Crankworx Summer Series Christchurch is LIVE
The 2025 Crankworx season has officially landed in Ōtautahi Christchurch, bringing world-class competition and a stacked rider line-up to Christchurch Adventure Park from February 13 – 16.
The festival kicked off today with the first rounds of practice, setting the stage for a weekend of intense racing. To get the on-site crowd and athletes warmed up, Christchurch Adventure Park hosted the Unofficial Official Jump Jam – an electrifying best trick session that saw local talent throw down their best tricks alongside some Slopestyle heavy hitters like Patricia Druwen, Natasha Miller, and Mia Moore.
Tune in – there’s loads more to come
Spectators on site can immerse themselves in a packed schedule, while fans at home won’t have to miss out thanks to the live broadcasts of marquee events. The Redemption Downhill, Christchurch Pump Track Challenge, and Gold Cup Slopestyle finals will be streamed live on Pinkbike and Outside TV, while New Zealand viewers can catch the action on TVNZ+.
Find the full schedule online and get ready for the ultimate mountain bike showcase.
Where to Watch:
No matter where you are, we’ve got you covered! Find your way to watch the live streams here:
- New Zealand (NZDT) – TVNZ+
- Redemption Downhill: Saturday, February 15 at 12pm
- Christchurch Pump Track Challenge: Saturday, February 15 at 6:30pm
- Gold Cup Slopestyle: Sunday, February 16 at 10am
- North America (PST) – Pinkbike, Outside TV, crankworx.com
- Redemption Downhill: Friday, February 14 at 3pm
- Christchurch Pump Track Challenge: Friday, February 14 at 9:30pm
- Gold Cup Slopestyle: Saturday, February 15 at 1pm
- Europe (CET) – Pinkbike, Outside TV, crankworx.com
- Redemption Downhill: Saturday, February 15 at 12am
- Christchurch Pump Track Challenge: Saturday, February 15 at 6:30am
- Gold Cup Slopestyle: Saturday, February 15 at 10pm
- Australia (AEST) – Pinkbike, Outside TV, crankworx.com
- Redemption Downhill: Saturday, February 15 at 9am
- Christchurch Pump Track Challenge: Saturday, February 15 at 3:30pm
- Gold Cup Slopestyle: Sunday, February 15 at 7am
Athletes to Watch
This Crankworx Summer Series festival brings together local riders, top international competitors, and emerging talent. Crankworx royalty Ryan Gilchrist and Martha Gill will be battling alongside elite names like Louise Ferguson, Jenna Hastings, Mille Johnset, Sam Blenkinsop, Remy Meier-Smith, Tuhoto-Ariki Pene, and Lachie Stevens-McNab.
Find the full start lists online and keep an eye on your favourites as the action unfolds.
On Saturday, athletes will get a chance to tackle the brand-new Redemption Downhill track featuring technical rock gardens, big jumps, and challenging high-speed sections. 2023 King of Crankworx and Aotearoa rider Tuhoto-Ariki Pene confirms after his first two laps of practice: “It’s actually pretty cool! It’s a bit tech up top, and through the middle it’s a rough, rough rock garden, and then the bottom is just a big sprint. So, it’s a bit of a mixture, but so far, just rolling in the lines. So yeah, I’m enjoying it!” Keep an eye out for the full breakdown on @crankworxsummerseries where Tegan Cruz and Seth Stylie take us through the official course preview.
As the sun sets on this festival’s Super Saturday, the Christchurch Pump Track Challenge kicks off under the lights. Reigning Pump Track World Champions Sabina Košárková and Ryan Gilchrist will take on head-to-head battles on the purpose-built new course, designed to leave its mark on the local riding scene.
Closing out the festival, the first-ever Gold Cup Slopestyle finals in New Zealand will see local talent face off against some of the world’s top freeride athletes. Familiar faces from the Crankworx FMBA Slopestyle World Championship (SWC), including Shealen Reno, Natasha Miller, Patricia Druwen, Griffin Paulson, Lucas Huppert, Jake Atkinson, and Ben Thompson, will take on rising stars like Kaidan Ingersoll, Tobey Miley, Liam Baylis, Jordy Scott, and Mia Moore, and many more. Get the latest updates and follow the qualifying round on Saturday at @crankworxsummerseries.
Don’t Miss It!
If you’re around, don’t sleep on the chance to watch the action live at Christchurch Adventure Park. Festival passes are still available online!
Follow along with social host Katy Winton as she takes us behind the scenes, giving an insider’s look at the courses, athletes, and festival vibes: @crankworxsummerseries