opening with an introduction and welcome to Whister.
Rob McSkimming, VP of Business Development – Whistler/Blackcomb. Topic – Economic Impact of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park on the Whistler community.
Paul Mutch, Director of Retail/Rental – Winter Park Resort. Topic – Rental/Retail Operations in a growing bike park as experienced in Trestle Bike Park.
Brian Finestone, Bike Park Manager – Whistler/Blackcomb. Topic – General Risk Management pertaining to bike parks globally.
Kira Cailes, Bike Park Patrol Supervisor – Whistler/Blackcomb. Topic – Risk Management in day to day operations.
Lars Loov, Director – Jarvso Bergscykel Park, Jarvso, Sweden. Topic – From nothing to a bike park in a year – The Swedish Way.
Tom Pro, Gravity Logic. Topic – What’s new and trends in bike parks around the world.
This year’s forum promises to bring together an unprecedented number of people interested in sharing their experiences as they pertain to entertaining the idea of developing a bike park, going through the process of design and construction, and improving revenue and guest experience at existing bike parks.
Join us on September 16th to 18th in Whistler. Registration forms can be downloaded here.
