July 16, 2024

WHISTLER, JULY 16, 2024 — NeuroCatch, a leading medical device company that enables rapid access to an objective assessment of brain health at the point of care, announced its partnership with Crankworx, a wildly popular global mountain biking competition series and festival. The NeuroCatch^® Platform will be used for research and brain health assessment among competitors in the event. NeuroCatch specifically provides objective assessment of cognitive function, in minutes at the point-of-care. The collaboration reflects Crankworx’s dedication to advancing rider performance and health, representing a significant step forward in enhancing athlete well-being within the extreme sports community.

The Crankworx World Tour hosts multi-discipline elite and amateur level events at four festivals across the globe: Rotorua (New Zealand), Cairns (Australia), Innsbruck (Austria) and Whistler (Canada). Prioritizing brain health, NeuroCatch’s cognitive assessment capabilities will launch at the Whistler event, taking place from July 19-28.

NeuroCatch’s cognitive assessment provides real-time, objective data on brain function, enabling rapid and accurate brain health evaluation in minutes at the point-of-care. This partnership will empower Crankworx’s research and clinical teams with rapid evaluations of cognitive brain health for the athletes in both a benchmarking research study and in the event of a crash affecting brain health.

“We are thrilled to partner with NeuroCatch to elevate the standard of brain health management in mountain biking,” said Darren Kinnaird, Managing Director of Crankworx. “Our athletes push themselves to the limits physically and mentally, which makes for a great competition, and their well-being has always been and will remain our top priority. Our partnership with NeuroCatch reaffirms our commitment to fostering a supportive environment for all participants, and enables riders to hit these trails with confidence while having fun.”

“As the popularity of mountain biking continues to soar, so does the imperative of athlete brain health, as biking is cognitively demanding and these riders compete to perform at the highest level,” said Dr. Ryan D’Arcy, President and Chief Scientific Officer of HealthTech Connex, which oversees NeuroCatch Inc. “With Crankworx, we are championing brain health research in extreme sports and promoting awareness. We’re excited to support the athletes during the Whistler event and make a meaningful impact in mountain biking here at home and to grow worldwide.”

“Crankworx partnering with NeuroCatch is a significant step forward in ensuring the well-being of athletes and safety in racing more broadly,” stated Aaron Gwin, professional mountain bike rider and World Cup champion. “I’ve used NeuroCatch as part of my training and it takes the guesswork out of brain health evaluation and determination within minutes, enabling me and my team to make the informed decisions around racing performance.”

For more information about Crankworx and NeuroCatch, please visit https://www.crankworx.com/ and https://www.neurocatch.com/.

About NeuroCatch  

NeuroCatch is medical device company focused on evaluating cognition and improving brain health. Based on science and research, the company is focused on translating neuroscience brain vital sign innovations into real-world medical devices. The flagship product, the NeuroCatch^® Platform, is an industry-leading medical device that offers an objective evaluation of cognitive function, which is delivered in minutes at the point of care. The NeuroCatch Platform can provide value at any time in the care continuum, from initial evaluation or post-injury through ongoing treatment, with immediate results as part of the data available to the clinician in assessing brain health.

Contact:Victoria Mickelson
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1-857-756-3445

About Crankworx World Tour

Crankworx is the ultimate experience in mountain biking. Born in Whistler, B.C. in 2004, Crankworx has evolved into a multi-stop international festival series. The Crankworx World Tour brings together the best mountain bike athletes to compete in elite-level competitions in a variety of disciplines. Crankworx World Tour festivals also host races for amateurs, CWNEXT categories for next gen athletes, Kidsworx contests for young riders, participatory events and celebrations of mountain bike culture, all while showcasing amazing destinations.

Contact:Teresa Fasch
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