It's not just the world's biking elite who can hardly wait, Innsbruck Tourism Managing Director Barbara Plattner is also delighted that Crankworx will be coming to Innsbruck for the eighth time. "On the one hand, because it is a spectacular event that inspires locals and guests every year with top sporting performances and relaxed vibes. But also because it embodies exactly what characterizes the Innsbruck region and what the participating athletes are so fond of: the unique combination of mountain and city, natural panorama and city flair. For us, Crankworx is an absolute signature event with top media coverage that is constantly evolving and puts our region on display worldwide."

With a few new features, the eighth edition of Crankworx Innsbruck will also be the most unforgettable bike experience for locals and the international bike community: This year, for the first time, women will be an integral part of the FMBA Slopestyle World Championships and take part in slopestyle. The introduction of the women's category is the pinnacle of the slopestyle discipline and shows the level to which the sport has risen through years of development. With the aim of maximizing the potential of women in freeride mountain biking, the SWC women's category will provide equal access to the highest level of slopestyle on the Crankworx World Tour and also at Crankworx Innsbruck Slopestyle.

Party to Infinity: What would top sporting achievements be if they weren't celebrated properly? That's why not only do the tricks get crazier every year, but the parties also climb to a new level. After the bikes have been whirled through the air, it's time to see who can also impress on the dancefloor. Crankworx's legendary party nights have become an integral part of the festival week, where fans and heroes celebrate mountain biking together.

Facelift for the Dual Slalom: Double the thrills, double the challenges for pros, amateurs and CWnext youngsters in this year's Dual Slalom. A brand new dual slalom course will pit the Crankworx All-Stars as well as the local community against each other on fresh berms and rollers for a hot head-to-head race.

Ticket sales have already started. If you want to take a look behind the scenes and get up close and personal, you can now become part of the volunteer team and experience the festival from a different perspective.

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