Crankworx World Tour 2025: Dates Announced for Another Year of Global Competition and Celebration

The Crankworx World Tour is gearing up for another thrilling year of world-class competition and community celebration. The 2025 Crankworx world tour features multiple Crankworx summer series festivals and three flagship world tour events, giving fans and athletes ample time to plan their year.

The Crankworx summer series provides both amateur and professional athletes a pathway to the Crankworx world tour. These community-driven events offer an accessible platform for up-and-coming riders to compete alongside international pros. Categories include amateur, adaptive, CWNEXT (teen male and female) and Kidsworx competitors. Riders of all ages and abilities can join the competition.

2025 Crankworx World Tour Dates:

After the unfortunate cancellation of the 2024 event due to a fire at Christchurch Adventure Park, Crankworx returns to New Zealand. The festival will feature a FMBA-sanctioned gold level slopestyle, downhill and pump track events, marking a highly anticipated comeback for athletes and fans alike.

Celebrating its 11th year, Rotorua brings a full slate of events back to the slopes of Mount Ngongotahā. With downhill racing returning to the iconic Skyline Rotorua, athletes will enjoy the seamless connection between New Zealand’s top mountain biking destinations, Christchurch and Rotorua. Will the men boycott the event this time around?

Crankworx Cairns - A Party in Paradise

Crankworx Cairns stands out with its breathtaking North Queensland landscape, set against the backdrop of tropical rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef. The vibrant red soil and energetic atmosphere make this stop a favorite among athletes and fans alike. “I think Cairns shows off some of the best Australia has to offer; from the landscape and wildlife to the culture and lifestyle,” says reigning King of Crankworx Ryan Gilchrist about the festival in his home country.

Crankworx Summer Series Canada

With several stops across the country – SilverStar and Sugarloaf Bike Park already confirmed - the Canadian Summer Series brings world-class competition to communities from Western Canada to the Atlantic Coast. SilverStar offers the perfect warm-up for the Whistler event with the return of the Gold Level Slopestyle event, while Sugarloaf made waves in 2024 as an instant hit with the Atlantic Canada community. Stay tuned on @crankworxsummerseries for news and details on the full Crankworx Summer Series Canada!

Crankworx Whistler – Celebrating 20 Years

The season culminates at the birthplace of Crankworx – Whistler - for a 10-day festival. Moving from July to August, the dates have been chosen to better fit the international race schedule. As the 20th anniversary edition, this event promises to unite the mountain biking world in an epic celebration of sport, culture, and community. With legendary Downhill, Speed & Style, Pump Track, Dual Slalom, Whip-Off, and many more events alongside infamous Red Bull Joyride, Crankworx Whistler will be bringing together athletes and fans for a loaded celebration of mountain biking.

Crankworx: A Global Legacy

Crankworx remains deeply committed to fostering local talent and growing the mountain bike community. Crankworx Summer Series offers athletes – both amateur and professional – a pathway to the Crankworx World Tour. These community-driven events create an accessible platform for up-and-coming riders to compete within the global Crankworx framework and rub shoulders with international riders.

The Crankworx festivals continue to include categories for amateur, adaptive, CWNEXT, and Kidsworx competitors across a variety of disciplines, further enhancing the accessibility and inclusivity of these events. Riders of all ages and abilities can participate, experience the thrill of competition, and contribute to the vibrant community that Crankworx cultivates at every stop. Stay tuned on @crankworxsummerseries for news and details on the full Crankworx Summer Series Canada. For more information, visit www.crankworx.com

Community-Focused Events with Global Impact

Crankworx Summer Series Christchurch – February 13-16

Returning stronger than ever after the 2024 cancellation due to a fire at Christchurch Adventure Park, this year’s festival will feature a FMBA-sanctioned Gold Level Slopestyle, a Downhill and Pump Track event. Organisers and the local community are excited to welcome Crankworx back to Christchurch.

Crankworx Rotorua – March 5-9

After celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2024, Rotorua returns with a full slate of events, including the return of Downhill racing to the slopes of Mount Ngongotahā, Skyline Rotorua. Direct flights between the two mountain bike hubs make it the ultimate combo for athletes hopping between the New Zealand stops of Christchurch and Rotorua. “As a Rotorua tangata whenua, I look forward to racing here because it’s the only race my parents and family really get to enjoy with me,” said 2023 King of Crankworx Tuhoto-Ariki Pene. “Every other race I do is too far away from home, so it’s good that they get to see me rip down my maunga and for them to enjoy the festival as well.” With a stacked lineup of both local and international talent, Crankworx Rotorua promises once again to deliver a unique and memorable experience for all.

Crankworx Cairns - May 21-25

Dubbed the “Party in Paradise,” Crankworx Cairns is set against the stunning backdrop of North Queensland’s tropical rainforest and Great Barrier Reef. The iconic red soil and vibrant atmosphere continue to make Cairns a favorite for fans and athletes. “I think Cairns shows off some of the best Australia has to offer; from the landscape and wildlife to the culture and lifestyle,” says reigning King of Crankworx Ryan Gilchrist about the festival in his home country.

Crankworx Summer Series Canada

Crankworx Whistler – August 8-17

Stay tuned for further details on the full 2025 Crankworx World Tour calendar, the specific disciplines and events for each stop, and make sure to follow @crankworx for updates and announcements.