The event that has launched viral video stars and dropped thousands of jaws returns to Utah this fall, a freeride mountain biking spectacle known the world over as a proving ground for the best, bravest and most well-rounded rider on two wheels. Red Bull Rampage, a diamond series event of the FMB World Tour, will take place near Virgin, Utah with the finals set for September 28th.
'Rampage' mountain
The unique think about the whole idea competing on and dropping in off a near-vertical sandstone ridge is that over 30 daring mountain bikers will incorporate their own lines into the hill prior the event bringing their own individual styles. And only one can win - the one who can combine skills from downhill freeride, slopestyle, dirt jumping and racing.
Last year, there was a barrage of amazing moments, including two huge backflips that had the 1,500 plus spectators going mental. Cam Zink backflipped the 78ft Oakley Icon Sender – a trick he had been planning for months and required him to build his own kicker ramp to get the angle needed to attempt it. He seems to enjoy the Oakley sender, in 2010 he did first ever 360 there.
Cam Zink sending huge backflip from 78ft sender
Contrary to past years, the event is going to be held on the other side of the current mountain. This ‘backside’ should be more sheltered from any winds, and the sun will no longer shine into riders eyes - we can’t wait to see what the riders manage to create and ride on this new blank canvas.
Dustin Schaad - one of the worst crashes at Rampage 2013
The finals are webcast live on Sunday, September 28th and you can watch it here or tune-in to NBC on Sunday, November 30th at 12:30pm EST and catch the television recording
Photos: ©RedBull
Source: http://www.redbull.com
