Crankworx Les Deux Alpes 2014

Anche quest’anno si terrà nella località francese la versione europea del Crankworx. Ci sono degli eventi molto interessanti, di cui la nostra redazione vi parlerà ogni giorno direttamente da les Deux Alpes. Il festival inizia il 2 luglio e termina il 6 luglio. Eccovi il programma dettagliato.

Giovedì 3 luglio 2014: European Whip Off Championship

The beauty of this event is there are no rules!  Developed by Sven Martin, a mountain bike photographer who knows his whips, this event will bring the racers and the freeriders together to end the argument once and for all – who has the best style? You can’t buy it and while you might not pick up a factory ride for winning, you will get the respect of every single rider in Les 2 Alpes.

Programme
4.30pm: registration on place
5pm: training & contest. Meeting point at Bike Park area.

Document to present for the registration on place
– FFC / UCI licence code or medical certificate (available under 3 months)
– Parental form consent for under 18YO. 

RATE: 10€ insurance included

NO REGISTRATION ONLINE POSSIBLE. ONLY ON PLACE.

Il 3, 4, 5, 6 luglio 2014: Poligon DH – iXS European Cup

A rare opportunity for those without UCI points to go head to head against the best downhill bikers in the world!  The iXS European Downhill Cup will roll into the Les 2 Alpes valley this July for the only French round of Europe’s premier downhill mountain bike race series. After having held a stage of the World Cup and the coupe de France VTT descente, Les 2 Alpes has decided to modify the 2012 course to make it shorter with more accessible jumps, but just as spectacular!

For the 2012 and 2013 edit, 10 of the 20 better world downhill riders had confronted on this new track: Mick & Tracey Hannah-Team Hutchinson United, Danny Hart, Andrew Neethling, Marcello Gutierrez -Team Giant, Marc Beaumont, Tayler Vernon, Rachel & Gee Atherton-Team GT, Brendan Fairclough, Nick Beer, and frenchies as Aurélien Giordanengo, Fabien Cousinié, Thibaut Ruffin & Myriam Nicole.

By the numbers: 2500m long with a 700m vertical drop!

This year promises more accessible features alongside big gap features and an added double track so that everyone can enjoy the course: a plan always committed but made more accessible in 2014 with some big gaps with double trajectories so that everybody can take advantage completely of the event. The world’s top ranked downhillers will be present and it will be a great opportunity for amateur riders to compete against the best.

The best world downhill riders will be present as well as lots of foreign competitors who follow this famous IXS European Cup and it will be an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those who have no point UCI (amateur descenders) to confront with the best descenders of the world!?

Programme:
July 3^rd: track walking

July 4^th:

–        10am: reconnaissance
–        12am: training

July 5^th:

–        8am: training
–        1pm: qualification

July 6^th :

–        9am: training
–        1pm: final

MTB pass and bike registration plates (Centre resort)

Thursday 3^rd from 5pm to 7pm, Friday 4^th from 9am to 12am, Saturday 5^th from 9am to 11am, Sunday 6^th from 9am to 11am

RATE: 50€ including 3 day MTB pass (access from Diable Chairlift ONLY) and 1 pedestrian pass for Thursday 3^rd.

Informations and registrations:

www.ixsdownhillcup.com info@ixsdownhillcup.com

Il 3 e 4 luglio 2014: GT Dual Speed & Style

Huge success of Crankworx Les 2 Alpes 2012 & 2013

.  An innovative Dual course located in the heart of the Bike Park. Riders will compete « in battle » on the dual. While this is a head to head battle, style will be the ultimate deciding factor on the final results of this event.  Riders will be attributed a time bonus (in seconds) based on the tricks and style they show on the 2 jumps. Action and adrenaline merge to create a competition open to all (pros and amateurs) but registration is limited to the first 100 people entered. An original concept designed and directed by Pierre-Edouard Ferry and Ayton Concept.

Programme
Thursday 3^rd: training

Friday 4^th:
– 10am: training
– 12am to 1.30pm: qualifications
– from 2.30pm to 5pm: final

MTB pass and bike registration plates (Centre resort)

Thursday 3^rd from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.  Friday 4^th from 9am to 12am.

RATE: 35€ included 2 days insurance

Registrations: www.les2alpes-evenements.com

Venerdì 4 luglio 2014: Rock Shox Pumptrack Challenge

Riders are pitted head-to-head in this BMX inspired dual race format. Pump tracks have been popping up in riding communities all over the world. This race on a small, flat, handbuilt track features rollers, berms and jumps that favour neither downhill racers nor slopestyle ninjas. A crowd favourite at Crankworx Whistler and Crankworx Les 2 Alpes, the Rock Shox Pump Track Challenge is a must-see on the festival agenda!

Programme:
From 6pm to 8pm: training
From 8pm to 8.30pm: qualification
From 8.30pm to 9pm: training for qualified riders
From 9pm to 10pm: final

MTB pass and bike registration plates (Centre resort)

Friday 4^th from 5pm to 6pm.

RATE: 20€ insurance included

Registrations: www.les2alpes-evenements.com

Venerdì 4 e sabato 5 luglio 2014: Slopestyle FMB Diamond Event

The climax event of these Crankworx Les 2 Alpes 2014 which was in 2012 and in 2013 a Gold event of the world tour FMB World Tour. Thanks to its success becomes this year a DIAMOND one in the same way as the other most prestigious world stages as Red Bull Joy Ride des Crankworx Whistler, Red Bull Rampage, Red Bull District Ride either still Bearclaw Invitational!

The course designed by Yannick Granieri is recognized as one of the most beautiful and the most committed by the world tour: an original concept designed by Yannick Granieri and directed by Ayton Concept. Which recognition for this original concept thought and designed by Yannick Granieri and realized by Ayton Concept and his team… you can bet that this event will be the highlight of the festival!

ONLY BY INVITATION (on presentation FMB licence code)

Programme:
Friday 4th
From 6 to 8 pm: training

Saturday 5th
From 1pm to 4.30pm: trainings
From 5pm to 7pm: final

www.crankworx.com