Crankworx: Canadian Open Enduro

Canadians Dominate as Elly Hoskin and Elliot Jamieson Strike Gold at the Canadian Open Enduro 

Closing out the first weekend of the 20th edition of Crankworx Whistler, the Canadian Open Enduro delivered a day of razor-thin margins and breakthrough performances. Under hot August sun, riders tackled five demanding stages, climbing high into the alpine and dropping into some of Whistler Blackcomb’s most iconic terrain. 

The race began at the base of Blackcomb and later climbed toward one of the most scenic vantage points in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park – Top of the World. Throughout the day, riders descended through a mix of high-speed bike park trails, raw singletrack, and technical descents before finishing with a punishing top-to-bottom run into the Whistler Boneyard. 

Elite Debut Triumph for Hoskin and Jamieson 

The women’s race saw a new name rise to the top. Elly Hoskin, last year’s U21 Canadian Open Enduro winner, stepped into the Elite category and immediately made her mark, clocking the fastest time on four of five stages to take a commanding victory. 

“I definitely went a little too hard on that last stage and had a little spill. But we hung on to it, so I’m happy,” said Hoskin of the challenges she faced in today’s race. 

Fellow Canadian Andréane Lathier Nadeau earned silver, bouncing back from narrowly missing the podium last year. In third, a familiar face from Crankworx socials, Katy Winton once again showed that her racing days are far from over, as she celebrated her return to Crankworx Whistler Enduro racing – her first since 2018. 

The men’s competition was a showcase of Canadian depth and talent. BC local Elliot Jamieson took the stage, racing through the final stage – and almost through the race tape as he charged into the finish - to not only claim his first-ever Crankworx Elite podium, but also his first gold.  

“[I] kept it smooth. No crashes or mechanicals or anything, and I think that was the key today,” explained Jamieson of his winning strategy. “I felt like I maybe wasn't on the limit, but I was just keeping it consistent, and then, by the end, I knew I needed to turn it up.” 

Just behind him, Wei Tien Ho proved incredibly fast, winning three of five stages but missing the top step by less than a second over the entire race. Lief Rodgers capped off an all-Canadian podium with a consistent performance across all stages, crossing the finish line 21.1 seconds slower than Ho. Last year’s winner, Jesse Melamed, lit up stage four with a record-breaking time, but a mechanical in stage two cost him precious time, ultimately landing him in the 31st spot. 

Canadian Open Enduro - Women’s Podium 
1. Elly Hoskin (CAN) - 39:21.0 
2. Andréane Lathier Nadeau (CAN) - 40:12.0 
3. Katy Winton (GBR) - 40:37.5 

Canadian Open Enduro - Men's Podium 
1. Elliot Jamieson (CAN) - 33:39.2 
2. Wei Tien Ho (CAN) - 33:40.1 
3. Lief Rodgers (CAN) - 34.01.2 

Detailed results including stage times online 

Beyond the Elite Podiums 

While the Enduro athletes battled it out, adaptive athletes took to the B-Line trail for the aMTB Flow DH, with the event debuting a new quadriplegic category. The morning also saw the Kidsworx B-Line Downhill light up the park, giving the next generation a taste of racing in a supportive community atmosphere. 

aMTB Flow DH Podium 
U19 | All Bikes 
1. Richie Grimes (CAN) 
Women | All Bikes 
1. Amanda Timm (CAN)
2. Ryan Barbee (USA) 
3. Jennifer Gadoua (CAN) 
Men | Non-Battery Bikes 
1. Rob Williams (CAN) 
2. Morgan Perrin (CAN) 
3. Stacy Kohut (CAN) 
Men | E-Assist Bikes 
1. Alex Cairns (CAN) 
2. Ethan Krueger (CAN) 
Men | E-Bikes 
1. Sam Danniels (CAN) 
2. Don Nesbitt (CAN) 
3. Jayden Glentworth (NZL) 
Men | Quad 
1. Aven Elsberg (CAN) 
 

Looking Ahead at Crankworx Whistler 2025 

With the first weekend in the books, the 20th anniversary edition of Crankworx Whistler rolls into another action-packed week. Monday kicks off with the Garbanzo DH and aMTB Tech DH, before Air DH takes the stage on Tuesday, and crowds flood Skiers Plaza for the Official Whip-Off World Championships presented by POC on Wednesday. A jam-packed Friday kicks off the final Crankworx days of this year, with the RockShox Canadian Open DH on the legendary 1199 trail, before the newest addition to the schedule, the Outdoor Research Trick Showdown, lights up the Whistler Boneyard as some of the world’s best Freeride and Slopestyle athletes compete in this NBA Slam Dunk-style event. Crowd-pleasing Red Bull Joyride is live Saturday morning, before the festival moves into head-to-head action with the Ultimate Pump Track Challenge Saturday night, and the Specialized Dual Slalom to close out the festival on Sunday. Staples on the Crankworx Whistler schedule, Deep Summer and Dirt Diaries return to Whistler Olympic Plaza on Tuesday and Thursday. 

If you're looking to celebrate the 20the edition of Crankworx Whistler in style, elevate your experience with VIP passes to the RockShox Canadian Open DH and Red Bull Joyride.