Kokanee Crankworx 2011 Schedule Announced

May 3, 2011

by Karl Burkat

WHISTLER, BC May 3, 2011 – Kokanee Crankworx, the biggest and most prestigious freeride mountain bike festival on the planet is back for 2011. This year’s competition promises to continue the festival’s reputation for hosting the most progressive events on two wheels.

2011 Kokanee Crankworx Event Schedule:
Friday, July 15 Fat Tire Crit – details TBA
Saturday, July 16 Dual Slalom
Sunday, July 17 Garbanzo Downhill
Tuesday, July 19 Canadian Open DH
Wednesday, July 20 Jeep Air Downhill
Wednesday, July 20 Deep Summer Photo Challenge
Thursday, July 21 Teva Best Trick Showdown
Thursday, July 21 Ultimate Pumptrack Challenge presented by Rock Shox
Thursday, July 21 Red Bull Joyride qualifying
Friday, July 22 GIANT Slalom
Saturday, July 23 Red Bull Joyride Finals
Sunday, July 24 Canadian Open Enduro Challenge presented by Kona

While all of the events on the calendar are returning from last year, there have been a couple of significant changes. First the Canadian Open DH has been moved from its closing position on the final Sunday to Tuesday July 19.

“Moving the Canadian Open DH to Tuesday will make for an action-packed start to the festival with three very different downhill events over four days. There is nowhere else in the world where downhill competitors have this kind of variety and quality of racing,” says Darren Kinnaird, Kokanee Crankworx General Manager. “Shifting the Canadian Open DH will allow our national team competitors the opportunity to compete in the Kokanee Crankworx downhills and still participate in the Canadian Nationals. Further it allows us to feature the new format of the Canadian Open Enduro Challenge on the final weekend of the festival. A new format and course is being developed with the assistance of Richie Schley, and the event will be apart of the newly formed North American Enduro Tour.”

With exciting new partnerships launching including the Red Bull Joyride freeride event on July 23 and events getting bigger and better in typical Crankworx fashion, July will be here with ten days of freeride insanity in no time. Besides the scheduled sporting events, the Deep Summer Photo Challenge will be back for it’s third year on Wednesday July 20 and plans are being finalized for the rest of the entertainment line-up.

Stay tuned to www.crankworx.com for upcoming news

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39 Comments

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collin7 (May 3, 2011 at 16:37)

Assuming my car survives, I'll be there! 3000 miles ain't got nuttin on me!

adammd-15 (May 3, 2011 at 16:59)

is redbull joyride the slopestyle event or is there two ?

Isolated-T-Storms (May 3, 2011 at 17:22)

Red bull Joyride is the only slopestyle event.

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MTBbros (May 3, 2011 at 17:37) (Below Threshold)

what about air dh?

RampageRules (May 3, 2011 at 17:39)

its the 20th :p sponsored by jeep i assume.

jasona (May 3, 2011 at 18:15)

I'll be driving over form ontario, 4000km for me!! Finally gonna see some Crankworx!

newworlddisorder (May 3, 2011 at 19:00)

awww luckyy

^^ are the dumpin the kokanee kicker? that was a killer last year

papapendrel (May 3, 2011 at 23:12)

Major props to Whistler for accommodating the racers doing National champs.

xav-p1 (May 3, 2011 at 17:00)

Watch out kokanee crankworx, we will be there for da party!!! And the redbull joyride for sure!!

SirWonky (May 3, 2011 at 20:19)

I can't be the only person who thinks "JOYRIDE" is an inappropriate naming for this event............. a "joyride" implies your just screwing around- -- which is far from what they will be doing.

KeithWhiteAudio (May 3, 2011 at 21:48)

Joyride is the original name of Crankworx from back in the day. Whistler changed it but now it's back to the way it started.

jcinkits (May 7, 2011 at 22:06)

SirWonky - looking at your pretty funny profile pic it would seem you are not an uptight kinda guy, so...'Joyride ' is hardly 'inappropriate' - your take on this word may be different but whenever anyone shreds and has an awesome time [ competitor or not ] it's about the: 'joy' in the 'ride'...

reecewallace (May 3, 2011 at 21:21)

Im sitting with Chubey right now! He is stoked on the photo! Haha gooo Chewbacca. Pump track challenge is going to be sickk

bitaboveaverage (May 3, 2011 at 16:54)

its to bad they moved the canadian open dh to a tuesday, that race was really starting to get a good following and crowd, it still will but not like it would on the sunday following the slopestyle event.

takakuwata (May 3, 2011 at 22:42)

Crankworx Whistler is the Disney Land of bike lovers, happiest place in the world!!!

sexley FL (May 3, 2011 at 16:10)

Looks fun - will be interesting what affect if any going up against Nationals will have for either...

bikeddict (May 3, 2011 at 16:14)

so many cool events can't wait !!!!!

EricThiessen (May 3, 2011 at 16:15)

i know!!! cant wait to see the turn out on the Joyride Dh race!!!

EricThiessen (May 3, 2011 at 16:20)

*comp* forgot that this isn't a dh race its a freeride comp. my bad

cyberoptixs (May 3, 2011 at 21:24)

sweet now i can go to crankworks and party then go to shambhala and party even harder

rowey (May 4, 2011 at 5:05)

Can't wait, another crankworx, it's going to great as always. Now just waiting for online entry to be available in June. Not long now.

Larsy (May 3, 2011 at 17:47)

Lopes to take another Air DH win

ollielammas FL Mod (May 4, 2011 at 3:51)

I land in Whistler on the 30th... are the trails going to be shagged after the Crankworx week?

steezejenkins (May 4, 2011 at 10:56)

You'll be good thanks to the maintenance team.

cottoneyedjoe (May 4, 2011 at 14:20)

They'll be beat but not broken

nightsy (May 4, 2011 at 8:34)

yeah whistgnar and then center of gravity a few days after... end of july is gonna be so sick!

elgoogyug (May 3, 2011 at 16:13)

2011 Crankworx is going to be crazier then EVER!!

golden26bikerboyz (May 4, 2011 at 16:38)

coming from the UK for this. 5,000 miles aint gonna stop me.....

shameonacracker (May 5, 2011 at 15:41)

stupid question, but is the bike park still open to the public that week?

IrishTom (May 6, 2011 at 12:58)

Yes it is, some lengthy queues, but its a must experience.

EricThiessen (May 3, 2011 at 16:13)

so stoked that they moved it to July!!!! cant wait!!

jazzawil (May 3, 2011 at 16:53)

get ready for Hecklefest 2011 everyone!!! hopefully its thawed out by then

scottvt (May 3, 2011 at 17:13)

A 9 day event? Thats pretty sweet!

webbrider12 (May 3, 2011 at 17:45)

i would be showing up in whistler 2 days after the event..... -__- fml..

swampy45 (May 3, 2011 at 18:11)

trails will be in mint condition... don't kick yourself. you'll have a quiet mountain to ride on.

webbrider12 (May 3, 2011 at 20:59)

i think it would still be awesome to be able to watch joyride

ChinoJ10 (May 3, 2011 at 20:12)

More obstacles to ride at the boneyard !

Maksimbike (May 3, 2011 at 21:06)

So excited! First year im going to be there, aswell as racing!

natewynanscreations (May 3, 2011 at 19:10)

ill be there!