Crankworx 2011 Recap - Part 1

Aug 8, 2012 at 17:37
by Scott Secco  
Fat Tire Criterium

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Brian Lopes of Laguna Beach, CA, who is the “winningest” athlete in the history of Kokanee Crankworx, sustained his legacy with another first place finish. Kevin Calhoun of North Vancouver, BC came in second, with local Whistlerite Matt Ryan coming in third.

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On the ladies side it was all about the British Columbians with Katherine Short of Halfmoon Bay coming in first, Ann Yew of North Vancouver, BC in second and Megan Rose of Squamish, BC finishing third.

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Will Lopes continue his winning ways at Crankworx 2012?



Dual Slalom

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Video by: Nic Genovese and Mike Zinger.

Mens Podium Crankworx Dual Slalom

Mens Top 3
1. Mitch Ropelato
2. Mick Hannah
3. Kyle Strait

Womens Podium Crankworx Dual Slalom

Womens Top 3
1. Jill Kintner
2. Micayla Gatto
3. Manon Carpenter

Kyle Strait would have gone up against Marosi in the small final but Michal crashed and was done. Kyle had the small all to himself play time for 3rd place...

Full event results

Can Mitch repeat? Who will win this year?



Canadian Open DH

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Video by: Nic Genovese and Mike Zinger

Mens Top 3
1. Steve Smith 3:00.01
2. Andrew Neethling 3:01.52
3. Troy Brosnan 3:02.68

Womens Top 3
1. Rachel Atherton 3:34.45
2. Claire Buchar 3:38.75
3. Miranda Miller 3:38.75

Stevie Smith dropping down Heckle Rock on his way to winning the Canadian Open DH.
Stevie Smith dropping down Heckle Rock on his way to winning the Canadian Open DH.

Shirts off on the rock Shirts off on the rock The Heckle Fest on the Rock was going off this year at the Canadian Open.
Shirts off on the rock! Shirts off on the rock! The Heckle Fest on the Rock was going off this year!

OpenDH Results
Can Stevie repeat? Who will win this year?



Garbanzo DH

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Video by: Nic Genovese and Mike 'The Stinger' Zinger

Crankworx
Men's Podium

Men's Top 3
1. Sam Blenkinsop
2. Marcelo Gutierrez
3. Jack Reading

Crankworx
Women's Podium

Women's Top 3
1. Claire Buchar
2. Manon Carpenter
3. Miranda Miller

Sam Blenkinsop en route to collecting a 2500 CDN check for his efforts on the day I m guessing team drinks were on Blenki afterwards.
Sam Blenkinsop en route to collecting a $2500 CDN check for his efforts on the day; I'm guessing team drinks were on Blenki afterwards.

2011 Garbanzo Results
Make your predictions: who'll be on the podium in 2012?


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18 Comments
  • 4 0
 I can't wait for this year
  • 7 1
 i know man its going to be awsome i want to see smith repeat the open win Smile
  • 2 0
 Check out the "moose knuckle" on the Kokanee Girl at 3:02 into the Garbanzo DH vid! HaHaaa!!
  • 2 1
 your very observant
  • 2 0
 brent getting a little crazy in the canadian open dh!
  • 2 0
 Damn! Those are some pails ass dudes, they need to get some sun!
  • 2 0
 Thinking of racing in the dual slalom next year Big Grin
  • 2 0
 The Canadian open Dh is so gnar.
  • 1 3
 Imagen they will put that in part 2...
  • 2 1
 Doesn't beat the naked crit at Mt. Snow in the early 90's... classic! Brown bag full of money to the winners!
  • 2 0
 So stoked for Crankworx! Only wish I could be there in person though.
  • 3 0
 LOL Tippie
  • 2 0
 Always stoked to see Tippie hosting a segment on pinkbike
  • 2 0
 Wish I could be there, but work always gets in the way!!
  • 2 0
 wohoo so stoked!!!! Smile
  • 2 0
 Good vids
  • 2 0
 good shit
  • 1 0
 Tippie is the man!!







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