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Crankworx Postpones Innsbruck Stop Until September
The Crankworx World Tour announced today that they are postponing the upcoming Innsbruck event until September. Unsurprisingly, the current situation in Austria surrounding COVID-19 is preventing them from holding the mountain bike festival as planned from June 10 – 14. What is somewhat surprising (and it’s at least something to get stoked about!) is the fact that it has a set date for the future: September 30 – October 4. Nothing like some nice fall alpine air for drinking some Stiegl and watching the best mountain bikers in the world throw down.
At this point, the entire 2020 competitive mountain bike season has been in limbo, with UCI and EWS events postponed, so it’s nice to see some light at the end of the tunnel. According to Crankworx, all tickets already purchased for the event will be honored for its later date.
Party trains last year in Innsbruck. James Stokoe photo.
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We have been monitoring the situation closely with our colleagues in Austria. We’ve decided the most prudent course of action will be to make alternate arrangements for Crankworx Innsbruck. There are so many people who contribute to the success of our festivals, including athletes, media, sponsors, and fans. Their health is our #1 priority. We considered all these stakeholders when choosing the new dates, mindful of the fact that the fall event calendar is filling up as many other events are forced to postpone alongside us. Looking at the calendar in Innsbruck, this was our best option based on venue availability and accommodation. We want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during these challenging times. For now, we’re focusing on the future – we can’t wait to put on a great show in Innsbruck come September.
- Crankworx General Manager Darren Kinnaird
