Riders battled tight berms, sequence jumps, and mud all day, but it couldn’t stop Tegan Cruz and Kailey Skelton, who both topped the podium at the Crankworx Whistler Dual Slalom.
Crankworx Whistler 2026 – Dual Slalom
The course itself was the story before racing even started: built by former King of Crankworx Bas van Steenbergen and his RNDM Trail Co., it was referred to as one of the best Dual Slalom tracks by the riders. They took one run down each side of the course, with the fastest combined time across both runs taking the win – and on a day when the mud never let up, staying clean through the rhythm sections was as much the challenge as the racing itself.
Kailey Skelton Victorious as Jordy Scott Slips
Jordy Scott, the Queen of Crankworx and top seed heading into finals, was on track for gold before slipping in her final run, opening the door for Kailey Skelton to take her first Crankworx medal. Isla O’Connor rounded out the women’s podium with a small final victory over Julia Lofqvist Traum by 2.756 seconds.
Tegan Cruz Claims First Whistler Gold
Local rider Tegan Cruz built enough of an advantage in the opening run of the gold medal match-up to hold off reigning King of Crankworx Ryan Gilchrist in the big final, closing out the win by 0.835 seconds. Growing up in Kidsworx, Tegan Cruz is no stranger to Crankworx racing across the globe, but this gold medal is his first Elite win at Crankworx Whistler. In the small final, Jackson Frew edged out Mitch Ropelato by a tight 0.195 seconds to complete the men’s podium.
Crankworx Whistler Dual Slalom podium:
- Tegan Cruz (CAN) // Kailey Skelton (USA)
- Ryan Gilchrist (AUS) // Jordy Scott (USA)
- Jackson Frew (AUS) // Isla O’Connor (CAN)
Full results: crankworx.com/results
Even with the mud, riders and fans filled the Boneyard and Whistler village all day, drawn in by the head-to-head format that’s always made Dual Slalom one of the most raw, spectator-friendly events on the Crankworx calendar.
Final Big Day Tomorrow
Dual Slalom wraps up the head-to-head racing at Crankworx Whistler 2026, but two of the festival’s most spectacular events are still to come. Rhapsody Slopestyle and the all-new Crabapple Hits World Championships both close out the week on August 2.
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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