{"id":10618,"date":"2026-02-19T11:53:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T10:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/43ride.com\/en\/?p=10618"},"modified":"2026-02-19T11:54:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T10:54:02","slug":"double-kiwi-gold-to-kick-off-crankworx-christchurch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/43ride.com\/en\/events\/2026\/double-kiwi-gold-to-kick-off-crankworx-christchurch\/","title":{"rendered":"Double Kiwi Gold to Kick Off Crankworx Christchurch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 Crankworx World Tour is officially underway, and if opening day at Christchurch Adventure Park (CAP)&nbsp;is any&nbsp;indication,&nbsp;the season is going to be fiercely contested.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crankworx Christchurch 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crankworx Christchurch rang in the new&nbsp;season&nbsp;with fans, families, and outdoor enthusiasts coming into CAP, eager to shake off the midweek rain and soak up the unmistakable festival atmosphere. With sunshine returning and a stacked schedule ahead, the stage was set for a dramatic start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/43ride.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/crankworxchristchurch-2026-airdh-ctrahan-ryangilchrist.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10621\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ryan Gilchrist \/ photo: Clint Trahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was fitting that the action began with the\u00a0AirDH\u00a0&#8211; one of Crankworx&#8217;s own creations and the newest addition to the Christchurch lineup. Rooted in the spirit of Whistler&#8217;s iconic A-Line, the discipline demands riders balance flat-out speed with precision airtime. On the\u00a0Askin&#8217;s trail, named in\u00a0honour\u00a0of hero helicopter pilot Steve Askin who lost his life fighting the Port Hills fires in 2017, competitors attacked the flowing freeride terrain knowing early-season points were already on the line.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sam\u00a0Blenkinsop Returns to the Top\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former King of Crankworx and Christchurch local\u00a0Sam Blenkinsop\u00a0reminded everyone why he\u00a0remains\u00a0one of the sport&#8217;s most respected racers. With a composed yet explosive run, Blenkinsop claimed gold in 3:50.04\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0his first Crankworx victory since 2023, when he also topped the\u00a0AirDH\u00a0podium in Whistler.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/43ride.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/crankworxchristchurch-2026-airdh-ctrahan-samblenkinsop.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10623\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sam Blenkinsop \/ photo: Clint Trahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind him, the fight was nothing short of\u00a0electric.\u00a0Tegan Cruz (CAN),\u00a0Sam Gale (NZL), and reigning King\u00a0of Crankworx\u00a0Ryan Gilchrist (AUS)\u00a0crossed the line separated by just 0.33 seconds. The photo finish underscored how razor-thin the margins are at this level and set the tone for what could become one of the most compelling King of Crankworx battles in recent memory.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ryan\u00a0Gilchrist, determined to secure his third consecutive overall crown,\u00a0started into the season\u00a0with valuable points\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0but challengers like\u00a0Tegan\u00a0Cruz have made it clear they are ready to disrupt the dynasty.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jenna\u00a0Hastings Dominates on\u00a0NZ\u00a0Soil\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the men&#8217;s race was tight, the women&#8217;s race\u00a0was\u00a0decisive.\u00a0Fresh off closing last season with\u00a0AirDH\u00a0gold in Whistler,\u00a0Jenna Hastings (NZL)\u00a0carried her momentum into Christchurch and delivered a\u00a0statement\u00a0performance.\u00a0Clocking a 4:08.46, Hastings\u00a0opened up\u00a0a commanding 5.97-second advantage over the field.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/43ride.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/crankworxchristchurch-2026-airdh-ctrahan-jennahastings.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10619\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jenna Hastings \/ photo: Clint Trahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australia&#8217;s\u00a0Sian\u00a0A&#8217;Hern, returning from injury and surgery, showed grit and determination to take second, while\u00a0Sabina\u00a0Ko\u0161\u00e1rkov\u00e1\u00a0(CZE)\u00a0rounded out the podium\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0both riders clearly with their sights set on the Queen title this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Canada&#8217;s\u00a0Emmy Lan, a product of the Crankworx and\u00a0Kidsworx\u00a0community in British Columbia, finished fourth in her first Crankworx race outside of Canada\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0a strong international debut that signals more to come.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/43ride.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/crankworxchristchurch-2026-airdh-ctrahan-sabinakosarkova.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10622\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sabina Kosarkova \/ photo: Clint Trahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crankworx Christchurch 2026 &#8211; Air DH podium:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sam Blenkinsop (NZL) \u2013 3:50.04 \/\/ Jenna Hastings (NZL) \u2013 4:08.46\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tegan Cruz (CAN) \u2013 3:53.17 \/\/ Sian\u00a0A&#8217;Hern\u00a0(AUS) \u2013 4:14.43\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sam Gale (NZL) \u2013 3:53.40 \/\/ Sabina\u00a0Ko\u0161\u00e1rkov\u00e1\u00a0(CZE) \u2013 4:17.20\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ryan Gilchrist (AUS) \u2013 3:53.49 \/\/ Emmy Lan (CAN) \u2013 4:21.75\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tristan Lemire (CAN) \u2013 3:55.51\u00a0\/\/ Sacha Mills (AUS) \u2013 4:22.58\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/43ride.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/crankworxchristchurch-2026-airdh-ctrahan-podium.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10620\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crankworx Christchurch AIr DH podium \/ photo: Clint Trahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full results:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crankworx.com\/results\/?mc_cid=22d141fce0&amp;mc_eid=5dcc6550e2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">crankworx.com\/results<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Crankworx World Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>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. 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