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If you’re not a mountain biker, you may have never heard of Crankworx World Tour. And if you are a mountain biker, Crankworx might just be the centre of your universe.
While we’ve always known how incredible Wānaka is for world class riding and outdoor adventures, a lot of the visiting mountain bike athletes had never experienced this amazing place. So, we welcomed a few of them in style – with a climb up Wildwire Wanaka and a heli to the bike park for some laps and tree planting. Check out the whole adventure here.
The Air DH event is a staple at any Crankworx festival, and the trails at Cardrona Bike Park provided the perfect arena for the riders to duke it out.
Normally, downhill races are all about keeping the rubber side down – that is, both wheels on the track and pinning it down as fast as you dare. But in Air DH, there’s the added complication (or bonus, depending on your perspective) of man-made jumps, berms and drops.
The construction of the purpose built Dual Slalom track at Bike Glendhu last summer was a hot topic amongst local riders. And as fate should have it, when Crankworx decided to make Wanaka a stop on the Summer Series tour, Bike Glendhu was already set to go.
Dual Slalom is one of the most tense events for both riders and audience. For the riders, you can constantly see your opponent (unless, of course, you’re lucky enough to be in the lead). And for the audience, it’s really cool to see the race action playing out before your own eyes.
We could not have asked for a better way to kick off an epic summer of riding bikes in Wānaka. With a massive international festival like Crankworx under our belts, we’re looking forward to welcoming mountain bikers from all over New Zealand to experience what the pros love about riding Wānaka; our mountain bike tracks, great rides and amazing community. Check out mountain biking in Wānaka and we’ll see you on the trails this summer!