Final Crankworx 2009 Results: Canadian Open DH

Emmeline Ragot won the final event at Crankworx 2009, the Canadian Open Downhill. Emmeline's stood on the podium all week, but this was her first win in Whistler. For more information, visit Crankworx.com.

Pro Women
1. Emmeline Ragot
2. Micayla Gatto
3. Claire Buchar
4. Danice Uyesugi
5. Dawn Cashen
6. Manon Carpenter

Senior Women
1. Terri-Anne Howard

Junior Women
1. Lorena Drumundo
2. Loren Rosser

Crankworx Enduro DH Results

The Crankworx Enduro DH consisted of a Super D-style course, a mass start (riding, not running), and loads of competition. Fionn Griffiths took her second win of the week (she also won the Air DH), besting Melissa Buhl by 10 seconds in this 24-minute race. The final race of Crankworx 2009 will be held today, and it's the Canadian Open DH. For more information, visit Crankworx.com.

Pro Women
1. Fionn Griffiths
2. Melissa Buhl
3. Emmeline Ragot
4. Katrina Strand
5. Kari Mancer
6. Anka Martin
7. Eve-Marie Marcotte

Senior Women
1. Amber Chorney Wilson

Crankworx Giant Slalom Results

Jill Kintner cruised to victory in last night's Crankworx Giant Slalom. Emmeline Ragot easily rolled through her early heats, but couldn't snag Jill in the finals. Melissa Buhl crashed in the second run of her first round, allowing Manon Carpenter to advance, and Leigh Donovan returned to gravity racing with a solid 3rd-place showing.

Today is the Canadian Open Enduro downhill race. It's a mass-start Super D/Megavalanche-style race designed for all-mountain bikes. Sunday is the Canadian Open DH race. More info is available at Crankworx.com.

Pro Women
1. Jill Kintner
2. Emmeline Ragot
3. Leigh Donovan
4. Manon Carpenter

Senior Women
1. Anita Naidu
2. Stephanie Grassi

Crankworx Air DH Results

The Crankworx Air DH race was held on A-Line at Whistler Bike Park yesterday. Fionn Griffiths snagged the win by exactly one second over Jill Kintner. Competition for the ladies resumes tomorrow with the Giant Slalom. Get more info at Crankworx.com.

Pro Women
1. Fionn Griffiths
2. Jill Kintner
3. Emmeline Ragot
4. Micayla Gatto
5. Melissa Buhl
6. Leana Gerrard
7. Katrina Strand
8. Sarah Leishman
9. Beth Parsons
10. Manon Carpenter
11. Dawn Cashen
12. Anne Laplante
13. Britney White
14. Lorena Dromundo
15. Stephanie Nychka

Senior Women
1. Jamie Hill
2. Lisa Mason
3. Carolyn Kavanagh
4. Veronika Voracek
5. Cami Falk
6. Simmone Lyons
7. Savannah Rogers
8. Johanna Weintrager
9. Terri-Anne Howard
10. Daniela Cezaretto
11. Chantal Felten
12. Catherine Cartwright

Junior Women
1. Lauren Rosser
2. Holly Feniak

Crankworx WomenzWorx Results

The Crankworx WomenzWorx contest was held yesterday in Whistler, BC. There were two separate competitions at the WomenzWorx. There was an invite-only slopestyle contest, the Gala. In addition, there was a separate 4-run, 2-section judged component. Riders descended a technical section of trail, and they also rode a slopestyle-type jump run on Dirt Merchant. Stephanie Nychka and Claire Buchar shared the victory by tying in the Gala Slopestyle contest. Claire Buchar took the overall win for the two judged riding sections.

The Air DH is today! Visit Crankworx.com for more info!

Pro Women
1. Claire Buchar
2. Lorraine Blancher
3. Kathy Pruitt
4. Leigh Donovan
5. Anne Laplante
6. Stephanie Nychka
7. Manon Carpenter
8. Kristen Smart
9. Kathryn Hayes
10. Lynne Aitchison
11. Beth Parsons
12. Dawn Cashen

Open Women
1. Jamie Hill Pemberton
2. Lisa Mason
3. Rachelle Frazer
4. Johanna Weintrager
5. Savannah Rogers
6. Naomi Fife
7. Amalie Budgen
8. Fleirie Hunter W
9. Daniela Cezaretto
10. Jessica Vogt
11. Kerri-Ann Thibeau
12. Stephanie Grassi

Crankworx Results...so far!

Crankworx is underway in Whistler, BC. So far, the Dual Slalom and Garbonzo Downhill are in the bag. WomenzWorx is today! Jill Kintner won the Dual Slalom and Miranda Miller scored the top spot in the Garbonzo Downhill. For more info about Crankworx, visit Crankworx.com.

Dual Slalom
Pro Women
1. Jill Kintner
2. Fionn Griffiths
3. Micayla Gatto
4. Melissa Buhl

Senior Women
1. Jessica Vogt
2. Anita Naidu

Garbonzo Downhill
Pro Women
1. Miranda Miller
2. Emmeline Ragot
3. Kathy Pruitt
4. Fionn Griffiths
5. Danice Uyesugi
6. Manon Carpenter
7. Katrina Strand
8. Kari Mancer
9. Dawn Cashen
10. Lina Skoglund
11. Kristen Smart
12. Beth Parsons
13. Dromundo Vargas Lorena
14. Anka Martin
15. Melissa Buhl

Senior Women
1. Celina Moore
2. Carolyn Kavanagh
3. Jamie Hill
4. Carrie Poole
5. Meghan Illingworth
6. Brittany Boyer
7. Liana Gregory
8. Kaz McGill
9. Jessica Vogt
10. Daniela Cezaretto

Junior Women
1. Lauren Rosser

Anneke Beerten Takes Second Slalom Win at Crankworx

Anneke Beerten dominated the Giant Slalom races from start to finish today. She took the win over Sheryl McLeod. Anneke won the Dual Slalom on Saturday too. Casey Brown put in an impressive performance for the Amateur women, easily taking the win there.

Pro Women
1. Anneke Beerten
2. Sheryl McLeod
3. Helene Valerie Fruhwirth
4. Lorraine Blancher

Amateur Women
1. Casey Brown
2. Tanya Grunsky
3. Stephanie Grassi

Crankworx Women's Event #4: Air DH

Rebecca McQueen ruled Whistler's A-Line track today in the 4th women's event of 2008's Crankworx. The Whistler local barely edged out fellow British Columbian Micayla Gatto for the win. The Air Downhill races down the jump- and berm-filled A-Line trail, where the speed is found on the ground, not in the air. Several girls have participated in each event, and Fionn Griffiths has proven the most consistent, placing in the top seven in all four competitions.

Pro Women
1. Rebecca McQueen
2. Micayla Gatto
3. Stephanie Nychka
4. Fionn Griffiths
5. Anneke Beerten
6. Bethany Parsons
7. Katrina Strand
8. Lorainne Blancher
9. Casey Brown
10. Sheryl McLeod
11. Anne Laplante
12. Harriet Harper
13. Danice Uyesugi
14. Shannon Chugg
15. Katie Holden

Junior Amateur Women 13-18
1. Jessica Allouche
2. Lauren Rosser
3. Holly Feniak
4. Jackie Langen

Senior Amateur Women 19+
1. Carolyn Kavanagh
2. Jerusha Millar
3. Emma Lewis
4. Aja Philip
5. Dawn Cashen
6. Jaime Hill
7. Nellee Lavoie
8. Theresa McGeragle
9. Anita Gerhig
10. Caryn Cantu
11. Meghan Illingworth
12. Rachelle Frazer
13. Britnee Boychuck
14. Kat Sweet
15. Terri-Anne Howard
16. Michelle Sims
17. Anita Naidu
18. Louise Classon
19. Courtney Nash
20. Nancy Beaudette

Super Showing at Womenzworx

Yeah girls! Check out how many ladies participated in the 2008 Womenzworx Gala at Crankworx in Whistler, BC. If you scan the list, you'll see healthy mix World Cup downhillers, local racers, freeriders, and slopestyle specialists. It's pretty awesome to see so much pro and amateur participation from girls with such a wide range of riding skills.

Pro Women
1. Lorraine Blancher
2. Stephanie Nychka
3. Casey Brown
4. Claire Buchar
5. Kathy Pruitt
6. Wendy Robinson
7. Fionn Griffiths
8. Katrina Strand
9. Emily Johnston
10. Rebecca McQueen
11. Katie Holden
12. Darcy Turenne
13. Bethany Parsons
14. Harriet Harper
15. Kristen Smart
16. Sheryl McLeod
17. Anne Laplante
18. Micayla Gatto
19. Jacqueline Harmony
20. Kathryn Hayes
21. Danice Uyesugi
22. Aurelie Tournier
23. Tara Johnson

Amateur Women
1. Eleanor Maxfield
2. Kjersten Lone
3. Dawn Cashen
4. Nancy Beaudette
5. Kasie Stroshin
6. Carolyn Kavanagh
7. Rachelle Frazer
8. Tara Mowatt
9. Caryn Cantu
10. Michelle Sims
11. Kim Jacques
12. Stephanie Grassi
13. Beatrice Jakob

Lorraine Blancher Takes Top Spot at Womenzworx

This is a press release from Crankworx:

Lorraine Blancher Takes Top Spot at Womenzworx Gala Competition at Kokanee Crankworx 2008

Womenzworx Presented by Sombrio a Great Success with Prize Purse of $3,200

WHISTLER, BC August 12, 2008 - The second annual Womenzworx Gala Competition at Kokanee Crankworx took place in the Whistler Mountain Bike Park today. The course included four main sections - a technical descent on In Deep; an air section on Schleyer; jumps on Crabapple; and two options for slopestyle, Dirt Merchant or the Boneyard.

Each rider passed through the judged sections and was awarded points based on five main criteria; style, fluidity, tricks, amplitude and creativity/originality. "We are very happy with this year's Gala, the event ran very smooth and the women shredded it," says Lisa Lefroy, professional mountain biker and Womenzworx co-founder. "It's such a great platform for an all-women's event and the women love riding together, I'm just so stoked."

In the Pro category - Lorraine Blancher of Revelstoke BC took first place with a score of 30.0; Stephanie Nychka of Beverly, OR took second with a score of 29.8; tied for third place was Claire Buchar of Whistler, BC and Casey Brown of Revelstoke, BC with a score of 27.5 and Kathy Pruitt of Santa Cruz, CA took fourth place with a score of 27.3

"It's awesome to have an event for women based on the all-around riding of the athletes, not just one aspect of it," says Womenzworx winner Lorraine Blancher. "I'm not sure what to say except, I loved everything about the event and all the girls rode really well."

In the Amateur category - Eleanor Maxfield of Bristol, UK took first place with a score of 22.0; Kjersten Lone of Victoria, BC took second with a score of 20.8; Dawn Cashen of Calgary, AB took third place with a score of 19.8; Nancy Beaudette of Pemberton, BC took fourth place with a score of 19.5 and Kasi Stroshin of Whistler, BC took fifth with a score of 19.0.

Womenzworx, presented by Sombrio, was the highlight of Day Four at Kokanee Crankworx 2008. Day Five includes the Jim Beam Air DH as well as more live music on the TELUS Mainstage featuring Mother Mother from 5:30-6:45 and Plants and Animals from 7:00-8:00pm. NIKE 6.0 will also be at the NIKE store in the Village showcasing NIKE ID Thursday, August 14.

Crankworx Garbanzo Downhill Results

The second competitive event of 2008's Crankworx was the insanely long Garbanzo Downhill. It took Rachel Atherton over 16 minutes to finish the race and secure first win of the week. About a minute separated her from second-place finisher Fionn Griffiths, and a minute separated Fionn from third-placer Danice Uyesugi. There is no racing today, but the Womenzworx and Gala are being held tomorrow.

Pro Women
1. Rachel Atherton
2. Fionn Griffiths
3. Danice Uyesugi
4. Rebecca McQueen
5. Helene Valerie Fruhwirth
6. Bethany Parsons
7. Jacqueline Harmony
8. Anka Martin
9. Joy Mutoli
10. Kari Manser
11. Shannon Chugg
12. Abigail Hippely
13. Angi Weston
14. Kristen Smart
15. Kelly Kozevnikov
16. Niki Gudex

Junior Amateur Women 13-18
1. Holly Feniak

Senior Amateur Women 19+
1. Eleanor Maxfield
2. Carolyn Kavanagh
3. Dawn Cashen
4. Aimee Dunn
5. Christie Caleigh

Crankworx Dual Slalom Results

The first competitive event at Crankworx in Whistler, BC was last night's Dual Slalom. Anneke Beerten continued to rule the gates, as she took the win over Rachel Atherton in the Final round. Rachel has rarely raced gated events this year, but she got into the final by beating second-place qualifier Fionn Griffiths in the Semi-Final round. Fionn and Kathy Pruitt finished third and fourth respectively.

Final
1. Anneke Beerten
2. Rachel Atherton

Consolation
3. Fionn Griffiths
4. Kathy Pruitt

Semi-Final Round
1. Anneke Beerten
2. Katie Holden

1. Kathy Pruitt
2. Leigh Donovan

1. Rachel Atherton
2. Sheryl McLeod

1. Fionn Griffiths
2. Micayla Gatto

First Round
1. Anneke Beerten
2. Bye

1. Katie Holden
2. Stephanie Grassi

1. Kathy Pruitt
2. Bye

1. Leigh Donovan
2. Bye

1. Rachel Atherton
2. Bye

1. Sheryl McLeod
2. Danice Uyesugi

1. Micayla Gatto
2. Miranda Miller

1. Fionn Griffiths
2. Bye

Qualifying
Pro Women
1. Anneke Beerten
2. Fionn Griffiths
3. Rachel Atherton
4. Leigh Donovan
5. Kathy Pruitt
6. Sheryl McLeod
7. Miranda Miller
8. Katie Holden
9. Stephanie Grassi
10. Micayla Gatto
11. Danice Uyesugi

Crankworx Colorado Dual Slalom Results

The Crankworx Colorado dual slalom was held on Sunday, while the Sol Survivor downhill was raced just down the street. The Crankworx dual slalom field may not have been huge, but it sure was stacked. Kathy Pruitt took the win over Tammy Donahugh. Whistler's Crankworx kicks off on Saturday!

Pro Women
1. Kathy Pruitt
2. Tammy Donahugh
3. Bobbi Kae Watt
4. Nadia Steinbrecher

Crankworx Colorado--It's Happening!

Racing is already underway at Crankworx Colorado in Winter Park. Amy Scherm won the Pro Women's All-Mountain Super D, Nancy Morlock took the Pro Women's Super D, and Jackie Harmony Jackie Harmony smoked the Pro Women's Downhill. (Jackie had the 19th-fastest downhill run of the day.) There are still two more days of contests and racing left at Crankworx Colorado!

All-Mountain Super D
Pro Women
1. Amy Scherm
2. Tami Perrin

Super D
Pro Women
1. Nancy Morlock
2. Amy Scherm
3. Tami Perrin
4. Anne St. Clair

Downhill
Pro Women
1. Jackie Harmony
2. Sage Wilderman
3. Rachel Bauer
4. Amy Scherm
5. Nancy Morlock

Amateur Women
1. Lauren Heitzman
2. Melissa O'Connell

2008 WomenzWorx at Crankworx

Declinemagazine.com posted an article about the 2nd-annual WomenzWorx events to be held August 11-12 in Whistler, BC. To celebrate, Whistler Mountain Bike Park is giving the first 100 women to get to the park each day a free lift ticket. The Gala freeride competition will take place on the 12th, and there are half-day women's-only clinics to take as well. Read more about WomenzWorx here.

Stephanie Nychka Wins Boneyard Air Affair

Canada's queen of slopestyle, Stephanie Nychka, took the win in the Open Women's category at the Whistler Boneyard Air Affair contest last weekend. She was the only woman competing, but with consistent 11+ scores on both of her runs, she bested many of the boys out there. Watch for Stephanie to put on a show at this year's WomenzWorx too!

Registration Is Open for Crankworx Colorado

Registration is now open for Crankworx Colorado, which takes place at Winter Park Resort on July 31-August 3. There are Pro and Amateur categories for women in the Downhill, Super Downhill, All Mountain Downhill, and Dual Slalom races. Get signed up for one, any combination, or all of these events before it's too late!