crankworx colorado

[White Chocolate]

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Crankwo...arch-2007.html

Whistler Resort will unleash their legendary formula for throwing the world’s best freeride mountain bike festival south of the Canadian border when they partner with Winter Park Resort to produce Crankworx Colorado in Winter Park, Colorado July 5-7, 2007.

The event line-up will include a Cross-Country race, a downhill event modeled after the notorious Air Downhill, a Super D, Big Air and a Slopestyle with the course designed by John Cowan. Cowan is one of the most recognizable riders in dirt jumping and builder of the Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Bike Park’s Kona Jump Jam, and the world-renowned Hell Track I in San Diego, CA and Hell Track II in Kamloops, BC.


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“Kokanee Crankworx in Whistler, BC has established itself as the most exciting freeride mountain bike events in the world,” says Bob Holme, Winter Park Resort’s Bike Park and Youth Marketing Manager. “Crankworx Colorado is going to produce mind blowing feats of athlectism and an unbelievable spectacle for spectators, whether young, young at heart, hardcore enthusiast or checking out the freeride mountain bike scene for the first time.”

Known for its close proximity to Denver, Winter Park Resort’s ease of access still manages to remain a world away from the every day hustle and bustle. Home to over 50 miles of lift-accessible mountain bike trails, Colorado’s longest Alpine Slide, and an abundance of music and food festivals, Winter Park Resort offers the perfect summer escape.

“Every year Whistler’s Kokanee Crankworx outdoes itself,” says Rob McSkimming, VP of Business Development at Whistler Blackcomb. “We are committed to providing the ultimate forum for the evolution of freeride mountain biking and we are stoked to work with Winter Park’s crew to bring Crankworx to Colorado. The freeride mountain bike terrain at Winter Park is gaining more and more recognition in the mountain bike community and Crankworx Colorado will introduce their epic single-track to even more riders.”

Crankworx is presented in partnership by Tourism Whistler, Whistler Blackcomb and the Resort Municipality of Whistler. Crankworx Colorado is presented in partnership with the Winter Park/Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce and the US Forest Service.

For more information about Crankworx Colorado please visit www.crankworxcolorado.com; information will be posted by April 15, 2007.

Winter Park Resort is summer’s best escape. Located just 67 miles from Denver, Colorado and surrounded by the Continental Divide, Winter Park Resort provides 360-degree views that are breathtaking as well as a network of over 50 miles of interconnected mountain bike trails and Colorado’s longest Alpine Slide sure to leave you just a touch breathless. To book your next vacation around the resort many activities and events visit www.winterparkresort.com or call Winter Park Central Reservations at 800-729-5813.

Intrawest is a world leader in experiential destination resorts. The company has interests in ten resorts at North America’s most popular mountain destinations including Whistler Blackcomb, a host venue for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Intrawest network also includes Canadian Mountain Holidays, the largest heli-skiing operation in the world, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Florida and Club Intrawest—a private resort club with nine locations throughout North America. In addition, Intrawest develops real estate at its resorts and at other locations across North America and in Europe. Intrawest is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. For more information, visit www.intrawest.com

[funkendrenchman]

That's pretty damn sweet... Winter Park is going to have a huge task ahead of them to make it like Crankworx Whistler.

[Alpine Dreams]

Damn, pretty cool!

[schueb82414]

I'll be there, should be rad

[Rontele]

This is a good step to bringing Whistler quality riding to Colorado.

[Vicious]

I heard rumors of this months ago...so stoked this is really happening!

[steadieflow]

Nice....will have to go up there and check it out.

[uncle crud]

Maybe I'm stupid, maybe I'm a retro-grouch, but I don't see what is so "cool" about a massive festival that is a bunch of people gathered to watch others. But then, I don't understand peoples' fascination with watching sports on the TV either.

I'd rather ride than watch others ride.

I'd rather ride where there aren't lots of other people.

This just strikes me as another aspect of the mindless devotion to "bigger ALWAYS is better," even if that concept is far from true.

Rontele, if Colorado riding doesn't do the trick for you, you need to meet people willing to show you the goods. There's plenty of great riding in Colorado. PLENTY.

I'm glad nobody's trying to duplicate Whistler in Montana. That would suck infected donkey balls.

[Rontele]

Maybe I'm stupid, maybe I'm a retro-grouch, but I don't see what is so "cool" about a massive festival that is a bunch of people gathered to watch others. But then, I don't understand peoples' fascination with watching sports on the TV either.

I'd rather ride than watch others ride.

I'd rather ride where there aren't lots of other people.

This just strikes me as another aspect of the mindless devotion to "bigger ALWAYS is better," even if that concept is far from true.

Rontele, if Colorado riding doesn't do the trick for you, you need to meet people willing to show you the goods. There's plenty of great riding in Colorado. PLENTY.

I'm glad nobody's trying to duplicate Whistler in Montana. That would suck infected donkey balls.

Agreed, but this is more of brining Whistler type riding and stunts to a resort at Colorado. I think there is an important market for this here. Plus, it really doesn't affect the trails off the resort on FS land. Freaking retrogrouch

[Z]

Definitely gonna check this out.

[uncle crud]

Agreed, but this is more of brining Whistler type riding and stunts to a resort at Colorado. I think there is an important market for this here. Plus, it really doesn't affect the trails off the resort on FS land. Freaking retrogrouch

Silverton. Go see it.

Yeah, yeah. I'm a MTB Luddite.

[Rontele]

Silverton. Go see it.

Yeah, yeah. I'm a MTB Luddite.

They didn't run the lifts last summer if I remember correctly. Also, Silverton is too far from the population centers to draw large crowds. Winter Park is a hop , skip, and jump from Denver and lots of potential spectators An event like this--if successful--can draw Intrawest's attention to the market and use an existing model (whistler) to create a great bike park at Winter Park.

[slippy]

Maybe I'm stupid, maybe I'm a retro-grouch, but I don't see what is so "cool" about a massive festival that is a bunch of people gathered to watch others. But then, I don't understand peoples' fascination with watching sports on the TV either.

I'd rather ride than watch others ride.

I'd rather ride where there aren't lots of other people.

This just strikes me as another aspect of the mindless devotion to "bigger ALWAYS is better," even if that concept is far from true.

Rontele, if Colorado riding doesn't do the trick for you, you need to meet people willing to show you the goods. There's plenty of great riding in Colorado. PLENTY.

I'm glad nobody's trying to duplicate Whistler in Montana. That would suck infected donkey balls.

You do know you are just another Montana stereotype, right? I think Big Kuba should make a 'Montana whine generator' based on you, instead of the 'ragecall' one. It's so predictable what you're going to post it's annoying. Maybe I lived in Montana too long but guys like you are a dime a dozen up there. Blah.

[uncle crud]

You do know you are just another Montana stereotype, right? I think Big Kuba should make a 'Montana whine generator' based on you, instead of the 'ragecall' one. It's so predictable what you're going to post it's annoying. Maybe I lived in Montana too long but guys like you are a dime a dozen up there. Blah.

I suppose you think you have a few things to "teach me," slippy, but I'd caution you to watch very closely the things you are assuming about me. If you'd like to talk about the sociopolitical implications of "developing" open lands and creating "luxury mountain resorts," I'm game. But I think you're in for a serious let-down when you find that that I've burned to the ground the straw-man scarecrow that you have created in your mind to represent what you think I believe.

What I think is "dime-a-dozen" is people like you who are dismissive and pretend-superior. So go fuck yourself, slippy. With a glass impregnated baseball bat. In your arse.

[slippy]

Maybe I'm stupid, maybe I'm a retro-grouch, but I don't see what is so "cool" about a massive festival that is a bunch of people gathered to watch others. But then, I don't understand peoples' fascination with watching sports on the TV either.

I'd rather ride than watch others ride.

I'd rather ride where there aren't lots of other people.

This just strikes me as another aspect of the mindless devotion to "bigger ALWAYS is better," even if that concept is far from true.

Rontele, if Colorado riding doesn't do the trick for you, you need to meet people willing to show you the goods. There's plenty of great riding in Colorado. PLENTY.

I'm glad nobody's trying to duplicate Whistler in Montana. That would suck infected donkey balls.

I suppose you think you have a few things to "teach me," slippy, but I'd caution you to watch very closely the things you are assuming about me. If you'd like to talk about the sociopolitical implications of "developing" open lands and creating "luxury mountain resorts," I'm game. But I think you're in for a serious let-down when you find that that I've burned to the ground the straw-man scarecrow that you have created in your mind to represent what you think I believe.

What I think is "dime-a-dozen" is people like you who are dismissive and pretend-superior. So go fuck yourself, slippy. With a glass impregnated baseball bat. In your arse.

Meeeppp. Just try not to bitch allllllllll summer in every thread, ok? That's what I'm trying to teach you.

[altagirl]

Well.... I really want to go to Whistler, but it's been fairly difficult to organize what with the distance, difficulty of hauling multiple bikes ruling out flying, etc. So anyone building a Whistler-like experience within a reasonable day's drive gets my thumbs up. And I'm not into crowds, huge events, etc. I just would like to see a few more resorts really put some effort into creating a good network of lift served trails.

[uncle crud]

Meeeppp. Just try not to bitch allllllllll summer in every thread, ok? That's what I'm trying to teach you.

While the students frequently teach the teacher, that's not the case here.

I hope you understand that subtle statement, slippy. Wouldn't want it to slip out of your mind's grasp. I can explain it more fully if you like.

[Particle]

I am stoked to see some real bike park development in the U.S...it's got the market to support it now.

And I hate to jump into the flame war, but crud: slippy has a point. Either you're just PMSing or are generally a grumpy person, but I've noticed that most threads you post in you are complaining and generally adding a negative viewpoint to most topics in this forum. It gets old.

case in point:
here is a thread about stoke. here is your anti-stoke:
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...96&postcount=6

[Rontele]

I am stoked to see some real bike park development in the U.S...it's got the market to support it now.

And I hate to jump into the flame war, but crud: slippy has a point. Either you're just PMSing or are generally a grumpy person, but I've noticed that most threads you post in you are complaining and generally adding a negative viewpoint to most topics in this forum. It gets old.

case in point:
here is a thread about stoke. here is your anti-stoke:
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...96&postcount=6

I think he is pretty grouchy, but we tolerate grouchy types on TGR though less so in Sprocket Rockets. I will add that he also does have some pretty good insight into bikes, parts, etc. But most importantly, Crankworks is a good thing that will bring bike park development to the US, which is needed.

[kidwoo]

Heh......I thought this was an april fools thing too early.


Anyway......yeah crankworx sucks if you're not into competing but drinking and watching slopestyle is fun.

But the best part is that when the festival is over..........the infrastructure remains.

[PowTron]

But the best part is that when the festival is over..........the infrastructure remains.

EXACTLY...I love going to Keystone, but besides that, there is nothing I am really aware of with the multitude of stunts, ramps, etc that Keystone posesses in the Denver area (or within 150 miles, for that much)....Silverton looks great, but 6 hours away to ride in their 20 day window (the last day of lift serviced riding was July 5th, I believe)....

Anyway, I would for SURE start hitting Winter Park if their "on-trail" stunts were improved and built up. I am not into HUGE drops, or HUGE air...but, I love ladders, teeter-totters, etc....and this would hopefully spur more development for summer activities at ski areas, particularly Winter Park....

[beast]

nah - having ridden both places, I can definately say that Silverton and Whistler have very different types of trails, features, etc.

[rideit]

I doubt Crud gets laid much.
Good thing 'Wasatch Walt' isn't on this forum!

Just think, a season after the comp is over, on some random tuesday, those stunts will be empty.
Or totally bitchin full, which is one reason why riding in Whistler is fun!

[Rontele]

I doubt Crud gets laid much.
Good thing 'Wasatch Walt' isn't on this forum!

Just think, a season after the comp is over, on some random tuesday, those stunts will be empty.
Or totally bitchin full, which is one reason why riding in Whistler is fun!

Tell us more about Wasatch Walt, please.

[slippy]

While the students frequently teach the teacher, that's not the case here.

I hope you understand that subtle statement, slippy. Wouldn't want it to slip out of your mind's grasp. I can explain it more fully if you like.

Sure, explain away. I'm all ears.