A redesign of the course and a new format put some of the world’s best mountain bikers through the paces today at the Giant Slalom.
Thomas Slavik had the fastest combined time of 1:20.25 in the Pro Men’s category while Jill Kintner took first place in the Pro Women’s category and pretty much solidified her chance at becoming this year’s Queen of Crankworx.
The new course featured a flowing, yet technical ride that tested the high speed skills of each rider. Tight rhythm sections at the top, high-speed berms and a full complement of jumps kept things interesting for the athletes.
Thomas Slavic took first place with a time of 1:20.25; Johannes Fischbach, took second place with a time of 1:20.76; Blake Carney , took third place with a time of 1:20.85.
In the Pro Women’s category, Jill Kintner, took first place with a time of 1:27.40; Melissa Buhl, took second place with a time of 1:30.68; Danielle Beecroft, took third place with a time of 1:32.42.
Jill was also named Queen of Kokanee Crankworx by having also won the Slalom and Pump track events and coming second in the Air DH. Mitch Ropelato was named King of Kokanee Crankworx.
“Marty Gautrey, the park’s main jump builder, was our course designer and he basically combined the best components of - A-Line, Dirt Merchant and Ninja Cougar - into one “speed-flow” track,” says Darren Kinnaird. “The new format allowed for an awesome race and a great spectating experience for everyone in Whistler.”
Giant Slalom Results
Pro Men
1. Slavik Tomas CZE KTM, SRA 39.85 40.40 1:20.25 +0.00
2. Fischbach Johanne GER Ghost Fac 40.51 40.25 1:20.76 +0.51
3. Carney Blake USA KHS Bicyc 40.22 40.63 1:20.85 +0.60
4. Ropelato Mitch USA SPS North 40.51 40.66 1:21.17 +0.92
5. Brosnan Troy AUS 40.86 40.81 1:21.67 +1.42
6. Lopes Brian USA Ibis 40.84 41.14 1:21.98 +1.73
Pro Women
1. Kintner Jill USA Transition 43.76 43.64 1:27.40 +0.00
2. Buhl Melissa USA KHS Bicyc 45.26 45.42 1:30.68 +3.28
3. Beecroft Danielle AUS Craftwork 46.56 45.86 1:32.42 +5.02
4. Donovan Leigh USA Intense C 47.47 47.37 1:34.84 +7.44
5. Marth Steffi GER Trek Gravi 48.10 47.54 1:35.64 +8.24
6. Mason Lisa CAN 48.12 47.64 1:35.76 +8.36
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