Crankworx Whistler isn’t just about rocking the latest freeride fashions and checking out the carnage in the slopestyle comp – it’s a 10-day-long festival of all things MTB. So what happened on the opening weekend?
Well, we checked out some uppy-downy all-mountain action in the Canadian Open Enduro, tried to get our heads around the Dual Speed & Style’s fusion of dual slalom and slopestyle, and witnessed some top-notch enduro downhill racing in the Garbanzo DH.
Here are the highlights, in picture gallery (and video) form…
Crankworx Whistler opened with the Fat Tire Crit, a 20-minute road sprint on XC bikes. Picture by Blake Jorgenson
Carl Decker took the lead early in the race and held it with ease. His Giant teammate Kelli Emmett won the women's title. Picture by Blake Jorgenson
Next up, it was time to head to the top of the mountain for the Canadian Open Enduro. Picture by Blake Jorgenson
Ah, so that's how they do it! The assembled media had to be creative to get the best shots. Picture by Blake Jorgenson
The course was designed by Whistler local Richie Schley... Picture by Blake Jorgenson
... and here he is racing it. Schley (Rotwild) finished 20th in the pro men class. Picture by Blake Jorgenson
Australia's Dylan Wolsky (The Nomads) threads his way through the boulders. Picture by Blake Jorgenson
The USA's Spencer Paxson (Kona Factory Team) on his way to 13th place. Picture by Blake Jorgenson
Whistler local Katrina Strand won the women's race. Picture by Blake Jorgenson
Not going to win? May as well style it up then. Picture by Stephen McVeigh
Jerome Clementz (Cannondale) won the pro men's title, with Curtis Keene (Specialized) second and Brian Lopes (Ibis) third. In this picture, Adam Bowey crosses the line to finish third in the senior men's class. Picture by Stephen McVeigh
Canadian Open Enduro highlights video (official):
Source: Day 2 Crankworx 2012 – Canadian Open Enduro from Crankworx
Canadian Open Enduro highlights video (DirtTV):
Source: DirtTV: Crankworx Enduro by Orpheus Productions
Turn the page for highlights from the Dual Speed & Style and Garbanzo DH.