Mitch Ropelato Is Crowned the King of the Crankworx World Tour

Ropelato had only planned on participating in the downhill events this season after refocusing his training on World Cup downhill racing. However, a few side events like the Dual Slalom series and Air downhill series, put Mitch Firmly in the driver’s seat heading into the last few days of Crankworx Whistler and the young American took stock and entered every event he could, taking home multiple medals and a win for his efforts.

 

The 27 year-old American was over the moon with both the cash and the fact that he surprised not only the Crankworx family, but himself as well.

 

“This is pretty good. I can’t be any happier, but it was totally unexpected,” said Ropelato. "I just kind of went with the flow and it ended up working out. I’m actually more excited about how the events went.  They are events I have never even got podiums on and I won them! I was like sweet, alright this is sick.”  

 

One of the most likeable riders on the circuit, Ropelato had more than a few of the local fans and industry members cheering him on all week.

 

Look for Ropelato to defend his  Crankworx title in 2020 but not before tackling the next Enduro World Series in Northstar Tahoe this coming weekend.