Media Release
For immediate release
7 November 2014
Rotorua Trust grants $200,000 to Crankworx Rotorua
The Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust announced today it will contribute $200,000 to the world’s largest mountain biking
festival coming to Rotorua - Crankworx
The phenomenon that is Crankworx, which also includes the Enduro World Series, will make its way to Rotorua from 25th –
29th March 2015, marking the first event on the professional racing calendar for the year.
It is expected to attract up to 15,000 spectators and 750 riders from New Zealand and around the world.
Crankworx Rotorua brings with it the best mountain biking pro-athletes for competitions, concerts and culture. Rotorua
will be a part of the Pump Track series and will host Speed and Style, Slopestyle, Downhill and Enduro events over the
five days.
There will also be a raft of other events surrounding the festival for amateur and non-bikers, including a
soon-to-be-announced music festival featuring top New Zealand artists.
Event director, Tak Mutu, said the Trust funding will provide greater opportunities for the wider public to enjoy the
event.
“The funding we’ve received from the Rotorua Trust will go specifically toward providing free public access to the
events we have planned on the Lakefront to coincide with the mountain biking festival.
“For instance, we’ll have a range of great bands on stage during the week. Plus, we’re planning some fun activities for
kids and families. The Trust money allows us to open these events up to locals and others in town for the event,” Tak
explained.
Rotorua Trust Chairman, Grahame Hall, said the Trust was pleased to provide funding to Crankworx Rotorua as it will have
a major economic and reputational impact on the district.
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