Bikers Vermette and Ferguson set new benchmarks at the Red Bull Hardline event in Wales
The Dyfi Valley in Wales played host to the 2025 edition of Red Bull Hardline, the world's most challenging mountain bike race, on July 25-27. This year's event showcased a strong field of the world's top riders, including multiple world champions, World Cup winners, and Red Bull Rampage podium finishers.
Tahneé Seagrave and Gracey Hemstreet were among the participants, joining an impressive lineup that included Asa Vermette, the Junior world champion and one of the fastest young talents in mountain biking. Vermette, who hails from the USA, claimed the men's title in a fierce competition.
In the women's race, Louise Ferguson emerged victorious. Ferguson, known as the leading lady of Hardline, held off the challenges from her fellow competitors to secure her win. Other notable female riders included Hannah Bergemann, one of mountain biking's most promising new talents, excelling in both slopestyle and freeride.
The race featured the challenging course known for its technical downhill and freestyle elements. While the notorious Canyon Gap was absent from the 2025 track, features like the road gap and Crag Drop remained, keeping the race extremely demanding.
British veterans like Bernard Kerr and Gee Atherton, a multiple world champion and World Cup winner, were also in the mix. Kerr is regularly challenging for UCI World Cup wins, making him one of the fastest downhill riders in the world. Atherton, one of the greatest MTB riders of his generation, claimed a podium finish.
Irish rider Ronan Dunne, the winner of Red Bull Hardline in Australia and Wales, as well as a World Cup, was another strong contender. Dunne, who is leading a new generation of Irish downhill racers to the top, finished near the top of the leaderboard.
The race concluded with Vermette and Ferguson standing atop the podium, having successfully navigated the tough course and fierce competition. The 2025 Red Bull Hardline was a testament to the skill, determination, and athleticism of the world's best mountain bikers.
Looking ahead, Red Bull Hardline will return to Wales in 2025 with the toughest downhill mountain bike track in the world. Mountain biking fans can expect another thrilling edition of this prestigious event.
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- The 2025 edition of Red Bull Hardline served as an adventure for the world's top mountain bikers, testing their skills on the toughest downhill mountain bike track in the world. One such contestant was Asa Vermette, the Junior world champion in mountain biking, who showcased his skills and emerged as the men's champion in a fierce competition.
- The 2025 Red Bull Hardline was not only a competition among the world's top mountain bikers but also a platform for new talents to make their mark. One such rider was Hannah Bergemann, who excels in both slopestyle and freeride, further showcasing the diversity of sports events supported by Red Bull.
