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[@gmbn]

Is Rampage worth the risk? Will you be watching? World Cup DH - Who do you think will be putting it all on the line in Mont St Anne? Who do you think needs to? What do you think about social media influencers doing crazy stunts for views and likes?

[@uldi1s]

I'll be watching Rampage, but not live. As Neil mentions, I can't deal with the waiting. So I'll watch the live feed but a couple hours later so I can FF the waiting bits 😁 Is it worth it? for them it is, and I can understand that. As for me doing it, maybe my next life (I'm old now) DH... I'll watch it but I don't really mind who wins. Just like to see the excellent riders and their skills As for influencers doing crazy stunts... beats the numpty influencers that just do stupid trends or just show their butts for likes, don't you think?

[@Paganiproductions84]

Will be watching the World Cup XC don't really care about downhill or Redbull Rampage

[@markboy45]

@@uldi1s me to im 62 and still sending it

[@uldi1s]

@@markboy45 Cool! I'm 62 as well! But nowadays I like riding really steep & tech downhill, but not up for jumping like that anymore. Small jumps is enough for me 😁

[@WorkLessRideMore]

It's worth it. I ride for myself, and I take risks every time I ride. As mountainbikers, we accept the risk. Clicks or not. It's up to each individual to decide which risks are worth the reward.

[@GoodeINC]

Finally, blake is covering rampage! Been waiting for GMBN to get this one on the cards. Nice one guys! 👍😁

[@martynashtonGMBN]

To say Blake is pumped is an understatement. I really think he is going to be blown away how big and exposed it all is.

[@bantcliff]

I'm assuming Blake is following Tom 'Iceman' Isteds journey? now Tom I am worried about because he is a try first worry about it later type rider, love to watch him, hope to fk he comes out the other side safe.

[@alstuart8801]

Red Bull Rampage is like another sport to most of us who bimble through the forest on a variety of bikes XC, Trail, Enduro etc ..

[@ElveZ83]

Rampage: Scary a f. On the other hand watch Matt Jones Story of his Red Bull helmet. Can be life changing as well (in a good way). He still jumps his house dragged behind a car. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Coming from BMX, DH MTB, Skateboarding, snowboarding, off grid alpine skiing, stunt skating an still thinking that these guys are in another solar system....

[@billmccaffrey1977]

Martyn, I'm with you concerning Rampage. I've had 12 spinal surgeries and will live in constant pain the rest of my life, but I can still walk and you're at the other extreme. There is no way people should take this risk. I used to think high risk sports were a simple live or die event and we all think we will live forever, but I learned that there is a big space in between that isn't so pleasant.

[@jpg6482]

Thanks all - here’s to supporting the MtB community

[@gmbn]

Legend! Thankyou so much

[@iantanner5965]

Yes I will watch - as a typical weekend mountain biker - I look at this and wonder if it can even be called mountain biking -for most of us a day at BPW is as extreme as it will ever get - worth the risk ?? It’s such a personal decision - it wouldn’t be to me

[@JeffMTBinVA]

I'm stoked for the Enduro vs DH video! Looking forward to Rampage. As far as the UCI and Warner Discovery, I feel like it's managed poorly. Check out the Finn Iles video on how little podiums pay.

[@antdod1]

I love rampage but I think Red bulls pushing athletes to take risks bigger than rewards ...such as that jump at hard-line Wales it's gone crazy it's risking lives

[@martynashtonGMBN]

That was a scary feature.

[@antdod1]

@@martynashtonGMBN crazy martyn but on the other hand I kinda want to see lads do it but just not get hurt or killed for the likes of a drink company

[@antdod1]

@@martynashtonGMBN by the way ur still one gnarly dude I love it when u ride the bow head or random tandem and scare the shit out the lads lol 😆

[@joostdeen9614]

GMBN to Rampage, yes finally😁 Nice work 🤙🏾

[@crankshoptv]

If your brake lever is sticky the issue is normally with the lever piston, not the caliper piston. There is a small spring in the lever which pushes the piston (and in turn, the lever) back once you pull the lever, if the piston is sticking, the spring cannot push the piston and lever back quickly. (I'll be watching Rampage. The riders are the only people who know if it's worth the risk. My take, If you have the skills to ride the course it's worth the risk, it's the pinnacle of Mountain biking.)

[@briandrum4406]

I watch rampage and my parents who are both 82 years old love watching rampage live.

[@samuelgarner3247]

Watching Rampage is like the car crash on the side of the road you just can’t help but look at… but fun!

[@grummbeerbauer3527]

On the one side, I am eager for Blake's video on Rampage (cause, Blake 😃). And I also find it absolutely impressive what these riders do. On the other hand, the insane risks these guys take - one mistake and they have one of those life-changing or -ending results. But that is me - an old guy getting into MTB in his mid-forties doing some mellow trail riding only. Risk perception is a matter of perspective (ans skill).

[@martynashtonGMBN]

[@kjst.gelais1501]

As a MTBer I consider myself intermediate and would never consider the rampage stuff. But as a skier I find myself seeking limit pushing terrain. Its extra exciting to do it in front of a crowd. But many of us are riding very scary stuff just for the fun of it

[@Grant3399]

Monte St Anne’s - Greg Minaar is going to put everything on the line! The GOAT’s last World Cup race after a 28 year long career! I reckon he’s going to win one last time!

[@martynashtonGMBN]

Oh my goodness 🎉🎉🎉 Can you imagine

[@drumandbassob0007]

that would be epic

[@R1eger25]

I do tend to watch the redbull rampage, if i catch it live sure, but don't tune into it because this is soooo way above my own ability that i don't even comprehend the dangers involved, it's like telling someone one trillion as a number, it's hard to wrap your head around it so you end up just going "yeah cool oight" but the videos they produce of the insane stunts are spectacular.

[@ChanseMacabre]

Martyn's point about career security after a Red Bull Rampage win is a really chilling one when you consider the inverse, which is the folks who go out there to risk it all and are left with very little to show for it after the fact, or are left permanently scarred by their attempt. Red Bull Rampage cannot work as a spectator sport without ALL of the competitors, and if they aren't ALL treated as world-class entertainers for the sake of the Red Bull contract then we're leaving them out in the cold once the show stops. This event is billed as "an incredible opportunity" for these riders, but that's really just saying "we pay in exposure", at the end of the day. Makes me feel extra weird about that insane river gap that got taken out of Red Bull Hardline earlier in the year. Imagine getting hospitalized by a lip that was 2 degrees too steep and getting paid a measly $10k for the spectacle of it.

[@martynashtonGMBN]

It is a bloody scary event. The risk is real right. I love and hate it all at once. 😮

[@the_spanner_ch7mp]

Redbull Rampage is next level mountain biking terrifying yet extremely exciting High risk yes but ALL the riders know the risks Great show Martyn and Neil

[@CostinMBR]

Another great video.

[@gmbn]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for the support 🤘

[@ish474]

Back when mtb suspension was worthless we all rode our bmx bikes on MTB trails. My knees couldn't do it today but we never thought twice about it back then.

[@tim__sadler]

#captioncontest - On trails they rode through mud and mist, Blake and Rich, their love persist. With helmets on and hearts a-race, They paused atop a scenic place. Their bikes beside, the moment near, Two mountain bikers, free from fear. Blake leaned in, Rich did the same, Their first kiss sparked like wild flame. But just as lips were set to meet, A squirrel dashed beneath their feet! They laughed so hard, they nearly missed, The magic of that mountain kiss.

[@semadragun]

Great show thanks guys 😎

[@randomradon]

I think rampage is worth the risk, specifically because those riders are raising the bar, both in skill and hardware. Eventually that hardware will trickle down to the average rider (whether the use it to it's full potential doesn't matter) and then showing off their top tier skill will inspire new riders to reach as high as they can. Dangerous? Yes. Worth it? Yes.

[@Alan_27ATH]

Look at Red Bull with Dawid Godziek riding on a moving train. Everyone was talking about it and will continue getting talked about for many years to come.

[@martynashtonGMBN]

That was a very special edit wasn’t it. Mad good!

[@JazzGuitar-qs1td]

Rampage is just like the Isle of Man TT. They all know the risks and still choose to do it, in spite of the risks. The last bastion of freedom for people to risk their own skin as they see fit. Long may it continue.

[@sled5196]

I'm like Martyn, I will watch the clips of Rampage. I'm curious of the mental and ethical calculus these C-Suite RedBull executives are doing to be OK with the risk of someone tragically losing there life with at one of their headline sponsored events.

[@martynashtonGMBN]

I really do find it a hard watch, but once I know they are all good, then I’m all over the replays

[@sled5196]

@@martynashtonGMBN I'll have you know I did have a #captioncontest entry for Steve Jones' pic two weeks ago. You go back and look you'll find it and it's time stamped so i didn't just do it recently.

[@jonnypennell2428]

It's not about winning or money it's just for the fun and adrenaline of the send

[@ze_pilot]

In terms of watching and knowing people participating in extreme sports, such as mountain biking, or, as you said, BASE jumping, I would much rather watch and know people in the sport of mountain biking rather than base jumping. There is a very steady progression from getting on your first bike to throwing yourself down a mountain. In base jumping, there’s a pretty decent progression from jumping out of an airplane until you’re ready to start base jumping, but then your first step in actually base jumping is a huge leap where you have to know with absolute certainty that the precise way you packed your parachute was perfect. Your exit was perfect. The weather conditions are perfect. And even still, there is a lot that can go wrong that an inexperienced base jumper can really hurt themselves with. I know plenty of mountain bikers who’ve hurt themselves and went on to continue riding. I only know two base jumpers who have had accidents and lived. The others that I know who have had base jumping accidents have all died.

[@edvolcom]

Heck yeah I’m gonna watch Rampage! Mont St Anne as well…

[@cooper12tree]

I love watching Rampage. I feel if people choose to do this then let them crack on. I will definitely be watching it, it is like the ultimate adrenaline ride. 🎉

[@williammorellato3176]

Awesome show as always, I’ll definitely be watching Redbull Rampage but I’m always nervous incase of any crashes, and some of the social media influencers are really inspiring to watch and can’t believe what can be done on a bike. #captioncontest Blake telling Rich that he’ll be riding a downhill bike for this weeks video, hoping to be in sends of the week

[@martynashtonGMBN]

[@Wi3Mmtb]

Ronan Dunne will risk it for sure. He always goes 100%. He definitely wants points for overall :)

[@panslimak13]

Troy, easy answer, as the race is over 😅 About rampage, we will be watching it in a pub on big screen, as we do quite a few years now. I don't think the risk is worth it, but it is the pinnacle of freeride mtb. So why not watch those willing to send it?

[@dracorosso7129]

Pushing the limits of any sport should be encouraged. Your either growing or dying.

[@markboy45]

I will be watching. red bull rampage on the day can't wait

[@KDog2264]

I do think it is worth the risk. There have always been people who want to do extreme things. In mountain biking, these are the people who pushed what is possible with a bike.

[@P.M.88]

all the entrants to rampage and other events know the risk. they accept it. thats why they do it. like evel knievel, he must have loved the thrill

[@martynashtonGMBN]

You are right of course. If the event wasn’t there, riders of that level would still express themselves in the same way. It is a part of riding. I’m not suggesting these events like Rampage shouldn’t exist, I’m just a bit reluctant to watch live.

[@petermascall1158]

Matt Jones i think put a lot of plannig in to his house jump. Yes it was huge but it wasnt just hit and hope straight away.. i think for sure some riders at any level do juat do very risky stuff ( hit and hope) but i think a lot of pros put a lot more planning and preparation in behind the scenes than people actually see

[@markfitzurka9995]

Of course rampage is worth watching. It doesn’t come down to fractions of seconds like racing. It is the only reason I ended up on this channel because I was searching rampage and for some reason your show came up.

[@TheSimonBarnett]

Supper Thanks!! Times are hard 🤪

[@didgineil]

Awesome competition ergon make fantastic products, 🤞. On another note your products, tshirts, stickers, available to channel their memberships, I wondered if there was any opportunity to create some tshirt designs, stickers or some simple graphical material for use made by myself to use for the community. I live to support for fun, and give back 🤙❤️

[@brendanmkp1579]

IN Bali now. Bali bike park is great.

[@Simon-Simon-Simon]

WATCHING BRENDONS VLOG dude - his reaction looking back how huge his gaps are I think riders are second guessing and wondering if worth it

[@Paganiproductions84]

Redbull hardline xc edition how far could you push xc mtb on a narly course

[@martynashtonGMBN]

😂 Brilliant

[@Paganiproductions84]

@@martynashtonGMBN How is that for a idea for racing

[@Andy_ATB]

Crans Montana was close to this.....

[@aston108]

I can't get the link to the give away to work... Great show guys

[@dollynok4049]

#captioncontest Blake: Did you bring protection? Rich: Yes love, already put it on my HEAD, its a SMITH.

[@ARJared]

Rampage athletes are the pros of that game. Considering the skills and support they have, i think it is worth the risk. But like sir Martyn, i wont be watching it live, my guts cant take it 😅. I will definitely rewatch the winning runs though.😅 Social influencers doing stunts? Its their choice in the first place. it is their passion. They know the risk of what they are doing. So nobody's gonna stop them.

[@martynashtonGMBN]

I’m all over the replays

[@pherron7471]

I can't watch it live. That shit is too wild. Is it too dangerous? I don't know. These are the best in the world. Anyone else wouldn't have the heart to try.

[@martynashtonGMBN]

I’m with ya

[@panslimak13]

#captioncontest Mr. & Mrs. Smith, don't know who is who, but I am sure the love is out there.

[@Jarxis07]

#captioncontest when your mate has a emtb and you are willing to do anything to hold onto his shoulder on the climb

[@benjybluehat]

Caption Contest: Blake 'n' Rich' prepare for their roles in the new film 'Brokeback Mountain Bike'.

[@TheGrvlDad]

No coverage of the Lauf Elja?

[@ish474]

It's so crazy that as I age I don't even like when other people take risks like Rampage. I still watch but I find my mind wandering to "is this really worth it?" However, I don't think any of this should be up to me. If you wanna do it that's on you.

[@topsyturvey7116]

When Rich didn't understand, they were going to shred broke back mountain, and tried to re-enact instead ❤ #captioncontest

[@cornishcactus]

#captioncontest Meanwhile at Bottom Bracket Mountain Rich: "I wish I knew how to quit you" Blake "I wish you knew what toothpaste was"

[@TheArrowFist]

Caption contest: “you had me at MTB”

[@JeffMTBinVA]

#Captioncontest You're afrer my KOM on Back in Blacks aren't you!?

[@TeeSCee]

#captioncontest blake shows rich "the gravel special", where you get aero by hugging the back wheel of the guy in front of you, but forgets to say that you'r supposed to stop once you get off the bikes.

[@Hugo_DenOuden]

#captioncontest TIP of the day: Don’t shout at guys who are tailgating because of you lack of speed. Especially when their Strava results are sacred to them. 🤕😡

[@lwittrock1]

#CaptionContest: Blake to Rich, "You had me at I love hardtail."

[@ZoZooZoooZoxxxx]

I hope u will upload in 4K soon, the free1080P are awful, content as always Informing XD

[@harrylindsey6407]

#CaptionContest "When the GPS says turn left, but your buddy swears it's right."

[@TheManyMillers]

I am going to try to watch red bull rampage live

[@seandawes4699]

#captioncontest. "Blake, we have just missed the London to Brighton off road, shall we do it next year, it's only 100k?"

[@gmbn]

Blake's all over the long distance rides since the Swiss Epic 😅

[@seandawes4699]

@@gmbn Long rides maketh a man, its in the bible somewhere???

[@SettingTheHookUK]

#captioncontest Blake: 'Just imagine the adrenaline!' Rich: 'You mean the panic?'

[@Idontknowhowtoride]

Rampage is the Isle of man tt of mtb

[@MtB_DrAgOn_2O11]

5:12 that hand is very close to the rotor

[@ridermtb]

#captioncontest : putting together their best ultimate mtb fighting faceoff photo!

[@schwambo6679]

Mille Johnset.! Ultras? Ahuu❤ she is going for podium🎉❤

[@saml8119]

I’m happy to hear Blake will be at Rampage. However, now that I’m in my mid 40s and had my share of severe injuries, I can’t watch it anymore. I’ll watch the big clips but honestly I don’t want to watch someone die on a bicycle.

[@nolanwolf1828]

I don't think rampage is worth the risk in recent years. In the past it seemed to be judged more fairly, but in recent years the results have been strange or severely biased. Runs that look like they'd score incredibly well don't get any points, even if they had crazy variety or risk. Then a safe run (by rampage standards) with two backflips takes the win, becoming the first rider to win it 3 times. That's a ramble, but the spirit that made rampage what it is today is almost gone, so it doesn't seem worth the risk if they can't even judge fairly.

[@underbikedoverconfident1142]

I'm a little bit worried that Brendog and his dig team is going to lead that nice Blake boy astray at Ramage😂

[@gmbn]

We're sure they'll look after him & put him to work! 😅

[@Tomidsch]

Getting bored of the “is this too far” argument. If they’re at rampage, they’ve chose to do it, I don’t care what you say about external pressures and whatnot, it’s their choice. Let them live their lives the way they want to. Don’t let people who just watch it decide their future

[@InitialP_Photography]

#CaptionContest Blake. " I hope that's a Banana in Rich's pocket"

[@wwaveydave]

#captioncontest Rich and Blake just couldn't figure out why they weren't going anywhere today on the random tandem.

[@JasonTrew2018]

#Captioncontest: Neil: "Blake, you need to try Trek, they are better bikes". Blake: "Neil, you should go take a dip on the Tennessee with Team GTN"

[@cornishcactus]

Rich: "Blake, I'm not Neil"

[@greenerschannel]

#captioncontest the effect of riding gravel together.

[@yjmechanic]

#captioncontest "I do like riding with you mate but I'm afraid I don't want to play Mr. And Mrs. Smith today"

[@declanfaughey8471]

#captioncontest when the Smiths go head to head.

[@Flx__yt]

Love your videos

[@sled5196]

#captioncontest Gravel Back Mountain

[@stujm8376]

I can’t watch rampage, like Martin I watch the highlights… I don’t think you can say whether it’s worth the risk, like Lewis Buchanan says, it’s his choice. You could say the same about Gee Atherton riding ridges, at some point he’s going to get caught out, but it’s his choice. My choice is not to, life is precious.

[@ARJared]

#captioncontest The aftermath of Blake not using the wireless brake of Rich's bike

[@dickiesmithmtb1602]

Thank you for winning the stunt mug. Please contact me regarding delivery information. Yours Sincerely DickieSmithMtb aka Paul Coombe.

[@hammy-on-a-bike]

#captioncontest filming The Short-Crank Redemption, trying to convince MTBers over to the dark side of the sport 😂

[@maclay05]

Rampage is the only competition I watch.

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

Mt St anne one of the best DH world cup but one of the worst bike park 😅

[@simoto9009]

Relate to Martin. As an ex motorcycle road racer I can no longer even go to the tt or watch on tv until it’s safe, as you put it! I’d like to thank Neil for inspiration to try some higher rise bars. For me a real game changer. Cheers

[@rider65]

Boo hoo sonny boy. #vag🤢🤮

[@KuroSanArts]

I get the "Is it really worth it?" opinion, but ask the same question to an isle of Man TT rider and they'll tell you the same thing, it's not always about the money (which is barely anything in both Rampage and the TT), it's about the prestige of competing in something that the average Joe can't just enter!

[@mtbrider8286]

#captioncontest You had me at “wanna ride… bikes?”

[@bantcliff]

Can't wait to watch Brendog, Deaks and Ollies run up to Rampage posts, gets robbed every time, not a single rider would ride his line but ride a line with some flips and tricks and hey..... you win dude.....sigh. It's the taking part that counts :)

[@MtB_DrAgOn_2O11]

8:49 that could've gone downhill XD 🤣😂

[@ARJared]

#captioncontest (Rich to Blake): What do you mean you won't do the Swiss Epic next year ?!

[@campbellclark3458]

#captioncontest "Mr and Mrs Smith share a touching moment before dropping in."

[@2greaterthan4]

#captioncontest "We've been trying to reach you concerning your vehicle's extended warranty."

[@carlfjeldstadlarsson5343]

#Captioncontest This trail isn't the only thing hard around here

[@djbarcode]

#Captioncontest This would be a lot less awkward if we both had peaks

[@andrew_gardner]

GMBN, consider reading the names of anyone who does super thanks in the following episode. Shoutout for the support can be very motivating.

[@IMTB2.]

#captioncontest 2 buddies fighting on what the last trail of the trip is