Get ready to mark your calendars as the excitement of the Crankworx World Tour is just around the corner, delivering details on courses, confirmed dates, and Crankworx Summer Series Canada, topped off by first ever Women’s Slopestyle World Championship coming at you with four events!
Crankworx Rotorua Celebrates 10 Years
In less than two weeks, the global mountain bike elite will gather on the North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand for the – believe it or not – 10th anniversary of Crankworx Rotorua. Coming in hot, the festival will start off with the RockShox Taniwha Downhill in the Whakarewarewa Forest, followed by a spectacular lineup of events at Skyline Rotorua, including the Specialized Dual Slalom, Speed & Style, Pump Track Challenge, Whip-Off and Air DH, topped off by crowd-pleaser Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza. All disciplines across the Crankworx World Tour now host men’s and women’s categories, making history with the first ever Women’s Slopestyle World Championship at the Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza. Covering the action on site will be Katy Winton, a frequenter of the Crankworx World Tour, conveying the spirit and atmosphere of the festival via @crankworx on Instagram. Katy is providing fans on-site and at home with inside scoop on athletes, behind-the-scenes content and tips for events and activations to watch out for.
Paradise Edition in Cairns
Heading to Queensland, Australia next, Crankworx Cairns returns for the Paradise Edition from May 22-26. Alongside Specialized Dual Slalom, RockShox Downhill and Slopestyle, a dual-header Saturday will see the combination of Speed & Style and a Pump Track like never before, delivered under lights for the first time Down Under. As the hot Cairns sun sets, party vibes and energy will be high, whilst the Aussies Caroline Buchanan and Jayce Cunning defend their titles.
The Ultimate Mountain Bike Experience in Austria
Bringing the Crankworx World Tour to Europe, Crankworx Innsbruck is confirmed to take place June 12-16. Returning for its 8th edition, fans and athletes are in for a treat with a newly designed and relocated Dual Slalom track, planned to run alongside the updated Speed & Style course. Fans and athletes can look forward to the return of the crowd favourite Thule Slopestyle event as well as the Crankworx Innsbruck Pump Track Challenge presented by Raiffeisen Club Tirol and the Official European Whip Off Championships, featuring arguably the most scenic course on the planet.
Back To the Roots for Crankworx Whistler
Returning to where it all began in 2004, the Crankworx World Tour concludes in its birthplace July 19-28. Crankworx Whistler is poised to offer ten days filled with top notch riding, awe-inspiring new tricks, and celebrating the world’s best freeride mountain bike athletes in all categories. The confirmed return of the Garbanzo Downhill will please athletes and spectators alike. This year’s festival welcomes a fresh addition with the evening networking event, Aspire, hosted by Grow Cycling and proudly supported by Crankworx Whistler. Scheduled for July 22, this event is designed to unite the mountain bike industry, athletes, and underrepresented communities.
Crankworx Summer Series Canada Confirmed for 2024
Crankworx Summer Series Canada is back, bringing the Crankworx experience to Ontario and New Brunswick. With two festivals confirmed at this point, these events will host mountain bike competitions for amateur and pro athletes, focusing on local riders and the next generation. Crankworx Summer Series Horsehoe Resort takes place in July with an Air DH, a Slopestyle and a Dual Slalom event located in the beautiful Oro-Medonte, just an hour outside the big city, Toronto. In August, the action moves to the inaugural Crankworx Summer Series Sugarloaf Bike Park. This festival holds a Dual Slalom, a Slopestyle and Downhill competition as well as several Kidsworx events, highlighting the festival’s commitment to fostering local talent in Atlantic Canada.
The Race Companion Fantasy League
For all fans and mountain bike enthusiasts looking to get more involved, the Race Companion established the ultimate fantasy mountain bike platform with games for all Crankworx Downhill and Slopestyle events. Players can create a league with their friends, track series standings, and compete for special prizes at each event.
Women In Slopestyle
2024 marks a new era for women in freeride mountain biking, with women competing in al disciplines and at all levels. The first-ever Women’s Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship will make stop at all four Crankworx World Tour festivals, showcasing the incredible skill and dedication of female riders.
Here’s a summary of all the dates:
- March 16-24: Crankworx Rotorua
- May 22-26: Crankworx Cairns
- June 12-16: Crankworx Innsbruck
- July 19-28: Crankworx Whistler
- NEW! Crankworx Summer Series Canada
- Horseshoe Resort: July 5-7, 2024
- Sugarloaf Bike Park: August 16-18, 2024
Details on all this news and updates can be found on crankworx.com and on Instagram at @crankworx. All four Crankworx World Tour stops are open to spectators and globally broadcast on Red Bull TV, bringing the action into living rooms worldwide.
The Race Companion Fantasy League: theracecompanion.com
About Crankworx World Tour
Crankworx is the ultimate experience in mountain biking. Born in Whistler, B.C. in 2004, Crankworx has evolved into a multi-stop international festival series. The Crankworx World Tour brings together the best mountain bike athletes to compete in elite-level competitions in a variety of disciplines. Crankworx World Tour festivals also host races for amateurs, Kidsworx contests for young riders, participatory events, and celebrations of mountain bike culture, all while showcasing amazing destinations.
Official website: crankworx.com
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