Sport
10 March, 2025
Mystery event intrigues all
THE best race in paradise is back and this year with a new and exciting program with bold new events as once again Crankworx Cairns takes it up a notch.
Crankworx is upping the ante with the all-new Crankworx Cairns Quadzilla Enduro, a world-first pro-mystery event, plus the legendary rainforest trail and the festival-like environment that everyone knows and loves.
From May 21-25 Cairns will be hosting the world-class mountain biking event Crankworx for the fourth year but this year the adrenaline will pump even harder with the arrival of new events and the return of beloved staples of the event.
Reigning Crankworx king Ryan Gilchrist said it was exciting to see new events coming to Crankworx Cairns.
“Crankworx always steps things up, and Cairns in 2025 is taking it to the next level.,” he said. “The new Quadzilla Enduro and mystery pro event are exciting additions, and the Oceania Continental Series will bring even more drama to an already great race. The vibe in Cairns is unreal and I can’t wait to throw down again alongside the best riders in the world”.
The new Crankworx Cairns Quadzilla Enduro is a test of endurance and skill with technical descents and brutal climbs that will put the most seasoned mountain bikers to the test.
The event will have four stages each showcasing a unique descent with different terrains and made for different skillsets. Riders tackle each stage individually with timed starts, riders may complete multiple runs on each stage but must complete all four stages in the allocated timeframe.
The RockShox Downhill has been a staple since the first festival, but this year it’s stepping into the spotlight as part of the Crankworx Downhill Series and the UCI Oceania Mountain Bike Continental Series with the top five riders receiving a golden ticket to a round of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup.
Finally, the mystery pro-event is yet to be announced. However, organisers have said that this is bound to be a wild event with a multidiscipline format.
“The Crankworx World Tour is all about pushing the limits of progression and we couldn’t be more excited to be adding these exciting new additions to our already action-packed line-up,” said event director Nathan Bassett.
“The mystery events will be a world-first and is set to challenge our pro athletes in new ways, whilst the Quadzilla will provide even more opportunities for riders to experience Crankworx on a bike.”
Apart from the new events, the classics are back including crowd favourites like the Slopestyle World Championship, Specialised Dual Slalom, Pump Track Challenge and the Australian Whip-Off Championship which are back to deliver the high-energy action we all live for.
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