Photo Epic: Dual Slalom - Crankworx BC 2021
A new year and the traveling circus that is Crankworx is finally in British Columbia again, although not at its typical Whistler location. 11 days, 3 stops, 9 events. Our first stop is back at Sun Peaks resort just outside Kamloops, BC. Known for its steep technical trails and massive jump lines, Sun Peaks did not disappoint with this brand new dual slalom track. Tight corners and a few air time features made for some absolutely exciting racing. International athletes were able to join us this time around with names like Mick Hannah fresh off his official retirement from world cup racing at Snowshoe, it didn't take him long to hop back in the saddle for a quick road trip around BC.
Vaea Verbeeck, the reigning Queen of Crankworx strategically made her way through the heats to secure the first gold medal of the tour, proving her crown is hard-earned. Bas Van Steenbergen found himself in multiple battles in a stacked field, but in the end, coming out on top. Tegan Cruz, the young hotshot from BC, proving he can hang with the best of them finishing the day in 4th.
A new course scratched into the ski hill here at Sun Peaks
Rains during qualifying left the track rutted but thankfully the sun is shining and the dirt is firming up
Tuhoto-Ariki Pene waiting to drop in.
Bas hot out of the gate
Danielle Beecroft getting it for the Gram. If you don't follow along, you are missing out.
Kialani looked strong all day
Camila Nogueira
Keegan Wright
Danielle Beecroft and Gracey Hemstreet sending it
Keegan bumping out Kirk Mcdowall
Danielle Beecroft warp speed
The locals at Sun Peaks are wild
Tomas crosses the line to edge out Tegan Cruz
Tomas gives props to the young gun Tegan Cruz for putting pressure on the veteran pro field
Bas Van Steenbergen, Keegan Wright running through the course. Fall time is all time here in Sun Peaks!
Vaea and Casey head to head in semi's
Garret Mechem, usually found on a slope course, shows he's no slouch on a race bike
Vaea cool and collected
Danielle putting in serious work on the downhill bike but it's no match for Vaea today
Tomas and Bas in the big final
A game of milliseconds, Bas and Tomas trade positions over the spine between heats
Vaea Verbeeck (1), Danielle Beecroft (2), Kialani Hines (3)
Bas Van Steenbergen (1), Tomas Slavik (2), Mick Hannah (3)
The first bit of gold for the 2021 Crankworx BC tour
The power couple is back
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Except it's been to Innsbruck already this year?