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#FINNFTW (Finn For The Win) 14-Year-Old Finn Iles Takes Top Honours in Official Whip-Off World Championship   WHISTLER, BC August 14, 2014 – An afternoon of whips, trains and stoke has wrapped on Crabapple Hits, and a new King has been crowned at the Official Whip-Off World Championship at Crankworx Whistler. 14-year-old Finn Iles finished […]

MICK HANNAH AND JILL KINTNER CONQUER FOX AIR DH Love, Nitro Circus, Trains and Mountain Bike Mastery Take Over A-Line for 11th Year of Race   A-Line is one of the world’s infamous trails – with 39 jumps and 30 berms over a 1200 meter vertical descent, its reputation is well-earned. While the skill and

GUTIERREZ TAKES FIRST ON “FAVOURITE TRACK IN THE WHOLE WORLD” Columbian Rider Fastest in Men’s Garbanzo DH while Claire Bests Ladies’     The Garbanzo DH is one of Crankworx’ legendary races – it’s been run every year of Crankworx and is known as one of the toughest downhill courses in the world. Descending 3400

A SWELL EXAMPLE OF STARTING A SPORT YOUNG! WE HEAR TOO OFTEN ABOUT PARENTS WANTING THEIR KIDS TO BE LAWYERS, DOCTORS OR ENGINEERS, WHY NOT LET THEM DISCOVER THEIR OWN TRUE DESTINY? THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS STARTING TO RIDE TOO EARLY … READ THIS FINE EXAMPLE AND RIDE ON!   FINN ILES TO

GRAVES AND RAVANEL TASTE VICTORY AFTER EPIC DAY OF ENDURO Sixth Round of EWS Proves to be Ultimate Test of Endurance and Enduro Mastery   WHISTLER, BC August 11, 2014 – 350 riders who came out to test their Enduro mettle at the SRAM Canadian Open Enduro presented by Specialized at Crankworx Whistler yesterday were

CALIFORNIA GOES 1, 2 AND 3 IN CLIF BAR DUAL SPEED & STYLE Kyle Strait Sits Atop All-American Podium for First Crankworx Live Broadcast Event of 2014     WHISTLER, BC August 9, 2014 – An all-American top four battled for the Crankworx Whistler podium in both the Small Final and Big Final of the

CRANKWORX WHISTLER 2014 EVENT SCHEDULE (Please note all times listed are PDT / UTC -7 hours)       Saturday, August 9 CLIF Bar Dual Speed & Style Noon–3:00 p.m. | Qualifiers / 5:00–7:00 p.m. | Finals (live webcast)     Sunday, August 10 SRAM Canadian Open Enduro presented by Specialized 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. | Race (live

CRANKWORX WHISTLER 2014   FAT TIRE CRIT KICKS OFF CRANKWORX WHISTLER COMPETITION FOR 2014 Race Ushers in First Day of Festival with Speed, Photo-Finishes and the Clanging of Cowbells   WHISTLER, BC August 8, 2014 – Crankworx Whistler has crowned its first champions of 2014. Jean Ann Berkenpas (CAN) has taken the top spot in

COUNTDOWN TO CRANKWORX WHISTLER   With just three more sleeps separating riders and fans around the world from mountain biking's defining celebration, one of the most closely guarded secrets of the festival has been revealed. Organizers have now released the course information for the SRAM Canadian Open Enduro presented by Specialized, round six of the

THE OTHER SIDE OF BIKING     Even in the world of mountain biking, biking itself means different things to different folks. It can be a social experience of riding the trails to simply enjoy the sight and sound. Or it can be a sport to challenge an individual's speed, technical skills, endurance and bravery. It can be