Whistler Gears Up for Crankworx Mountain Bike Festival (July 19 – 28)

ByJon Dykstra July 17, 2024September 13, 2024

Whistler hosts the grand finale of the 2024 Crankworx World Tour with its annual 10-day mountain bike festival from July 19 to 28. There is something for every level of rider, with events scheduled in pro, amateur, and kids categories. The elite-level competition opens with training sessions and finals for three downhill events: the RockShox Canadian Open DH on Sunday, July 21, followed by the Garbanzo DH on Tuesday, July 23, and the AirDH on Wednesday, July 24. All DH sessions occur in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, except for the RockShox Canadian Open DH, which is set for Creekside. Head-to-head racing begins on Thursday, July 25, with the Specialized Dual Slalom kicking off a series of events scheduled through the second weekend. The best Slopestyle athletes in the world convene in the Boneyard for the Red Bull Joyride, with the finals on Saturday, July 27. Check the Crankworx website for the complete schedule.

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Jon Dykstra

Jon is a long-time Metro Vancouver resident where he owns an interior design firm and home design publication. As a prolific writer who enjoys much of what Metro Vancouver has to offer, he couldn't help but write about the goings on in Metro Vancouver which resulted in the launch of The Burrard Bulletin.