From Rampage to Hardline - Kyle Strait, "I'm Fine"

Kyle Strait is back in the saddle and focused on his future as a freerider and as a father. He doesn’t feel like talking about the accident at Red Bull Rampage that left him with three broken vertebrae – he’s ready for the future, starting with his first run at Red Bull Hardline on July 16. Catch up with the legendary mountain biker in the new feature from Vitus, “I'm Fine”.

Vitus proudly presents a video profile of Kyle Strait, whose 20-plus year career as a slopestyle athlete and pioneering freerider has earned his place among the living legends of mountain biking. But it hasn’t come easy. Until last year, Strait was the only rider to have an unbroken record of attendance at Red Bull Rampage since it began in 2001. He’s also won Rampage twice. But during his last practice run in 2022, one small mistake led to a horrifying slam. We’ve all seen the footage. The worst part wasn’t the violence of the impact; it was the stillness that followed. The Californian fractured three vertebrae in an instant and has been steadily rebuilding his body and mind ever since. It’s a gut-wrenching moment to watch on video, but it’s a moment from which Kyle has moved on.

“I’m fine,” Strait said. He’s had enough of the questions about the crash. He’s ready to focus on what’s next, both as a rider and as a father.

Fatherhood has changed him – he’s a generous and affectionate dad who shares parenting responsibilities with Rachel Strait at the family home and mountain biking compound in Alpine, California. He’s been steadily progressing on the bike since his crash last October – it’s an electric feeling to watch Strait flow through the berms on the Strait Acres slalom with his instantly-recognizable style. We can’t wait to see that style return to the world’s stage, as Kyle has a full schedule planned for this year’s premier freeride events. It all starts on July 16, when he'll be taking on the legendary
Red Bull Hardline for the first time.

“I’ve just been building my body for the past quite-a-few months,” Kyle said. “And honestly I’m looking forward to the future.”

Learn more at VitusBikes.com and stay tuned to Red Bull Hardline to see Kyle Strait and Joe Smith pilot their Dominers on July 16th.