Crankworx’s downhill offering doubles in size for next year from three to six races, with four of these events also hosting a UCI Continental Series downhill round.
Not content with having six bike festivals across the globe in 2025, Crankworx has doubled its downhill offering in the coming year and also hosts two Continental Series downhill races in two different Continental Series.
Read the press release below.
Crankworx is gearing up to deliver an even bigger and bolder 2025 season. As it celebrates 20 years of gravity-defying action, the ultimate mountain bike experience has unveiled the addition of three marquee downhill races, forming the foundation of the expanded 2025 Crankworx DH Series. Adding to the excitement, the Crankworx World Tour will bring back overall series titles for both Pump Track and Dual Slalom events, raising the stakes for riders chasing glory across the global stage.
The Crankworx DH Series expands in 2025, cementing its status as a premier showcase of downhill mountain biking. With six races on iconic tracks across the globe, the series promises a thrilling mix of legendary courses and fresh challenges. Athletes will go head-to-head, chasing points, prestige, and the coveted title of 2025 Crankworx Downhill Champion.
2025 Crankworx Downhill Series Events:
- Redemption Downhill at Crankworx Summer Series Christchurch*
- RockShox Kārearea Downhill Rotorua*
- RockShox Cairns Downhill*
- SilverStar DH at Crankworx Summer Series SilverStar*
- Crankworx Whistler: The OG CDN OPN DH
- Crankworx Whistler: RockShox Canadian Open Downhill on 1199
*also part of the UCI DH Continental Series
In addition to series expansion, select Crankworx events will also feature as races in two of the new UCI DH Continental Series. The RockShox Kārearea DH Rotorua, The RockShox Cairns DH, and the Redemption DH at Crankworx Summer Series Christchurch will represent three of the Oceania Continental Series races, while the Silverstar Downhill event at Crankworx Summer Series SilverStar will take centre stage as part of the COPACI/Pan-American Continental Series.
Where to Watch:
- Crankworx Summer Series Christchurch – February 13-16: Downhill, Pump Track and Slopestyle will be broadcast on Pinkbike.com, Outside TV, and crankworx.com
- Crankworx Rotorua – March 5-9: catch all the action live on Red Bull TV or crankworx.com
- Crankworx Cairns – May 21-25: will be live on Red Bull TV or crankworx.com
- Crankworx Summer Series SilverStar – August 1-4: select events to be confirmed on Pinkbike.com and Outside TV
- 20th Anniversary of Crankworx Whistler – August 8-17: key events will be available live on Red Bull TV and/or crankworx.com
