Published May 22, 2014 12:00AM

Mountain biking Whistler, B.C. in May 2013
When people think of of mountain biking in British Columbia, the first thing that often comes to mind is the Whistler Bike Park. Famous as it is, the park tends to cast a shadow over the valley's wide network of singletrack, which bring you even closer to nature. On this particular day, Paul Stevens catches a glimpse of the Cheakamus River while riding just outside of town.