Rampage This Weekend [ Day 1 and 2 video inside]

Published on October 3, 2008

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. 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 $5,000 check for the best trick of the event.

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The following athletes have been confirmed to attend Red Bull Rampage: The Evolution.

Graham Aggasiz (CAN)
Dan Atherton (GBR)
Gee Atherton (GBR)
Paul Basagoitia (USA)
Darren Berrecloth (CAN)
Robbie Bourdon (CAN)
Garret Buehler (CAN)
James Doerfling (CAN)
Cedric Gracia (FRA)
Geoff Gulevich (CAN)
Trond Hansen (NOR)
Mike Hopkins (CAN)
Matt Hunter (CAN)
Mike Kinrade (CAN)
Cam McCaul (USA)
Kelly McGarry (NZL)
Alex Prochazka (CAN)
Steve Romaniuk (CAN)
Brandon Semenuk (CAN)
Kurt Sorge (CAN)
Kyle Strait (USA)
Andrew Taylor (USA)
Guido Tschugg (GER)
Thomas Vanderham (CAN)
Chris Van Dine (USA)
Cameron Zink (USA)

today is the first day of riding and building  with riders carving out their own lines all over the place and starting to practice on the qualifying course.red bull rampage 2008 brandon semenuk

A new feature of this years rampage, that has not been seen in past rampage events, is the appearence of wooden ramps and structures. shown above is one of the lines in the lower half of the finals cours with a 59ft gap measured to the case pad.

This years event is one  not one to be missed. freecaster.tv will be covering the even with videos throughout the weekend.

day 1

Day 2


pictures courtesy of NSMB

Written by Lyndon

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