Kokanee Crankworx — August 2011 (TBA)
When it comes to gravity-fueled mountain biking, no 9 days stand so authoritative as Whistler BC’s Kokanee Crankworx. On par with the clout of X Games, Pipeline Masters, and the Hannenkahm, Crankworx is the definitive event when it comes to off-road bicycles going big, fast and down.
From air-infused downhills to dirt dominatrix dual slaloms, massive slopestyle stunts to epic enduros, for seven years running the venues at the Whistler Mountain Bike Park have served as a supercharged magnet for the world’s best gravity fueled mountain bike athletes. In 2010 Kokanee Crankworx continued to do what it became so famous for: blowing the past away with the future.
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Crankworx 2010
Dual Slalom
In the longstanding tradition of you versus me, side by side, the clock our eternal enemy, the Dual Slalom pitches amateurs and pros alike down a wicked blazer of a finely sculpted track as it races beside the Boneyard Slopestyle course. The action runs all day, and only gets more heated as the sun goes down.
Monster Energy Garbanzo Downhill
It starts way up in the stratosphere, where giant old-growth firs wrap the forest floor with anaconda-thick root systems, whistling down forever over super steep slickrock, banging off stunts and natural hits along the way before opening it up rocket style to the finish. 3,400 vertical of arm pumping, finger cramping, non-relenting downwardness.
Ken Quon Cross-Country
Fun for the whole family! Three separate events take place at the same time: a traditional family ride on the wide Lost Lake trails, a WORCA Loonie-style race and the RE/MAX Corridor Cup Challenge, a two-member team event for all levels of cross-country riders.
Canadian Open Enduro
It’s the ultimate all-mountain challenge; a growing genre of downhill racing that pits cardio and strength against nerve and skill—the fitness of a cross-country racer all hopped up with a major dose of speed. This mass start event separates riders with an uphill sprint as they jockey for position before hitting the full-out downhill.
Deraylor Music SERIES
Featuring more than 40 bands and DJs from around the world, this festival ramps up the Kokanee Crankworx party vibe. A wristband will get you into all the venues and nightspots. The 2010 line-up included acts like DJ Nu-Mark, MIKE RELM, BCDC, Fort Knox Five, Jelo, Marcus Visionary, Felix Cartal, DJ BTraits, Kyprios, Vinyl Ritchie, Said the Whale, Hannah Georgas, Mishka, illScarlett, and more. Check out artist bios at www.deraylor.com.
The Air Downhill
Imagine a herd of gazelle(s) hopping through the Serengeti with a pride of lions in pursuit. Drop it into the forest and ramp up speed and style and you’ve got one of the wildest downhill races on the planet. 100 jumps, just as many berms and tail whipping samurai like Brian Lopes skipping to victory.
SAINT Deep Summer Photo Challenge
Six renowned invited photographers will choose the Crankworx competitor of their choice and shoot reams of Bike Park action over a set number of days. The challenge is to compile a slide show to impress a judging panel and the spectators at the big finale.
VW Trick Showdown
2010’s event brought out double tailwhips, flipwhips, and one of the winning moves, Greg Watt's backflip double whip. A mouthful? Sure. But wait until you see it. With some of the world’s best slopestyle riders invited to participate, and a rider-judged two-line jam format, the VW Trick Showdown has but one purpose: drive riders to bend the known universe of mountain bike possibility.
ULTIMATE PUMP TRACK CHALLENGE
It's all about speed, flow and flair. The crew at Monster Energy has teamed up with Kokanee Crankworx for this new event. Pump Track glory is now up for grabs on Crystal Viper, the brand new Pump Track at the top of the Boneyard. After the time trials the finals will be the ultimate "mano-a-mano" battle with a bell ring and knuckle-knock start, riders will drop chasing each other on a 25 second course chock full of berms, doubles and gaps.
Giant Slalom
Aptly named, this event incorporates features of the Boneyard Slopestyle course, sending riders into oversized head-to-head action as they take on huge doubles, house-sized berms and rocket fast dirt. This is a real crowd favorite, with big bails and wild racing. 2010 cranked it up another level with dual slalom racing.
Trialsworx
This elite trials event features some of the finest bike trials riders from Canada, the United States and overseas maneuvering their bikes over some of the most difficult terrain in the world. It's an all age, all category competition where riders test their skill and balance against some of the best Whistler terrain and man made obstacles.
Monster Energy Slopestyle
It is the festival’s signature event and the most important slopestyle competition in the world today. Win here and you’re the man. Join 20,000+ feverish fans as the action and entertainment builds to electric levels. Watch freeriding’s biggest stars put it all on the line, with huge airs, jaw-dropping stunts and tricks that seem implausible at best. Two massive big screens cover all the action and a live webcast with hundreds of thousands watching around the world. Just like last year, and the year before that, this will be the most epic mountain bike event in the history of all things.
Canadian Open Downhill presented by Kona
As a testament to the technical nature and all out speed of the course, this year’s event featured one of the world's best, Gee Atherton, going down to the wire for the win. Hammering down steep rock faces and bombing through tight trees, the 2011 Canadian Open will undoubtedly continue to shine as one of the world’s premier downhill mountain biking events.
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