Coming to Crankworx Innsbruck? Here’s what you need to know.
Hey, World. Guess what?
It’s Crankworx, baby.
The 2022 Crankworx World Tour is about to kick off in Innsbruck, with:
- 5 days of racing and contests from the heart of the Austrian Alps.
- 7 live events, bringing together the best mountain bikers in the world at Bikepark Innsbruck.
- 25 exhibitors in the Crankworx Innsbruck Expo.
- 6 Kidsworx events.
- 28 total side events and athlete signings to get amongst.
- 4 food trucks.
- 1 open air movie night.
- 5 after-parties.
- 5 events live and on demand on Red Bull TV.
- 9 hours of live coverage on Red Bull TV.
- For the first time ever, live coverage of the Whip-Offs, hosted by Eliot Jackson, live on @redbullbike TikTok.
For those joining us at Bikepark Innsbruck June 15-19 (and if you’re not, you’ve still got time >> https://www.crankworx.com/innsbruck/passes/) here’s your who/what/where/when/how (but not why…why should be obvious) guide to the next five days.
Plan Your Trip: Opening Hours
Wednesday, June 15 12:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Thursday, June 16 08:00 am – 08:30 pm
Friday, June 17 08:30 am – 09:00 pm
Saturday, June 18 08:00 am – 06:00 pm
Sunday, June 19 08:00 am – 06:00 pm
Get to Crankworx Innsbruck: Parking and Transport
Plan plenty of time to get yourself to the festival venue at Bikepark Innsbruck! Traffic in and around Innsbruck has been busy of late, with extra traffic due to some construction projects around the venue. Additionally, Thursday is a national holiday in Austria.
Public transport:
Staying in town? Schedule and details for the Stubaitalbahn are available here: https://www.crankworx.com/innsbruck/plan-your-trip/
Bike:
If you prefer to take your bike, you can rest easy knowing its safe on site thanks to the Bikmo Bike Garage, who’ll be providing a bike valet service on the festival grounds.
Vehicle parking:
While we encourage you to explore alternate modes of transportation (we are a bike festival after all!!) of course we understand some may need to drive. Drivers, follow the Crankworx Innsbruck visitor parking signs from the traffic circle Mutters / Gerberbach. This will lead you directly to the best parking lot (parking ticket € 5 per day).
Stay on Top of All the Action: Schedule
Sport, expo, events, and Kidsworx – it’s all here!
Keep this link handy and check back often to make sure you make the most of your time at Crankworx Innsbruck, don’t miss a second of the fun, and are on top of any schedule changes that may come our way.
Stay Fueled: Eating and Drinking on Site
Whether you’re looking for coffee to kickstart your morning (or of course Red Bull to keep hype levels high), a tasty lunch or dinner to keep you fuelled, or a refreshing beverage to mark the occasion…we’ve got you covered.
Four food trucks will be on site, with a wide variety of options to suit your mood.
P.S. We’re sustainability minded and invite you to get on board! There will be no single-use plastic cups at the venue, so please bring your reusables. We’re also providing public drinking water dispensers throughout the venue to reduce plastic water bottles, so bring your own and stay hydrated all day.
Get Involved: Kidsworx, Expo and Side Events
Those who’ve been, know. Crankworx is about so much more than just the pro action. There’s fun for all ages on offer in Innsbruck, including six Kidsworx events, a bustling expo featuring 28 brands and vendors with plenty to pique your interest, and a massive line-up of events, workshops, athlete signings and parties.
woom Kidsworx presented by Tiroler Tageszeitung
Looking to introduce your littlest Crankworx fans to the joys of two wheels? Kidsworx programs offers something for the youngest riders, whether they’re looking for competition, skill-building, or just getting comfortable on a run bike. Details and registration: https://www.crankworx.com/innsbruck/kidsworx/
Expo
Take a stroll through the Crankworx Innsbruck expo and check out the latest and greatest from the bike industry. We’re talking fresh and innovative packs from deuter, wild and wonderful watches from Swatch (rumour has it there’s a special Crankworx-edition watch in the works…), and state-of-the-art gear from Thule. Don’t forget to check out the Crankworx Innsbruck merch booth to pick up some exclusive festival memorabilia.
Side Events
Keen to do some morning yoga with your bike-minded friends? Want to test ride your dream Specialized bike? Or do you want get your new Crankworx Innsbruck merch signed by Fabio Wibmer?? There are a ton of FREE events happening on site every day at Crankworx Innsbruck. Get the full list here: https://www.crankworx.com/innsbruck/side-events/
Catch Flicks Under the Stars: Open Air Movie Night
We are stoked to be able to bring fans two great FREE movies at the festival site. Friday night after Speed & Style, fans can enjoy the European premiere of “Esperanto” by Teton Gravity and “Tea & Biscuits” by Misspent Summers. Grab some popcorn (available on site, of course!!) and get stoked alongside friends, old and new!
Enjoy Crankworx Innsbruck After Dark: Official After-Parties
After the podium champagne dries, there are lots of ways to keep the celebrations going with parties hosted by POC, MTBInnsbruck, SWATCH, and Specialized.
Details: https://www.crankworx.com/innsbruck/side-events/
Watch Crankworx From Home: Red Bull TV and TikTok Coverage
Schedule and details for all events to come during Crankworx Innsbruck 2022: crankworx.com
Crankworx Innsbruck Slopestyle will be live on Red Bull TV in all markets but the US, where it will be live on ESPN+. The US audience will be able to watch a replay of the slopestyle on Red Bull TV as soon as it becomes available.
All other disciplines (DH, Dual Slalom, Speed and Style and Pumptrack) will remain live globally (including the US) on Red Bull TV.
Plus, for the first time ever, we’ll have live coverage of the Whip-Offs, hosted by Eliot Jackson, live on @redbullbike TikTok.
It’s time, friends. Join us in celebrating all things mountain bike, get stoked alongside the world’s best riders, and help us usher in the 2022 Crankworx World Tour in the only way Innsbruck knows: with a real good time.