As part of the Crankworx Event’s Schedule, Whistler Mountain / Blackcomb hosts the Canadian Open XC Friday, August 15th and DH Sunday, August 17th. On Friday, XC Competitors will plough through a fast and challenging course on the Whistler Lost Lake Trail System, racing for coveted points that will ultimately crown the 2014 Canada Cup Series Champions. And on Sunday August 17th, broadcast live, DH competitors such as Steve Smith will go straight down Whistler Mountain, no mercy on a one-run takedown of Whistler’s rooty single-track, steep rock drops and big air features. This technical test-piece calls for blazing guns and laser focus from those who dare to drop in.
For the past three years, Steve Smith has dominated this course with back to back to back wins. To ride away with his latest victory in 2013 Smith says he “had to hit the gas so hard it was almost dangerous.” This notoriously rough course demands nothing less, and each year continues to solidify its place in the mountain biking world as a premier downhill course of gnarly character and raucous renown.
This race is sanctioned by both the UCI and the Canadian Cycling Association. The Canadian Open is open to riders with a single event license and riders with a UCI International Racing License. For unlicensed riders, the cost of the single event license is included in the entry fee. Only Elite and Junior Expert UCI license holder will be eligible for UCI points.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & PHONE-IN REGISTRATIONS:
Please contact Whistler Blackcomb Guest Relations at 1-800-766-0449, or contact info@crankworx.com
REGISTER HERE:
CANADIAN OPEN XCO #4 REGISTRATION LINK
CANADIAN OPEN DH #3 REGISTRATION LINK
EVENT DETAILS HERE:
CANADIAN OPEN XCO EVENT DETAILS
CANADIAN OPEN DH EVENT DETAILS