Red Bull Rampage - The Evolution with Mike Hopkins

by Tyler Maine
May 29, 2009

Mike Hopkins hails from Rossland B.C. and is a big mountain freeskier and freerider. This year he made the trip down to Utah for his first Red Bull Rampage. Tam from Newwavecine.com was also there with him to capture the event and document it for us all to see.

Check out Mike's Red Bull Rampage experience on video inside:

Mike Hopkins' 2008 Red Bull Rampage Journey:
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59 Comments

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flag chris9901 Plus (May 29, 2009 at 11:03)
 dude... nice...
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flag talhaslam (May 29, 2009 at 12:51)
 thats real mtb right there
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flag callums-bighit (May 29, 2009 at 14:11)
 ahh thats y they give you suspension?Smile
lol hees soo cool and yeh that it mountain biking at its best!Big Grin
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flag dlowebiker (May 29, 2009 at 15:28)
 That video make me want to get out and ride. Mike sounds like a REALLY great embassador for the sport
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flag EpicBiker627 (May 29, 2009 at 17:28)
 I agree. he sounds like an all round good guy.
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flag mooseman414 Plus (May 29, 2009 at 18:45)
 I was thinking about Rampage before his run started, about how mountain biking doesnt get much more extreme than Red Bull rampage and he stole the words right out of my mouth at the end of the vid!!!!! "I feel really good about the whole event and I feel that, that is mountain biking at its best." VOD all the way!!!!!!!!!!!
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flag TheAngryTomato (May 29, 2009 at 19:40)
 that heli shot of his final run gave me chills through the whole thing. i haven't had chills for that long watching a clip in months.
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flag Colin994 (May 30, 2009 at 18:34)
 i know same! it felt like you were competing right there with him! and might i say that the scott gambler is amazing! it's so underrated. people should start to get them! love mineSmile
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flag purpleboi (May 31, 2009 at 0:42) (Below Threshold) show comment
 fock that rampage is dope and all but the SHORE is where its attt!
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flag kylemciver (May 31, 2009 at 22:18)
 TheAngryTomato, I couldn't agree more, I felt exactly the same way. I really liked how rough and ungroomed parts of his run was, amazing to watch.
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flag fullbug (May 29, 2009 at 11:22)
 these guys are so progressive with their riding. His professionalism at the end of the vid was every bit as great as his riding. That's what'll keep this sport going. BIG props for representing so well on and off your bike.
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flag fluffles (May 29, 2009 at 11:05)
 awsome rider, that gap looks even more steezy from the landing!
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flag ryann (May 29, 2009 at 11:30)
 Yeah Mike - Great vid...I like the inside story line…always appreciate a glimpse into the riders' efforts behind the scenes. True professional...
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flag mxnate (May 29, 2009 at 12:57)
 Really impressed with this vid. I love getting the riders perspective, especially at an event as unique as Rampage. More videos should be made in this style for sure. Mike seems like a rad dude, I'll definately look for his name on entry lists from now on and cheer him on.
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flag kbrock (May 29, 2009 at 17:29)
 Wow what a great film. Can I get the music soundtracks for this? They were AMAZING! And yes, what a respectful, professional guy...really represents this sport well.
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flag Dragonflayer (May 30, 2009 at 0:04)
 what is the name of the last song guys?
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flag PunkyBrewsta12 (May 29, 2009 at 16:25)
 I was there at rampage and I'll say it again.....Hopkins can u hear me.....
Mike keep on rippin'....
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flag Rollingsound514 (May 29, 2009 at 18:38)
 Ok amazing video... VOD for f'in sure first off... how those guys aren't dead after that week is beyond me, mad dedication. This is MTB at it's very best in every aspect, amazing filming, amazing progression, just epic
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flag bolesy (Jun 2, 2009 at 8:39)
 Very great video! Man, I've heard some crazy stories about that "Flying Monkey" trail he rode. And Mike's idea of mountain bike riding counldn't of been more right. Keep it up!
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flag demo8rider (May 29, 2009 at 11:19)
 really good vid!
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flag kbrock (May 30, 2009 at 14:56)
 cranxwork, thank you so much. Does anyone have any more of the song titles? These would be SICK for riding to.
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flag duncb (Jun 1, 2009 at 8:12)
 can't wait to see his stuff in Life Cycles
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flag kbrock (May 29, 2009 at 20:21)
 About those songs, is anyone able to help out with what they're called? Still f*ckin stoked about the music Razz
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flag Pilatus-Rider (May 30, 2009 at 4:03)
 super nice guy and awesome riding! btw, what's the first song in the movie?
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flag Rollingsound514 (May 30, 2009 at 16:18)
 And the vocals on that last track are done by Lauren Rocket... you'll see more of her I'm sure
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flag coralcorn (May 29, 2009 at 23:36)
 haha you can see the guy crash in the background when he is talking about eating it earlier in the day!
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flag uroend (May 30, 2009 at 14:29)
 Great video and two thumbs for putting this together. Keep up the great work!
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flag pollobiker (May 30, 2009 at 10:47)
 name of the first song plz!
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flag kbrock (May 30, 2009 at 1:29)
 If anyone finds out any of these songs go ahead and help us out! :O
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flag cranxwork (May 30, 2009 at 3:55)
 The Song for the first run of the finals is "Cities in Dust by Junkie XL. Other than that I dont know.
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flag ktmpaul111 (May 30, 2009 at 0:46)
 4 letters....... EPIC!!!!!!!!!
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flag luke-miller (May 29, 2009 at 19:44)
 super sick final run. got me pumped to go out riding now
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flag RossiRossi (May 29, 2009 at 13:54)
 I didn't realize they had so many line options and got to build for themselves...very nice.
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flag harlieandhis250 (May 31, 2009 at 21:22)
 Awsome they used Evilnine and Aesop Rocks song.
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flag VPS13 (May 30, 2009 at 10:46)
 soo sick
what a place to ride
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flag kbrock (May 30, 2009 at 21:43)
 Wow much appreciated
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flag Jean-dirt (May 29, 2009 at 12:54)
 man, you need balls to ride those tracks.
Respect!
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flag tobias-live2ride (May 30, 2009 at 15:35)
 awesome riding and a sound guyy quality vid
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flag DragRider (May 29, 2009 at 12:31)
 master class for shure, this are the titans, the backbone of the freeriding, one day I ..... Big Grin
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flag coupstair (May 29, 2009 at 14:04)
 that was great.
some clips a little dark and be good to brighten them up cuuuuz i wanna watch it again! love those red rocks...
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flag waterfall99 (May 29, 2009 at 11:41)
 Awesome vid, some pretty burly lines in there!
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flag nico45 (May 29, 2009 at 23:18)
 thats bad ass
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flag chrisdirt (Jun 1, 2009 at 6:28)
 totally awesome vid
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flag dirtero (May 29, 2009 at 21:09)
 soundtrack?
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flag elbry (May 29, 2009 at 11:29)
 mike rocks, proper freerider
Elbry
Vandal Clothing
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flag DARKSTAR63 (May 29, 2009 at 11:38)
 Crazy, just crazy.
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flag MnM1618 (May 31, 2009 at 22:31)
 just wanna say, Mike Hopkins your my new idolBig Grin
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flag squamman (Jun 1, 2009 at 23:18)
 Respect.
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flag funny3454 (May 30, 2009 at 13:57)
 nice!!!!!! he is so good
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flag amtbs (May 29, 2009 at 15:23)
 good rider and has fun doing muntain biking
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flag EpicBiker627 (May 29, 2009 at 17:25)
 That is wicked!!
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flag specialized116 (May 29, 2009 at 14:48)
 EPIC!
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flag lukethorpe (May 29, 2009 at 12:04)
 pretty darn epic
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flag dpeacock (May 29, 2009 at 18:20)
 cheaaaa!
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flag bikerdudezxc13 (May 30, 2009 at 11:48)
 vod
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flag brycebiking101 Plus (May 29, 2009 at 18:05)
 and theres tomoros VOD
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