![]() ![]() 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. – The Toughness Award presented by BFGoodrich went to man of steel Zink after he competed despite a big crash during practice with Brage Vestavik’s spirit and drive rightfully earning him the McGazza Spirit Award.Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! – American rookie Jaxson Riddle walked away with the Best Style Award presented by Michelin and his dig crew, comprised of Joel Shockley and Samual Mercado, also won the Digger Award presented by Kia. – Canadian Tom van Steenbergen followed up his 2019 third place with the Best Trick Award presented by the Utah Sports Commission for a massive front flip on his big flat drop that had the crowd on their feet. The scene is amazing, especially the motivation and progression coming from younger guys and veterans.” ![]() I didn’t have quite as much practice time as I would have hoped, and just had to dial it in on my run. – Sorge, 33, said: “Especially with all the unpredictable variables like the weather. All my (Rampage wins) are special in their way and this one is amazing for obvious reasons. – Semenuk, 30, said: “After making a mistake in my first run, I had the body moving and nerves out, and just wanted to get the run I wanted done. – Alternate rider Boggs stomped his drops and tricks second time down to secure a memorable maiden podium on the back of an 87 that just edged out 2010 champion Cam Zink, who thrilled with 86.33 in fourth. – Sorge came agonisingly close to beating Semenuk to the four-time champion milestone after he scored 88.33 second time out, thanks to a run that included a superman added to a flip knack on his big drop. – The second run, though, was a brilliant series of efforts down the steep, jagged, ochre-coloured cliffs with Semenuk first out the gate to deliver a run for the ages as the Whistler native combined a t-bog, bar spin, flat spin, tail whip off a big drop – a first in Rampage history – and backflip tailwhip off the last jump to see him claim the lead with a mammoth 89. Red Bull Rampage Winning Run: Brandon Semenuk You can check out Brandon Semenuk’s bike setup, along with 12 other freeride bikes from this year’s event here in our Mega Rampage Pro Bike Check. It’s not quite the same as the classic DH Session, swapping in an alloy rear end and 10mm less travel than the downhill race bike. It’s an interesting bike you may have missed when it debuted 7 years ago. He orients the flip-chip in the high position to account for the lower bottom bracket height caused by that smaller rear wheel. Red Bull, photo by Bartek Wolinskiīrandon’s shorter-travel freeride version Session runs an almost retro mullet setup, with a 27.5″ wheel up front and a 26″ wheel out back. Watch his winning run, as well as the runs of 2nd place Kurt Sorge and 3rd place Reed Boggs’ right here. Yeah, that’s a tail whip while doing a back flip at the same time. Aboard his Trek Session Park freeride bike with a 190mm travel single-crown RockShox ZEB fork, Semenuk cranked out some incredible tricks including a tail whip off a flat drop, and a back flip tail whip. ![]() Brandon Semenuk has made Red Bull Rampage history once again, becoming the first-ever four-time winner of the infamous freeride event. ![]()
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