Here’s everything you need to know to tune in to the action. The rules, Red Bull says, are pretty simple: “ride down a mountain to the bottom of it, in one piece, in as spectacular a way as possible.” (Photo/Paris Gore, RBCP) They’ll tussle for the top spot and the accompanying notoriety while riding bikes with swingarms that look like they belong on motocross rigs. 21.īrett Rheeder, Cam Zink, Carson Storch, and others will all try to dethrone Brandon Semenuk, who’s won the last two straight Rampages and four all-time. Eighteen of the world’s best freeriders will hit the “course” (read: massive gaps that plunge between 100-foot sandstone cliffs) near Zion National Park starting Friday, Oct. Red Bull Rampage drops back into the southern Utah desert this weekend. Tune in to catch the world’s steepest, airiest, raddest MTB freeride competition. To stay up to date on the latest Red Bull Rampage information, follow and check out the following article here.Unless you’ve seen Red Bull Rampage, you haven’t seen anything like it. All the preparation will end in an epic showdown in the desert, where only one will ride away as the champion of the 2021 Red Bull Rampage. In advance of the competition, riders and their support crew will spend four days building their lines, followed by a rest day, and then four practice days.
The competition format will remain the same, with an elite group of riders carving their ultimate lines into the side of near-vertical sandstone ridges with the help of their two-person build crews. For the 20th anniversary, Rampage will look back at some of the best moments and stories from over the years, as well as highlight the progression, tricks and technology that have shaped the contest throughout the years. The inaugural Red Bull Rampage was held in 2001, and since then, 14 different events and nine different winners have earmarked their place in the history books. I grew up just miles down the road watching this contest so to be among my idols and compete alongside them is going to be such a huge accomplishment.”Īll invited athletes must confirm their attendance by September 27, at which point anyone who drops out or is unable to attend would be replaced by an event alternate and the competition roster will be set.īrendan Fairclough GBR (injured pre-Rampage, not riding)īrett Rheeder CAN (injured pre-Rampage, not riding)Ĭarson Storch USA (injured in practice, not riding finals)Īndreu Lacondeguy ES-CT (injured in practice, not riding finals)īrage Vestavik NOR (injured in practice, not riding finals) “I’m ready to compete on the biggest stage in the sport. “It’s a tremendous honor to be invited to Red Bull Rampage for the first time,” said Jaxson Riddle.
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The top 10 riders from the 2019 competition were automatically pre-qualified into this year’s event, while the other five wildcards and five alternates were selected by a committee of former Rampage competitors, pro athletes, judges, and industry experts based on competition results and video submissions. Photo: Peter Morning/Red Bull Content Pool
Looking forward to getting the shovels in the dirt.” Brandon Semenuk, one of only two three-time Rampage winners and the defending 2019 champ, plans to return in October to see if he can nab a fourth. A new venue means open doors for creativity, but also a big build to have our lines ready for finals. “While we missed the 2020 event, I know myself and the rest of the riders are looking forward to getting back out to Utah.
The event is scheduled for October 15 thand tickets will go on-sale to public on Friday, August 20 th at 9am Pt/12pm ET at “After a short hiatus, it’s exciting to see Red Bull Rampage return this year, especially since it’s the 20-year anniversary,” said defending Red Bull Rampage champion Brandon Semenuk. The world’s best riders will descend on a brand-new venue in Southwestern Utah in celebration of the 20-year anniversary of the competition. Six former Rampage winners and two rookies are among the 15 athletes invited to this year’s Red Bull Rampage event, the premier big-mountain freeride competition in mountain biking. Red Bull Rampage will be streaming live starting at 10 a.m. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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