With more than 100 exhibitors setting up and a bunch of local food trucks doing their prep, Skyline was going to be "pumping", he said.
Crankworx organiser Tak Mutu said it was "all hands on deck" today getting everything ready. Photo / File
Today's events will see the kids on their bikes as soon as the bell rings, with the Kidsworx Dual Slalom Challenge and race kicking off from 3.30pm.
Although there were a bunch of events in the coming days, Wednesday would be the day where the music, food and big-ticket races kicked off.
The Kidsworx Dual Slalom Challenge. Photo/ Stephen Parker
Kaya Sparke, owner of local food truck Feed The People Vegan Eats, said the business had already had a "sell-out" day at the Enduro event over the weekend.
Last year was the first time her "vegan fast food" truck had set up at the event and it had been a roaring success.
They were stoked to be back at the event for a second year "with a lot more experience under our belt", she said.
Sparke said her team had been super "under the pump with prep" and they were really looking forward to feeding loads of riders and spectators alike for another year.
There will be locals days on both Wednesday and Thursday this week, where locals can get in for free with proof of residency.
Rotorua's Adam Baird gives his son Noah a piggyback back up the hill to start another run on the dual slalom course. Photo / Stephen Parker
The Official Oceania Whip-off Champs always draw a big crowd and will take place from 7pm on Wednesday, while Thursday will see the nailbiting 100% Dual Slalom event.
Gates open at 10am from Tuesday through Thursday then 8am on Friday and 9am on Saturday.
The official opening ceremony will take place at Skyline tomorrow at 7.15pm.
Owner Kaya Sparke (left) and Blade Janaway at their Feed The People food truck last Crankworx. Photo / File
Other big events to look out for this week included the Maxxis Slopestyle in Memory of McGazza and the Rockshox Rotorua Pump Track Challenge on Saturday, as well as the Crankworx Rotorua Downhill on Sunday.
The weather was looking to stay mainly fine throughout the week.
According to MetService, temperatures are set to get up to between 21C and 25C from Tuesday through to Sunday.
Image 1 of 10: Trackside spectators show their support.
Most days would see morning cloud that would burn off to fine with light winds. Wednesday was the only day forecast with showers and possibly thundery conditions from late morning through to the afternoon.
With thousands of fans expected to converge on the venue, parking restrictions were in place with Skyline parking closed to Crankworx attendees.
However, there were three parking locations all within 15-minute walking distance from the venue at Rowi Street Reserve, Kawaha Point Reserve and Waikite Rugby Club.
There would be bag checks at the entry of the event and people were asked not to bring glass, knives, weapons, tents, drones, barbecue or gas cookers, alcohol or pets.
LOCALS' DAYS SCHEDULE:
Wednesday 9am–11am 100% Dual Slalom Rotorua Pro Training
