Event Information & Formats
REGISTRATION
2019 registration will open April 2019.
ONSITE CHECKIN / PLATE COLLECTION
Race Office is at the downhill base in Götzens
Riders will be issued race plate and back number. Plates must be on bikes for both training and race. Back numbers only need to be worn for race day.
FESTIVAL PASS
Riders will also receive a Festival wristband which is valid for venue access at both Petzens / Götzens.
Each racer will also receive one additional wristband - for mechanics, coaches, family / friends. Additional tickets are available at: http://www.crankworx.com/innsbruck/tickets/
LIFT TICKETS
Riders will receive lift pass valid for 4 days of access (Thursday - Sunday) on the Gotzens lift .
The start of the course can be accessed from the mid station of the Gotzens lift .
Note: it is not possible to load the Gondola at the midstation - only from the main terminal at the bottom or from the top station to download.
On race day only, there will be shuttles at the mid station for mechanics / support staff to download back to the base.
FORMAT
1 Run - no seeding run.
Start order will be based on a combination of current UCI rankings and past World Cup DH rankings, Crankworx World Tour DH Series Rankings and results, and other relevant results.
CATEGORIES :
MEN | Pro U17 [2003-2004]
MEN | Pro U19 [2001-2002]
MEN | Pro Master [1989+]
MEN | Elite
WOMEN | Pro U17 [2003-2004]
WOMEN | Pro U19 [2001-2002]
WOMEN | Pro Master [1989+]
WOMEN | Elite
Minimum age is 15 (year of birth 2004).
TRAINING GROUPS
Training Group A = riders with UCI ranking points. All other riders will be in Training Group B. Training Group Assignments
RACE LICENSES
All racers will need to have an international UCI license issued by their national cycling federation. No one-event licenses will be available .
Licenses must be presented at the onsite checkin. Photos and digital confirmations accepted.
PROTECTION RULES
Following rules apply during both training and race days . It is MANDATORY for riders to wear:
– A full-face helmet
– Knee, elbow and back protection
– Gloves with full hand protection
– Shirt with at least short sleeves
A neck brace and shoulder pads are highly recommended.
Helmets must be full face and of a one-piece design. Slimmed down ‘Enduro’ full face helmets are not advised. Helmet straps must be closed on course.
PARKINGS
A dedicated Athlete parking option will be provided in Götzens at the event site. First come, first served.
Further public parking options will be provided in Mutters/Götzen 10 minutes’ walk away from each event site.
CAMPERS
There will be an athletes parking in Götzens (DH venue) – but camping is no permitted at this site .
There is a campground about 10 minutes away from Götzens (next to the Natterer Lake http://www.natterersee.com/ )
TRANSPORT
Public Shuttle from Innsbruck to the event site: June 12th – 16th
The Crankworx Innsbruck public shuttle bus stop at the main train station is located within walking distance (5min) from the aDLERS Hotel. It runs from the main train station to Mutters – Götzens – return to the main train station.
Crankworx Innsbruck Bikepark Shuttle: Mutters – Götzens – Mutters – Götzens
There will also be a shuttle bus service between the two venues. The shuttle bus will operate with a bike trailer.
Details : https://www.crankworx.com/innsbruck/getting-here/
Contact for more information: athletes@crankworx.com