The Garbanzo Downhill, part of the Crankworx Festival in Whistler, is considered the toughest descent of all downhill competitions. The fastest riders need just under twelve and a half minutes to cover the 1,000 vertical meters of the seven-kilometre course. It's not just the length of the Garbanzo downhill that puts the riders to the test. Dust, technically demanding and rough passages as well as bike park sections with jumps challenge their physique and concentration in equal measure.

After his third place last year, Nick Beer is one of the favorites at the start. Meanwhile, his teammate Mark Wallace (CAN) is leading the race. The Swiss again put in a solid run and crossed the finish line nine tenths of a second ahead. Everyone is eagerly awaiting the Colombian Marcello Gutierrez Villegas. Last year's winner hits all his lines perfectly and never misses an opportunity to accelerate. As he crosses the finish line, the fastest time flashes up on the scoreboard and Gutierrez can once again be celebrated as the winner of the infamous Garbanzo Downhill. Although beaten, but one place better than last year, Nick Beer is delighted with second place. Mark Wallace remains in third place. Felix Klee also did well in the strong field of drivers with 15th place.

In the women's race, victory went to Whistler local Claire Buchar. She wins by a clear margin ahead of her compatriot Casey Brown. The third place on the podium went to Lorraine Truong. The Frenchwoman has digested the disappointment of missing out on a top five place in the Enduro World Series race. She is the only woman to venture onto the rough descent on an enduro bike and is delighted to finish third.

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