(S) - Sporting events
(E) - Entertainment events
Kokanee Crankworx — August 8 - 16, 2009
Whistler's high adrenaline mountain bike festival returns August 8 to 16, 2009, for nine days of incredible, gravity-defying freeride competitions, pro-riding demos, music and entertainment. Don’t miss the cool tricks, big air and crazy mad talent!
Book your Crankworx lodging now and don’t miss this world-famous festival. Or check out our special Stay & Ride packages that include accommodation and Bike Park lift tickets. While you’re here, hop on your bike (or rent one!) and explore the endless maze of beginner and challenging trails winding through the magnificent Whistler Valley.
Call 1.800.WHISTLER (1.800.944.7853) and one of our friendly local agents will put together the ultimate Crankworx getaway for you.
Whistler Kokanee Crankworx 09 Schedule
| August 2009 | ||||||
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| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 (S) Dual Slalom (E) Crankworx Block Party |
| 9 (S) Monster Energy Garbanzo Downhill (S) Ken Quon Cross-Country | 10 (S) Ride the Whistler Mountain Bike Park | 11 (S) Womenz Worx | 12 (S) The Air Downhill (E) Deep Summer Photo Challenge | 13 (S) VW Trick Showdown (E) Deraylor Music Festival | 14 (S) Giant Slalom (S) Kidsworx (E) Deraylor Music Festival | 15 (S) Canadian Open Enduro (S) Trialsworx (S) Canadian Cheese Rolling Championships (S) Monster Energy Slopestyle (E) Deraylor Music Festival |
| 16 (S) Canadian Open Downhill | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| 30 | 31 | |||||
Saturday, August 8: Dual Slalom
This is head-to-head high speed action old-school style. Pros and amateurs rub shoulders over the bumps, jumps, banks and ponds. Look out for a few surprises this year!
Crankworx Block Party
Head to Skiers Plaza on August 8 and join the community kick-off party for the biggest mountain bike festival on the planet. This free event will showcase the premier of Radical Films’ latest epic, Kranked-Revolve on massive outdoor screens. Get autographs, see interviews with riders and producers, win prizes and expect some special surprises. The Longhorn Saloon and Garibaldi Lift Company will keep the party going for the 19+ set with a full evening of live entertainment and lots of Kokanee. Tickets will be available at the door and will be interchangeable for each venue. Kick-off starts at 8:30 pm.
Sunday, August 9: Monster Energy Garbanzo Downhill
This epic downhill course challenges both World Cup and local riders against 3,400 vertical feet of roots, rocks and killer air. Expect smoking brake pads while racers try to conquer the 14-minute mark.
Sunday, August 9: Ken Quon Cross-Country
Fun for the whole family! Three separate events take place at the 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.
Monday, August 10: Ride the Whistler Mountain Bike Park
The Whistler Mountain Bike Park is the ultimate riding experience. More than 200 kilometres of lift-serviced trails through old growth forest with teeter-totters, table tops, drops, and also easy, banked cruisers - plus two jump parks, three skills centres and a biker cross.
Tuesday, August 11: WomenzWorx
See women rip it up with no boys and no excuses! The best in the world mix with first-time competitors in three races including technical, jumps and tricks and the awesome invitation-only Gala Slopestyle.
Wednesday, August 12: The Air Downhill
Using A-Line, the world’s most famous freeride downhill trail, 200 of the world’s best riders have one chance to show off with nearly 100 jumps.
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 an illustrious judging panel along with discerning spectators at the big finale on August 12. The prize is $6,000 and bragging rights. Fairmont Chateau Whistler, doors open at 8:00 pm and slide show starts at 9:00 pm. Tickets are $15 and are available in advance at Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations: 1.866.218.9690.
Thursday, August 13: VW Trick Showdown
The best 24 riders in the world try to impress their peer judges with the wickedest tricks on two wheels. Competing on two spectacular features in the Boneyard, host announcer Brad Ewen will throw $1,000 cash at the rider he deems worthy in each feature.
Deraylor Music Festival
Featuring more than 45 bands and DJs from around the world, this festival ramps up the Crankworx party vibe from August 13-15. A $35 wristband will get you into all the venues and nightspots. The line-up includes acts like K-OS doing a DJ set, DOA, USS, Mother Mother, Shad, Long Walk Short Dock, Felix Cartel, Bison, Jets Overhead, Wood & Soo, DJ Bryx, Said the Whale, Current Swell and Hey Ocean. Check out artist bios at Deraylor Music Festival. Wristbands can be purchased at Showcase Snowboards in Whistler Village and through Ticket Web.
Friday, August 14: Giant Slalom
With two races, two runs and crazy adrenaline, the jump-infused track winds through the heart of the Boneyard offering the fastest head-to-head competition ever seen in the sport of mountain biking. No merging, no sissies.
Friday, August 14: Kidsworx
For kids age 6-10, family and friends can cheer them on as they maneuver through actual bike trials sections.
Saturday, August 15: Canadian Open Enduro
Brand new for 2009, this race of mountain mayhem is a mixture of short climbs, high speed open sections, lots of technical and steep downhill. Starting at the top of Garbanzo with a mass start, riders will race to the valley in 30+ minutes of non-stop hair-on-fire action.
Saturday, August 15: Trialsworx
Perfect for spectators, see mad skills in action over some of the most difficult terrain and obstacles imaginable.
Saturday, August 15: Canadian Cheese Rolling Championships
Straight from Europe, this event is the only official non-bike race held during Crankworx. The madness starts with bodies and giant wheels of cheese flying down the hill at Blackcomb’s Base 2 area. Just watch or join in if you’re daring.
Saturday, August 15: Monster Energy Slopestyle
Imagine 20,000 fans, the best slopestyle riders in the world and a custom-built Boneyard at the base of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Watch champions like Andreu Lacondeguy serve up a tray of constantly one-upped, air-packaged goods.
Sunday, August 16: Canadian Open Downhill presented by Kona
This classic downhill course travels from Whistler Village Gondola mid-station to the valley floor on epic single track runs. One chance, one run.
Whistler Kokanee Crankworx Schedule
Please check back in early summer for the 2009 schedule.
For more information go to the official Crankworx web site.
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