A deafening chorus of cowbells, chainsaws, exploding fireworks, and cheering fans rose up from the sun-drenched, rolling hills of the French Alps today, as Nicholi Rogatkin (USA) stepped up to the top of the podium in the Crankworx Les Gets Slopestyle, and one step closer to the never-before-claimed Triple Crown of Slopestyle. Nicholi Rogatkin Nicholi Rogatkin: I didn’t think it was possible to be set up for the Triple Crown again, especially after how Rotorua went. I’m stoked for the opportunity once again and I definitely can’t complain about going back-to-back in Europe here. It’s been absolutely unreal. Rogatkin earned…
Author: Tomasz Profic
Dropping in last after French rider Amaury Pierron, who stormed the finish line amidst “maximum bruit” from the French crowd, Troy Brosnan (AUS) was tracking ahead, but nearly fell victim to the dusty, raw conditions on the iconic Crankworx Les Gets Downhill track. Troy Brosnan Troy Brosnan: The top was super blown and you could see it when you went up the little chairlift. Towards the bottom I just opened it up and went as fast as I could and I had a real relaxed grip. I actually hit a big hole and my grip just blew off the bar,…
As the pink sky turned turned black over the French Alps, fireworks exploded and a chorus of vuvuzelas, chainsaws and rabid mountain bike fans pushed Mathilde Bernard (FRA) across the finish line and onto the top step of the podium in the RockShox Les Gets Pump Track Challenge, kicking off Crankworx Les Gets 2018, and a new chapter of a young career. Jill Kintner vs Mathilde Bernard In her first Crankworx competition, 18-year-old Bernard unseated veteran Pump Track specialist, and the defending Queen of Crankworx, 36-year-old Jill Kintner (USA). Mathilde Bernard: I feel very good. It’s the first time I’ve…
The final medals of Crankworx Innsbruck 2018 have been awarded, with the winners in today’s iXS Innsbruck Downhill presented by Raiffeisen Club solidifying a trend that’s been consistent through more or less the entire festival. Tracey Hannah (AUS) and Danny Hart (GBR) shared the top step today, repeating last year’s wins on “The Rough One,” Bikepark Innsbruck’s Downhill track. Of the seven first places awarded over the past five days, six have been repeats. Danny Hart And while a replicate, the win didn’t come easy for either, as a result of some early season struggles, rough conditions and challenges leading…
In one of the most highly anticipated rematches in recent Slopestyle history, it was looking like a repeat of the 2017 Crankworx Innsbruck Slopestyle presented by Kenda was on the horizon heading into the second runs of the day. Brett Rheeder (CAN) sat in first with an 86.75, having pulled the strongest run of the field of 14 and debuting a never-before-seen flat drop backflip oppo tailwhip. It was the same position he was in in the same event last year when Nicholi Rogatkin (USA) stormed the second round for the win. Nicholi Rogatkin After today’s first runs, Rogatkin sat…
The name of the game may be speed and style, but in the end, it was speed, style and stamina that won the day in the Mons Royale Dual Speed & Style Innsbruck. Tomas Lemoine’s (FRA) command of all three pushed him to the top of the podium for the second year in a row. Mitch Chubey vs Sam Reynolds Tomas Lemoine: Cardio helps a lot. I started this morning and I didn’t stop until now. I’m super happy, but also happy to rest now. Lemoine’s speed was consistent all day, and he managed to beat Sam Reynolds (GBR) in…
The Pump Track heavy hitters rose to the top on the RockShox Innsbruck Pump Track Challenge tonight, with Men’s and Women’s finals that were both shaping up to be as tight and evenly matching as they come. Until, that is, Adrien Loron (FRA), current King of Crankworx and three-time Pump Track World Champion, rode too close to the edge and went down in the first round of the Big Final against his fellow countryman Chaney Guennet (FRA). Riding clean in their second dual, Guennet would take the win, repeating his performance on the same track last year and improving on…
They’ve gone a few rounds against each other, the clock and themselves. We’ve gotten a taste of who’s fittest, fastest, strongest. Who’s been working on new tricks and new skills. It all began to come to light in March, hints of what would roll out over the course of the season. The reigning Queen emerged from Crankworx Rotorua leading the pack but frustrated with her downhill game, pledging to shift her spring training focus. 2017’s King left the Southern Hemisphere in eighth place, licking his wounds and preparing to surge on home soil, a Kiwi-usurper instead leading the charge. Casey…
The European Enduro Series is just a couple of weeks away and all four rounds are now open for entry. Created by the Enduro World Series (EWS), the four race series kicks off at the end of the month in Val di Fassa, Italy. Bridging the gap between Qualifying events and the main EWS races, these new events allow up and coming riders to compete in existing events closer to home, gain ranking points and the chance to win a completely new Championship title; European Enduro Series Champion. Alongside the new North American and Asia Pacific Series, which start later…
For those stoked on riding bikes this has to be the best part of the year. After months of tedious bike-free boredom, the dirt and mountains are finally calling. Mountain bike rookies, families and experts will be able to send it in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis from June 8. The bike region has a great camp and event lineup prepared this year. Whether you are looking for a chilled mountain bike tour, some flowy turns or a fast-paced descent on gnarly downhill tracks in the bike park, there are plenty of positive MTB vibes to go around. Its time to finally send it…
The Crankworx Double Ds are back in 2018 with the creative masters of MTB culture set to define what makes mountain biking’s photo and video world shine for the 10th year this August. Dirt Diaries and the Deep Summer Photo Challenge are the Dragons’ Den of the two-wheeled creative world, an important place to get noticed, take notice of new innovation, and be judged by the industry’s elite. Photo: Pilling Michelle Leroux, producer of the first Deep Summer showdown ten years ago: For the last ten years, Deep Summer has offered a window into the world of mountain biking in…
Austrian Downhill series for everyone One-day events, simple tracks and a laid-back atmosphere – that’s the recipe for the Austrian grassroots racing series. 2018 it will host 3 races. A downhill series for everyone. That was what riders in Austria had on their whislists for a long time. Tracks close to worldcup level, long race weekends and a hectic atmosphere at international races was just not a good starting point for hobby athletes and youngsters. In 2017 the birth of the Austrian Gravity Series changed it all. Easy tracks, one-day events and a familial atmosphere are the ideal setting for…
Marzocchi was founded on moto-inspired suspension performance and ride quality, durability, weight third and never as a compromise to one or two. The new Marzocchi remains true to these guiding principles. We’re not all racers. Marzocchi builds robust suspension and products for trail rides, shuttle runs, bike park laps, racers balling on a budget and because we all need our suspension fork to work great lap-after-lap, day-in, day-out. Marzocchi will re-enter the bicycle suspension category with high-performance, high-value products at economical prices. FOX remains the pinnacle product for those looking for the most advanced suspension technologies and at-any-cost feature implementation.…
Richie Rude and Cecile Ravanel finished day two of the third round of the Enduro World Series just as they started it, at the top of the results sheet. Cecile Ravanel Ravanel (Commencal Vallnord Enduro Team) put on a typically dominant performance, winning seven of the eight stages. Isabeau Courdurier (Intense-Mavic Collective) shook off a bad crash during practice to take second place, whilst Ines Thoma (Canyon Factory Enduro Team) put on an incredibly consistent performance to ride her way into third place. In the men’s competition Rude (Yeti Fox/Shox Factory Racing Team) and Adrien Dailly (Team Lapierre) battled it…