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Looking forward to this later this week, But there seems not to be much coverage of it even on the Red Bull Site. Just a few insta reposts on dirt. Thought they would be promoting it more....
Some preview videos...
http://www.redbull.com/uk/en/bike/events/1331804876152/red-bull-rampage-mtb-2016
I'll just watch the highlights. It's well boring.
Also, wonder if Red Bull are actually giving the riders the money they deserve for risking their lives to promote its sugary water.
A media blackout until later on apparently - or maybe the journos just haven't rocked up with the build crews?
This years venue looks wild though, more so than ever. The terrain looks ridiculously steep and without the 'controlled' big wooden features from previous years (Sender, canyon gap etc..) I expect it'll lead to some pretty wild and sketchy lines.
Rampage never used to make me nervous watching it - but it certainly does now. Maybe I just got old!
I fear for the riders this year. Some of the stuff they have built looks mental. I'll watch it but from behind a cushion.
And there was me thinking after last years crashes they're inject a degree of sanity into the mix.
As above, I'll watch the highlights, it's a good show but it goes on forever.
Every article on Pinkbike has people asking in the comments, apparently no media allowed onsite til wednesday
Also, wonder if Red Bull are actually giving the riders the money they deserve for risking their lives to promote its sugary water.
Aren't most RedBull sponsored riders anyway? Assume it's in the contract.
A relatively unknown rider can make a decent career off the back of a good Rampage. Unfortunately Rampage can also end careers.
The terrain looks ridiculously steep and without the 'controlled' big wooden features from previous years (Sender, canyon gap etc..)
No canyon gap?
Or have they just built their own mental kickers instead?
Aren't most RedBull sponsored riders anyway? Assume it's in the contract.A relatively unknown rider can make a decent career off the back of a good Rampage. Unfortunately Rampage can also end careers.
Nice contract that... You'll have to foot the bill yourself to get here for you and your build crew. If you want to make any of that money back at all you'll have to send the biggest jumps you've ever done in your life and risk ending your career or worse.
I think I read last year that the pressure on the riders is immense knowing that to stand any kind of chance they have to put it all on the line, because there's always someone willing to risk that little bit more than you.
I really don't like the event.
Looking forward to it, only thing is it's on in the middle of the night so it will be the rerun. If the weather holds it will run smoothly and at a decent pace.
Plenty of pics on instagram from the riders.
Probably won't get as sun burnt as watching it on TV and the after party won't be quite as raucous
I think what might make a difference this year is taking it off the FMB diamond tour- that put far more pressure on riders to compete. As a standalone event it's got a very different tone.
[quote=selaciosa]Also, wonder if Red Bull are actually giving the riders the money they deserve for risking their lives to promote its sugary water.
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Total prize fund - $150,000 this year apparently, so a 50% increase over last year.
Are there any other events like this, where riders pick there own line down a mountain and can dig lips, landings etc?
Total prize fund - $150,000 this year apparently, so a 50% increase over last year.
That pot is split between the winner and top runners-up, which encourages even greater risk taking with fewer rewards outside those top slots. If I'm one of the 'lesser-known/successful' riders, surely I'm gonna stick it all on the line for a life-changing pay cheque.
I think all riders should get rewarded outside of their usual sponsorship deals for competing and that pot of increased cash should trickle further down the rankings.
I know no-one is holding a gun to these guys' heads. It's just my thoughts on it that's all. I guess what I want to see is Red Bull being responsible and making sure they're all rewarded and looked after for what is essentially a judged entertainment show put on by Red Bull.
Harsh I know but other disciplines are available. If the likes of Zink really deem Rampage to be too dangerous then take up DH or XC. Or sailing. Or become an estate agent. If they all start saying f* that then the event will have to change. The whole point of this is pushing boundaries, no one's going to watch a 2 hour live feed of people doing whips down the A470 at BPW!
People risk their lives for their jobs and as volunteers for far greater causes all over the world and get paid less, if anything and receive less fame and recognition.
Chrishc I think you're missing the point.
Yes, I do realise that's a bit of a tangent but was trying to put some perspective on the whole 'extreme athletes expected to do extreme stuff' outrage.
Plus seeing Tom Van Steenberger's vid where he lives at his parents' massive house with a bikepark built in the garden doesn't help sympathise with them!
I dunno I think it's a fair point - there's not much they can do to make the event safer without making it less of a spectacle and the only reason it exists in the first place is to be an amazing event to watch. If a rider doesn't think the risk vs reward is good enough they shouldn't compete (I highly doubt they're contracted to ride it let alone risk their lives by actually trying to win it).
Perhaps the question is should we watch it (and therefore support it) knowing the big risks involved? Personally I'm planning to, same as I watch the IoM TT etc. I don't sit there hoping for crashes but part of the excitement in watching comes from the risks involved. I appreciate there's a lot of skill in BMX flatland but I'd rather watch park or vert ramp events.
It's not about making the event safer per say, it's more about supporting the competitors when things go wrong and even offering event insurance and accommodation for the competitors.
All entrants should be insured by Redbull automatically.
I will watch, as usual.
100% agreed on that thomasthetankengine, I was shocked to find out that wasn't the case after Paul Bas's crash last year.
[url= http://www.redbull.com/us/en/bike/stories/1331822980715/rampage-2016-claudio-caluori-course-preview ]Claudio's course preview[/url]
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That is bonkers, 100% bonkers that drop!!
and then take a look at the end, he was clipped in 🙂
and some more
http://www.redbull.com/us/en/bike/stories/1331823041554/rampage-2016-antoine-bizet-first-tracks
Just took a look at Bearclaw and Tyler McCaul's line ...GULP!
This was on DB's facebook page.
Plenty of pics and videos on the rider's instagram accounts. Can embed them on most forums. But not this one.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/impassable-route-red-bull-rampage-2016.html
Video from Red Bull of the impassible - the one the Claw had one fcebook, bonkers line I think we are in for a treat this year, might have to get some NWD in as a warm up
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Sair one.
(when did instagram become the place to post videos? It's crap at it)
How so?
What time is this on in the UK? 😕
Starts at 17:30 I think
Why is it on a Friday?
Why is it on a Friday?
Thought it was so if it was postponed they have 2 weekend days to get the runs in?
Brendan Fairclough is out with injured wrists which is disappointing!
I feel sick watching that
Brendan Fairclough is out with injured wrists which is disappointing!
Are you sure? Nothing I've seen says he's out, just that he's banged up but still riding today
He's just posted on FB saying his wrists are taped ready to go
The Tippie vid says hes out. If his FB is saying he's in, hes in.
I know! It's almost as it FB/Instagram have paid RedBull to have an exclusive deal or something. Perhaps they have!(when did instagram become the place to post videos? It's crap at it)
That full top-to-bottom of Aggy's was pretty crazy. I didn't realise there we so many drops there!
So it's is the time of year...
It will start in about a week.
All my family and none biking friends posting rampage clips to my facebook page and I have to politely make out like I;ve not seen them before.
Still occasionally get the wet Danny Hart run 2011...
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Are you sure? Nothing I've seen says he's out, just that he's banged up but still riding today
Just put a video of his crash on IG and something along the lines of not looking good for todays final, he'll be back etc, so think he is out unfortunately.
(when did instagram become the place to post videos?
Something to do with IG delivering content immediately to your followers rather than FB possibly not putting it in your news feed for a week unless you pay them extra for it.
Conor Macfarlane's line seems the most bonkers based on the instagram feed. Can't remember who it was but there were a couple of riders saying they wouldn't ride it in one of the interviews. If he nails it (unlike his practice run) then he has to be in with a good shout.
Shame about Brendog, his canyon gap was nuts.
Lacondeguy said it
From Brendog1 instagram acc
Jumped 49'of 50 feet yesterday and it sucked! #rampage is no joke, not looking good for today's final. Both thumbs and elbow are banged up, X-ray after finals. Sorry to let you guys down, il be back!!
dirksdiggler
(when did instagram become the place to post videos?Something to do with IG delivering content immediately to your followers rather than FB possibly not putting it in your news feed for a week unless you pay them extra for it.
You can shoot and upload all within the app. Ideal for short format clips. Even more important if you were somewhere that may not have perfect 4g.
broadcast starts 5.30pm folks
Brendog has pulled out now.
Is anyone else's live feed loading in Spanish?
Si
Have you clicked the Spanish feed? There appear to be a few feeds, one of which is English
No feed options on the xbox app
edit: ah, found it now!
Why is it in Spanish?! I don't speak Spanish!
I got the Spanish version, I closed it down and reopened and gave me the option for the live feed in English
On android, trying to chromecast. Still in Spanish.
I've even tried reinstalling Red Bull TV and it's still in Spanish.
Anybody have a link to an English feed?
If you're on the video page and hit back then you should have a list of feeds for rampage. That's where I got it on the android app anyway.
Couldn't find anything in the app but found the English feed on the website so am able to cast from that instead of the app.
Red Bull app on my phone is only giving me the Spanish feed.
Red Bull website on phone is giving me a choice of feeds including English, well American!
My roku is not only working. But in English! Today is a good day.
Roku never lets me watch dh
****!
Ouch!
Ouch, that's going to hurt in the morning.
dear god, already. hope he is ok
Front wheel caught rocks on the side still rotating... that was horrible.
i thought he got the back wheel hung up on that lip
That may have been cause. Side on shot showed him getting clear and off the bike so hopefully was able to roll through it.
They all look pretty glad to get to the bottom, never mind nervous at the top.
Nope nope nope
MacFarlane all smashed up before he drops in!
Nothing to touch Semenuk yet.
Ooh now he's even more beaten up 🙁
That must have hurt so much!
Anyone else lost the feed?
All good still
Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep 😕
I had some drops there but seems to be back up
(I figure they're beaming HD tv live from a mountain in the middle of nowhere, it's kind of ludicrous at all.)
feed seems to go in and out. beeeeep
the top section of this is good. cant help thinking that overall this course hasnt got the drama of previous years with that big canyon gap and wooden drops