Photo Epic: Air DH - Crankworx BC 2021
Just a few short hours after the dual slalom podiums the racers hit the hill for some high flying air DH. The course took place on Steam Shovel, the flagship jump trail here at Sun Peaks. With times over 6 minutes for the best of them, this is no doubt a long and tiring race that keeps you on your toes until the end. Sik Mik picks up his second 3rd place of the day with Jackson Frew finishing just a couple of seconds faster. Bas Van Steenbergen drops the field with over 7 seconds for his second 1st place of the day. Gracey Hemstreet put down a solid lap to take 3rd. Two friendly faces to the BC tour take 1st and 2nd with Vaea winning by a short margin of .535 seconds. That's right, Bas and Vaea do it again, firmly setting the tone going forward. Friday brings the downhill race, can they keep it up?
What Air Downhill doesn't have a few party laps
George Brannigan finishes 5th today
Tuhoto Ariki Pene pitted through the G-force inducing corners
Diving into the shadows
Mikey Haderer bombing into the step up
Scott Thornhill in the golden light
Jackson Frew nailing his second place run
Kialani Hines keeping it smooth and consistent
She finishes the day in 5th place
Gracey Hemstreet landed herself in 3rd place. A great finish and more to come we're sure
Garret Mechem attack mode
Forrest Riesco not forgetting to have some fun on his lap
Harriet Burbidge-Smith sending big
Tuhoto Ariki Pene hanging it out both ways
Tegan Cruz hungry for a win after a strong performance in the slalom
Seth Sherlock having some fun
Mick Hannah low and fast in to 3rd place
Bas knows what it takes to get it done on this course
Casey Brown never not looking good and so close to a win today. She'll be back for more
Vaea up and over the big step up. She's done it again for the second time today
All smiles at the end of the day
Vaea Verbeeck (1), Casey Brown (2), Gracey Hemstreet (3)
Bas Van Steenbergen (1), Jackson Frew (2), Mick Hannah (3)
Another one in the books. See you tomorrow
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8 Comments
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sunringlerider
(Sep 24, 2021 at 13:17)
That was a short retirement;-)
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plyawn
(Sep 24, 2021 at 9:00)
After a VERY dusty summer the dirt in these photos looks amazing!
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onemanarmy
FL (Sep 24, 2021 at 11:08)
At least the top 10? Full results?
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quesoquesoqueso
(Sep 24, 2021 at 15:51)
www.pinkbike.com/news/results-air-dh-crankworx-bc-2021.html
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quesoquesoqueso
(Sep 24, 2021 at 15:47)
that rocky is a looker for being drab green and all
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KUBBY
FL (Sep 24, 2021 at 23:44)
Do most people normally race air DH on enduro bikes?
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Grantma
(Sep 26, 2021 at 15:45)
Yea, enduro bikes are lighter and more efficient so they are easier to throw around on flowy courses
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jibbandpedal
FL (Sep 24, 2021 at 10:22)
jk
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