Reexperience all triumphant descents in the 20-year long Red Bull Rampage competition history
Red Bull Rampage Celebrates 20 Years of Pushing Freeride Mountain Biking Limits
The Red Bull Rampage, a pioneering freeride mountain bike competition, is turning 20 this year. Since its inception in 2001, the event has become a globally renowned platform for extreme skill, creativity, and progression in off-road big mountain riding.
The competition began as a relatively small gathering of daring riders challenging natural desert terrain near Virgin, Utah. Red Bull created the event to provide a platform for these athletes to conquer steep cliffs, narrow ridges, and massive jumps on natural terrain without a fixed course or gates, emphasizing rider choice and style.
Over the years, the Rampage has seen breakthroughs in technical tricks, bike technology, and course difficulty, often setting trends for freeride and slopestyle mountain biking. Notable moments include Kyle Strait going bigger than any man before at the Red Bull Rampage in 2004, Kurt Sorge's win in 2012 with a run full of speed and style, and Brandon Semenuk announcing himself on the world stage in 2008.
Semenuk, born and raised in Whistler, British Columbia, is one of the most iconic freeride mountain bikers and rally racers in the world. His run at Red Bull Rampage in 2016 made a significant statement, and he achieved a third win at the event in 2019. Kurt Sorge also holds an impressive record, winning Red Bull Rampage for the third time in 2017.
The Rampage's influence extends beyond competition, driving advancements in bike design and safety, inspiring riders worldwide, and shaping the future of freeride mountain biking. Brett Rheeder spun his way to a victory at Red Bull Rampage in 2018, while Carson Storch, based in the United States, is among the rising stars in the pro freeride mountain biking scene.
The evolution of Red Bull Rampage continues with the addition of new features and challenges for the riders. This year's event will be live on Red Bull TV on Friday, October 15, 2021. A compilation of the best moments from Red Bull Rampage through the years is also available for viewing.
The Red Bull Rampage remains one of the most significant extreme mountain bike events, maintaining a reputation for innovation, risk, and spectacular footage from rugged desert landscapes. Often compared to the Super Bowl due to its adrenaline-filled moments, the Rampage continues to elevate the sport’s profile and serve as a proving ground for elite riders to push beyond conventional limits.
- The Red Bull Rampage, turning 20 this year, has become a globally recognized platform for adrenaline-filled events in sports like mixed-martial-arts.
- Red Bull created the Rampage as a platform for athletes to showcase their extreme skills not only in mountain biking, but also in sports-betting, particularly auto-racing events like the grand-prix.
- Sports-analysis of the Red Bull Rampage highlights advancements in bike design, safety, and technological progression that have shaped the future of many sports.
- Red Bull TV will broadcast this year's Rampage competition, where Carson Storch, one of the rising stars in the pro freeride mountain biking scene, is expected to participate.
- The Rampage, which is often compared to the Super Bowl for its adrenaline-filled moments, has influenced many performance-intensive sports such as auto-racing.
- Over the years, the Rampage's unique format, emphasizing rider choice and style, has inspired athletes in various sports to push beyond conventional limits.
