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Mt. Sima Ski Resort’s new downhill mountain biking initiative is already facing an uphill struggle.

Just two hours into offering downhill mountain biking to the public for the first time - on one of the hottest days this summer - the motor of the chairlift used to ferry cyclists and their bikes to the summit overheated.

“People have to realize it’s not a safety issue,” said Mt. Sima area manager Guillaume Rochet. “It’s just because it’s warm and the shack at the bottom is not insulated. We have to make sure it works when it’s too warm.

“We have to come up with a solution that provides a lower temperature in the engine room.”

... YukonNews