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Friday at Crankworx Christchurch delivered everything fans have come to expect from the World Tour stop – grit, precision, and high-energy showdowns – as the\u00a0Redemption DH Seeding\u00a0set the tone for Saturday’s finals and the\u00a0Christchurch Pump Track Challenge presented by The Rock\u00a0brought festival village to life\u00a0under the lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crankworx Christchurch 2026 – day 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After heavy rainfall earlier this week battered Christchurch Adventure Park, the already unforgiving Redemption DH track demanded serious attention. What riders faced today was a reimagined upper section\u00a0–\u00a0rerouted into a slabby, rocky and relentlessly steep opening that\u00a0immediately\u00a0tested nerve and commitment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to tireless work from the trail crew, what many doubted would be possible became reality. The course held up through Thursday’s practice sessions and was deemed race-ready for today’s Seeding – no small feat given the conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The track, however, did not stay static. As\u00a0Seeding unfolded, the fresh alternate lines\u00a0changed\u00a0quickly: ruts deepened, rocks loosened, and braking bumps formed, meaning riders dropping later\u00a0navigated\u00a0a noticeably rougher course than those early out of the gate. While a lightning hold briefly interrupted U19\u00a0training, Elite riders were cleared to\u00a0proceed\u00a0without disruption once conditions allowed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women’s Seeding: Hastings Leads, Kiwi Battle Brewing\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Fresh off her\u00a0AirDH\u00a0gold yesterday,\u00a0Jenna Hastings\u00a0wasted no time asserting control again, qualifying in\u00a0P1\u00a0and putting herself in prime position to defend last year’s Redemption DH victory.\u00a0Six-point-seven seconds back,\u00a0Eliana\u00a0Hulsebosch\u00a0slotted into\u00a0P2, setting the stage for what could become an all-Kiwi headline battle in tomorrow’s finals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if today proved anything,\u00a0it’s\u00a0that\u00a0Seeding times may only tell part of the story. With the newly cut top section evolving run by run, starting position could play a decisive role. Riders including\u00a0Sabina\u00a0Ko\u0161\u00e1rkov\u00e1,\u00a0Kate Hastings,\u00a0Sacha Mills,\u00a0Bellah Birchall,\u00a0Island O’Connor,\u00a0Emily Carrick-Anderson, and\u00a0Sian\u00a0A’Hern\u00a0remain firmly in contention despite gaps ranging from 24 seconds to over a minute in\u00a0Seeding. On a\u00a0course\u00a0this dynamic, fortunes can shift quickly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men’s Seeding: Heavy Hitters Line Up\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In his first appearance at Crankworx Christchurch,\u00a0Luke Meier-Smith\u00a0–\u00a0clearly hungry for the King of Crankworx crown\u00a0–\u00a0laid down the fastest run to qualify in\u00a0P1. Just\u00a01.041\u00a0seconds\u00a0behind him sits defending Redemption DH champion\u00a0Lachie Stevens-McNab, who will no doubt be eyeing back-to-back wins on home soil.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding further intrigue, crowd\u00a0favourite\u00a0Lo\u00efc Bruni\u00a0returned for his first Crankworx DH since 2023 and\u00a0immediately\u00a0slotted into\u00a0P3, ahead of two-time King of Crankworx\u00a0Ryan Gilchrist.\u00a0Yesterday’s\u00a0AirDH winner\u00a0Sam Blenkinsop\u00a0continued his strong form,\u00a0qualifying\u00a0P6, while 2025 Crankworx DH Champion\u00a0Tegan Cruz\u00a0enters finals from\u00a0P9\u00a0–\u00a0well within striking distance if conditions evolve overnight.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If seeding revealed anything, it’s that Saturday’s finals are wide open. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Redemption DH Seeding –\u00a0Top 5:\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Luke Meier-Smith (AUS)\u00a04:28.257 \/\/ Jenna Hastings (NZL) 5:16.485<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Lachie Stevens-McNab (NZL)\u00a0+1.041\u00a0\/\/ Eliana\u00a0Hulsebosch\u00a0(NZL) +6.710<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Loic Bruni (FRA) +4.110\u00a0\/\/ Sabina\u00a0Ko\u0161\u00e1rkov\u00e1\u00a0(CZE) +24.434<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Ryan Gilchrist (AUS) +4.931\u00a0\/\/ Kate Hastings (NZL) +29.073<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Finn Iles (CAN) +5.330\u00a0\/\/ Sacha Mills (AUS) +33.275\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Full seeding results:\u00a0live.rawmotion.com\/cwxchristchurch2026<\/a>\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Christchurch Pump Track Challenge presented by The Rock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    As the afternoon transitioned into evening, the energy shifted from calculated\u00a0Downhill precision to all-out head-to-head intensity in the festival village.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Jenna Hastings vs Sabina Kosarkova \/ photo: Clint Trahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    With crowds swelling throughout the day, the Christchurch Pump Track Challenge presented by The Rock <\/strong>delivered a dramatic close. A surprise rain shower just before the final rounds kept athletes and spectators guessing, but once the clouds cleared, the track remained in prime condition – and the racing ignited. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In the women’s competition, defending champion\u00a0Sabina\u00a0Ko\u0161\u00e1rkov\u00e1\u00a0backed up her 2025 victory, once again topping the podium after a tight final against Jenna Hastings. What began as Sabina’s first taste of Crankworx last year has evolved into an impressive international campaign\u00a0with\u00a013\u00a0global\u00a0appearances across disciplines and eight medals collected since.\u00a0The small final saw\u00a0Sacha Mills\u00a0edge out\u00a0Jessie Smith\u00a0to claim her first-ever Crankworx Elite medal, marking a breakthrough moment in front of a growing Christchurch crowd.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Ryan Gilchrist vs Dan Butterworth \/ photo: Clint Trahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    On the men’s side, Ryan Gilchrist proved once again why he remains one of the most versatile riders on tour. Undefeated through the rounds, he repeated his 2025 Pump Track victory with authority. Dan Butterworth carved a smooth path to the final before falling only to Gilchrist – earning his first Crankworx medal since 2023 and signalling strong form early in the season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The bronze medal match turned into an all-Australian duel, with Tyson Cobby edging Ben Emeleus by just 0.424 seconds to secure his first Crankworx podium after beginning his World Tour journey in Cairns last year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Christchurch Pump Track Challenge presented by The Rock podium:\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Ryan Gilchrist (AUS) \/\/ Sabina\u00a0Ko\u0161\u00e1rkov\u00e1\u00a0(CZE)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Daniel Butterworth (NZL)\u00a0\/\/ Jenna Hastings (NZL)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Tyson Cobby (AUS)\u00a0\/\/ Sacha Mills (AUS)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Ben\u00a0Emeleus\u00a0(AUS)\u00a0\/\/ Jessie Smith (NZL)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Tegan Cruz (CAN)\u00a0\/\/ Isla O’Connor (CAN)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Christchurch Pump Track Challenge presented by The Rock podium \/ photo: Clint Trahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Full results:\u00a0crankworx.com\/results<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      About Crankworx World Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      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: <\/em>      crankworx.com<\/em><\/a>
      Media: <\/em>      facebook<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>instagram<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>twitter<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>youtube<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>flickr<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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