Ever looked at a dual slalom course and thought, “hey, it would be fun to race that the wrong way – uphill”. Us neither, but that’s the idea behind the Cannondale Dual Climb, the event that kicks off Crankworx Les 2 Alpes today.
The race pits 26in wheels against 29ers, and gravity riders against XC racers. French four-cross racer Quentin Derbier qualified fastest yesterday, followed by Aussie downhiller Mick Hannah and French gravity enduro specialist Jerome Clementz.
There was also some downhill practice going on ahead of tomorrow’s Giant Air DH. You can check out the highlights from both sessions below – stay tuned for more action from Les 2 Alpes.
Source: Day 1 Crankworx Les 2 Alpes from Crankworx
The French resort of Les 2 Alpes is hosting Crankworx's first foray across the Atlantic. Picture by Stef Cande
This is where all the action will be going down on Saturday - the Crankworx Les 2 Alpes slopestyle course. Picture by Simon Nieborak
A rider hits the road gap during practice for the Giant Air DH powered by Fox at Crankworx Les 2 Alpes. Picture by Stef Cande
Action during practice for the Giant Air DH powered by Fox at Crankworx Les 2 Alpes. Picture by Stef Cande
Jerome Clementz during qualification for the Cannondale Dual Climb at Crankworx Les 2 Alpes. Picture by Stef Cande
Mick Hannah during qualification for the Cannondale Dual Climb at Crankworx Les 2 Alpes. Picture by Stef Cande
Quentin Derbier during practice for the Cannondale Dual Climb at Crankworx Les 2 Alpes 2012. Picture by Stef Cande
Crankworx Les 2 Alpes
Crankworx Les 2 Alpes slopestyle - sliced & diced
Video: Crankworx Les 2 Alpes course check