Rider Lists Released for Crankworx Whistler
Home, circa 2019. Photo: Jay French
Two weeks from now, August 5-14, the world will come together where it all began 19 years ago, and where it’s been jonesing to get back to since Crankworx Whistler wrapped in August of 2019.
Here’s a taste of the pro competition that’s coming (events in bold will be live on Red Bull TV):
• EWS Whistler
• Crankworx Whistler Air DH
• Specialized Dual Slalom Whistler
• Ultimate Pump Track Challenge
• CLIF Speed & Style Whistler
• Official Whip-Off World Championships presented by POC
• Red Bull Joyride
• RockShox Canadian Open DH
• Crankworx Whistler Air DH
• Specialized Dual Slalom Whistler
• Ultimate Pump Track Challenge
• CLIF Speed & Style Whistler
• Official Whip-Off World Championships presented by POC
• Red Bull Joyride
• RockShox Canadian Open DH
The full schedule is available here: crankworx.com/whistler/schedule/
For those joining on site, new additions to the schedule are being slotted in weekly in the lead up to the fest including the Liv Women’s Only A-Line Session, Freehub Trailworx presented by Soil Searching, and the return of the Adaptive MTB Jam Session.
Whether watching trailside or with your crew at home, here’s a taste of who to watch for, and what they have to say about the return to the mothership:
 | Could not be more pumped for it. It’s the event we’ve all been waiting for to return since 2019. |
| I’ve never been to Whistler for Crankworx so I’m super pumped to be going this year. I know its been a few years since the last one and its the OG CWX stomping grounds so I think its gonna be wild! I’m stoked to ride fresh courses, in a sick location, with rad people, and just take in the whole Whistler experience. |
| It will be only my second time to Crankworx Whistler and what I am most excited about is the crowd and energy of that place. After a 3-year hiatus I am sure everybody wants to come out again, so it's going to be nuts I bet! I can't wait to put on a show with all the boys and girls! Oh and don't forget the bikepark laps of course . |
| I began racing Crankworx as a junior with Whistler being my home turf. It was (and still is) so awesome meeting everyone that I’ve looked up to for ages in my hometown and getting to ride and learn from all the girls. To take the top step on the Elite podiums alongside the same girls I still look up and get to call my friends is a dream come true. |
| I’ve been on the hill and watched every single Red Bull Joyride in person since it began in 2011. So like every slopestyle rider it’s always been my absolute dream to get into this event but I think I’m in a unique situation as a Canadian rider who grew up watching it live since I was a kid, felt the vibes on the hill, and battled for years to get in. It holds a very special place and means so much to me to be in. Having my friends and family there who have helped me build this dream every step of the way, and a massive Canadian crowd screaming and cheering makes it even that much more special. Whistler is the birth place of Slopestyle so it’s time for me to try and carry on the Canadian legacy and show the world what I’ve got. |
| I’m focusing on the process and performance goals I have!! However a Queen title has always been a goal of mine…. So it’s exciting to have kicked off the season in Europe so well and be in the mix. |
| Innsbruck was an amazing experience and I was just grateful to ride the course let alone come away with a medal. Heading into Whistler I’m so excited to give it my absolute all and push myself again back in the home of Crankworx and work towards that win now! Aim for the stars! |
Who else, you ask? Without further ado, here’s a taste of who’s set to attend the biggest and best MTB family reunion of all time. (All preliminary start and riders lists are available here: crankworx.com/results/start-lists/)
Red Bull Joyride
The beginning of Johansson's Crankworx winning streak. Photo: Jay French
Specialized Dual Slalom Whistler
George Brannigan on the Innsbruck Slalom track. Photo: Clint Trahan
Ultimate Pump Track Challenge
Jewett vs. Bensink. Photo: Fraser Britton
CLIF Speed & Style Whistler
Caroline Buchanan and Vinny Armstrong in Innsbruck. Photo: Clint Trahan
RockShox Canadian Open DH
Troy Brosnan, multi-year defending champ in the Canadian Open DH. Photo: Fraser Britton
Official Whip-Off World Championships presented by POC
Allan Cooke x Crabapple. A beautiful collab. Photo: Fraser Britton
Crankworx Whistler Air DH
Air DH trains for the children. Photo: Fraser Britton
All details on the event that'll be kicking it off, EWS Whistler, can be found here: enduroworldseries.com/
August 5-14, 2022 will mark the 19th year of Crankworx competition, the 17th edition of Crankworx Whistler (after two years of pandemic cancellations), and the 10th anniversary of Red Bull Joyride.
A limited number of VIP tickets for Red Bull Joyride are still available: crankworx.com/whistler/passes/
Those who can’t be there can watch all the action from the Crankworx World Tour live on Red Bull TV.
Stay tuned for updates on Crankworx Whistler as they come, and stay up to date with all things Crankworx: crankworx.com
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