WHY WE REFUSED TO RIDE CRANKWORX ROTORUA 2024 (United For Slopestyle)

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Ай бұрын

UNITED FOR SLOPESTYLE! After a tough week of negotiations and meeting with the organisation of crankworx we were left with no other option than to stand our ground and not participate in the event that they put on.
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My name is Max Fredriksson! I’m a 26 years old professional MTB athlete from Stockholm - Sweden! After becoming the vice world champion in 2016 I’ve dealt with a ton of injuries from contests. I currently compete at the highest level of Slopestyle MTB riding in the ’’Slopestyle world championships’’ at Crankworx events all around the world. When I’m not at contests I love and enjoy creating short films on youtube for you guys and bring you along to show what I do other than the daily intense training and constant traveling or competing.
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@ArtForm460 Ай бұрын

Support the riders all the way. None of the demands were wild, especially considering the insane training and risk associated with what you guys do. You all deserve fair compensation and care, Crankworx need to step up here.

@Sammy-iw7do Ай бұрын

isn't crankwoex owned by redbull, those guy are cahsed up out the wahzoo

@kevinmabry8422 Ай бұрын

So the riders need to get better support from their sponsors. Why should the competition pay the competitors as if they are employees? They arent.

@Sammy-iw7do Ай бұрын

@@kevinmabry8422 yeh exactly they're sponser should be paying more too, and redbull should be putting more money intoe crankworx

@carstenb23 Ай бұрын

@@kevinmabry8422 the riders are the way Crankworx makes money. So it makes sense to pay them

@kevinmabry8422 Ай бұрын

@@carstenb23 crankworx is how the riders get sponsored. So it makes sense to just award the winners.

@dvs620 Ай бұрын

Max, don't be afraid to say it's about money. It is. That's NOT A BAD THING. You want better hotel accommodations, better food, expenses covered. And you should get that. If you're invited onto this tour, it should be with an agreement that your expenses are covered and not out of pocket. Fans are there to see you, not the organizers. It's laughable how little riders make on your, whether it's slope style or downhill and everything in between. Riders bring in the money, they absolutely should get enough to make a living without worrying about travel and health expenses. If they don't want bigger prizes, then all costs associated with attending the event should be covered. Don't want to cover them, pay the riders more. I know you love the sport, but fight for your worth. Nothing wrong with getting paid what you deserve and earned. Keep up the fight. 🤘🏻

@nw7654 Ай бұрын

Most of us in life want paying a decent amount of money on life! What are they going to do if crankworx say no to anything?

@TheMentalj Ай бұрын

But he can afford to bring a Filmer with him??

@dvs620 Ай бұрын

@@TheMentalj KZfaq money. Sponsor money. But not every rider has KZfaq or those kinds of sponsors. Max's "son" Jake Atkinson just did a video where he said he paid over €20k OUT OF POCKET last year to go to various competitions. Those are the guys the seasoned pros are fighting for.

@dvs620 Ай бұрын

@@nw7654 Strike. What is Crankworx going to do if they don't have riders to promote at their competitions?

@TheMentalj Ай бұрын

Thats his choice @@dvs620

@ollie9397 Ай бұрын

Reminds me of the Formula one guys lead by Jackie Stewart who refused to race until safety was made a priority. You did the right thing.

@MTBATX Ай бұрын

So awesome to see this reference. Grand Prix Drivers Association (GPDA). First chairman was none other than Stirling Moss.

@robertadair6612 Ай бұрын

Or Kenny Roberts V the FIM.....

@MaxFredriksson Ай бұрын

This was a tough week! Hope you guys enjoy this video, can’t wait to show you guys what’s coming!

@paeve362 Ай бұрын

@@murrijuana2842 cool your jets bro, go get edgy somewhere else

@eartharrow6772 Ай бұрын

Theo in the mulch!!!

@xsploit Ай бұрын

Can you do a vid maybe on a typical event cost etc. as a fan we don't know how much goes into a event from start to finish

@randylahey1822 Ай бұрын

I see a lot of similarities within the skateboarding industry, its so small but things really need to change. You got veteran pro's working side jobs and next gen kids selling cookies to be able to afford travel unless they have some top tier sponsor. In some European countries up-and-coming riders can get state funding if you're enrolled with the national organisation, but that's pretty much it. Best of luck to the mtb community!

@aarowbach8711 Ай бұрын

@@xsploit 200 gran for darkfest

@ashleytombs Ай бұрын

It must’ve been a very very tough decision. to make but a massive massive respect to max and all the other Slopestyle riders too make the decision not to ride and let the girls have the historic moment once again massive massive respect to all of you

@Mcfc2Rich Ай бұрын

Thanks for clearing up thay you offered to ride at the weekend if those changes could be made for future events, that's a key part missed out that we wasnt aware of

@bridg3burn3r Ай бұрын

Really highlight this point more.

@Ctrl952 Ай бұрын

Respect for standing up for a better future of the sport.

@meldoomis6402 Ай бұрын

or destroying everything built this far... only time will tell

@toast9958 Ай бұрын

@@meldoomis6402 yeah ive got a bad feeling lol

@michaelsmith5115 Ай бұрын

@@toast9958 if they (the organizers) cant keep the event afloat than let it burn. Start over with a made by riders for riders approach. Same BS is happening in the surf championship tour and it needs a reset.

@dmob319 Ай бұрын

@@meldoomis6402if riders wanting fair treatment destroys it, it wasn’t worth preserving

@SilverbackOrangutan71 Ай бұрын

Massive respect! Nobody should be upset with you or any rider. Major concerns needed to be addressed … very proud for all of you young men.. I’m 52. Setting yet another get example for the world. Well done gentlemen

@DougTunnler Ай бұрын

💯 Silverback. i know you were defending the riders from the start in the CW live chats too. '72 crew?

@SilverbackOrangutan71 Ай бұрын

@@DougTunnler yea I always defend people. Long story on why I have to do it.

@DougTunnler Ай бұрын

@@SilverbackOrangutan71duh, i didnt even notice the 71. too busy lol'ing at your name, I guess. We've been around long enough to recognize patterns.

@christian.peper21 Ай бұрын

You guys are doing the right thing. $2k per invited rider + accommodations is pocket change. The event is more than capable of pulling that off. Good job sticking to your guns 💪🏼

@FireLysm Ай бұрын

Greed has been always a week point of mankind. It's disappointing to see that not even bare minimum is provided to freestyle and DH folks that risk it all. Thank you for standing for yourself, the future of sport and most importantly a better human decency!

@raeward8092 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the update, and thank you all for caring about the future of your sport, I can’t imagine how hard it must be to travel all the way there, do all the practice, hold all those meetings only to ultimately have to make the decision not to compete. I really hope that this situation does get resolved and that you don’t end up in the same position at the next event. All the very best to all of you.

@alderfalkmtb1399 Ай бұрын

Mad respect. Totally the right decision to not drop in. I can imagine it had to be scary to stick to the plan. After all, it's part of your livelihood, and you're metaphorically biting the hand that feeds you. But you guys should never short change yourselves. You have the support of the fan base, I'm sure.

@passdutchy1194 Ай бұрын

Don’t worry the fans have the riders back 💪🏻 you are the reason we watch these events not for the organizers or sponsors

@foardhook Ай бұрын

I'm a kiwi. I don't ride, I don't watch the sport but I have competed in sport all my life. I say good for you. You did it perfectly and keep doing it!

@aleceriksson1108 Ай бұрын

Workers standing united for one another always win. So incredibly impressed with the riders doing that it takes to protect themselves and their livelihood in an industry that gives you a shiny blue & silver, or black and green helmet and a pat on the back, then uses you to drive billions in profits. Then, soon as the talent demands an equitable share, they cry poor mouth. F them. Takes big balls/lady balls to stand up to these companies. Bravo!

@CSRGM1915 Ай бұрын

Having gone to watch the event it was incredibly disappointing for it not to go ahead. I also appreciate the situation you guys were in, which I respect. Your demands weren’t unwarranted.

@aaavellone Ай бұрын

Pretty sure the only broadcast of the McGazza Train was a 10 second rerun in the middle of the ladies runs. Looks bad on Crankworx

@graemesimpson1343 Ай бұрын

I’m a Rotorua local who’s ridden in Whaka for over 30 years. Also involved in a lot of events Well done, Max and all the boys. Best wishes for 2024 and look forward to seeing you back in 2025. Kia kaha/Be strong...

@loamchasers Ай бұрын

This is your guys’s version of a strike and we’re all behind all you guys

@borismeiners7465 Ай бұрын

This was literately the first time ever that I pressed the „like“ button before watching a video. Full support for the Pros!💪🏼

@zethjugos1250 Ай бұрын

Massive move by all the riders! Organizers forget that they will not exist without the riders...you guys have our full support!

@MyMTBVideoYouTube Ай бұрын

This is how change is made. Respect ✊🏽 to you gents for putting your foot down. Love that you are fighting for future athletes. As one of the top competitors you have a platform to speak out. Respect for doing so. Change doesn’t happen till the ones at the top fight for the ones at the bottom. 👊🏽

@meldoomis6402 Ай бұрын

or how you tank an event and ruin it for everyone

@BolivGaming Ай бұрын

@@meldoomis6402the whole point is to tank the event as much as possible to get a reaction from crankworx that shit needs to change, whilst trying to be around for the fans as best they can. If they continue competing, there’s no reason for crankworx to change anything, that’s pretty obvious, given the fact they’ve been writing to them about this for years and nothings changed. Real fans don’t care and will support the riders no matter the outcome…

@ManWalksDogs Ай бұрын

@@meldoomis6402 there's you and a few other naysayers coming across pretty short sighted with your dim view of things from the riders perspective and the long term health of the sport. guessing you're not a union man?

@gnarlylove290 Ай бұрын

Long time subsciber, 1st time commenter: you guys rock! Know there's immense support for what you guys did and crankworx is absurd for not heeding your simple demands. Stay strong, dont waver, we rather you guys live well than see an event so please keep fighting the good fight! We love yall

@Maxischupp93 Ай бұрын

Putting your own livelihood on the line to save the sport. Huge respect! If you guys weren't united I bet they'd ban the ones that went on strike. 🙈

@edwardo2436 Ай бұрын

You have got stand united for yourselves you risk everything every time you ride for the sport, much respect glad you made the video to give the fans an insight to what goes on behind the scenes. You can see how genuinely sad the riders are by the look on your faces, hopefully an amicable agreement for both sides and we will see in the next crank works in may nothing but love for you brother

@paulgritton3364 Ай бұрын

Big respect to all riders. Great to see you all coming together for a better future. .

@jacksonfromm8365 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the insight Max! It definitely sucked not seeing you guys ride, but I’m proud of you all for sticking together! I hope you all get the accommodations you ask for. We all know you guys deserve it. You guys give us the best show there while putting yourselves in danger. Good luck, we’ve got your back and stand behind you.

@vanillabirding6250 Ай бұрын

Mad respect to that decision. Really good to see how united the riders are together with the fans and sponsors. Best of luck to you and all the riders for the upcoming events and the future. Also, really appreciate your honesty. Keep going! ❤🤟🍀

@nickes2283 Ай бұрын

Full respect for your desicion! You the Rieders are the ones who make slopestyle legendary! I really Hope they give alle their commitment on your requierements and some on top just for sign they are serious. Cant be that difficult…. Much love to all of you

@kris522 Ай бұрын

Respect dude!🙏🫡🤙🏻🤙🏻

@Tarv44 Ай бұрын

Full support for the change you guys are demanding. And I feel confident that it'll happen. Stay the course, fight the good fight, and keep loving what you do

@lucasramirez5962 Ай бұрын

proud of you guys for standing up for yourselves and future athletes.

@MrDelcol Ай бұрын

Huge respect to all you guys for banding together and making a stand. As you say in the video this has been ongoing for years. You weren't being listened to. It's crazy how far the slopestyle scene has evolved in a short period of time. The event organisers need to sort this out to safeguard the future of the sport.

@TorquatoTesta Ай бұрын

So good stuff Max here! The first speach was so on point! Thanks for sharing with everyone!❤ We got this💪🏼

@bastiankoenig Ай бұрын

Much Love for all the Riders❤❤❤

@Jukka_T Ай бұрын

Massive respect to all riders. 👊🏻😎 Sometimes difficult decisions have to be made for a better tomorrow. Thanks for great videos, can´t wait next one. 🤙🏻

@natanaellyckelind8661 Ай бұрын

Thank you Max for clarification and a informative video. You and the other guys will always be heroes for the coming generations.

@mikedisalvo6305 Ай бұрын

Wow, tough one Max. Hope this works out for everyone involved. Props for putting this video out, I'm sure it was not easy for you & the guys to go through all this. I was so ready to watch the first event this year and cheer you on.

@simonworle3584 Ай бұрын

Legends ❤️‍🔥🔥 Respect for all those riders who’s pushing the sport to some better conditions ✊🏻

@73megalith Ай бұрын

Keep pushing forwards ✊️ riders united will change the game, respect.

@SJLCinemas Ай бұрын

11:30 haha made it into a Max Fredriksson video! Great to meet you folks out there. Big ups to you guys taking a stand

@claytonsmoothy314 Ай бұрын

So happy everyone stuck together on this, great work

@withneilw9146 Ай бұрын

You guys inspire us by doing the impossible and doing what we love so well. Now you're being inspirational standing up for what's right

@Bear0280 Ай бұрын

Thanks heaps for taking the time to make this Video and share all the stuff that’s going on behind the scenes at CrankWorx and I’ve got my fingers crossed that conditions start to change for the Old Skool and the New Skool riders ✌🏼Out

@FreerideQuebec Ай бұрын

Mad respect for this Max, the community is with you guys

@gettin-sendy Ай бұрын

Max, you and the boys ae legends, we appreciate your stand and take our hats off to you all. Onwards and upwards. All for a better future. 👌

@Odog_Vlogs_MTB Ай бұрын

this makes sooo much sense I really hope that you and all of the riders can help this better cause! Hoping that this can change!!!🤞👍

@turdwarbler Ай бұрын

We support you, and all the other riders in slope style and DH for that matter. The risks you take can be life changing so you should be compensated for that commitment and risk.

@domgray7587 Ай бұрын

Looked like the building of an awesome run Max. Hats off to you guys for taking action 🤞let’s hope it gets resolved 🤙

@thecanadianmtbchannel1192 Ай бұрын

Way to go guy’s!! You all have to be safe.. And also so much is put into the sport.. You need to survive. As far as i concerned.. You dude’s are the show… Congrats on standing together!! I look forward for whats to come out of it

@rickyricketts9686 Ай бұрын

Respect to you and all the riders. Keep fighting the good fight. ✊✊

@wictormagnusson8640 Ай бұрын

Grymt Broder! Stå på er! Ni är grymma!

@ErgMaN_2point0 Ай бұрын

We got your back, Max. Keep killing it!

@dallinknaperek Ай бұрын

Massive respect for standing your ground.

@kevinlucasmtb Ай бұрын

Full support for you guys! ❤

@user-qj2ru4lu1f Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing with us a little of your reality, things that are not shown and that only you understand, this shows us a little more about what the sport is like and how difficult it is to get where you are 🙏👏

@woweeoi11 Ай бұрын

Good transparency, full support to the riders. You are the one inheriting all the risk, the change is not just for you but the future of your sport.

@grahamrushall6044 Ай бұрын

Keep up the fight. Behind you guys all the way.

@45graham45 Ай бұрын

Excellent, well presented video explaining the riders situation. Wishing you all the best moving forward & with future negotiations 🤞🤞🤞

@colebonnell5400 Ай бұрын

Honestly good for you guys to stand up and take action by not riding I really hope they start to treat you better

@dyko96 Ай бұрын

Big up all the riders, much love all of you. You gotta stick up for what you believe in & things have to work both ways comp wise ❤

@Omg_mtb10 Ай бұрын

Mad respect mate, not an easy decision I’m sure and shaping the future for us young dreamers 🫶🏽

@roddas26 Ай бұрын

Excellent breakdown bro. Stay strong ✊

@panda_is_hangry0.0 Ай бұрын

🙌 love you dudes 👊 i freaking love slopestyle and i’m behind you boys all the way

@glenzemljic2376 Ай бұрын

Its about time boys hats off 100% suport you all deserve much more respect🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

@hollowayoutdoors8713 Ай бұрын

Awesome to see all of you come together to try and help the sport out for the future!

@Blesur Ай бұрын

Full support for you guys ❤

@eddiebernays6809 Ай бұрын

Been watching slope for over 10 years. Proud of you guys for standing up for the sport.

@izlo7377 Ай бұрын

Respect. That's tough but you all are making it happen by working together.

@johannes0747 Ай бұрын

hope you achieve those changes! full support for a future for slopestyle!

@dirtyintel5668 Ай бұрын

💯 support the riders. Thank you for the information and authenticity.

@hoffman117 Ай бұрын

Makes a whole lot more sense now hearing you talk about it. It was because of you guys at Crankworx last year I picked up a jumper. Totally changed my view on big bikes compared to my 20in bmx. Massive thanxs

@bloodmasta1 Ай бұрын

100% behind you Guys! ❤❤

@LPx007 Ай бұрын

I love you guys!!! Stay strong!! 💪💪💪💪💪

@martinolsson5477 Ай бұрын

Jävligt bra gjort av er 👊 Ni gjorde det i helt rätt tid, respekt🙏

@ellisgribble5729 Ай бұрын

Keep fighting!!

@toxic_munchkin8307 Ай бұрын

well done guys , if you dont stand your ground and stand up for your selfs , who is . glad you stand united and for each other . hats off to you guys and stand your ground

@StreetSteeze Ай бұрын

It's so cool to see all the guys coming together to fight for the greater cause. Solidarity.

@JesseMuckle Ай бұрын

Massive respect to all the riders ❤❤❤ I support you all 100%

@richardking6887 Ай бұрын

Hey Max how you have done it was perfect. For me having personal friends who compete with you I got to talk to them and I totally agree 👍. Keep united it will happen and change

@troydavis4848 Ай бұрын

Good for you all to come together and do it for the sport! They make plenty of money off of y'all they can easily pay everyone something decent.

@hannahstreutker7603 Ай бұрын

Yep. This needed to be done. Good job, guys!

@nevets5920 Ай бұрын

Mad respect to you and all the riders!

@485Design Ай бұрын

Good for you guys, you guys absolutely deserve 100% of your demands. Can definitely see the hurt on your face which shows you genuinely give a sh*t. Well wishes sent from Charlotte, NC!

@benjybluehat Ай бұрын

Any real fan of the sport is right behind you guys. Super proud of you all and your collective attitude. Stand your ground for what is right.

@JUSTIN-ix9pq Ай бұрын

Such a nice and meaningfull Video. Hope That Everything will go in the Direktion it needs to go..🤘

@sandy_knight Ай бұрын

I hope you all get a good offer before the next round but if not then don't back down. Loving your work 👍

@raymondwinn6218 Ай бұрын

Much love and Support!! It takes huge balls to stand up to the people taking advantage of you ESPECIALLY when you don’t have much support to begin with. Your demands were EXTREMELY reasonable AND easily obtainable by the promoters. You are so fucking strong for banding together and uniting together and improving the sport together!! I don’t even watch slope style but you bet your ass I will start now!!! Let’s roll TOGETHER!! LOVE THIS!!!

@Kacv-dc1tx Ай бұрын

Good for you guys! Safety is always 1st. The fact you stood up to them commands respect!!

@JamieMcilreavy Ай бұрын

Proud of all you guys for standing up for the sport ❤

@yetitoride3443 Ай бұрын

This is awesome! Keep it up

@Tri_tsangkahung Ай бұрын

Always support! respect

@johannneethling6234 Ай бұрын

I love this sport as a paramedic I always wish a safe event and of course the sport needs to live on. Thank you

@britasfettsost Ай бұрын

Mad respekt for doing what feels best for you riders good luck, hope you can find a solution that works for both

@edgmtb5177 Ай бұрын

Standing up for what you believe, 👏👏👏

@eek0h Ай бұрын

BE THE CHANGE! Thanks for speaking up. I fully support you all

@TAKS69 Ай бұрын

so proud of you all for sticking up for yourselves and what you stand for! never be sorry! can't wait to see what happens next lets see a future that's bright for everyone involved!