Canadian Open - Crankworx 17th July 2011 -

The Canadian Open is the premier downhill race held during the Crankworx Festival in Whistler. Held on a track, that could double as a World Cup track, it always provides good racing. If you’re a spectator then Hecklefest is held on Hecklers Rock and is one of the best spectating events you will come across, mountain bike relatedA�or not!

Canadian DH Open 2011 Brosnan — Troy Brosnans favourite place on the whole track? Hecklers Rock! It took him half the track to regain his composure after passing it but it must have worked, 3rd place! Photo: Chris Blake (wyldginger.com)

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Due an excellent snow season Whistler is wetter than usual, this meant conditions on the track were a little wet and slippery for racing. Nothing that the pro’s couldn’t deal with, it did create a few headaches for some of the less experienced classes though, especially when combined with the high technical nature of the track.

Junior Men started off the proceedings and it was an Australian, Dave McMillan getting the business done by over 2 seconds. Dave is a super stylish rider, a joy to watch but also one that can throw down fast times.

Junior Men

1. Dave McMillan A�A�A�A� AUS A�A� 3.16.59

2. Mark WallaceA�A�A�A�A�A�A�CAN A�A� 3.18.76 +2.17

3. Austin WarrenA�A�A�A�A�A�USA A�A� 3.19.38 +2.79

4. Tom Crimmins A�A�A�A�A� AUS A�A� 3.20.93 +4.34

5. Felipe EscobarA�A�A�A�A�A�COL A�A� 3.28.64 +12.05

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11. Henry BlakeA�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�AUS A�A� 3.33.66 +17.07

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David McMillan produced one of his best results to date to take the win! Photo: Chris Blake (wyldginger.com)

A�Elite Women

1. Rachel AthertonA�GBRA�A�A�A�A�A� A�A�A�A�A�A�A� 3.34.45

2. Claire BucharA�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�CAN 3.38.75 +4.30

3. Miranda MillerA�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�CAN 3.50.75 +16.30

4. Danielle BeecroftA�A�A�A�A�AUS 4.12.87 +38.42

5. Adrienne SchneiderA�A�USA 4.51.52 +1:17.07

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Rachel Atherton said how much of a blast it was racing, riding and just hanging out at Crankworx. Photo: Chris Blake (wyldginger.com)

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Elite Men

1. Steve SmithA�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�CAN A�A� 3.00.01

2. Andrew NeethlingA�A�A�A�A�A�RSA A�A� 3.01.52 +1.51

3. Troy Brosnan A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A� AUS A�A� 3.02.68 +2.67

4. Cam Cole A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A� A�NZLA�A�A� 3.06.29 +6.28

5. Danny HartA�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A� GBR A�A� 3.06.68 +6.67

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11. Connor Fearon A�A�A�A�A�A� AUS A�A� 3.11.89 +11.88

30. Chris Kovarik A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A� AUS A�A� 3.18.05 +18.04

37. Berend BoerA�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A� AUS A�A� 3.19.29 +19.28

42. Tim EatonA�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A�A� AUS A�A� 3.19.69 +19.68

48. Charlton DurieA�A�A�A�A�A�A� AUS A�A� 3.23.76 +23.75

56. Tim WindshuttleA�A�A�A�A�AUS A�A� 3.33.40 +33.39

59. Bryce Stirling A�A�A�A�A�A� A�AUSA� A� 3.38.56 +38.55

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After winning the Junior class last year Connor stepped up to Elite Men and just finished out of the top 10 with a solid 11th place. Photo: Chris Blake (wyldginger.com)

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After coming close last year Stevie Smith was successful this time on home soil. Photo: Chris Blake (Wyldginger.com)

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The Elite Mens podium, over size novelty cheques and all! Photo: Chris Blake (wyldginger.com)

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