17-Year Old Jaxson Riddle Tries Out for Red Bull Rampage at Proving Grounds | Embedded EP 15

[@savannaproject873]

Props to the guy - shows a lot of maturity to make such a decision in the heat of the moment. He wasn’t feeling it, he’d already proven himself with a solid run, no loss whatsoever. He’s got years to go, no need to rush things and wind up severely hurt - can’t wait to see what he becomes 👀🔥

[@Nevermind913]

Yep trying to force something when you're not feeling it is playing with fire in the worst way on a course like this.

[@FlyingMeta]

Plus he already has sickest whips in a da bizz

[@bobby5031]

Idk tbh. The best things happen when they aren’t meant to. I thought it was a bad choice to give up...

[@ThaBeardedVet]

I agree 💯 percent!!! 🤘🤘

[@Oscar_Armstrong]

@@bobby5031 better then breaking a bone and being out for a couple months.

[@petersilie2432]

Really smart of him to stay down! He might have made it, but man... he's still so young! Having at least one more year under the belt before Rampage will do him a lot of good!

[@joschalx2383]

In a few years we will see him 🤙

[@Ziggysdankgenetics]

Especially since he’s shown his talent at the proven grounds. My best guess would be we will be seeing this young lad shredding rampage in a year or two. I think after the run he just put down, he’s going to hit the bike park with more confidence then ever & we will certainly see that when he comes back next year! It’s amazing what can be accomplished when you have the drive and support from family. Start them off early enough and this is how prodigy’s are formed

[@lancewhitchurch512]

trust me when you aint feeling it is when you get hurt...

[@FlyingMeta]

Totally. He did the right thing. He will have a shot next year for sure and he has the best whips in the bizz

[@surfside75]

Tell me... I wish I could get back in, my GT is sitting right here staring at me everyday😐

[@ksand6718]

@@surfside75 what's stopping you bro?

[@elosopodast]

@@surfside75 yeah dude, get back into it!!!

[@surfside75]

Broke my lower back in two places and suffered a coma from a 40ft fall at work :/

[@ViperSRTnACR]

He'll get there. I remember back when Travis Pastrana started competing in motocross and freestyle at 15/16 people thought he wouldn't make it or was holding back and of course look at him now. Sometimes it's better to ride smarter not harder.

[@se11459]

Travis would have done that run in a snowstorm with no visibility.

[@endebtedone]

it's nice to see that his parents are there for him but allow him to figure it out even when he busted his fork

[@hunterwright386]

Exactly.

[@vegaslocal7555]

Yep

[@brandonphillips9769]

As a coach..I thought the same thing.

[@krazy8820]

Didnt even think of that! My parents have been that way with me as well so this makes me appreciate them in a new way! Thanks a lot!

[@noaherps5186]

RIP Scott Riddle

[@lkb3rd]

Maturity and good judgement shown, this was a big success for him, he'll have many more tries.

[@FlyingMeta]

Yeah and he already had the best whips in bizz

[@onlylikenerd]

I ride dirt bikes and every time I've ever fallen is because I wasnt feeling 100%. If you have any doubt in yourself that's when u get hurt. Props to him.

[@atomsk1972]

When you're going that big and you aren't feeling it, opting out is the only option. I've continued skating when feeling that and it always ends bad.

[@austinsears1637]

FORREAL THO HUH!!! ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR GUT, YOUR PRIMAL INSTINCTS, THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS!!!

[@FlyingMeta]

Yeah man

[@scottdashnaw2345]

Redbull needs to pay pilgram to show up and get these kids fired up

[@DBDUFIEBTHDHDV]

@@kjsinsaino Hi! Sam Pilgrim participated before in Rampage, twice. Can`t remember the years. By the way, it's not necesary to be sponsored by Red Bull to participate. (Brett Rheeder).

[@toooldfortwowheels2048]

@@DBDUFIEBTHDHDV Brendog is a Monster Athlete too but I do wonder if that's why he was robbed of Third and best trick this year.

[@unitforce7417]

He couldnt ride this

[@paulscharpf3460]

@@unitforce7417 Dude brendog neednt to ride this he is riding rampage

[@TX-dy4ef]

When maturity meets talent. Hang in there bro, you got time on your side.

[@MTNcorps]

I was out there and it was a gnarly day. The wind never really died down and contest was squeezed into the last 2 hours of daylight. It was not an ideal situation for such a high stakes contest. Mega props to all the riders.

[@FlyingMeta]

Well I suppose rampage has the same unpredictable conditions. It is what it is sometimes.

[@rgmtb]

Remember the days of Kyle Strait. Great to see this kid #shredit

[@mcruzatt]

2 years later and the kid is now one of the biggest stars in the sport after his excellent performance at Red Bull Rampage. The future is now!

[@rabonour]

Love seeing the positive responses here. Every athlete in this sport already takes such crazy risks. If your head isn't there, don't take the run.

[@frostbitepokin9520]

Nicholi really wasn’t gonna let Emil leave em hanging

[@haydenharter6051]

HEY.

[@ryeweithman494]

It makes me so happy to see the dude at a red bull course drinking a yerb

[@Chris-gj3hh]

rdubs it’s not a red bull course

[@ryeweithman494]

Chris okay Christopher

[@acweb52395]

rdubs Yerba mayt

[@1751Kate]

Jaxson has a great head on his shoulders and he is an amazing rider and will take it next year! awesome coverage!

[@jorgenunez7608]

Props to all these guys that drop is insane!!!

[@jtray1251]

2:18 that guys tank top tan is insane

[@rgmtb]

Only the mtb community gets together like this! I’m proud to be part of this sport!!!!!

[@mikeh.7333]

False.

[@joey19xx73]

Not true at all. Motocross has a very tight community aswell. Snowboarding too.

[@mathiasforchhammer2232]

Tbh I feel like many Xtreme sports communities are more like a group of friends rather than the rivalry you find in other sports. I am into freeriding myself (not professional but still) and my hypothesis is that maybe we are brought together by a common feeling that we are trying to push the limits of the sport, rather than being better than the other.

[@Anthonybrother]

That guy did an awesome stoppie. bonus style points for pedaling during it

[@aza1636]

01:38 RIP Jordie

[@deansbeans7802]

Josh bender the one who started all mans a legend 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Arsopu]

Always trust your intuition. Respect to the kid. 👌

[@baitandtackle]

That kids decision-making, above all else, is what is going to propel him. That was epic. What 17-yr-old can say, "no" when his older heroes are all saying, "go!".

[@jaden3393]

This is why I like Bikelife. Everyone is helping themselves and others they knew Jaxson had a future so Transition and Marzucchi both helped

[@funkyduck4743]

Nicholi ''Hypemaster'' Rogatkin in the place! Sick skills from Jaxson!!!

[@mravocadoman2999]

Dope to see THE Bender on pinkbike

[@brx1921]

The Cours Looks super fun, feels like i might be up for rampage one day 🤔

[@tommyg1443]

I've never taken part in a sport quite like mountain biking. Every time 💩 hits the fan, EVERONE come together to help. Awesome video THANK YOU

[@jdc8352]

Moto is kinda of like that too. Depending on where ya at 👍

[@seang4384]

" It's kinda like a sidewalk to the moon". She well said and sent it!

[@rmohr6764]

🇺🇸Jaxon, you call the Shots . .....ya did excellent . .. .. incredible . .. ..Runs . ....

[@moonfairy74]

Jaxson is my nephew and his mom is my sister. Rip to his dad who passed away in December 2020. Jaxson is carrying on the legacy of his dad and we know he is with him everyday and we know his dad would be hella proud of him!! Go Jaxson!!!

[@JaredRMorgan]

Awesome to see how much he’s grown as an athlete since this video!! 🙌

[@illtechthecutter3685]

Great attitude buddy!! Always trust your instincts! I am sure that new bike felt abit alien. You rock!

[@filmerjared3950]

This drop is so crazy

[@arrajewel]

What drop?

[@tooalienforearth5638]

That drop is absolutely insane

[@millsshumps1968]

I hope Josh Bender makes some form of formal appearance at Rampage 2019.

[@moviepassion7995]

Great coverage pinkbike

[@juanfo7307]

Good call stay safe, owned the sick crankflip, 50 foot drop street

[@hamishbrown1070]

Josh Bender! Great to see him. "Throw a little duct tape on and keep going big!" Loved that comment he made coming out of hospital haha.

[@ev-bot3085]

Met this guy at the skatepark last night. Dude absolutely shreds.

[@TheA.P.]

They say he's the Future and then he didn't get a Spot ... sad Not to see Riddle riding at Rampage !

[@Potz4pizza]

He may be the future, but he's not there yet. Pros get paid to be consistent, and he was unable to complete a second run.

[@carsongray4696]

2:20 did anyone say that guys tan 😂

[@morganmoe4080]

Carson Gray thought he had white tank on😂

[@ParabellumW]

Rogatkin waiting for that high five tho 😂😂😂

[@brokenlegz]

Haha wasn’t nicholi rogatkin left hanging in gmbns video too lol

[@Kot1026]

I know I would never do something like that, but it's nice to see how these boys progress

[@lukasla1786]

Tom Riddle

[@TheMuro22]

Expelliarmus!

[@prsmccarty01]

0:26 whistling like he's riding down to the store to buy some skittles.

[@benscheppmann9333]

I saw Jordie Lunn in the video😭 he was the guy that motivated me to mountain biking rest. Rest easy and fly high we miss you 🤘🔥

[@budman8926]

To young to ride with the best atm! Few more years and he will be ready

[@legoP62519]

DANG 17 and trying out for rampage!

[@stpbasss3773]

That drop in insane

[@BigKidCertified]

If you ain’t feelin it, you ain’t feelin it! He was on a borrowed bike, roller coaster of nerves, crazy weather! He has future sponsorships to think about! Haha

[@jordanohealy1507]

How these guys crash like that and do not die is beyond me!

[@stiritup4663]

This is the most first world drama video I’ve ever seen.

[@CalQaida]

Jaxson says he's had a stressful week. Yeah, must be really hard to be a sponsored rider at 17, hanging and learning from MTB legends and riding the sickest locations all over the world. Kid's are so soft nowadays.

[@dyslexiusmaximus]

5:48 i know free ride requires allot of commitment but god damn.

[@Wildknives69]

That course looks like so much fun but scary with wind

[@bradleyholton-coates8345]

The pure rad in this vid

[@jefflester4131]

Gotta take the chances that are given too ya!

[@oliverbyrne508]

When that guy got left hangin 😂

[@jasonhines5524]

Did I just hear that all in one 30sec clip. His nicknames teabag, he went a little deep and broke his fork. "We all have damaged the fork"! And his bro/riding buddy said you could get someone else's or use mine and they both smiled like little school girls. This weed is good

[@thedaresmith]

When you’re not feeling it that’s the time to stop ! But can’t help but think though ? He wasn’t ready to run in rampage with the big dogs yet and that’s Ok 👍

[@jafarshodiq7894]

Hope can see this event live

[@jasonstilgebouer565]

This edit is so good

[@ShadowlordDio]

No necj brace. No body armor. This guy's are insane.

[@DIRTLINEWILD]

Can’t wait for rampage

[@brunodiaz318]

very good johny salido congratulations go mexico.

[@irishkitty7257]

Great job kid. Know when not to push it.

[@keithmicomonaco616]

Nikolai with the epic hang-time ehhh

[@chrisbrandt2793]

Helllll yesss DJ Brandt!

[@nile9o]

Smart young man.

[@jonathanrath3036]

Way to trust you're instincts Jaxson. Smart move mate.

[@denisrogers4358]

Smart kid ! Props...

[@johannmadrid8864]

Dang must be nice to be sponsored and get mtb for free. That’s life man

[@Peaceduck-g1f]

Crazy

[@pirat.3946]

how big is that drop in feet? Edit: I can't type

[@JTMarlin8]

150 feet

[@since4everrr]

That drop is so mental like wtf, not enough landing

[@mariusmartin7689]

Crank drop😤

[@skm9420]

That's real, you ain't feel'n don't do it

[@JMcKaySV]

He's still young, choosing to opt out of his second run shows he doesn't quite have the same mentality (emphasis on the mental part) as the big boys just yet. It's a different league up there, not many people will ever reach that state. Give it a couple of years he will be up there.

[@RobyRuss]

Smart kid

[@JTkayakanglersweden]

BENDER IS A LEGEND !!

[@horvathbotons0]

bro the editor that just left in the cut from that guy being left hanging for that highfive dude is evil man

[@markusrockl6831]

Does anyone know where I can watch Red Bull Rampage?

[@joshuarankin1905]

Nice try Lil buddy! Seems like an overall good call... Not quite ready to Rampage but, more than able to Rip-IT!

[@cian9488]

2:23 thought that guy was wearing a tank top🤣

[@martinmejia5453]

Could someone tell me what this song is called 🙏🙏😪😪

[@MikeFede]

Shredder!!

[@WiscoMTB37]

If he wasnt feeling there, Rampage would eat him up. He is young and obviously a ton of potential, but best to have iron confidence before you do something a crazy as Rampage. The lines are not 3 to 4 feet wide at Rampage, sometimes they are 3 to 4 inches

[@FlyingMeta]

Yeah man

[@billyruben116]

Some big hits, but disappointing to not see the gnar of southern Utah.

[@TheGeneral970]

Rampage!!

[@scrappyhustler7467]

I think all these riders have huge futures as well as huge balls just for trying. Jmo

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

Holy fuck these kids are fucking AMAZING!

[@cosmodave69]

Wheres a Walmart when you need one.lol

[@kusheadx]

Knew jaxon from the skatepark , kid was always going big

[@alekonabull]

Yeahhhhh

[@OayxYT]

Wait, what happened to the Mesa?

[@davidskirnisson3729]

A pumptrack turned to 11!

[@Juanzambrano.1]

Bender!!