Photo Epic: Jump Jam - Crankworx BC 2021
What would Crankworx be without a little adverse weather to throw a wrench in the gears? After Psychosis went off without a hitch, the skies opened up and it rained for a solid 24+ hours, soaking the Dual Speed and Style course. Event organizers did what they could to salvage the course, first considering a Dual Slalom event instead of the Speed & Style, but in the end, it was decided that a Jump Jam would have to do.
The beauty of running a Crankworx tour without the usual crowds is that you have the ability to be flexible and go with the flow. The bottom of the course dried up enough to get the jumps working and the riders showed up for a fun jam session among friends. Two sets of winners will be crowned. First in a rider-judged contest for best woman and best man overall, and second in a public-voted best photo contest. Each rider is presented with their best photo from the day and it's up to you to choose your favorite photo from men's and women's category. More on that to come...
Lakes formed around the wooden ramps
The soil here unfortunately holds a lot of moisture, and with rider safety being a main concern, Crankworx was forced to make the decision to cancel
The riders show up and it's go time
After a warm up, riders had 30 minutes to lay down their best move on the last jump
Robin Goomes kicking things off with a tire grab
Harriet Burbidge-Smith with the 3 pointer
I still have no idea how Jackson Frew rode out of this
George Brannigan big transfer from right to left
Clint Trahan nearly losing a lens off Tuhoto-Ariki's tire
Joe Breeden getting sideways
Vaea Verbeeck with a big sui
Scott Thornhill big nac
Casey Brown getting some extension with a superman
Things got spicy with some double transfers. Tuhoto-Ariki and George Brannigan showing how its done.
Forest Riesco you mad man
Garret Mechem clearly in his element
Big 720, but doesn't quite stick the landing
Joe Breeden scrubs hard off the lip
Ky Stewart was getting sideways all day
Bas Van Steezbergen
Vaea Verbeeck with a big tuck no hander
Kyleigh Stewart and Forrest Riesco take the rider judged portion of the show
"That's exactly what we needed after a race like Psychosis"
That's all from Golden. Next and last stop, Silver Star
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