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Crankworx: Day 9, Canadian Open DH

Aug 21, 2012

Crankworx 2012, Recommended

After nine days of events featuring the world’s best riders, Crankworx came to end Sunday night with the Canadian Open Downhill, a technical descent demanding focus and precision. Adding to the challenge were the half naked, rowdy fans. Half party, half bike race, riders had one timed run for a shot at the $10,000 first prize.

Canadian Steve Smith broke the three-minute mark, finish in 2:44.80 to take first place, sweep all three DH events, and be crowned King of Crankworx.

Photos by BLISTER photographer Dan Finn.

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