Updated August 2018.
Crankworx 2017 will go down as a year where Whistler locals showed dominance across the disciplines and visitors reveled in dusty conditions during the week long MTB fest. The final and arguably the most famous stop in the Crankworx World Tour was – as always – a fitting end to the middle of summer, and a reminder that there’s not much time left to get in the laps before the snow flies.
Winners and Grinners
Special congratulations to locals Jesse Melamed and Brandon Semenuk for snaring top place in the Enduro World Series and Red Bull Joyride. Like many Whistler events, Crankworx was an international affair with riders from the Czech Republic, France, Columbia, the US, Canada and Australia scoring top of the podium. And of course, big high fives to Adrien Loren of France and Jill Kintner of the USA for being crowned the King and Queen of Crankworx for 2017.
Thanks to everyone who came out to ride and cheer for the athletes – the atmosphere in Whistler during the festival was unbeatable and you are the ones who make it so. Check out our recap below, and make sure you block some time off this August to visit Whistler for Crankworx 2018.
Enduro World Series
Local Jesse Melemed takes the win!
Dirt Diaries
WINNER Micayla Gatto, claiming this year’s Crankworx #ferdagirls!
Ladies Ride Out, a Prelude to Crankworx
A little chill time off the bike, hosted by Caroline Buchanan.
Deep Summer Photo Challenge
A night where action photographers get a chance to shine.
WINNER Daniel Ronnback
Special Mention – Locals Ollie & Hailey
Official Whip-Off World Championships presented by SPANK
Ultimate Pump Track Challenge presented by RockShox
Caroline Buchanan wins!
Canadian Open DH presented by iXS
CLIF Dual Speed & Style
Red Bull Joyride
That’s it that’s all – until next year. The trails are open in Whistler until the snow falls – for more information on mountain biking in Whistler or planning for the next Crankworx Whistler, check out Whistler.com.
