🥊 Take that, teach! [+Josh Visser EXPOSED]

Remember at school when teacher refused to allow your beautiful photo essay (15 images, one per page + clipart) as an acceptable submission in place of a 1500 word, last-minute slog-session? Lame points all round.

Well, despite dreams that are slightly more recurring than we'd like to admit, school is firmly in the rearview mirror these days, hurrah! That means we set the rules, so here's an XFondo Whistler 2025 recap - in as few words as is deliciously possible...

[All photos Eddie Muscroft - the class cool kid]

Forget Strava local legends - the real deal is volunteer Tom. IYKYK

Aaand they're off, dashing over hurdles, tires, and a minefield so budget that it didn't actually work. Next year...

Spectators are nonplussed at what is befalling their eyes

But spoiler alert before you reach for that refund policy: turns out cycling does also occur

Lost Lake smooth stuff starts you off - but don't let all that serenity fool ya

...'cos we about to be goin' up, boys & girls

UP WITH YOUR ARMS ON THE SHOTSKI! GOT'EMMM

But actually Green Lake'll provide the first punch of the day

That's why we have excellent folks stocking excellent stuff at the aid station

Which is especially useful for all those masochists who decided to go for some type-2 up the optional "mystery climb"

Epic course = new PFP reward, insta fans.

"Did you see that Squirrel?" stories are traded

...and grown-men hardness is further measured (in the name of winning some maple water)

Plus, a bunch of cool kids decided to suffer in branded plaid, because they're heros.

Final POV: Actual photo of everyone come Sunday

Photo essay rating

A+

Ok, last things to tell you:

Results are here if you care
Yogi is not happy we didn't catch Derek the squirrel
XFondo Whistler WILL BE BACK June 13, 2025 - and priority registration will open next month on July 15.
Save the date and see you there!
Don't worry - we haven't forgotten about exposing Visser. Scroll down...

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