FMB Diamond Series: Crankworx Les Deux Alpes
After starting the season in Rotorua, New Zealand and then round two in Munich, Germany – it’s time to travel to France for the third stop: Crankworx Les 2 Alpes. With two events already on the board, Brett Rheeder leads the standings with Nicholi Rogatkin and Thomas Genon tied in second. The Canyon Factory Freeride Team leads the FMB Factory Team standings but all of that can change as the Trek C3 project team, currently third will have all their big guns in Les 2 Alpes. The great news is that the event will be broadcasted live and for free on Red Bull TV and fmbworldtour.com. Get a taste for the action with the new teaser.
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Since yesterday, some of the athletes have already been enjoying the French resort of Les 2 Alpes and preparing themselves for this important contest. With just two more slopestyle contests before the big mountain final, Red Bull Rampage on October 17th, there is no room for mistakes. A win at a Diamond Series event is worth 1000pts in the standings, so with just 300 pts separating the top three, the heat is on to move ahead and secure the world title.
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Crankworx Les 2 Alpes rider line-up
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In the Diamond Series standings, Tomas Zejda and Logan Peat are performing well this season and are currently sitting in 4th and 5th, so a solid result from Crankworx Les 2 Alpes could move them closer to the podium. Sam Pilgrim, the 2013 FMB World Champion is back and sitting in 6th with Canadian athlete Paul Genovese close behind in 7th. French rider, Tomas Lemoine in 8th will certainly be looking to please the home crowd with a good result. Last year, one run was enough for Sam Reynolds to land in 3rd at Crankworx Les 2 Alpes, can he improve even more this year? As an update: Martin Soderstrom will not be included in the line-up due to his recent leg injury. He is expected to be riding again in September. Of course everyone’s best wishes are with him for a strong and speedy recovery.
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The action and excitement is unprecedented, but Red Bull TV has got you covered! You can tune in live for the finals on Saturday July 11th on Pinkbike, Red Bull TV and www.fmbworldtour.com. Check out the global viewing times below and make sure you don’t miss out:
Saturday, July 11th - 4:30pm CEST (Local time, FRA)
Saturday, July 11th - 3:30pm GMT
Saturday, July 11th - 7:30am PDT
Saturday, July 11th - 10:30am EDT
Sunday, July 12th – 00:30am AEST
MENTIONS: @FMBA, @redbullbike
Since yesterday, some of the athletes have already been enjoying the French resort of Les 2 Alpes and preparing themselves for this important contest. With just two more slopestyle contests before the big mountain final, Red Bull Rampage on October 17th, there is no room for mistakes. A win at a Diamond Series event is worth 1000pts in the standings, so with just 300 pts separating the top three, the heat is on to move ahead and secure the world title.
Crankworx Les 2 Alpes rider line-up
In the Diamond Series standings, Tomas Zejda and Logan Peat are performing well this season and are currently sitting in 4th and 5th, so a solid result from Crankworx Les 2 Alpes could move them closer to the podium. Sam Pilgrim, the 2013 FMB World Champion is back and sitting in 6th with Canadian athlete Paul Genovese close behind in 7th. French rider, Tomas Lemoine in 8th will certainly be looking to please the home crowd with a good result. Last year, one run was enough for Sam Reynolds to land in 3rd at Crankworx Les 2 Alpes, can he improve even more this year? As an update: Martin Soderstrom will not be included in the line-up due to his recent leg injury. He is expected to be riding again in September. Of course everyone’s best wishes are with him for a strong and speedy recovery.
The action and excitement is unprecedented, but Red Bull TV has got you covered! You can tune in live for the finals on Saturday July 11th on Pinkbike, Red Bull TV and www.fmbworldtour.com. Check out the global viewing times below and make sure you don’t miss out:
Saturday, July 11th - 4:30pm CEST (Local time, FRA)
Saturday, July 11th - 3:30pm GMT
Saturday, July 11th - 7:30am PDT
Saturday, July 11th - 10:30am EDT
Sunday, July 12th – 00:30am AEST
MENTIONS: @FMBA, @redbullbike
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24 Comments
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dirtnapped
(Jul 7, 2015 at 10:49)
I hope the open loop has run its course. Cool for film, aka when Matt MacDuff sends it, but kinda hokey for a comp.
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freeride-forever
(Jul 7, 2015 at 23:00)
I don't understand. :s Why? Ô.o
- 2 1
redcorn
(Jul 8, 2015 at 6:30)
Last year it ruined the flow of the course.
If the placement of an open loop was better layed out I could see it having a place in competition.
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Dirt-jump-shredder
(Jul 8, 2015 at 15:30)
and many ameture riders have never hit an open loop let alone tried to trick one so I agree it is a silly thing to have in a course
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blur494
(Jul 7, 2015 at 12:40)
Well, time to see if this course is still as sketch as last year. The number of concerns last year from the athletes was... concerning. Hopefully everyone makes it through safe!
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Azrun
FL (Jul 7, 2015 at 10:09)
All I want to know is has the course changed? Anything new on it?
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Frenchemetalheads
(Jul 7, 2015 at 15:34)
On the site 26in.fr you can see an article with the new course, way better than last year!
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drevisuals
(Jul 8, 2015 at 16:07)
@Frenchemetalheads Got the link?
- 1 0
Frenchemetalheads
(Jul 8, 2015 at 16:18)
www.26in.fr/news/33896-crankworx-les-2-alpes-le-temps-des.html It's in french
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niklas96p
(Jul 8, 2015 at 9:21)
To be fair FMB isnt really as fun as it used to be anymore.. Its soooooo predictable. Brandon and Brett will be either 1st and/or 2nd and 3rd place will be between Rogatkin, Genon and Messere if he can stick a run..
- 2 1
kdstones
(Jul 8, 2015 at 12:16)
All fanboy instincts aside, I really hope Semenuk does well, especially after last event's disappointment. You can say what you want about that guy, but you can't deny the handwork, dedication, and passion he puts in to succeed. Not to mention all of the other side projects he has going on as an added stress!
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northwestbiker
(Jul 7, 2015 at 20:01)
no soderstrom so sad
- 3 1
AMGoran
(Jul 7, 2015 at 15:31)
Wut no Anton Thelander 
Söderstrom is injured (again...) so not surprised that he isn't competing but Thelander should be on that list
Söderstrom is injured (again...) so not surprised that he isn't competing but Thelander should be on that list- 2 0
ballabika
(Jul 7, 2015 at 17:59)
He may not have the necessary points to compete in a diamond event right now.
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AMGoran
(Jul 8, 2015 at 4:05)
Don't care me want Thelander compete now haha Funny thing is that I watched him ride slopestyle and do whips on his big bike this weekend, guess i can't get enough of him
- 1 0
drevisuals
(Jul 8, 2015 at 16:06)
Thelander should be in, not watts lol
- 1 0
AMGoran
(Jul 9, 2015 at 4:50)
I been watching the fmb tour a lot i would say but don't know who watts is heard his name but nothing more i can remember lol
- 1 0
drevisuals
(Jul 9, 2015 at 8:16)
He used to be good back in the day but no he takes it easy cause he's had so many injuries
- 1 0
ballabika
(Jul 9, 2015 at 10:43)
Watch new world disorder 10. Greg watts chucking flip double whips and stuff. Combo king. But a neck/ spinal injury slowed him down a bit. The guys a beast. Don't disrespect the OG guys
- 1 0
YONGLI
(Jul 8, 2015 at 5:31)
希望我那操蛋的网络到时能给点力......
- 1 0
YONGLI
(Jul 8, 2015 at 5:32)
Brett Rheeder
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chyu
(Jul 7, 2015 at 23:20)
Semenuk and Rheeder will compete top 2 spots, Messere, Rogatkin, Peat, Bizet, Reynolds will fight for 3rd.
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theflowkid
(Jul 7, 2015 at 16:46)
Brandon is back!!! YES!!
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