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Head to Skyline Rotorua's Gravity mountain bike park tomorrow for a massive line up of Crankworx events all free for locals.
Rotorua residents with proof of address can experience the Crankworx action with a full day of free activities for the whole family.
The locals' day schedule is jam packed from 10am with Kidworx events followed by Air Downhill in the afternoon and the popular Oceania Whip-off Championships to top it all off at 5pm.
What you can expect?
Kidsworx
Kidworx events designed for the mini shredders (12 and under) of Crankworx. Daily coaching skills, scavenger hunts and a specially made pump track are all part of the Kidsworx arena.
Air Downhill
Skilled mountain bikers race at break neck speeds down a steep and rough track on the side of Mount Ngongotaha to the finish line at Crankworx HQ. This year's Air Downhill track features 32 jumpable features making it a top-to-bottom 'whip' through the trees.
Key riders to watch:
Men: Bas Van Steenbergen (CAN), Sam Blenkinsop (NZ), George Brannigan (NZ), Bernard Kerr (GBR)
Women: Jill Kintner (USA), Anneke Beerten (NED), Caroline Buchanan (AUS), Casey Brown (CAN)
Oceania Whip-off Championships
One of Crankworx Rotorua's most anticipated events, the Oceania Whip-off Champs see the best riders from all over the world compete for the biggest air and the best style.
A 'whip' is when the rider hits a jump to get massive air and whips their bike 45 degrees to the side, bringing it back down into a straight line on the ground.
What you need:
To gain free access to the Crankworx Headquarters at Skyline Rotorua you will need proof of your current Rotorua address. This could include a power bill or bank statement.
Free parking for Crankworx is available at Rowi Street Reserve (accessed via Kea Street/Rowi Street).
Full locals' day schedule:
Kidworx Pimp My Ride 10am - 5pm
Tamariki Track 10am - 4pm
Tiki Tour Scavenger Hunt 10am - 1pm
National Schools Downhill Championships - midday
Crankworx Air Downhill 2pm
Oceania Whip-off Championships 5pm
For more information or to get tickets for rest of the festival days go to www.crankworx.com/festival/rotorua.
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