With three festivals of the 2024 Crankworx World Tour in the books, the mountain bike world gears up for the grand final in Whistler, taking place July 19-28. Returning to where it all started 20 years ago, the 10-day event will once again host a full array of mountain bike events for pro and amateur athletes, bringing together competitors from across the globe in British Columbia. An Action-Packed Lineup of Events The action kicks off with three Downhill events: the RockShox Canadian Open DH on Sunday, July 21, followed by the return of an athlete favourite, the Garbanzo DH on Tuesday,…
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Cross-country racers want a Goldilocks mix of characteristics in their gear: speed without sketchiness, suppleness without delicacy, and tank-like grip without tank-like weight. For tires, it’s often been a matter of sacrificing one characteristic for another. Not anymore. The new WTB Macro 2.4” tire shatters that trend. It rolls fast, digs into the turns with precision, and deflects even the sharpest rocks thanks to its SG puncture protection. Macro’s centerline is made up of small, tightly spaced knobs that pack a punch, delivering unmatched speed and braking traction. When you lean into a turn, the wider spacing and raised outer…
This fall, Swatch Nines MTB will make its debut at an exciting new location in Sölden, Austria. From the 10th to the 14th of September, this stunning venue in the Austrian Alps will play host to Swatch Nines’ unique blend of innovative course design and international MTB talent. In addition, the Bike Republic Sölden Festival BYND The Mountain, held from the 13th to the 15th of September, will provide an exciting companion event for all MTB fans. Key facts: Since its founding in 2011, Swatch Nines MTB has served as a friendly antagonist to the world of competitive mountain biking…
The final day of Crankworx Innsbruck was a whirlwind of emotions and high-flying action. The Thule Slopestyle Innsbruck delivered gravity-defying performances as the world’s top male and female athletes displayed their skills, courage and prowess on the big course in Mutters. David Godziek clinched gold once again, defeating the King of Slopestyle Emil Johansson in a nail-biting second run. Robin Goomes also celebrated her second Slopestyle World Championship (SWC) victory, sharing the top podium spot with Godziek. In the afternoon, the excitement continued with some chainless action at the Crankworx Pump Track Challenge presented by Raiffeisen Club Tirol. Jordy Scott…
Speed Demon Ryan Gilchrist once again demonstrated that Dual Slalom is one of his best disciplines, securing the gold medal alongside last year’s winner Martha Gill. Both athletes currently lead the King & Queen of Crankworx standings The head-to-head event drew a large crowd, eager to witness the thrilling action against the picturesque backdrop of Innsbruck, Austria. Yesterday’s gold medal match-up was replicated with Martha Gill going up against Jordy Scott, this time taking the victory by only 0.493 seconds. The crowd was cheering on local athlete Hanna Steinthaler who finished fourth behind Shania Rawson and Jordy Scott. Rawson secured…
The excitement continued on the second day of Crankworx Innsbruck with the Speed & Style competition, bringing high energy and spectacular performances to the festival. Under the warm sun, the riders pushed their limits, with Austrian Bernd Winkler taking the win and leaving the local fans in awe. At the end of the day, the top three contenders in the Queen of Crankworx standings dominated the women’s podium. Jordy Scott continued her winning streak from Crankworx Cairns, where she collected a gold medal in all three events she competed in. After taking a one-year hiatus from Crankworx Innsbruck, Scott returned to…
Fast-paced trails with technical passages and jumps, challenging tours, and a comprehensive MTB infrastructure: Kitzsteinhorn and Maiskogel in the Zell am See-Kaprun region, Salzburg County, Austria, offer mountain and e-bikers plenty of action on varied trails and routes in a magnificent alpine to high alpine landscape. And it gets even better: you can combine all tours with comfortable panoramic cable car rides– you can always take your bike into the cabin for free! If you love downhill biking, you can take one of the cable cars to the Alpincenter on the Kitzsteinhorn at 2,450 meters or to the Maiskogel at…
The much-anticipated final edition of Crankworx Innsbruck has officially kicked off with the Thule Official European Whip-Off Championships pictured by Fujifilm at Bikepark Innsbruck. Georgia Astle and Edgar Briole took gold in the competition against a big field of local and international riders, getting lots of sideways airtime. This first day sets the stage for three more days of thrilling events, available for spectators both on-site in Mutters, and on Red Bull TV. On the arguably most scenic Whip-Off course on the planet, riders opened this year’s Crankworx Innsbruck festival with a bang. Battling to gain airtime, whipping their bikes…
Thomas Estaque and his META SX V5 reunite alongside Léon Perrin and his camcorder for an off-season trip alongside Edgar Briole, Matteo Iniguez and Billy Meaclem! Nothing more was necessary in this edit that looks like a holiday film, at the best spot in the Southern Hemisphere, Queenstown, New Zealand.
The Gravity Card is once again ready to take on the trails of Europe. With endless possibilities for mountain bike enthusiasts, good times are just a scan away into the most iconic bike parks on the continent. The Gravity Card can take riders across seven countries: Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Slovenia, Italy and Poland, unlocking access to 31 bike parks with one single ticket. From the gnarly Bike Kingdom Lenzerheide and Epic Bikepark Leogang to the flagship of the Livigno area’s biking offer at Mottolino Bikepark and the single tracks of Szczyrk Enduro Trails by TREK, these are…
History was made at the Crankworx Cairns Slopestyle as men and women competed together in the same Crankworx FMB Slopestyle World Championship (SWC) event for the first time ever. The world’s best Freeride Mountain Bike athletes gathered at Smithfield Mountain Bike Park to take on the revamped course, with Alma Wiggberg and Dawid Godziek emerging victorious and grabbing gold. Tropical rain showers kept both the course builders and athletes on their toes throughout the week, resulting in minimal practice for the Slopestyle riders. These demanding conditions persisted on the morning of contest day, with intermittent rain and wind sweeping over…
Super Saturday at Crankworx Cairns was a whirlwind of action, featuring Speed & Style, the Australian Whip-Off Championships, and the Crankworx Cairns Pump Track Challenge, making it a busy day for athletes. By the end of the day, Garret Mechem, Jordy Scott, Ryan Gilchrist, and Katie Lawrance stood atop the podiums, with one, some even two gold medals in their bag. The tropical rainforest once again displayed its full range of weather variations. As the sun rose into blue skies over the Coral Sea, athletes geared up for the first event of the day, Speed & Style. Garret Mechem and…
The legendary Smithfield Downhill track that challenges athletes with its narrow turns through the tropical rainforest proved particularly demanding for the RockShox Downhill Cairns, following 24 hours of on-and-off rain showers. Despite the conditions, Tracey Hannah and Connor Fearon, both returning to Crankworx Cairns after a brief hiatus, navigated the technical Rock Garden and slippery roots to secure the top spots on the podium. The tropical weather varied from heavy rain to sunny skies and gusty winds, making the already challenging course even tougher. Local favourite Tracey Hannah, who seeded first alongside her brother Mick Hannah, started last and raced…
The tropical rainforest of Cairns came alive today as the Specialized Dual Slalom inaugurated the highly anticipated party edition of the Crankworx World Tour. Ryan Gilchrist and Jordy Scott seized Gold at this first event, held on the iconic red soil of Smithfield MTB Park. Despite heavy rainfall overnight, the course dried up quickly, allowing athletes to practice before heading into Rounds of 32 and 16. In the women’s field, Jordy Scott claimed first place, with Cassie Voysey close behind in second. Voysey, competing in Crankworx events since 2018, expressed her excitement over her very first podium finish. It’s insane!…