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The 12th edition of Crankworx Rotorua kicked off at Skyline Rotorua with no time lost, as\u00a0some of\u00a0the world’s best mountain bikers dropped straight into competition.Day one\u00a0of\u00a0five delivered\u00a0a packed schedule, featuring the Crankworx Rotorua Air DH presented by Rotorua Canopy\u00a0Tours\u00a0in\u00a0the morning before riders had a chance to check out the track for the Specialized\u00a0K\u0101rearea Downhill, which will heat up tomorrow with\u00a0Seeding.\u00a0With the New Zealand National Downhill Championships held at the same time, this Seeding run will double as their\u00a0race National Champs race run for\u00a0Aotearoa riders.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Crankworx Rotorua 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the sun dipped behind the hills and Lake Rotorua lit up the skyline, the action continued with the Official Oceania Whip-Off Championships, bringing a stylish close to the festival’s opening day. With more action and a packed events line-up still to come, Crankworx once again brings the heat to Rotorua from March 11-15. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Crankworx Rotorua Air DH Presented by Rotorua Canopy Tours\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Set on Skyline Rotorua’s Mr. Black\u00a0trail, the Air DH challenges athletes with 32 jumpable features, demanding both pedaling power and strategic line choices to keep momentum while chasing the fastest time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the women’s race, Sabina Ko\u0161\u00e1rkov\u00e1 delivered a standout performance to take the win in 2:03.574, earning valuable points in the Queen of Crankworx standings. The victory marks her first Air DH win, a milestone achievement after beginning her Crankworx journey in Christchurch last year. With the result, Ko\u0161\u00e1rkov\u00e1 now sits just six points behind current Queen standings leader Jenna Hastings, tightening the battle early in the season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Matilda Melton \/ photo: Clint Trahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Matilda Melton impressed in her first-ever Crankworx Rotorua appearance, claiming second place and her first Crankworx Elite podium. With entries in both the Specialized K\u0101rearea Downhill and Dual Slalom later this week, Melton is a rider to watch as the festival progresses. Rounding out the podium was Anna Newkirk, who made a strong return to the Crankworx World Tour after a two-year hiatus, finishing third. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Richie Rude \/ photo: Clint Trahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

On the men’s side, Ryan Gilchrist continued his dominance on the Air DH course, securing his third consecutive victory in Rotorua after previous wins in 2023 and 2024. Gilchrist clocked a blazing 1:51.237, reinforcing his reputation as one of the fastest multi-discipline riders on the circuit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joining him on the podium was teammate Richie Rude in second, repeating his strong performance from 2024. Tegan Cruz finished just 0.028 seconds behind Rude, claiming third and keeping himself firmly in the King of Crankworx conversation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crankworx Rotorua Air DH Presented by Rotorua Canopy Tours\u00a0podium:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Ryan GILCHRIST (AUS) \u2013 1:51.237\u00a0\/\/ Sabina KO\u0160\u00c1RKOV\u00c1 (CZE) \u2013 2:03.574<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Richie RUDE (USA) \u2013 1:54.562\u00a0\/\/ Matilda MELTON (USA) \u2013 2:05.116<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Tegan CRUZ (CAN) \u2013 1:54.600\u00a0\/\/ Anna NEWKIRK (USA) \u2013 2:05.751\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Sam BLENKINSOP (NZL) \u2013 1:55.088\u00a0\/\/ Martha GILL (GBR) \u2013 2:07.717\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Tyler WAITE (NZL) \u2013 1:55.886\u00a0\/\/ Kate HASTINGS (NZL) \u2013 2:07.745\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Crankworx Rotorua Air DH Presented by Rotorua Canopy Tours podium \/ photo: Clint Trahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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

    Official Oceania Whip-Off Championships\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    As evening settled over Skyline Rotorua, the Official Oceania Whip-Off Championships lit up the arena with one of Crankworx’s most crowd-pleasing competitions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Rotorua, the event challenges riders to throw their bikes as sideways as possible mid-air before snapping them back into position for a smooth landing. The jam-format competition kept the crowd roaring as riders pushed the limits of style and amplitude. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Erice van Leuven \/ photo: Clint Trahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    After an intense final round,\u00a0Erice Van Leuven\u00a0(NZL)\u00a0returns to the top\u00a0podium\u00a0after\u00a0spending most of last year recovering from injury.\u00a0Close behind\u00a0her\u00a0were\u00a0Indy\u00a0Deavoll\u00a0(NZL)\u00a0and\u00a0Janelle\u00a0Soukup\u00a0(USA)\u00a0who closed out last\u00a0season\u00a0winning the Crankworx Whistler Official Whip-Off World Championships.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Andy Lehmann \/ photo: Clint Trahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    On the men’s side, Andy Lehmann\u00a0(GBR)\u00a0secured\u00a0the top spot,\u00a0improving on\u00a0last year’s silver medal.\u00a0Right behind him,\u00a0U17 rider Chase Riggs\u00a0(USA)\u00a0landed second in his very first Crankworx Whip-Off\u00a0competition, with\u00a0Kade Edwards\u00a0(GBR)\u00a0rounding out the podium after a night of jaw-dropping whips and massive airtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Official Oceania Whip-Off Championships podium \/ photo: Clint Trahan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Looking Ahead\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Crankworx Rotorua has only just begun, with a full line-up of racing and festivities still\u00a0to come.\u00a0Fans on site can catch the\u00a0full schedule of events<\/a>\u00a0while soaking up the festival atmosphere across Skyline Rotorua.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For those unable to attend in person, fans can follow the action on @crankworx<\/a> and @crankworxnz<\/a>. The Specialized K\u0101rearea Downhill and Crankworx Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza finals will be broadcast live on the Crankworx YouTube channel<\/a>, Pinkbike, and locally on TVNZ+. <\/p>\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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