Crankworx » Canadian Open Enduro

REGISTRATION

Registration Opens: Tuesday May 7, 2024 at 10:00am PDT
Registration Deadline: Sunday July 21, 2024 at 11:59pm CEST
There will be no onsite registration.

To view athlete profile, please login into the Crankworx Registration Platform

Cancellation Policy
Entry fees are refundable (less processing fee) providing cancellation notice is received in writing to athletes@crankworx.com by the registration deadline. Registration deadline is July 14, 2024 at 11:59pm PDT. All entries are non-refundable or transferable after the registration deadline (even in the case of injury or mechanical problems).

Competitors who need to withdraw after the registration deadline should email athletes@crankworx.com to confirm their withdrawal otherwise they will appear on the start list as a DNS.

ATHLETE CHECK IN / RIDERS OFFICE
Location
Aava Whistler Hotel – 4005 Whistler Way

Hours
Saturday, July 27: 7:00am-10:00am

FIELD LIMIT
345 riders

RACE LICENSES

Do I require a license?
- We recommend that all categories (Elite, Masters, Amateurs, U21 and U17) have a UCI or Cycling BC license. If you do not have one it is not required that you purchase a one event license.
Do I need a WORCA (Whistler Off-Road Cycling Association) membership?
- No.

LIFT ACCESS & TICKETS

Tickets
Training Day Ticket – Adult TBD
Training Day Ticket – Youth TBD
Race Day Ticket – All Ages TBD

To purchase the discounted tickets you will need to visit the Whistler Blackcomb Creekside Guest Relations during the following hours.

Lift Ticket Sale Hours
Saturday, July 27
7:00am-10am

at Aava Hotel Whistler

PROTECTION RULES
Full face helmet with peak mandatory for all riders. Gloves, elbow and knee protection mandatory for riders 15 and under.

COURSE
The course will be announced Friday ahead of the race, followed by training Saturday and racing Sunday. The number of stages will also be released when the course is released.

TIMING EQUIPMENT
Athletes will be given one timing chips:

Timing chip is to be installed on the athletes’ bicycle on the right lower fork leg, facing outward and remain in place for the duration of the day.
Athletes who suspect their timing chip may be damaged due to an incident must notify the finish or start timing marshal at the stage which it occurred.
Timing chips are the responsibility of the athlete and failure to wear the timing chip may result in disqualification.

All timing chips must be returned to the timing tent at the conclusion of Stage 5. Failure to do so will result in a $100 charge.

PRIZES
A total Prize Purse of $16,800 CAD will be awarded to the Canadian Open Enduro Elite Men and Elite Women podiums.

TRAINING PERIOD
The course will be open to racers only during designated official Training time, Saturday July 27^th 9:00am to 3:30pm for all categories. Official training hours are subject to change and will be clearly communicated.

MEDICAL SERVICES
Medical Services for the race will be provided by two organizations:

• Whistler Bike Park Patrol
• Canadian Outdoor Medical Services

The contact number for Emergency Dispatch for Whistler Bike Park Patrol: 604-935-5555

Race organizers will provide exact details on which organization is responsible for specific SP, and their contact information, to each racer at the time of check-in

The nearest hospital is:

Whistler Health Care Centre
4380 Lorimer Rd, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

LIVE-TIMING, RESULTS & AWARDS
Live Timing will be available during the race.

Official results (with penalties) will be posted on the Crankworx website following the race.

ATHLETE & TEAM MANAGERS MEETING
The official Athlete & Team Manager’s Meeting and Safety Briefing will occur online at July 26, 2024 17:30 PST. A specific link to join the meeting will be shared via email in the week prior to the race.

VENUE INFORMATION
Registration Office : Aava Whistler Hotel
Technical Assistance Zone : Whistler Municipal Parking Lot 2
Media Centre : Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa
Start Area : Specific start location will be announced with the Course Map Release
Finish Area : Skier’s Plaza in Whistler Village

ON-SITE TEAM SETUP
Team setup areas is available in Whistler Municipal Parking Lot 2, close to the finish area. Registration for the Team Setup Area is required and space is limited. Please contact Ben Darlow with Crankworx Whistler at ben@crankworx.com.

ACCOMMODATION
Please check www.crankworx.com/whistler/plan-your-trip/accommodation/ and www.whistler.com/events/crankworx/ for special Crankworx promotions.

DIRECTIONS
Whistler is 140kms (2h 15m) north of Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Whistler is a pedestrian village and the Athlete Centre, Bike Park, shops and restaurants are all easily accessible by foot / bike. A vehicle would not be necessary once you are in the Resort. There is a public transportation, taxis and a dedicated pedestrian & bike path to access Whistler Creekside which will also host stages of the race.
Please see www.crankworx.com/whistler/getting-here for airport transfer options and driving directions.
An important consideration if driving to whistler is parking. Overnight and free daytime parking is very limited. See www.whistler.ca/services/transportation/parking for more information.

Any questions please email athletes@crankworx.com