Everything you need to know for Crankworx Rotorua! PLUS: Natural Selection is finally dropping its edit, Brook Macdonald gets RAW, wall ride Wendnesday, and much more. LET'S SEND IT👇
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Photo of the Day
Brook Macdonald, aka “The Bulldog,” doing what he does best… charging like he’s got beef with the trail. 🐶
He just dropped a RAW edit, meaning it’s nothing but pure, unfiltered bike noise and dirt getting absolutely disrespected.
Check it out below.
📷 Dan Griffiths behind the lens.
Video of the Day
Today is a BIG one.
Remember that Natural Selection event we were hyping up a few weeks ago?
The one we couldn’t watch live because, apparently, we’re not VIP enough?
Yeah, well, the full event video just dropped, and now we finally get to see what all the fuss was about.
Teaser below, but if you want the real goods, hit the Natural Selection website.
Expect huge sends, gravity getting disrespected, and at least one “HOW is that possible?” moment.
⏰ Watch time - 1 min 0 sec
Bonus: Brook Macdonald just dropped the ultimate remix. Now in full RAW mode.
No music, no fluff, just pure, unfiltered bike noise and dirt flying.
Honestly, this is the only kind of remix we ever want.
Hit play and enjoy the sound of shredding perfection.
⏰ Watch time - 2 min 48 sec
I've always wanted to create a track that pushes the limits of downhill riding, and it's finally a reality. Teaming up with Remy Morton and an incredible crew, we built my dream course right here in New Zealand—fast, technical, and packed with big features. This is the kind of track I’ve always wanted to ride.
Brook Macdonald
Send of the Day
Wall Ride Wednesday 🤷
Crankworx Rotorua is back for 2025! Let the madness begin.
It’s that time of year again. Crankworx Rotorua is officially kicking off the Crankworx World Tour, bringing big tricks, big speed, and probably a few big crashes to New Zealand’s finest dirt.
Riders from all over the globe are rolling in, some shaking off winter cobwebs, others just stoked to escape the cold, all ready to throw down across a week of wild events.
This year marks 11 years of Rotorua hosting Crankworx, making it the undisputed king of MTB festivals in the Southern Hemisphere. In that time, we’ve seen legendary slopestyle runs, racing that comes down to the wire, and more than a few rain-soaked battles in the jungle. (Pro tip: If the forecast says rain, just assume the entire course is about to turn into an unintentional mud-slide event.)
One of the newest additions for 2025? Rotorua Roulette. 🎰
Sounds like a high-stakes casino game, but nope.
It’s a jam-style race format where the crowd gets to pick the winners.
We’re guessing that means big sends = big points, so expect riders to be throwing down like rent is due.
So, whether you’re here for slopestyle insanity, bar-to-bar racing, or just the inevitable moment someone gets tangled in a fern, Crankworx Rotorua is set to deliver.
Buckle up, tune in, and let the games begin. 👇
Wednesday, March 5
RockShox Kārearea Downhill: Track Walk / 8:00 - 15:30
Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza: Training / 9:00 - 12:00
Crankworx Rotorua AirDH: Elite Training / 9:00 - 11:00
Crankworx Rotorua AirDH: Elite Finals / 11:00 - 12:30
Crankworx Rotorua AirDH: CWNEXT/Amateur Training (U15, U17, U19, Senior Amateur, Master Amateur, Veteran Amateur) / 12:30 - 15:00
Kidsworx Dual Slalom Challenge: 13:30 - 15:00
Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza: Training / 15:00 - 18:30
Crankworx Rotorua AirDH: CWNEXT/Amateur Finals (U15, U17, U19, Senior Amateur, Master Amateur, Veteran Amateur) / 15:00 - 17:30
Kidsworx Dual Slalom Race: 16:00 - 18:30
Official New Zealand Whip-Off Championships: Training / 16:00 - 17:00
Official New Zealand Whip-Off Championships: 18:30 - 20:00
Thursday, March 6
RockShox Kārearea Downhill: Group B Training (U15, U17, Senior Amateur, Master Amateur, Veteran Amateur) / 8:00 - 10:30
Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza: Training / 9:00 - 12:00
Specialized Dual Slalom: Training – U15, U17, and Open / 10:00 - 12:00
RockShox Kārearea Downhill: Group A Training (Elite/U19) / 11:00 - 13:30
Specialized Dual Slalom: Qualifications – U15, U17 and Open / 12:00 - 13:30
Specialized Dual Slalom: Finals – Open / 14:00 - 15:00
Kidsworx Pump Track Challenge: 15:00 - 16:30
Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza: Training / 15:00 - 18:30
Kidsworx Pump Track Race: 16:30 - 18:30
Specialized Dual Slalom: Finals – U15 and U17 / 16:30 - 19:00
Friday, March 7
Crankworx Rotorua Pump Track Challenge: Training – U15 and U17 / 7:00 - 8:30
RockShox Kārearea Downhill: Group A Training (Elite/U19) / 8:00 - 9:00
Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza: Training / 8:00 - 10:00
Crankworx Rotorua Pump Track Challenge: Finals – U15 and U17 / 8:30 - 12:00
RockShox Kārearea Downhill: Group A Seeding (Elite/U19) / 9:15 - 13:00
Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza: Qualifications / 10:00 - 11:30
RockShox Kārearea Downhill: Group B Training (U15, U17, Senior Amateur, Masters, Veterans) / 13:00 - 15:30
Crankworx Rotorua Pump Track Challenge: Elite and U19 Training / 14:30 - 18:30
Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza: Training / 15:00 - 18:00
RockShox Kārearea Downhill: Group B Finals (U15, U17, Senior Amateur, Masters, Veterans) / 15:30 - 18:30
Kidsworx Hipster DH Challenge: 15:30 - 18:30
Crankworx Rotorua Pump Track Challenge: Elite and U19 Qualifications + Ladders / 16:30 - 19:00
Crankworx Rotorua Pump Track Challenge: Elite Finals / 19:30 - 21:00 / LIVE BROADCAST
Saturday, March 8
Kidsworx Hucks and Hooves DH Race: 9:00 - 13:00
Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza: Training / 9:00 - 12:00
RockShox Kārearea Downhill: Group A Training (Elite/U19) / 11:30 - 13:30
Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza: Training / 13:00 - 16:00
RockShox Kārearea Downhill: Group A Finals (Elite/U19) / 13:30 - 16:30 / LIVE BROADCAST
Crankworx Rotorua Roulette: 17:00 - 18:30
Sunday, March 9
Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza: Training / 8:00 - 10:00
Specialized Dual Slalom: Elite and U19 Training / 9:00 - 12:00
Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza: Finals / 10:00 - 12:00 / LIVE BROADCAST
Specialized Dual Slalom: Elite and U19 Qualifications + Ladders / 12:00 - 16:00
Specialized Dual Slalom: Elite Finals / 16:00 - 17:30 / LIVE BROADCAST
Catch all the action live on Red Bull TV!
The full broadcast schedule is below, so you know exactly when to tune in.
Set your reminders, cancel your plans, and get ready to send it from the couch.
Friday, March 7 - Crankworx Rotorua Pump Track Challenge / NZDT 16:30 / PST 19:30 (March 6) / GMT 3:30 / CET 4:30
Saturday, March 8 - RockShox Kārearea Downhil / NZDT 13:30 / PST 16:30 ( March 7 ) / GMT 0:30 / CET 1:30
Sunday, March 9 - Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza / NZDT 10:00 / PST 13:00 ( March 8 ) / GMT 21:00 ( March 8 ) / CET 22:00 ( March 8 )
Sunday, March 9 - Specialized Dual Slalom Rotorua / NZDT 16:00 / PST 21:00 ( March 8 ) / GMT 5:00 / CET 6:00
Dream Rides ❤️
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Trail of the Day
Lower Sprint Warrior - Rotorua, NZ
With Crankworx kicking off, we had to shout out one of our favorite trails in Rotorua—Lower Sprint Warrior.
This intermediate/advanced masterpiece was the spark that lit the fire for Skyline Gravity Park, and now it’s a full-blown institution.
Expect warp-speed flow, machine-built berms, step downs, gap jumps, and just enough hand-built tech to keep you honest.
And as if that wasn’t enough, it now links into Moss Piglet and the brand-new jumps track, making it the ultimate Rotorua lap.
All that fun, packed into a blazing-fast 3-4 minute rip.
Laugh of the Day
Martin Frey bringing the Send It energy to the pack 😂
That’s all for today folks. We hope everyone gets some saddle time out there. See you all tomorrow! 🤙
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