Born in Whistler, B.C. in 2004, Crankworx has evolved into a multi-stop international festival series, bringing together the best mountain bike athletes to compete in elite-level competitions in a variety of disciplines, as well as hosting races for amateurs, Kidsworx contests for young riders, participatory events, and celebrations of mountain bike culture, all while showcasing amazing destinations. And while the festival has gone international, each year the global mountain bike community comes home to Crankworx Whistler for the ultimate celebration of all things mountain bike. The original. The biggest. The heart of it all. The defining celebration of mountain biking.

Crankworx Rotorua took flight in March of 2015, becoming the first Crankworx festival outside of North America and Europe. Since then it’s played host to some of the most memorable moments in Crankworx history. The Rotorua stop of the World Tour has a unique mix of riding and culture. Tikanga Māori (Māori customary practices) are woven into every aspect of the festival. From the traditional Tewhatewha (a traditional ceremonial weapon) awarded to the King and Queen of Crankworx, the traditional carvings placed around the site, and most of all the manakitanga (hospitality and generosity) of the people.

Crankworx is about to get down (under) and dirty. October 2022, the Crankworx World Tour will set down in Cairns, Australia. Bringing together a unique rainforest landscape set alongside the Great Barrier Reef, world-class trails, rich culture, a laid-back city vibe, and a long history of hosting elite MTB events, Crankworx Cairns is set to bring to life the ultimate experience in mountain biking, Down Under style. 

Crankworx Innsbruck launched in June of 2017, becoming the first European Crankworx host location outside of France. Since then Innsbruck has been the home of some of the most exciting and visually stunning moments in Crankworx history. The festival is the most urban of the stops on the Crankworx World Tour, bringing the best in the world to this storied European city to get a taste of its big mountains, unique culture and growing mountain bike scene.