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Ropelato & Kintner the Crusher take Dual Slalom titles.

The best dual slalom racers in the mountain biking world layed it all out on the wet dirt at Crankworx today, giving spectators in Whistler and around the world a master-class in racing for the GIANT Dual Slalom. At the end of it all, Mitch Ropelato (USA) and Jill Kintner (USA) pedaled their way to victory to top their respective Pro podiums. "I was a little bit nervous those first few rounds. I went up against some really difficult dudes all through the day, so the day was a little...

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Aug 18, 2014

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Nobles & Buchanan new champs of the pumptrack.

Crankworx has a new King and Queen of the pump track - Caroline Buchanan (AUS) and Barry Nobles (USA) each won their respective categories during the Ultimate Pump Track Challenge presented by...

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Brandon Semenuk is your Joyride champion.

Mountain biking superstar Brandon Semenuk (CAN) solidified his spot in the record books today - his first place finish in Red Bull Joyride marks his sixth podium finish in Crankworx slopestyle...

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Finn won.

An afternoon of whips, trains and stoke has wrapped on Crabapple Hits, and a new King has been crowned at the Official Whip-Off World Championship at Crankworx Whistler. 14-year-old Finn Iles...

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Local Claire Buchar wins Garbonzo DH

In a display of strength, endurance and, at the end of the day, love of the track, Marcelo Gutierrez Villegas (COL) has taken first place in the Garbanzo DH at Crankworx Whistler for the second year...

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Trek World Racing: MSA report

The venue for round 5 of the World Cup Downhill, Mont-Sainte-Anne, never provides a dull day of racing, and yesterday was no exception. Unfortunately for Trek World Racing the solid preparation and...

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Crankworx is next week, are you ready?

In less than two weeks time, athletes and fans from around the world will descend upon Whistler in celebration of all things mountain bike from August 8 to 17. Comebacks, rivalries and high stakes -...

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Jared Graves. From Winterpark with love.

"With a sigh of relief, I crossed the finish line with an enjoyable cruise down the mountain and I had won! I took even more confidence from seeing that my time was still pretty good for the stage....

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Northwave athletes at National Champs

It was a weekend full of success and titles for Northwave's cross country riders, taking part to their respective National Championships on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th of July. First in time was...

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Swatch Prime Line this weekend in Munich.

The „Munich Action Sports Heroes" are heading towards the start gates. 24 top riders from no less than 12 different nations are making their way to the Bavarian capital to take part in the FMB World...

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BC Bike Race Day 7: Whistler

The last rider, Greg Lee of Hawaii, has successfully crossed the finish line of the BC Bike Race in Whistler Village. "I think if I knew what this really involved I would have bailed and said I'm...

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BC Bike Race Day 6: Squamish

Happy Fourth of July to our neighbors across the border! Stage 6 of the BC Bike Race presented by Shimano in Squamish was a day for fireworks as the trails exploded with riders. It was also Industry...

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BC Bike Race Day 5: Sechelt to Langdale

Stage five of the BC Bike Race presented by Clif Bar is the last half of the two-day point to point tour of the Sunshine Coast. It's a legacy course that intertwines both the old format of stage...

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BC Bike Race Day 4: Earls Cove to Sechelt

The Queen stage of Earls Cove to Sechelt in the BC Bike Race is often the most tactile of all the stages. Bodies are beginning to feel the aches, pains, and euphoric effects of three days of trail...

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BC Bike Race Day 3: Powell River

For Canada Day the third stage of the BC Bike Race presented by Lululemon Athletica eased into the isolated town of Powell River on the Sunshine Coast. A short walk with the sunset as a backdrop and...

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