Child succeeds at Crankworx pond-crossing challenge while adults fail
A young rider coasts across a water obstacle at Sugarloaf Bike Park as competitors struggle with balance and buoyancy.
What to know
- A child successfully crossed a water obstacle on a bicycle at the Crankworx World Championship pond-crossing event in New Brunswick while multiple adult competitors fell in.
- Observers credited the child's success to advantages including lower center of gravity, lighter weight reducing tire sinkage, fearlessness, and the technique of coasting rather than pedaling.
- The event drew engagement focused on comparing children's natural balance and intuitive approach to adults' overthinking of the physical challenge.
Children have natural physical advantages (lighter weight, lower center of gravity) that make the crossing easier.
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“Kids aren't as top heavy on a bike and have way better balance.”
204queenb0574.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
Children succeed through fearlessness and not overthinking, while adults hesitate and fail mentally.
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“Of course the little kid who doesn't overthink it… just cruises right on over!”
fellwood.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
The event is a fun community experience worth celebrating regardless of outcomes.
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“That looks like a lot of fun. Nice community event.”
dalebritt.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
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Crankworx pond-crossing event held at Sugarloaf Bike Park
The World Championship pond-crossing event took place at Sugarloaf Bike Park in New Brunswick, Canada, with competitors attempting to cross a water obstacle on bicycles. A young child successfully completed the crossing while multiple adult riders fell into the water.
“Of course the little kid who doesn't overthink it… just cruises right on over!”
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World Championship Pond Crossing at the Sugarloaf Bike Park in New Brunswick, Canada 🇨🇦 IG: @crankworxsummerseries
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Of course the little kid who doesn’t overthink it… just cruises right on over!🤣🤣🤣👍
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That looks like a lot of fun. Nice community event.
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I know—I think starting pretty fast and then coasting would be best. But also, I’d probably end up in the water
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Yay, the kid did it. Fair to say I would have made it about 2 feet before falling in the water. 😀
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Of course the kid would make it. Fun to watch
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I can feel that kid's smile from here....
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Little kids are fearless. Just get on the bike and do it cause I'm not falling, lol 😆
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Plus he didn't peddle for most of the ride. That helped keep him steady.
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The adults are no competition for a kid! 😂👍 Very cool.
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Lower center of gravity worked in the kid's favor
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Hilarious 🤣🤣🤣. I think I’ll remain a spectator. 🤣🤣🤣
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Little kids are much lighter and they don't sink the tires and twist the boards as much as the older people. You can see most of the older people fail near the same area which seems to be less bouyant and the boards twist.
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It’s a lot of fun…so many more community events like this one.
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I’m no expert on this sport, but I think I can see what they’re doing wrong. They’re falling into the water instead of staying on the little bridge thingy.
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Kids aren't as top heavy on a bike and have way better balance. 😂
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Life is like a bicycle; it’s moving forward that creates balance
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😂😂😂 If you can't get along with Canadiens, then you can't get along with anyone..I’ve traveled to nine provinces and never knew there were any assholes in Canada until that trucker fiasco during COVID. I love Canada. I'd never be able to bike over that. 😂
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Put on a life jacket and you won’t need it🤩😂 (Scouts are told to never forget rain jacket and booths if they want a sunny day trip)
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Kudos to the kid who did it. Fun to watch.
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My first thought was that many kids could do that. I swear they become at one with a bike. I'd make it about 5'. Lol
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I totally feel like I could do this. But most likely can’t.
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Speed is your friend. Don't think, just do.