The Gourmet Weekend

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After launching in 2016, Bici Gusti Gourmet Ride Whistler has grown to incorporate a whole weekend experience, and food is at the very centre.

Our award-winning Executive Chefs will be leading hands-on Saturday cooking classes to let you learn from the best, not to mention presenting  incredible breakfasts, delicious receptions and the showpiece gala dinner.

You’ll experience a full schedule of options to choose from, from professionally run yoga classes to sunshine-bathed pool parties and BBQs. After all, you’re here to have fun, chill out and enjoy some seriously good food.

Itinerary

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Friday, May 17

  • Afternoon/Evening: Arrive & check-in at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler
  • General Manager’s Canapé Reception

Saturday, May 18

Sunday, May 19

  • Patio breakfast
  • Bici Gusti 70km Ride w/ gourmet rest stop
  • Post-ride BBQ
  • Pre-dinner cocktails
  • Group photograph
  • Gala dinner with celebrities

Monday, May 20

  • Checkout and goodbyes

The ride

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The 70km route has been carefully selected to carve through the spectacular Whistler and Callaghan Valleys, also allowing for riders of all levels to enjoy themselves. Whether you’re a budding enthusiast or a seasoned cyclist, the stunning beauty surrounding Whistler will have you enjoying the entire day of food and cycling.

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2019 Package Options

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3 Nights – Shared

  • 3 nights accommodations at Four Seasons Resort Whistler for 2
  • Friday Evening GM Reception for 2 at Four Seasons Residences Whistler
  • Saturday cooking classes & pool party for 2
  • 2 tickets to the Saturday Evening Wine Tasting
  • 2 tickets to the Sunday Bici Gusti 70km ride with Gourmet Rest Stop
  • 2 tickets to the Sunday Gala evening

 

Early Bird Pricing – $2500 (until April 3rd, at 2:00pm PT)

Final Price – $2600

3 Nights -Solo Cyclist

  • 3 nights accommodations at Four Seasons Resort Whistler for 1
  • Friday Evening GM Reception at Four Seasons Residences Whistler
  • Saturday cooking classes & pool party for 1
  • 1 ticket to the Saturday Evening Wine Tasting
  • 1 ticket to the Sunday Bici Gusti 70km ride with Gourmet Rest Stop
  • 1 ticket to the Sunday Gala evening

 

Early Bird Pricing – $1800 (until April 3rd, at 2:00pm PT)

Final Price – $1900

1 Night – Shared

  • 1 night accommodation at Four Seasons Resort Whistler for 2
  • 2 tickets to the Sunday Bici Gusti 70km ride with Gourmet Rest Stop
  • 2 tickets to the Sunday Gala evening

 

Early Bird Pricing – $1500 (until April 3rd, at 2:00pm PT)

Final Price – $1550

1 Night – Solo Cyclist

  • 1 night accommodation at Four Seasons Resort Whistler
  • 1 ticket to the Sunday Bici Gusti 70km rides with Gourmet Rest Stop
  • 1 ticket to the Sunday Gala evening

 

Early Bird Pricing – $900 (until April 3rd, at 2:00pm PT)

Final Price – $950

Children’s Activities & Offers

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Bici Gusti Gourmet Ride and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler is excited to provide children’s activities while the parents are out riding and enjoying Bici Gusti.

With our experienced staff, your children will be laughing, playing games, eating and having fun so your entire family can participate throughout the weekend of the Bici Gusti Gourmet Ride.

The “Gusti” side

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Here’s what you can expect from our delicious food offers

Check in to a roast chicken
Four Seasons Whistler are happy to offer a delicious roast chicken dinner that’s ready and waiting for you upon arrival. Take the hassle out of Friday night and enjoy fine-dining in the process.
Please call Four Seasons directly on 604 935 3400  to order (min 2 days in advance)

available for delivery from 6pm – 9pm 
Cast Iron Chicken Dinner
$188 
Mixed Field Greens
tomato, cucumber, carrot, sherry vinaigrette

Roasted Fraser Valley Chicken (30oz.)
two roasted ½ chickens (semi boneless), red wine jus, vegetable matignon

Grilled Prawns (6oz.) 
butter & herbs

Okanagan Pear & Cranberry Crumble
pint of local gelato or sorbet

served family style suggested for 2 or more… 

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Creamed Spinach, Nutmeg 12
Sautéed Mushrooms, Sherry 12
Potato Puree, Confit Garlic 12
Sautéed Broccolini, Garlic & Chili 12
kuterra salmon (5oz.) 15
Seared U-10 Scallop (4oz.) 17 
Grilled Chicken Breast (5oz.) 11
steamed mussels (8oz.) 92

Delicious cast-iron chicken upon check-in.

Cooking Class 
Station 1 
Grilled Canada Prime Beef Bruschetta
Station 2
Pan Seared Steelhead Trout, Sauce Vierge
Station 3 
Early Berries and Rhubarb Crepe, Screech Rum
Wine Reception 
Chef Station 
Pacific Shucked Oysters
Minus 8 Mignonette, Yuzu Cocktail Sauce

Pre-Ride Breakfast
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Chilled Fruit Juices
Blueberry Goji Berry Smoothies
Assorted Breakfast Cereals, Skim, 2% and Whole Milk
Seasonal Sliced Fruit and Berries
BC Goji & Hemp Power Bowl, Apricot, Puffed Quinoa, Hemp Seeds, Figs, Toasted Almond
Acai Power Bowl, Yogurt, Raisin, Dried Local Cranberry, Blueberry, Bran Flake, Flax Seed
House Made Granola, Local Dried Berries and Yogurt
Egg White Frittata, Smoked Oceanwise Sockeye Salmon, Avocado
Oats & Quinoa Porridge, Cinnamon, Dried Blueberry
Chicken Sausage & Turkey Bacon, Roasted Sweet Yams
Coco Nib Protein Pancakes, Maple Syrup
Sautéed Mushrooms, Grilled Asparagus, Roasted Tomatoes
Toast Breads, Butter, House Made Jams & Marmalade
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Fine Black and Herbal Teas
Post-Ride BBQ Lunchbici-gusti-whistler-chef-cooking
Bitter Greens Salad, Roasted Pear, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Hemp & Kale Salad with Blueberry and Tarragon
Tomato Mozzarella Basil Quinoa Salad, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Quinoa Corn Chili, Bannock
From The Grill
Sesame Seared Salmon, Brussels Sprout & Tahini Yogurt, Mint
Marinated Lamb Leg, Tomato & Chickpea Stew
Barbeque Chicken Breast, Lentils, Butternut Squash, Cilantro
Grilled Fish Tostadas, Guacamole, Pickled Peppers, Pico De Gallo, Corn Tortillas
Dessert
Sliced Chilled Fruit
Blueberry Smoothie Shots
Sticky Date Pudding, Chantilly Cream
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Fine Black and Herbal Teas
Dîner en Blanc
The white dinner is the culinary gala showpiece of Bici Gusti. Taking place Sunday night, the distinguished chefs combine their talents to deliver a beautiful four course meal in the Cabana tent. Theme: For the 4th annual Bici Gusti Whistler, we’ve gone back to our roots. Bici Gusti was founded on the principles of local, and so we’ve chosen to celebrate the ‘Best of BC’ in the menus throughout the weekend.
For the Sunday night gala Dîner en Blanc, come dressed in white! Any creative nods to BC will go down well too.
Four Course Best of BC Plated Dinner
First Course
Sea to Sky Soil Petit Greens Salad, with Pemberton Egg ‘toad in a hole’, Nona Pina Balsamic Vinaigrette
Second Course
Wild Caught BC Spot Prawns from Howe Sound Seafood, Citrus Cocktail Sauce, North Arm Farms Celery Root
Main Course
Organic Grass Fed Cache Creek Beef Sirloin, Pemberton Meadows Rissole Potatoes, Whistler Brewery Beef Jus
Dessert
Okanagan Peach Panna Cotta

What to bring

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Dress to impress, themed white party dinner attire

Cycling gear

Swimwear

Your trusty bicycle

Toiletries

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An appetite

Make your May gourmet

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Refund Policy

A refund of the entry fee can be requested up until March 15th, 2019 or later if your room booking has not yet been confirmed. The processing fees that are paid upon registration are non-refundable and there is a $50 administration fee that is associated with the request. Please contact info@bicigusti.com for more information.

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If there is anything you need, we’re here for you. Give us a call at 604-568-8648 ext. 350.

We are the same passionate cycling event gurus that organize the annual RBC GranFondo Whistler, Silicon Valley and The Intrepid Stage Ride Okanagan. Expect the same awesome riding experiences and amazing support staff.

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