With her win in the Canadian Open DH presented by iXS today at Crankworx Whistler, Tracey Hannah (AUS) wraps a perfect Crankworx DH season. She won all three downhill races across the tour this year, starting with the Crankworx Rotorua Downhill presented by the Professionals in March, then the iXS Innsbruck Downhill presented by Raiffeisen Club in June, wrapping up with her fourth win in a row in today’s race in Whistler. That’s my first time, so that’s pretty cool. I had a bit of pressure on myself, but I’m super stoked. It was sick. That was such tight racing.-…
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In what might have been one of the most emotional moments in Slopestyle mountain bike history, Emil Johansson (SWE) stepped up to the top of the podium today at the biggest contest is the discipline, Red Bull Joyride at Crankworx Whistler. “Honestly, I can’t,” he said of trying to put his feelings to words, his voice shaking as he fought back tears. “It’s been rough. If you had told me two years ago, when stuff was really rough, that this day was going to happen, I probably wouldn’t have believed you.” Two years ago, the 20-year-old got his first taste…
It was a battle for gold and a battle for King of Crankworx points that played out tonight in the CLIF Speed & Style at Crankworx Whistler. Mitch Ropelato (USA) continues his winning streak, having won the Garbanzo DH and the 100% Dual Slalom Whistler, taking another W in an event he wasn’t plannning on competing in until a few days ago. As he gained momentum and climbed the points ladder in the overall standings, the American decided to throw his name in the hat for tonight’s event. The result? A wild race that saw the 27-year-old facing off with…
A first-time win. A reclamation. Championships awarded. And a Queen, crowned. It was a night of super tight head-to-head battles in the RockShox Ultimate Pump Track Challenge at Crankworx Whistler, ending in celebration and reward after an intense year of racing. “I am really freaking stoked. I really wanted this win,” said Tommy Zula (USA). The 27-year-old has been competing on the Pump Track at Crankworx the past few years, making it to the round of 16 in 2017 and the round of 8 in 2018. Tonight he fought hisway all the way up to the top at his first…
Skills, speed and an aggressive inner monologue may have been what won Mitch Ropelato (USA) the day in the 100% Dual Slalom Whistler today at Crankworx. I came out of the gate and shifted, and I just kind of caught it in the wrong part of my pedal stroke, and it just snapped the foot out, and I was like ‘Ohhh my gosh, you did not just do that. You were so good all day. We are not Innsbruck-ing this again!- Austin Warren The Innsbruck-ing incident referred to was a very similar day at Crankworx’s Austrian stop in June, as…
“I know how to race this race,” said a coughing Jill Kintner (USA) from the finish line of the Air DH at Crankworx Whistler. The proof? The American has won this race every year since 2013. She made it seven this year, despite being sick (and admitting to throwing up before her race run). “That was definitely hard for me,” said Kintner, who’s return to Crankworx competition, in the Canadian Open Enduro presented by Specialized this past weekend, ended with a DNF. “I wasn’t sure if I would even show up today because I’ve been really sick all week…But I felt really good on my…
The biggest ever weekend of enduro at Crankworx has wrapped. In total, approximately 848 competitors lined up at the start gates for the Kidsworx Enduro,Bell Canadian Open Enduro 80, and the CamelBak Canadian Open Enduro presented by Specialized (100 and pro categories). The fastest riders who took on the weekend’s most gruelling race, the sixth round of the Enduro World Series, were Richie Rude (USA) and Isabeau Courdurier (FRA). After six stages over two days, Rude’s time of 0:52:41.29 and Courdurier’s of 1:01:59.71 bested the steep field of racers. The top of the Whistler box is familiar territory for Rude, who took the W…
The Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Lenzerheide continued on Saturday with thrilling Downhill action. Amaury Pierron and Marine Cabirou took the win in their races, turning the Swiss mountain bike mecca into the beating heart of a French party. But the Swiss would not go quietly into the night – Emilie Siegenthaler and Camille Balanche also finished on the podium in 3rd and 5th and made sure that the 10,000 gathered spectators also had plenty of reasons to celebrate. Staying true to the #FullgasMTB motto, Saturday’s Downhill mountain bike action easily exceeded expectations, even if the weather tried…
Mitch Ropelato (USA) had his eyes on the prize today as he dropped into the Garbanzo DH, the first event of Crankworx Whistler 2019. The prize in question? A win that would boost his ranking in the race to be named King of Crankworx. His points pursuit left him gasping in agony as he stopped to catch his breath in the finish corral of the 12+ minute race. It felt good. I needed to get some points and catch up to the rest of the guys in the overall. So today was good for that. Now I’ll focus on Air…
After the success of the MET Roam which set a new design code for our MTB range, we are pleased to introduce our latest addition for Trail and All-Mountain riders: the MET Terranova. Providing an extended coverage, the construction and fit are inspired by the MET Roam, guaranteeing optimal comfort. With a softer design, clever features, and a MIPS version, it is incredible value for money. Extended Coverage The MET Terranova has increased head coverage compared to a standard mountain bike helmet. It’s designed for technical all-mountain and trail riding. Ventilation The internal air-channeling of the helmet allows a highly…
Two new lines, a 5,000 m² Pumptrack, a new Gondola – for 2019, the Epic Bikepark Leogang has expanded their biking offer and made sure that there is something to enjoy for every mountain biker. An often- and happily seen guest of honor is Aaron Gwin. The American, who has 20 World Cup wins on his resume, has a soft spot for Saalfelden Leogang and spent some private time in Epic Bikepark Leogang after the World Cup. Check out his session right here: Mountainbike fans can look forward to two brand-new lines in the bikepark, as well as two brand-new…
The biggest Slopestyle Mountain Bike course in the world is taking shape. 25 days from now, 14 of the world’s best will line up at the storied Red Bull Joyride start gate to show the world what they’ve got. 30,000+ pairs of eyes in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park will follow their every move, every pedal stroke and every trick, with hundreds of thousands more around the world watching the action from home on Red Bull TV. Today, the list of invited riders who’ll be taking on the final Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship (SWC) contest of the season was released. Riders invited to compete in Red…
Nature, sport and friendship. Three words that sum up Great Days 2019, the event organised at Livigno’s Carosello 3000 Mountain Park in Valtellina. A jam-packed programme of mountain bike riding, excursions, parties and a treasure hunt on the famous Tutti Frutti trail. Great Days 2019 took place from 12 to 14 July. A three-day event celebrating the beauty of the mountain and one of the most thrilling outdoor sports there is: mountain biking. The event took place on the tracks and trails of Livigno’s Mountain Park Carosello 3000. Here’s the lowdown on what happened: Friday 12 July / Welcome to Little…
The Enduro World Series (EWS) is excited to unveil its 2020 calendar featuring eight incredible venues across three continents, as the fight to crown the world’s best mountain biker starts all over again. The series returns to South America to kick off the season, and first up it’s back to Manizales, Colombia for round one. Manizales first featured on the EWS Calendar in 2018, where Colombia offered riders the warmest of welcomes and some of the wildest racing of the year. Featuring an intense downtown stage through the heart of the city before transferring to the forests that flank the area’s hills,…