LIVE: Red Bull Rampage 2022 - The Biggest Event in Mountain Biking 1

Red Bull Rampage returns to the steep and unforgiving terrain of south-west Utah in 2022! On Friday, October 21, the premier big-mountain freeride event will showcase the world’s top riders as they take-on some of the wildest lines in mountain biking. Be ready!
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nickvandine
2 years ago

Such a great event.  Every year I hesitantly question going and oftentimes even watching.  Many broken friends...  Yet, every year Rampage provides phenomenal reconnection to the human spirit and life inspiration to get out there, be happy, challenge yourself, and kick ass.

For everyone that bashes these savage wizards for pushing their limits please take a moment to watch them coming down after making the difficult decision to not ride their hard built lines due to wind and safety.  They aren't sending anything as they descend rolling up cautiously to the smallest bits to look over the edge and often awkwardly walk simple mini 2 foot drops.  These are the same dudes, best in the world, spinning inverted 3 variations off of 60 footers just a few feet away.  It's amazing insight into the true nature of their careful calculation and internal risk equation matrix.  Memorization, preparation, visualization, focus, precision, execution...  every pebble committed to photographic memory.  Outside of that they walk or slow roll like the rest of us.  On unfamiliar terrain the "crazy downhill mountain bikers" show a completely different and much more relatable approach to risk management and self preservation.  It's at least worth a pause for reflection.  While the insane riding is what draws me to this event, really appreciated the thoughtful display of athlete awareness and decision making.  Absolutely stoked to see all the boys sending huge lines with precision and similarly make the smart call when to pull the plug to ride another day.

Szymon Godziek's run was mental!

Thank's @CamMcCaul for the shout out to my big bro for helping pioneer the huge upper send on @Cameron Zink 's line and Zink for bringing the vision to fruition 9 years later, both true class acts.  Although, have to say I'm a little bummed McCaul also indirectly implied a turnbar isn't a trick because it's the only one I still have in the bag!  Ha ha!

Awesome event, props to all the athletes, and beautiful work on the broadcast.  

Whoop! Whoop!