The Pro Women's race in the Air DH downhill competition earned Fionn Griffiths (center) $1000 for first, Jill Kintner (left) $500 for second, and Emmeline Ragot (right) $300 for third. The classic event offered a rare chance to see 4-cross/dual slalom specialist Jill Kintner racing in a downhill event.
The Pro Men picked up good-sized paychecks in the Air DH on Wednesday at Crankworx: Left to right: Chris Kovarik, 2nd, $1250; Brian Lopes, 1st, $2500; Andrew Neethling 3rd,$700. (Photo by John Ker/Mountain Bike Action)
Cam McCaul practices his backflips on Wednesday at Crankworx in Whistler.
Photo by JK./MBA
Dad Pat McCaul and son Cameron relax after Wednesday's practice session at Whistler's Crankworx festival.Photo: JK/MBA
Star-studded attendance: Downhill legends Shaun Palmer (left) and Sam Hill (center) stopped to talk with Troy Lee Design's Mike Redding.Photo: JK/MBA
Brian Lopes flies off the last big drop on his way to winning the Air DH downhill at Crankworx on Wednesday.