Munich, September 23rd 2014 – After four FMB Diamond Series contests, the most epic freeriding event the world has ever seen is about to determine the new FMB World Tour Champion. The legendary Red Bull Rampage is the ultimate proving ground for the most daring and skilled mountain bike freeriders and for this reason, it is the grand finale of the FMB Diamond Series. The biggest battle will be between Brandon Semenuk and Brett Rheeder for the FMB World Tour title. For Thomas Genon, this is his last chance to jump on to the overall podium. WATCH IT LIVE on Sunday, September 28th right here: fmbworldtour.com/en/News/Red-Bull-Rampage-LIVE-Webcast.
Brandon Semenuk – Red Bull Rampage 2013
It’s nearly vertical and totally epic! There is no rougher or tougher competition than the Red Bull Rampage big mountain event in the Utah desert. Under the blazing sun, more than 30 carefully selected athletes will take on the gnarly mountain face. The action starts on Saturday 27th, when 8 qualifying riders will earn a spot in the finals alongside the remaining 13 invited athletes. Then, on Sunday, September 28th the showdown begins when one after another, 21 of the world’s most outrageous mountain bikers will ride the line they spent days building and shaping in a hope of taking the most memorable win of the year. Get a taster of the heart pumping action right here:
Every passionate freerider dreams of winning Red Bull Rampage, but for some there is far more at stake. After a season of head-to-head battles throughout the FMB Diamond Series contests, Brandon Semenuk and Brett Rheeder will have their last showdown in Utah. For them – this is it. While Semenuk is already pre-qualified, Brett Rheeder will first have to make it through qualifying to even stand a chance at beating the two-time world champion.
Brandon Semenuk vs Brett Rheeder
Thomas Genon seems to have a habit of surprising everyone. First, his victory at Red Bull Joyride in 2012, then last year he placed an incredible top 10 result at Red Bull Rampage. Now aware of his skills on a big bike, the young Belgian could very well snatch the last podium place away from Anthony Messere who is not competing. The dark horse of the season, Nicholi Rogatkin is already digging his line down the mountain. Currently ranked 5th in the FMB Diamond Series, we are all eager to see how he will handle the new, scary north face.
Thomas Genon – Red Bull Rampage 2013
Tune in live for all the action on Redbull.com/bike and fmbworldtour.com
Red Bull Rampage – Viewing times
Sunday, 28 September, 2:00pm MT (local Time)
Sunday, 28 September, 1:00pm PST
Sunday, 28 September, 4:00pm EDT
Sunday 28 September, 10:00pm CEST
Monday, 29 September, 6:00am AEST
Monday, 29 September, 9:00am NZS