Kenda Riders Shred the Mountain – Crankworx Whistler 2025
Crankworx Whistler is the most electrifying mountain-bike fest on the planet—and our Kenda riders didn’t just compete… they crushed it.
Ryan Gilchrist of the Yeti-Shimano team showed once again why he’s the one to beat, locking in the King of Crankworx title for the second year in a row on his Kenda tires. Not to be outdone, Jordy Scott leveled up big time—after taking second overall last year, she came back stronger than ever to claim the Queen of Crankworx crown in 2025. 👑👑
The next generation kept the fire burning too: Tegan Cruz powered his way to second overall at Crankworx and took the Downhill Series title, proving the future is bright. And a big shoutout to Shealen Reno, who threw down in Whistler’s legendary Joyride to grab a podium with a huge third place finish!
King of Crankworx: Ryan Gilchrist
Ryan Gilchrist wasn't just solid—he defended his crown with style. Despite battling wrist issues, he powered through and clinched the King of Crankworx title again, thanks to an insane season filled with five golds and eight podiums Yeti CyclesFlow Mountain Bike. Highlights at Whistler alone? A silver in the grueling Canadian Open DH (vertical marathon), dominance in the Pump Track events to seal the deal, and a consistent season that ensured he took home the crown Yeti Cycles Crankworx.
Queen of Crankworx: Jordy Scott
Jordy Scott didn’t just take it up a notch—she leapt from second overall last year to claim the Queen of Crankworx title in 2025 Crankworx. That’s raw talent and dedication, and we couldn’t be prouder of her rise.
Tegan Cruz: Dual Threat
Tegan Cruz was absolutely on fire. He stormed through to win the Pump Track bronze and—by virtue of a stellar season—earned bronze in the Outdoor Research Ultimate Pump Track Challenge as part of the 2025 rankings Crankworx. Plus, his consistent performance landed him second overall in the King of Crankworx standings Crankworx.
Shealen Reno: Joyride Podium Power
Shealen Reno lit up the Red Bull Joyride stage, grabbing third place in the women’s slopestyle final with a clutch performance Crankworx+1. Her explosive style had the crowd buzzing—another Kenda rider standing tall on the global freeride spotlight.
Why These Wins Matter – and What Kenda Delivers
The King and Queen titles recognize riders who dominate across all disciplines: speed, flow, grit, and style—whether it's downhill, pump track, slopestyle, dual slalom, or endurance. Each discipline demands different tire builds—yet Kenda supported them all.
From hill-crushing grip to lightweight agility and unwavering durability, Kenda tires offer a full lineup built to win. That’s championship pedigree in every tread. Whether you're chasing podiums or just chasing trails, Kenda has your back.
Enjoy your ride
Happy Cycling
The Kenda Team