The final dates of the World Tour have been set: Crankworx will thrill numerous fans in Rotorua from March 17 to March 25 in 2018, before the tour stops in Innsbruck from June 13 to 17 and in Les Gets from June 20 to 24. Crankworx then returns for the final stop of the World Tour for the fifteenth anniversary edition from August 10 to 19

The next Crankworx season will bring some news: unlike 2017, Innsbruck will be the first European tour stop next year. Les Gets will follow a week later. New features include a dual slalom competition in Rotorua and Les Gets, the Redwoods Downhill at the season opener in Rotorua, the return of the traditional slopestyle Saturday at three of the four World Tour locations (Rotorua, Innsbruck and Whistler) and significantly more women's competitions than ever before.

"Every year, we talk to the athletes and fans at every stop, listen carefully and try to implement their wishes in the best possible way for the next season. That's what makes Crankworx so unique," says Darren Kinnaird, General Manager of the Crankworx World Tour.

Work is also already in full swing in Innsbruck. Georg Spazier, head of the organizing committee of innsbruck-tirol sports GmbH (ITS), which is responsible for the organization and realization of Crankworx Innsbruck, is looking forward to the repeat of the mega event next year: "The first edition of Crankworx Innsbruck exceeded all expectations. With all the praise we have received from all sides and especially from the local bike community, we are already working on the second edition. We are delighted to invite you to an action-packed, family-friendly festival with the best athletes in the world, Kidsworx - a workshop program for children and young people - Expo area and a colourful supporting program for the second time from 13 to 17 June 2018. Due to the improved position in the international downhill racing calendar, even more pro teams can be expected next year."

Even for those who can't watch Crankworx live on site, there is good news: Crankworx will also be broadcast live around the world next season at crankworx.com. In 2017, a total of 24 disciplines were streamed live on the internet, and there will be even more in 2018. All Triple Crown of Slopestyle competitions will also be broadcast live on Red Bull TV and crankworx.com and will be available as video-on-demand after the respective event.