The highly anticipated Canadian Open Enduro race took center stage as grand finale of Crankworx Whistler, captivating riders and spectators alike. Co-produced by Crankworx and the Canadian Enduro League and sanctioned by Cycling Canada, this prestigious event saw elite riders from across the globe competing for the sought-after Canadian Championship titles. The atmosphere was one of electricity as riders gathered to take on the challenging and newly unveiled Canadian Enduro MTB Championship track. Several classic stages from the event’s past returned this year. Racers got to challenge themselves from summit to valley, racing the iconic Top of the World trail.…
Author: Tomasz Profic
Today we witnessed history. With a massive time crunch on our hands due to high winds and limited light, we saw an absolute pressure cooker of a contest with Emil Johansson doing the seemingly impossible, pulling off the perfect season. It is easy to forget that Emil was battling with auto immune disease not long ago with his future as a professional athlete in serious doubt. Today, we saw him not only be the winningest Slopestyle rider in history, but also pull off an undefeated season and win the Crankworx FMB Slopestyle World Championships. I don’t even know where to begin,…
Yesterday, Crankworx Whistler delivered yet another jaw-dropping spectacle with the Outdoor Research Speed & Style competition. The event treated spectators to a high-octane display of head-to-head racing action, blistering tricks, and unparalleled bike handling. With fierce competition and thrilling performances, this event proved to be a clear highlight from the final stop of the Crankworx World Tour. On the Men’s Elite side, one rider once again stood out from the rest—Garret ‘Lil Rojo’ Mechem. He continued to dominate the competition with awe-inspiring technical trick combos, (such as his Truck-Driver, X-Up to Can-Can), leaving spectators to pick their collective jaws up…
The Crankworx Whistler Dual Slalom event reached a fever pitch yesterday as spectators were treated to an intense back-and-forth battle on the track. Ultimately, it was Harriet Burbidge-Smith who stood atop the podium in the Elite Women’s category, while Jackson Frew claimed victory for the Elite Men. Additionally, Tuhoto-Ariki Pene once again displayed his mastery and versatility in the saddle, building off his thrilling win in yesterday’s pump track event. The red-hot kiwi secured a third-place finish, earning him enough points to clinch the overall title and proudly claim his first ever King of Crankworx Crown. Harriet Burbidge-Smith’s incredible performance…
We’re stoked to announce the signing of freerider Szymon Godziek. Hailing from Poland, Szymon Godziek is known as one of the most skilled and creative riders in the freeride MTB world. After blowing minds in competitions for over a decade, he took the Peoples Choice award at Red Bull Rampage in 2019, and followed up in 2022 with his insane 2nd place run (360 drop into Canyon gap Backflip!), blending slopestyle precision with freeride-level balls and bravery. Apart from his obvious abilities on two-wheels, Szymon is one of the most approachable and down to earth riders you’ll meet, a real…
The Italian Dolomites are a real paradise for mountain bikers, regardless of the discipline. Beautiful views, countless trails and places to ride and lots of impressions. This year, for the first time, we went to Dolomiti Paganella MTB, a place that is divided into three bike park zones located in three towns, and offering over 100 kilometers of mountain bike trails. However, instead of creating one huge text, I decided to break the description into three entries, so we invite you to follow our website and read the next parts. The description of the Dolomiti Paganella MTB begins with the…
In an exhilarating display of skill and determination, the Ultimate Pump Track Challenge event at Crankworx Whistler concluded with Kialani Hines emerging as the champion in the Elite Women’s category. Hines, who qualified in the fifth position, showcased an impressive performance that earned her the top spot on the podium. Meanwhile, it was Caroline Buchanan who stole the spotlight, securing a second-place finish and claiming the coveted overall title with a total of 948 points, making her a remarkable two-time Queen of Crankworx Champion. Elite Men’s champion Tuhoto-Ariki Pene left his mark with a stunning victory, accumulating valuable overall points…
The second half of the season in Saalfelden Leogang is not only exceptionally long this year – with bike operations lasting until 5 November – but also has a highlight or two ready that make the Austrian mountain bike hotspot the first choice for the autumn ride. First and foremost is the opening of the AlteSchmiede single track during the BIKE Festival in mid-September, but the Epic Bikepark and the like also have a lot to offer beyond that. Opening of the AlteSchmiede single track in September Saalfelden Leogang has prepared a very special treat for all visitors of the…
What does a good day at the Epic Bikepark Leogang look like? There is certainly more than one answer to this question. For Patricia Druwen, Kathi Kuypers and Co. it can be answered as follows: breakfast in the Salzburger Hof, lap after lap on the “Hot Shots Fired by GoPro” and “Flow Link” lines, sending one jump after the other, then go for some pump track riding at the Riders Playground for a sundowner. But as a girls’ shred is more fun with more girls, Munich-based Sara Bassano and riders Pascal Sapunar and Dominique Ohaco from Chile were more than…
The natural and raw beauty of Whistler’s Creekside served as a fitting backdrop for an exhilarating showdown at the RockShox Canadian Open DH race. Packed with jumps, fresh roots, steep technical sections, and some gold old-fashioned Canadian freeride, this heart-stopping event witnessed top international riders and skilled locals battling it out against the clock on one of Whistler’s newest and gnarliest tracks. Named “1199” in honour of the late and legendary Canadian DH talent, Stevie Smith, (who earned 1199 points during his historic 2013 World Cup overall title) the course was a fitting tribute to his legacy. The track, designed…
Freeride Entertainment announces its new feature documentary Nothing’s For Free – The History of Freeride Mountain Biking and the Freerider.TV content platform, home for the legendary New World Disorder movies. Exciting news for mountain bike enthusiasts worldwide: Freeride Entertainment joined forces with Outside Studios to bring the feature documentary Nothing’s For Free to the masses. Nothing’s For Free represents a 30 year front row seat to the progression of Freeride Mountain Biking and the community that put mountain biking on the map worldwide. Along with the film, Freeride Entertainment announced its new content platform Freerider.TV dedicated to the culture of…
Brace yourselves for the grand finale of the Crankworx World Tour, descending upon the heart of Crankworx in Whistler, British Columbia, from July 21st to the 30th. With an all-new downhill course, the crowning of the 2023 King & Queen of Crankworx, head-to-head racing moving back to the “Boneyard” and an impressive list of riders already confirmed, Crankworx Whistler is sure to put on a show the fans all know and love. You can catch it all live on Red Bull TV. For those planning to make the pilgrimage to Whistler, there are still a few VIP experience passes available for Red…
Flowy descents with technical passages and jumps, challenging uphills, and an extensive mountain-bike infrastructure: Kitzsteinhorn and Maiskogel in the Zell am See-Kaprun region in Salzburger Land, Austria, offer mountain bikers and e-bikers plenty of action on varied trails and routes – as well as a breathtaking alpine landscape. Those who prefer downhill riding can take one of the cable cars with free bike transportation to the Alpincenter on the Kitzsteinhorn at 2,450 m or to the Maiskogel at 1,570 m. From there, you can head back down to the valley on different freeride trails. Mountain bikers who like to pedal…
Beyond the line, a new TV series about the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup has launched on Red Bull TV. Hosted by Rob Warner, Eliot Jackson and Emily Batty, each episode they are joined by big-name riders to breakdown the biggest moments from recent races. The show will give unparalleled access to some of the biggest names in the sport. Using the latest remote technology to bring live on-site interviews, race analysis and event updates, straight into the studio. It is great to see Beyond the Line on Red Bull TV. The World Cups hold a special place in my…