After featuring on the World Tour for the first time in 2022, Crankworx is back at Cairns for another packed week of some of the World’s best riders going head-to-head. The King and Queen competitions and Triple Crown are all on the line as riders will want to secure as many points as possible at the second of four stops in 2023.
Here’s everything you need to know about Crankworx Cairns.
Smithfield mountain biking trails
The festival will take place in the rainforest trail system of Smithfield Bike Park. It’s the site of the 2017 world championships and also the only area where mountain bikers can ride beside two World Heritage areas – the Wet Tropics Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.
In 2022 we saw some incredibly crafted trails for the events and we are sure the build crew have been busy since last October refining the course even more.
The Official Australian Whip-Off Championships
When?
AEST – Wednesday, May 17: 15:45 – 17:00
PDT – Tuesday, May 16: 22:45 – 0:00
BST – Wednesday, May 17: 6:45 – 8:00
Preliminary Rider List
Crankworx Cairns Speed & Style
When?
Live Broadcast Event
AEST – Thursday, May 18: 15:00 – 17:00
PDT – Wednesday, May 17: 22:00 – 0:00
BST – Thursday, May 18: 6:00 – 8:00
Preliminary Rider List
Crankworx Cairns Dual Slalom
When?
Live Broadcast Event
AEST – Friday, May 19: 15:30 – 17:00
PDT – Thursday, May 18: 22:30 – 0:00
BST – Friday, May 19: 6:30 – 8:00
Preliminary Rider List
Crankworx Cairns Pump Track
When?
Live Broadcast Event
AEST – Saturday, May 20: 10:00 – 11:30
PDT – Friday, May 19: 17:00 – 18:30
BST – Saturday, May 20: 1:00 – 2:30
Preliminary Rider List
Crankworx Cairns Slopestyle
When?
Live Broadcast Event
AEST – Saturday, May 20: 15:00 – 17:00
PDT – Friday, May 19: 22:00 – 0:00
BST – Saturday, May 20: 6:00 – 8:00
Preliminary Rider List
RockShox Downhill Cairns
When?
Live Broadcast Event
AEST – Sunday, May 21: 15:00 – 17:00
PDT – Saturday, May 20: 22:00 – 0:00
BST – Sunday, May 21: 6:00 – 8:00
Preliminary Rider List
Note: These times are subject to change. Pinkbike and Crankworx will provide updates to the coverage if they change – remember to keep checking Pinkbike’s homepage to avoid disappointment!