 | Media Note: To download event images visit: http://www.crankworx.com/whistler09/media-downloads/view/3 To download event Video visit: http://video.crankworx.com/flash/player/ KYLE STRAIT TAKES DUAL SLALOM AT KOKANEE CRANKWORX 2009From Freestyler To Racer, Strait Upsets Lopes in Finals The gates dropped to fast-paced action and big crashes, proving once again the Dual Slalom is a crowd pleaser. With Strait having only a slight lead going into the final lap, it was anyone’s race. When the dust settled and it was all over, Strait had the upset, continuing his comeback and proving he is both a top racer and freestyler. “I just rode as fast and as smooth as I could. You can’t think too much about the race, you need to just ride,” says Strait. “It’s awesome to get a good result like this.” Now in its third season at Kokanee Crankworx, the Dual Slalom and its head-to-head format with riders pumping through rhythm sections and ripping through tight berms, makes for non-stop action from start to finish. In the Pro Men category, Kyle Strait took first place, Brian Lopes took second place, Neko Mullaly took third and Johannes Fischbach took fourth. In the Pro Women category, Jill Kinter finished first, Fionn Griffiths finished second, Melissa Buhl finished third and Micayla Gatto finished fourth. The Dual Slalom kicked off opening day at Kokanee Crankworx 2009. Day two of the eight day Crankworx Festival includes the Monster Energy Garbanzo Downhill and the Ken Quon Cross-Country Event as well as a massive village wide demo and expo for all to enjoy. For more detailed results and event information please visit www.Crankworx.com and make sure to add @Crankworx via Twitter for all the latest news |
Proud to be a venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games |
