The return of Red Bull Rampage is drawing close and the world’s best riders are getting set to tackle a course that will be the ultimate test of their skills. Red Bull Rampage: The Evolution brings riders to a new venue just outside Virgin, Utah, offering the most challenging terrain mountain bike competition has ever seen.

Freeride star and past Rampage participant, Cameron Zink, had this to say about the influence of the Red Bull Rampage on mountain biking, “The Rampage comes back this year, and I heard it may be more like a slopestyle course, but on natural terrain. This means more flow and smoother runs, not skidder course where people just huck drops. I believe utilizing natural terrain is the next step. Everyone in freeride is much better now, than they were in the last Rampage in 2004. So, to go back to that event now, with how good riders are today is going to be very cool.”

With a $10,000 first place prize, these riders are set to give whatever it takes to be on top – blood, sweat and maybe even some tears. In addition, the Utah Sports Commission will present a $5000 check for the best trick of the event. The following athletes have been confirmed to attend Red Bull Rampage: The Evolution.

Confirmed Athletes:
Andrew Taylor
Alex Prochazka
Ben Boyko
Brandon Semenuk
Cam McCaul
Cameron Zink
Cedric Gracia
Chris Van Dine
Dan Atherton
Darren Berrecloth
Garett Buehler
Gee Atherton
Geoff Gulevich
Graham Aggasiz
Guido Tschugg
James Doerfling
Kelly McGarry
Kurt Sorge
Kyle Strait
Matt Hunter
Mike Hopkins
Mike Kinrade
Paul Basagoitia
Robbie Bourdon
Steve Romaniuk
Thomas Vanderham
Trond Hansen
For more information, please visit www.redbullrampage.com

Posted by Ryan Cleek