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June 12, 2007
GEARED UP AND READY TO RIDE
Media Contacts:
Darcy Morse: (970) 726-1565
Jenn deBerge: (970) 726-1573
Winter Park Resort Announces the Addition of Two Leading Freeride Athletes to its Crankworx Colorado Mix
WINTER PARK, COLO., June 12, 2007 – Winter Park Resort announced today the addition of freeride mountain bike athletes Cameron Zink and Kyle Strait to its Crankworx Colorado Mountain Bike Competition roster. Seasoned veterans, not to mention 2006 podium placers at the original Crankworx freeride festival held in Whistler Blackcomb since 2003, Zink and Strait will be among the first group of athletes to test the trails at Winter Park Resort’s Crankworx Colorado taking place July 5-7.
“It’s athletes like Cam Zink and Kyle Strait that set competitions like Crankworx and Crankworx Colorado apart from the rest,” said Bob Holme, Winter Park Resort's Bike Park and Youth Marketing Manager. “We’re thrilled that Cam and Strait recognize our resort’s dedication to the sport of freeride mountain biking and are excited to present to them the Crankworx Colorado product.”
Showcasing Winter Park Resort as Colorado's ultimate mountain biking playground, Crankworx Colorado is one of the world's largest freeriding events and set to go big. This three day event will feature the sport’s best athletes competing in cross-country and downhill races, a Super D, Big Air and Slopestyle competition for over $30,000 in prize money. Daily spectator offerings include an outdoor expo, pro riding demonstrations, free music, and entertainment.
Athletes interested in competing amidst such names as Cameron Zink, Kyle Strait, Paul Basagoitia, the Lacondeguy Brothers and John Cowan can register online at www.crankworxcolorado.com. Entry fees as follows: Super Downhill, $35; Amateur Downhill, $50; Pro Downhill, $65; Big Air, $50; Cross Country, $50; and Slopestyle, $100.
For more information on Crankworx Colorado including lodging, volunteer opportunities, course descriptions and the latest news, visit www.crankworxcolorado.com.
For all media inquiries, including event passes, lodging, digital pictures, and b-roll, contact Darcy Morse at (970) 726-1565 or Jenn deBerge at (970) 726-1573.
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Athlete Information
Cameron Zink - Career highlights include: Member of the US National Team member; invited to all three Red Bull Freeride Mountain Bike events; and finished 2nd in his first Semi-pro National race.
Kyle Strait - Career highlights include: 2001 Sea Otter Classic Big Air Champion; filming for Chainsmoke II, Superheros II, and Sprung 5; 4th in 2003 Junior Worlds; and qualifying 15th in the Grouse Mountain World Cup.
Paul Basagoitia – Career highlights include: 2007 Qashqai Series, 2nd North Shore Event, Newcastle, UK (2007); 3rd Dirt Event, Milan, ITA (2007); 1st Street Event, Madrid, ESP (2007) and 3rd Park Event, Cologne, GER (2007)
Andreu Lacondeguy – Career highlights include: 2007 Qashqai Series; 10th North Shore Event, Newcastle, UK (2007);1st Dirt Event, Milan, ITA (2007); and 6th Street Event-Madrid, ESP.
Lluis Lacondeguy – Career highlights include: 3rd King of Dirt in Austria (2007);
3rd Red Bull Trailfox in Switzerland (2007); and 4th Dainese Dirt Jump contest in Catania, ITA (2007).
John Cowan – Career highlights include: Construction of the 2007 Crankworx Colorado Slopestyle Course; construction of the Sea Otter Dirt Jump Course; filmed in Argentina with the New World Disorder Guys and will be building some new sweet terrain at the Kona Groove Approved Bike Park in Killington, Vermont.
