Crankworx to stage South Island event at Christchurch Adventure Park

Crankworx, the global tour of mountain bike festivals, has advised that its next New Zealand event will take place at the Christchurch Adventure Park from 1st to 3rd March 2024.

With events that take place in Australia, Austria, Canada and New Zealand, the Crankworx Summer Series Festival will offer two internationally broadcasted events, Pump Track and Downhill.

Looking forward to the event, Christchurch Adventure Park General Manager, Anne Newman states “Crankworx is such a fun and iconic event on the riding calendar. We can’t wait to showcase the Park to the international riders and test their skills and talent here in Christchurch.

“This world-class event will not only inspire the younger generation but provide an unforgettable experience for riders and spectators alike.”

The 2024 partnership with the city’s sustainable economic development agency ChristchurchNZ marks a new beginning for the Crankworx Summer Series in the South Island, with ChristchurchNZ confirmed for 2024 and NZ Major Events committed to supporting the Summer Series events through to 2027.

Karena Finnie, Head of Major Events at ChristchurchNZ, noted “we look forward to the Crankworx Summer Series coming to Ōtautahi Christchurch and can’t wait for both residents and visitors to experience our world-class playground at the Christchurch Adventure Park.

"The exceptional quality of the competition, coupled with Christchurch being a mountain bike mecca alongside all the incredible attractions of our vibrant new city, truly makes this event unmissable.”

As part of Crankworx’s commitment to leaving a legacy in Ōtautahi Christchurch, the commission of a permanent head-to-head Pump Track and world cup level Downhill track, in collaboration with ChristchurchNZ, reflects the dedicated commitment to the mountain bike community in Canterbury. These professional standard amenities will not only provide a platform for local talent to flourish but also attract international athletes and spectators for years to come.

Crankworx Summer Series New Zealand, now a firmly established mountain bike event, will draw athletes and fans from around New Zealand and beyond, building up to the 10th anniversary of Crankworx Rotorua in the following weeks. With the move to Ōtautahi Christchurch, the event promises to captivate a broader audience, showcasing the rich sporting depth attractive for international athletes, and scenic wonders of New Zealand.

Event Director, Ariki Tibble goes on to say “with a world-class venue in the Christchurch Adventure Park, direct flights between Ōtautahi Christchurch and Rotorua, and all of the incredible tourism and hospitality opportunities across both locations, we believe we have the recipe for an escalated Crankworx experience for New Zealanders in 2024.”

Image credit: Crankworx New Zealand.