The ultimate event in mountain biking, the 2010 Kokanee Crankworx, will be taking place in Whistler August 7 – 15. This event is an annual favorite for many, and with good reason. There are a host of events, from the trick showdown to the Canadian Cheeserolling Championship. Coinciding with Crankworx is the Deraylor Music Festival.

When it comes to gravity-fueled mountain biking, no 9 days stand so authoritative as Whistler BC’s Kokanee Crankworx. On par with the clout of X-Games, Pipeline Masters, and the Hannenkahm, Crankworx is the definitive event when it comes to off-road bicycles going big, fast and down.

From air-infused downhills to dirt dominatrix dual slaloms, massive slopestyle stunts to epic enduros, for seven years running the venues at the Whistler Mountain Bike Park have served as a supercharged magnet for the world’s best gravity fueled mountain bike athletes. This year, Kokanee Crankworx promises to do what it’s become so famous for: blowing the past away with the future.

Kokanee Crankworx — © MyPlanet 360°

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Photo by .WJF in the Outdoor Vancouver Flickr pool.

Not to be confused with the MEC Bike Fest I posted about yesterday, the North Shore BikeFest is taking place this weekend in North Vancouver:

Last year was the Resurrection, this year it’s the Resurgence of mountainbike racing and culture as the North Shore Bikefest returns.

The 2010 North Shore Bikefest celebrates outdoor recreation and cycling with tons of bike activities for the whole family. Demo bikes, Sprockids rides and races for kids of all ages, pump track, BMX course, ride & race clinics, group rides, trail building demos, and more at the Trek Family Zone!

Plus of course, the Lezyne Marathon XC dedicated to Richard Juryn returns on the most scenic of trails on the Shore. And the Specialized Smackdown BC Cup Downhill on the venerable Neds Atomic Dustbin.

Join Nedbin, Marython and Dirt Squirt for all the fun.

June 4–6, 2010
Inter River Park, North Vancouver

Click here for a Google Map of the location.

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Photo by .WJF in the Outdoor Vancouver Flickr pool.

MEC Bike Fest is coming to Vancouver and North Vancouver this month:

North Vancouver: Sunday, July 25 – Mahon Park
Vancouver: Saturday, June 12 – Creekside Park

Here is the event description for Vancouver:

BikeFest gathers community in celebration of cycling Co-op retailer organizes June 12 event to encourage more people to cycle Vancouver – Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) will host the city’s second annual BikeFest at Creekside Park. This is a free, family-oriented urban cycling event developed to celebrate the benefits, culture, and growth of cycling in Canada.

WHEN: Saturday June 12, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Performances all day.
WHERE: Creekside Park is located next to the TELUS World of Science.
WHO WILL BE THERE: BikeFest will play host to a variety of bike shops, advocacy groups, cycling teams, fitness clubs, charities, and non-profits.
WHAT: There’s going to be a highly interactive exhibition area, ‘how-to’ clinics, along with first class bike-related performances throughout the day.

Event Highlights

• Free Clinics & Workshops
• Stunt Demo Performances
• Guided Bike Rides
• Entertainers
• Test Ride Bikes
• Kids activities & prizes
• Charity Bike Drop

WHY: MEC’s core purpose is to encourage Canadians to be active and to enjoy the benefits of self-propelled wilderness-oriented recreation. To serve that mandate, MEC wants to help grow the cycling community by throwing a community friendly festival that celebrates everything to do with bikes. More information about BikeFest is available online at www.mec.ca/bikefest.

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Today’s the big day for the Whistler Bike Park. She’s open for the season:

The Bike Park opening day is set for May 15, 2010.

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A group of caring, passionate people will be doing the Ride to Conquer Cancer this year – many of whom hadn’t been on a bicycle since they were kids. These people are now avid cyclers and have been vigorously fundraising for this cause that they believe so strongly in.

Join us for a Pub Night May 28th at the Royal Canadian Legion at Broadway and Alma with some fun bike videos, shuffleboard, darts, a meat draw and more! $10 at the door, beer proceeds for the Legion!

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