<b>"3, 2, 1..." Welcome to Red Bull Rampage 2014. Ramon Hunziker kicked things off with a bang as the first rider down the hill.</b> - Turman
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<b>Carson Storch turned up the heat immediately. Even as a Rampage rookie, his composure on the hill painted him as a seasoned veteran. He was the only rider using the Flow Fest line to make Finals.</b> - Turman
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<b>Jeff Herbertson threw down with the best of them, flipping his way into a solid 7th place.</b> - Steen
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<b>We never saw Brendan Fairclough get inverted, but the World Cup pinner held his own with the freeride crowd on a very demanding line. 8th place for Brendog.</b> - Steen
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<b>Brett Rheeder was happy to have survived Rampage and walk away with a Top 5 finish, even if it was bittersweet.</b> - Turman
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<b>Also best known for his slopestyle antics, Szymon Godziek showed similar skill on his big bike coming in 11th place.</b> - Pondella
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<b>Thomas Genon rode as stylish as ever, but also linked in a massive drop from the top of the venue for 13th on the day.</b> - Turman
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<b>The scariest moment of Kyle Norbraten's run? This spin, which he stomped. 6th place and happy as can be.</b> - Turman
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<b>The 360 heard 'round the world. Cam Zink is an animal. 44+ feet down.</b> - Pondella
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<b>A well deserved Best Trick and 2nd place for Zink.</b> - Turman
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<b>Kyle Strait didn't hit this massive drop until his first Finals run. On run two he took his hands off. That's experience for you. T-Sage heckles the 4th place finisher in the audio.</b> - Steen
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<b>Is the risk worth the reward? While the paycheck may not be great, the riders continue to push the boundaries. Strait pointed straight down.</b> - Treml
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<b>The dig crews were as much a part of a riders' success as their ability to get down the hill.</b> - Steen
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<b>Pierre Edouard Ferry's day didn't go as planned, but he'll be back for more.</b> - Turman
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<b>Tom Van Steenbergen under rotated a front flip over the 73-foot canyon gap. Had he landed it, it would have only just beaten his previous world record front flip.</b> - Turman
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<b>Van Steenbergen going large. Just getting to the canyon gap was a feat in itself.</b> - Turman
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<b>Down but not out, Louis Reboul throws horns to crowd after going down hard. Heal well.</b> - Steen
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<b>Your 2014 Freeride Mountain Bike World Tour Champion and 3rd place Rampage finisher, Brandon Semenuk.</b> - Treml
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<b>It's amazing what Semenuk threw down considering how little time he's had on a DH bike this year.</b> - Pondella
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<b>The Tactician's run will not soon be forgotten.</b> - Turman
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<b>Geoff Gulevich looked comfortable all week, but his line choice may have left something to be desired on the scorecard. That says alot about how far the event has come, considering most wouldn't attempt it.</b> - Turman
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<b>With Graham Agassiz sidelined for the main event, Andreu Lacondeguy was left to do their shared line justice. Boy did he ever.</b> - Pondella
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<b>The combination of BIG moves, clicked tricks and high speeds all came together for Andreu.</b> - Turman
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<b>Curse of the fours broken, 2014's Red Bull Rampage winner took the win in commanding fashion.</b> - Pondella
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<b>1st - Lacondeguy, 2nd - Zink, 3rd - Semenuk.</b> - Turman
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<b>Andreu's diggers helped make the victory happen, and they'd do it all again. Well done Steve-O and crew.</b> - Turman
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<b>With 2014 in the books, can we look forward to another year of Rampage? That's the rumor... Until then, keep it pinned.</b> - Pondella
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Following nearly two weeks of intense preparation, not even torrential rains, scorpion stings, blisters, sunburns, broken tools, and broken bodies could keep the show from going on. With nothing but blue skies and big crowds on finals day, it was up to the riders to lay it all on the line for their chance at glory. Listen in as we recap the rowdiest freeride event of the year.
Photos by Brandon Turman, Courtney Steen, Christian Pondella, and Dean Treml/Red Bull Content Pool
Photos by Brandon Turman, Courtney Steen, Christian Pondella, and Dean Treml/Red Bull Content Pool
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