20 Years Pushing the Limits of Freeride MTB | Red Bull Rampage History

[@realgoodmind]

Rampage changed the world of downhill and freeride forever. What was possible elevated in 2001. One of the best sports in the world.

[@Boxbeat666]

Josh bender did not rampage it was his dream and idea redbull just had the cash and scope

[@speedpilot]

considering that the 2013 backflip over the canyon from kelly mcgarry is one of the most clicked videos on gopro, I am super disappointed that there is no footage of it in this video or even some footage of mcgarry

[@malistraja5944]

Yeah me too

[@pbrajal]

Man I went foward and backwards just to look for it, what a fail…

[@rorykoehler9018]

Was gonna say the same thing. You can't make this video without it.

[@jophusxakc3192]

I'm going to chalk it up to some corporate schmuck thinking it's too much of a downer to talk about someone who died. The canyon gap flip is the epitome of rampage.

[@speedpilot]

@@jophusxakc3192 isn't it kind of strange that pretty much ever* comment with a few likes got a like from redbull but mine with the most not? I think you're right

[@davidpisoa5288]

the video is nice. but where is kelly mcgarry? legends never die

[@onlyoneofhiskind]

2:32 Josh "Sender" Bender massive crash. I couldn't believe my eyes when he get up after this.

[@RedBullBike]

Hard. CORE.

[@livingbymottos]

I remember watching that crash too and not believing it when he stood up straight away. Im pretty sure its because he trained like a marine and had crazy physical strength. A true MTB legend

[@jbflynn4134]

Hes really bulky when he stands up- at first I thought it was a crap ton of hockey pads. No. Its sheer muscle.

[@piworower]

i was just like when is he gonna hit the ground

[@piworower]

my jah dropped again

[@TeddyParker]

Semenuk's flip to pad to drop might be the gnarliest thing done... That said, I love the way Andreu rides that terrain. Some of his lines are a little smoothed out but it's because he rides so fast and aggressively.

[@ashleytombs]

Andrew is a madman Riding rampage like a World Cup I don’t know how he does it every year I would like to see him on an actual World Cup for one year I reckon he will be in the top 10

[@CalgaryDynastar]

It’s all subjective, everything done at rampage was gnarly for the time in which it was done 🤘🏼

[@ashleytombs]

What is your favourite moment of the past 20 years

[@CalgaryDynastar]

@@ashleytombs tough to narrow down to just one moment but Mcgazza flipping the canyon gap certainly is right up there

[@TeddyParker]

@@ashleytombs I'm very biased, of course, but Andreu's 2019 run where his line is just so fast he gets off line and is literally... Starting to drift off the side of a cliff. Muscles his bike back on to his line and just keeps riding like he didn't just have a near death experience. I won't say he would have won if he didn't crash the last jump... But... I think his style of riding is pretty honest to Rampage. I don't like the slopestyle trick jumps at the end. And I don't want the wooden cam zink features at rampage. Just raw, fast, aggressive riding.

[@joellewis759]

The progression of riding has been insane! 🚀

[@carbonara7246]

And bikes

[@joellewis759]

@@carbonara7246 yes, very differently! 😂

[@realgoodmind]

Bender's fall was freaking BRUTAL. What a maniac

[@henriks5008]

What a legend!

[@SavageAudits]

Bender Is God!

[@jaderconcari556]

To see how every rider changed through the years is incredible

[@eldertmohr1366]

Red Bull Rampage is without question the gnarliest event in all of action sports. Snowboarding and kiing freeride world tour is the only thing that gets close, but there's nothing quite like Rampage. Super stoked for this years event.

[@bryanparker2537]

Come on people that made this! The disrespect to Kelly McGarry🤯 That backflip over the 72 foot gap. Iconic.

[@wiseabay199]

I'm looking forward to brage vestavik this year, I totally hope he give us a nice show

[@warrencbell3560]

I think most people are. He is a refreshing young rider. But also a BEAST!!

[@RedBullBike]

Possibly the first Viking at Rampage 🤔

[@terptv710]

He was a monster at hardline, can't wait for it🤘

[@fairyanimal]

@@RedBullBike Emil was firster :)

[@dylan-5287]

:(

[@hepcatguy]

I have been watching it since 2004 and it is awesome to see what the guys did back then with the bikes they had. Watching it today it is still more awesome to see what progression, what evolution happened in the last years. Awesome can't describe what these guys are doing.

[@jakobt6672]

MTB is the greatest sport and Rampage is a huge piece of it.

[@statischunbestimmt873]

Darren Bearclaw. A true hero in this sport. Thank you

[@matthewjam3s]

Mental how much it has progressed since 2000. Watching Gracia and co was unreal as a kid.

[@jokermtb]

I’m 54 and love this stuff all the way back, but my “progression’ is keeping what I got!!!! You’ll see kids

[@jptothetree]

6:11 still for me one of the gnarliest lines ever to be built at Rampage.

[@mrknuks1]

Dudes u were so young but still rocking the desert. Big respect!🤘

[@matthew_pauls]

soo good to see the progression of this event. Everyone should see these clips from the first years of the event just to really put into perspective how insane these guys are and continue to be

[@digby12345]

It’s so cool too see not just how far the sorts come but also the bikes

[@Dempsey222]

Brandon Semenuk is the GOAT of big mountain riding.

[@Dempsey222]

I told you so.

[@senseijulion]

If this gets cancelled just like Speed and Style on Tuesday imma be soooo mad

[@Gehajjs62727]

Yeah, that’s why I didn’t drive down there this year.

[@rowanrobinson]

Semenuk is just next level. Loved watching the first round though, it's so old school now but cutting edge at the time

[@henriks5008]

Rooting for Brage Vestavik this year. First appearance for him.

[@frankthetankricard]

Cam Zink hasn't aged a day in the last 20 years. He still looks 40.

[@shiftervlogz9717]

Always watching from Philippines👍❤

[@jasonpatrickdeleon4701]

astig nang Redbull rampage boss noh

[@bigdbiggs9]

Super T!!!!! He was my hero!!!

[@calinfloyd]

So crazy they do this in my state.

[@jimbarcliff385]

My favorite thing about October is RAMPAGE

[@rhettcorbett3346]

20 years of Downhill/ Freeride & out & out outrageousnes. Where is Kelly McGarrys backflip from 2013 ? Bring on 2022.

[@thecoz88]

love mtb flashbacks. Bender forever

[@ImReflexess]

Early 2000s fashion is unmatched

[@bradenselkirk4930]

Everyone hit the drops so slow back in the day haha. Not to mention those super RAW landings

[@jonathanplouhinec9730]

Dude, You haven't even mentioned Paul basagoitia... This is the best champion for me. I'm French, and this man is incredible. This is the best champion, best rider. 🤟🔥

[@chyu89]

I hope Kyle Strait keeps doing Rampage til he's 50s.

[@mindy_cycling]

Wow! amazing world of bikes👍👍

[@Craig.marks.]

Cam Zink is incredible

[@jptothetree]

That absolute sender of a gap at 2:24 is still so gnarly to this day.

[@Ganiscol]

Early Rampage tagline: Mad Men on tiny bikes doing wild stuff

[@dylan-5287]

Amazing review. Thank you for that. Super excited it's back this year. What an incredible event.

[@zensmylie5393]

They really did Josh Bender dirty with this one, not a single mention despite the fact it might not even exist without him...

[@Primarch_Vulkan]

I'm still disappointed Brendog didn't win in 2019 with that sick canyon gap flip.

[@Ansgar_von_Wolkenstein]

where is Kelly McGarry?

[@kmc7355]

I have the last bike he rode here in 2015, gutted not to see a proper feature on him.

[@edrcozonoking]

I've been to the original rampage site (tame by today's course) and GoPro footage cannot begin to show the size, steepness and exposure these guys are riding.

[@RedBullBike]

Seeing it in real life adds a whole new level of appreciation. 👀

[@record7465]

Waiting for the Rampage!

[@pabloboda9]

Three words: I CAN'T WAIT!

[@BrendanGood]

I just made a history of rampage video and I wish my video came out as sick as this!

[@hfkeoeofbf2401]

WHERE IS BIZET

[@HamsterWheelGaming]

Damn, the vintage top of the line downhill bikes looks amazing, I'd love to have a few of those in my collection :) Thanks so much for this amazing footage!

[@bikerdude923]

"SOSOW" Slab-O-Steel On Wheels

[@anthonyteichroeb917]

man. too many moments to count.. (Gee's transfer and McGazza's canyon flip comes to mind) every year something happens that makes you go, "did that just happen?" This is the best action event in sports.

[@jeorgelopez5711]

You guys should start a rampage in Arizona, Sedona! It would be cool to see one here!

[@terptv710]

I hope Brendog is fit to ride his line is one of the best use of the natural features which was the start of rampage 🤘

[@dylan-5287]

He's out.

[@crazymtbrider]

Some hard landing's on the early years bikes of rampage glad we've got good suspension nowdays

[@evertthesender]

So sick!!!

[@boigercat]

mtb guys the first few years: hold my beer red bull adding massive jumps: let me hold your beer

[@ashleytombs]

My top five of rampag over the last 20 years number-one has got to be Josh bender Number 2 has to be Cam zinc 360 drop Number 3 is Brendan Fairclough for that massive 50ft canyon flip Number 4 is Brendon semenuk for being himself and number 5 is Andreu lacondeguy because he ride rampage like a World Cup track which is crazy

[@rick4677]

where was gazzas canyon gap flip??

[@KtunaxaMTB]

I don't know if it's the geometry of new bikes, but I notice when they land on the more recent years it's more clean where as prior to 2010 it was rough sketchy landings.

[@portuguesbacana]

Would you offer a tribute episode, to the acknowledgement of the heroes that were severily injured?

[@addywachol3292]

20 years of shaping the canyon

[@berendossevoort8613]

Where is Kelly McGarry's 72ft canyon gap backflip?

[@JesseNickelltheFourth]

Rampage and Crankworx in the same month. This is too good! I wonder where Emil will come out standing at Rampage this year?

[@Antjan46]

TE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH

[@АндрейСолодилов-в1ж]

абсолютная элита

[@Kev.in-Bike]

Thanks for this awesome vidéo

[@MsHigheagle]

The stoke is built!

[@MsHigheagle]

It delivered once again, the emotion of everyone involved pours out with the best action sport on earth!

[@MsHigheagle]

Stoke was met with all the emotion that follows!

[@Jdem9]

LETS GO!

[@kracatoaTrail]

Legend never die

[@markus7863]

.....didnt hear one word about McGazza. Shure, he never was the winner but sorry RB, that´s not fair. Sad about that. R.I.P.

[@osif]

Thank you!

[@jasonpatrickdeleon4701]

can i ask what is more difficult? and more dangerous Redbull Rampage or Hardline? thanks

[@devinhughes768]

Rampage is 100x gnarlier than Hardline

[@ando9639]

Insane!

[@mtbmates6100]

cant wait to watch it!!!!!!!

[@LAZER_US]

amazing but why did it stop being freeride?

[@shred_fred]

So mad i cant watch it this year 😢

[@Skraer]

Cool! Thanks!

[@GiacomodelorenziFlatout]

someone knows the song for 2018? its super good!

[@stalcker]

Cool, very cool!

[@snbsmtb]

It is just 7 days after my birthday🎂🎂and it is like a 2nd birthday to me because it will be my first time ever watching rampage!! Soo STOKED to be watching rampage and learning it's history😎😎🤘🤘

[@majapashit666]

Im late 20 years. This year i start to ride mtb with my marin bobcat but saving my money to buy marin rift zone.

[@josepages8194]

Can't wait

[@GoatRidesBikes]

@1:07 Yeah buddy!

[@manashmajhigaming9028]

My big dream

[@vicemtbenduro3033]

A quien le gusta ver esto aunque no entienda lo que digan? 😹❤️

[@josuelopez1556]

X2

[@srfinlei]

Me la pela lo que digan, lo bestial es lo que hacen y como ha ido evolucionando, hombres, máquinas y público. Se me ponen los pelos de punta, esto no es cine ni trucos, son locos en bicicletas que saben muy bien lo que hacen. Estaremos atentos al 15 de octubre.

[@Boxbeat666]

REMEMBER THANK JOSH BENDER

[@flinrodgers1356]

No mention of Kelly, bit of a miss, R.I.P.

[@vesselsfirst8200]

How is josh bender in the 2004 one still walking

[@mrbalcom101]

No Kelly McGarry?

[@connorserci1990]

Not one clip of mcgazza 🤬

[@morerask8789]

Like si eres de Costa Rica

[@jeorgelopez5711]

2:33 OUCH!!!

[@reshroomical1486]

The camera change from 2002 to 2003 tho

[@rout6670]

💯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🤘💪

[@ShakaLakaMTB]

EPIC

[@davidepietroboni1879]

Kelly Mcgarry backflip?

[@agustinechevarria8048]

too bad brett rheeder wont be competing, would have been a nice rivalry between brett rheeder and brandon semenuk

[@SuperOrcy]

lol. how prescient is the commentary at ~3:30. thats exactly what the event has become. couple of drops at the top then just a slopestyle course. its no longer a true free-riding event.

[@javierpavezv]

no tribute to mcgazza or jordie, bad move there redbull

[@edvaldoleao7305]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤘...

[@eliotvesin6534]

⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ At 8 min it’s not Pierre Édouard Ferry It’s Vinny T !😅😂😂