Cranksgiving 2023
September 30th & October 1st
Join us for a weekend of celebration, community building, and serious stoke. MTBCO is committed to grassroots, community driven events and we’re stepping it up this year.
This inclusive festival weekend includes a Funduro (Fun-Enduro), celebrates Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day and features a professionally timed Enduro race.
Funduro
Saturday September 30th
Enduro curious? Want to ride pre-set marshaled stages in a fun, festival environment? This one's for you! The Cranksgiving Funduro will feature 4 descent stages on green and blue trails. The stages are not ordered nor mandatory.
Any participant who completes at least 3 stages (repeating the same stage is acceptable) will be considered a Funduro “finisher”. BONUS for this year: one of the stages will be timed! Participants have the option of using a timing chip.
Course route to be released on Trailforks September 10th. Class 1 e-bikes are allowed. Climbing may also be assisted by a tow-rope.
Registration is limited to 50 riders.
Photo: Ben Walker
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Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day Skills Stations
Saturday September 30th
The Cranksgiving Skills Stations will be held on the lower Crawford trails. This is a fun opportunity for youth (18U - 18 and under) riders who have just finished the Funduro, who are pre-riding for the Enduro, or who just want to try out their skills on a bike!
Kids can also decorate race plates and bikes for a small bike parade.
Registration Required.
Photo: Brogan McCluskie
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Enduro
Sunday October 1st
The Cranksgiving Enduro will feature 4 timed descent stages on blue and black trails. Timing will be provided using Zone 4 timing chips Zone 4 timing chips.
Course route to be released on Trailforks September 22nd. All riding must be unassisted; no e-bikes, no towing.
There are six racing categories: Junior (18U) Female, Junior (18U) Male, Open (19+) Female, Open (19+) Male, Masters (40+) Female, Masters (40+) Male. Those 40 and over may choose to register for the Open or Masters categories. All categories are inclusive of non-binary participants - please reach out to us with any questions.
Are you an elite racer? Join us as a volunteer and help make this grassroots event memorable!
Registration is limited to 100 riders.
Explore the Enduro course on Trailforks
Photo: Jump into Frame
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Schedule
Saturday September 30th
| 8:00 am | Volunteer registration and briefing |
| 8:15 am | Funduro rider check-in opens |
| 9:00 am | Funduro check-in closes and course begins |
| 10:00 am | Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day registration opens (for those not riding Funduro) Skills stations and bike decoration stations open |
| 11:00 am | Funduro & Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day prizes |
| 11:00 am | Funduro course closes, BBQ opens |
| 11:30 am | Funduro & Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day prizes |
| 12:30 pm | BBQ closes Skills stations close |
| 1:00 pm | Enduro pre-ride period opens |
Sunday October 1st
| 8:00 am | Volunteer registration and briefing |
| 8:15 am | Enduro racer check-in begins |
| 9:00 am | Check-in CLOSES |
| 9:00 am | Enduro start window opens (9:00 or 9:15 am start waves) |
| 9:30 am | Enduro start window closes |
| 11:30 am | BBQ opens |
| 12:45 pm | Cut off to start stage 4 of Enduro course |
| 1:00 pm | Enduro prizes and awards |
| 1:30 pm | BBQ closes |
Volunteer
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Help make this event a success. We are looking for volunteers for several positions over the weekend. Join us as a volunteer and help make this grassroots event memorable!
Photo: Brogan McCluskie