That’s going to take some getting over. Crankworx is always epic and Innsbruck’s inaugural event was especially good. The urban/alpine city put on an amazing show and riders, exhibitors and spectators enjoyed a whole week of shred, schnapps and schnitzel. The Mons team were lucky enough to be accompanied by lensmen Jay French and Mickey Ross, who have documented the festival for your viewing pleasure.
Incredible setting for the Whip-Off Championships presented by Spank. P: Jay FrenchJosh Bryceland getting sidewards at the Spank Whip-Off. P: Jay FrenchSurf the Dirt. P: Mickey Ross
Probably the most spectacular Whip Off venue in the world. Almost a thousand metres above the city of Innsbruck at the top of the Mutteralm Park Gondola and in front of an alpine tarn, Louis Reboul and Casey Brown got the most sideways.
Head of Brand & Marketing Rich Birkby putting in the hours. P: Jay FrenchSerious crew vibes on the Mons Royale Ride Out. P: Jay FrenchKathi Kuypers taking flight on the Austrian trails during the Mons Royale Ride Out. P: Jay FrenchOliver Gough of 26inch.com on the Mons Royale Ride Out. P: Jay FrenchBen Purver surfs the dirt on the Mons Royale Ride Out. P: Jay FrenchA little too much heat from Lars Wilbur! P: Jay FrenchMons Royale Ride Out. P: Jay FrenchMpora’s Stuart Kennedy poses with those Innsbruck views. P: Jay FrenchThomas Rieger tweakin. P: Jay FrenchConor Macfarlane shaka for the Ride Out. P: Jay French
Innsbruck has big plans to become the “Bike City” of the alps. Bike parks are growing and natural singletrack abounds. We teamed up with Mondraker bikes to explore some of Innsbruck’s finest.
Bas Van Steenbergen edges ahead of Martin Soderstrom. P: Mickey RossSam Reynolds and Daryl Brown mid flight at the Dual Speed & Style. P: Jay FrenchGreg Watts and Mitch Chubey focus through the slalom section of the Speed & Style. P: Mickey RossEpic crowd turn out for the Mons Royale Dual Speed & Style. P: Mickey RossClocking air miles at the Dual Speed & Style. P: Mickey RossPrevious King of DS&S Tomas Slavik was pinning the corners but couldn’t out race Austin Warren. P: Jay FrenchJacub Vencl gets interviewed by Mons friend Jana Linicus at the Dual Speed & Style. P: Mickey RossLouis Reboul and Michael Meisel going head to head. P: Jay FrenchReboul and Meisel go over/under on Elevate Trail Building’s awesome course. P: Mickey RossThomas Lemoine and Martin Soderstrom post race embrace. P: Jay French
The debate about speed or style is over. These days, you gotta have both to win. This time, Tomas Lemoine finished ahead of Martin Soederstrom on Empire of Dirt and Elevate Trail building’s exciting and creative track.
The Mons Royale Dual Speed & Style afterparty at Bar Kater Noster, Innsbruck. P: Jay FrenchBryn Dickenson & Connor Macfarlane Speed vs Style at the Mons afterparty. P: Jay FrenchStyle stoke from Kathi Kuypers at the Dual Speed & Style afterparty. P: Jay FrenchThe drinks were flowing at the Speed & Style afterparty at Bar Kater Noster. P: Jay French
Innsbruck is always a good time and Bar Kater Noster hosted a crowd of visiting Crankworx crew and local legends for the Mons Royale Speed or Style afterparty.
Adrien Loron and Tomas Slavik battle it out on the Pump Track Challenge. P: Jay FrenchLoron qualified corners like a champ on the Pump Track. P: Mickey RossChaney Guennet had his eyes on the prize and turns out he got it! P: Jay FrenchJill Kitner and Kathi Kuyers face eachother back to back. P: Jay FrenchKuypers pumping at the Pump Track Challenge. P: Mickey RossFrenchman Loron took the win under a blood red sky. P: Jay French
A floodlit track, stunning sunset and a pumped up crowd were the backdrop to some of the tightest and most exciting racing at a Crankworx pump track we’ve seen. Caroline Buchanan and Chaney Guenney were the fastest riders on Friday night, even if they weren’t wearing lederhosen like Mitch Ropelato.
Casey Brown rips between the tape at the iXS Downhill. P: Jay FrenchTracey Hannah pinning Austrian turf. P: Jay FrenchBoosting the last jump at the iXS Downhill. P: Mickey RossDanny Hart Downhill determination paid off and took home another win. P: Jay FrenchAustrian hills ft. rowdy crowd at the iXS Downhill. P: Mickey RossiXS Downhill. P: Jay French
Scorching temperatures, dust and roots marked the battle of Goetzens on the other side of the mountain from Mutters. Danny Hart switched back to 27.5” wheels for his 1st place whilst Tracey Hannah finished a full 6 seconds ahead of reigning Queen of Crankworx, Jill Kintner.
Shaping dimensions and changing perspective at the Kenda Slopestyle. P: Mickey RossNicholi Rogatkin made history and took the win with a world first cashroll-tailwhip. P: Jay FrenchMatt Jones through the tent at the Kenda Slopestyle. P: Mickey RossLogan Peat flies at the Kenda Slopestyle. P: Jay FrenchMutterspark in Tirol proved an epic location for the newest stop of Crankworx. P: Mickey Ross
The marquee event showed Crankworx really is “shaping the next dimension”. The crazy technical skill of Nicholai Rogatkin and the classic style of Brett Rheeder showcased two contrasting yet breathtaking approaches to the sport. Both riders threw down next level runs, but the judges favoured that of Rogatkin who finished with a jawdropping cashroll tailwhip. Insanity.
