Replay: Canadian Open DH - Crankworx Whistler 2015

Aug 17, 2015
by Pinkbike Staff  




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  • 74 7
 This, is, SERIOUSLY, THE WORST DH COVERAGE I HAVE EVER WATCHED!! The most boring sections of the course, announced by the most boring announcers. I've watched more commercials than racing. I'm going to go ride my bike. Tell me who won later.
  • 7 15
flag Rider656 (Aug 16, 2015 at 20:10) (Below Threshold)
 Well what can you do to make it better?
  • 7 1
 Get the huge sponsors who put mega bucks into the Crankworx organizers pockets to insist on better coverage?
  • 16 2
 They should dump Brad. Its not the X-Games, bro.
  • 4 2
 I'd take Brad over that Tristan cat any day. I don't think he stumbled over once sentence without using the word "there". His folks must have some serious pull there with the producers of this shit show here for him to still have a job there.
  • 1 0
 Darren kinnarid is the GM for crankworxs maybe start there...
@DarrenKinnaird
  • 2 0
 Not the sickest edit for sure
  • 14 0
 How can they not get better commentators?! That guy Brad is f*cking awful. He starts all his coverage with that "Ahhhhhh yeah!" crap. He ruins Crankworks every year.
  • 2 6
flag Pennyrisk (Aug 17, 2015 at 1:15) (Below Threshold)
 Brad Jay is a consummate pro at what he does, even if you don't like it. Not a fan of the other guy. They actually just talked about sausages the whole of Keegan Wright's run, which was a 'banger' if you will, at 1:4:20. So poor.
  • 7 0
 It was a sigh of relief when the temporary audio issues hit.
  • 4 0
 Cam's commentary on the Slope Style comp was great. More Cam McCaul!
#dumptristan
  • 2 0
 Thought @bigheaddoug was probably exaggerating with his comment.........NOPE, worst DH coverage ever.
This is the Crankworx DH at the mtb mecca of Whistler BC, the end of the 5 day epicness.... it should be BALLS OUT WILD!..... IN FUTURE, MAKE IT SO!
  • 1 0
 Yeah I got to agree... The commentating on this was boring as hell... :-/
  • 42 3
 A whole sunday of mountain biking. First Crankworx now DH. I imagine my day is going to be like those guys who sit around all day and just watch the NFL all day.
  • 26 1
 It's interesting I would imagine the majority of people that watch nfl don't play football much, while the rest of us are probably pretty serious riders, just an observation...
  • 5 3
 The commentators talked about everything except the race. The commentators weren't in the moment, and the race was just background noise.
  • 29 2
 HEY BRAD AND TRISTAIN. HOW ABOUT EITHER SHUTTING UP OR ANNOUNCING WHAT IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING IN REAL TIME!!!
#hastagcrankworx
#shutup
  • 31 3
 #FREETHEHECKLERS
  • 12 2
 I agree with you on that but I heard some people were trying to grab the racers
  • 3 0
 yeah that is taking it abit far I can see why they did it for the riders safety
  • 19 3
 #maybefreethehecklersmaybedont
  • 5 2
 #F*CKITFREETHEHECKLERS
  • 23 0
 Pretty poor coverage of the track how can they not show hecklers rock thats an awesome section up there. Is it because WB dont want the rowdiness to be seen and make them look bad?
  • 5 5
 Heckler's rock has a fence on it. There is no rowdiness.
  • 8 1
 Crankworx is a corporate wankfest. Bro dude commentators and more sponsors than golf.
  • 2 0
 Not rowdy?? It sure as hell was!!
  • 2 0
 Why didn't she talk to Casey? I mean she was right there.
  • 1 0
 Lame derp moment for sure. She must not be from Canada.
  • 1 0
 Sorry for that. She may be Canadian, not sure, but how do you pass up a shot out to Casey at that moment? She's doing alright though, along with some of the other commentators who are not pros. It's gotta be hard not to screw up during a live broadcast.
  • 18 3
 Another year.... More terrible announcers...

seriously.... have these guys never watched a world cup and the energy put into it? At least find someone who either has/can fake an interest in the sport. Cam is a great announcer for Slopestyle, get older DH racers to do the DH
  • 12 2
 WHERE THE HELL IS WARNER AND CUNNY WHEN YOU NEED THEM???
BRING BACK HECKLERS ROCK!!! WE NEED MORE SHENANIGANS!!!
  • 9 2
 Lol guys....chill these people put up an amazing event, they tryed new stuff, it failed... ok next time its gonna be better

For me I am really thank full for this event, even tho I am gonna be late for work, being a lazy joe when my.bike is broke I really looked forward to this and I am gonna look forward for next year... I mean, its not only a good excuse to cone late for work but its also good for mountain bikers like guys, did you see how many people where there ? And how much money the riders get ? They live on a low budget, yes living the dream isnt living big... its living to go big and after a season go home to come back even bigger
They deserve this kind of atention.

I agree, they shouldve shown more of the gnar but the second split of the steep part was quite interesting... keeping in mind that signal coverage is really important...


With that being sayd
I thank the whole Crankworx team for this big event
  • 9 1
 I agree.. I get a bit tired of all the whining of the coverage not being at Olympic level.. cmon just be happy you are seeing it
  • 5 1
 Nope, they have been screwing up the DH race coverage for years now at this event and everyone complains. And they dont change it. I'd love to watch the racing, but the announcers are actually to frustrating to listen too. Just the fact i know they're talking and ruining it when its muted still ruins it
  • 3 0
 Congrats to the winners! Great riding...I literally muted the commentators and enjoyed it much more. They don't speak of relevant things like Cunny and Claudio. Also in that note, it's ok for a commentator to mix in some silence. If there's nothing relevant to say...shut the trap or they'll find someone new.
  • 8 1
 Worst race coverage ever.
  • 4 1
 I would have rather watched Macduff + Tippie play checkers than suffer bad TV angles, lots of commercials and non race talk. Perhaps Red Bull can get into the Crankworkx DH too next year!
  • 6 0
 anyone know where to watch?
  • 7 1
 Go Blenki !!
  • 5 0
 where is the link to watch it???
  • 2 0
 I'm standing on the course. This is annoying as shit
  • 5 0
 ...I Hope that my boss is fine with me comming late to work tired
  • 6 0
 Sound?
  • 4 0
 no sound for me either
  • 2 0
 Same..
  • 5 1
 besides the sound please....enough of the OVERHEAD cam that doesn't work and what or where is the first 1/2 of the course?
  • 7 2
 DH announcers for next year PEATY and GRACIA!!!
  • 1 0
 Just watched the last bit of each race. Hate the sexist banter of the commentator about Brosnan's girlfriend. 'Little woman friend' etc., as if she is not a person in her own right, just exists to be the possession of the racerman. No wonder my daughters shy away from PB. Any chance of treating women as full human beings?
  • 5 0
 Where can I watch this?
  • 2 0
 Just go on pinkbike when the event is happening
  • 1 1
 Will be up on Pinkbike mate just not sure what time.
  • 2 1
 should be on here in 3 minutes time Smile
  • 5 0
 my apologies, the first converter I used seem to have their +1 and -1 wrong. Not fair, it starts in 2 hours. Sux.
  • 1 0
 Thanks Betsie, so we are looking at 00:45 ish for GMT?
  • 3 0
 Claudio for commentator... He knows the racers, knows the courses and is funny as sh!t.
  • 3 1
 CANADIAN OPEN DRINKING GAME TIME. Lets keep it simple. EVERY TIME YOU SEE A HECKLERS REAR END TAKE A DRINK. Throw on some others people!!!
  • 2 1
 Crankworx is awesome... sex is awesome. No man can handle day after day of non-stop sex or Crankworx coverage. That is all Pinkbike. Let me know when the posts stop being about CW....
  • 5 1
 sound just go out?
  • 4 1
 Kills me they only show the 3 angles along the whole course.
  • 3 0
 Congrats to Casey Brown and Troy! Such a sick race.
  • 3 1
 Is this not on redbull TV?
  • 5 0
 No im pretty sure it is just Crankworx.
  • 3 2
 I bet when Borat rides down we'll get great commentary/footage.. They sound so bored, we need Rob Warner!
  • 1 0
 porque no hecklers? i thought that was the only reason to watch the Canadian Open?
  • 5 2
 Camera work sucks
  • 3 4
 Pretty bad compared to Red Bull..
  • 2 0
 What the heck happened? They totally cut off the top 5!!!!
  • 2 0
 Was good till the sound craps out right as the men's event starts.
  • 3 1
 "Temporary audio issues"
  • 1 0
 hahaha lets just watch the top and bottom....
  • 1 0
 Ohh man it was the best, me and a bud rode all day long Smile
  • 2 1
 red bull please take over crankworx coverage
  • 2 1
 This is going to be way better than school classes!!
  • 3 2
 GUYS Big Grin I spoted tippy
Spot him
Where is tippy ?
  • 1 1
 Wtf I can't see anything. Trying to watch on an I phone
  • 1 1
 Dame you Microsoft xbox!!! I can't see this.
  • 1 1
 On in 25 minutes??







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