The 2010 Red Bull Rampage - The Evolution has just wrapped up and it is
Cam Zink standing at the top of this year's podium.
Gee Atherton and
Darren Berrecloth round out the top 3.
Thanks to everyone that tuned in to the Live Feed and the 1000's that voted online on the riders' runs!
Check out all the results!World’s Best Freeride Mountain Bikers Ride the Storm in the Utah DesertWith wild skies above him and 1,500 feet of vertical drop below, Cameron Zink persevered over the obstacles to become the 2010 Red Bull Rampage champion. Twenty-one of mountain biking’s best riders threw down all they had while battling wild weather, but when the skies cleared it was Zink who took home the trifecta – the contest win, Utah Sports Commission Best Trick Award and the Freeride Mountain Bike (FMB) World Tour season overall title.
Stars (and clouds) align for Zink Zink 3's The Oakley Icon Sender
After a season of highs and lows with big contest wins and tough injuries, Zink went through another roller coaster ride throughout the day. During his first run, Zink attempted a 360 off the Oakley Icon Sender custom feature, but took a hard hit that cracked his helmet and was unsure if he could do another run. Once the medics cleared him, he was energized to go again, only to be delayed a couple hours by gusty wind, rain and threatening clouds. But as the sun came out, Zink dug deep and threw down a perfect run that included a flawless 360 off the intimidating Oakley Icon Sender that sent him nearly 40 feet below. That massive move, which also won him Best Trick honors, was the only thing that could top the UK’s Gee Atherton, who was seeking redemption after making the 2008 event finals and then suffering an injury in practice that prevented him from riding. Atherton’s racing background was a definite advantage that resulted in a fast, controlled line that wowed the judges, along with his huge transfer to wallride. Third place went to Darren “the Claw” Berrecloth who hands down had the most technical line from top to bottom.
Gee On His Way to 2nd Place
Over 2,000 fans hiked into the remote desert venue to witness a contest that showcased a mix of rugged, natural downhill terrain and manmade obstacles. A team of builders led by Paddy Kay spent a month digging, building and grooming the course that would become the riders’ playground. Course builder and former Red Bull Rampage competitor Josh Bender liked what he saw, “I was really excited on the utilization of all the features we built on the course – it was great to see the progression of the sport stepped up a couple levels.” With jaw dropping tricks like Greg Watt’s backflip stepdown and Atherton’s gap to wallride, the fans were given a show that could only be produced in unparalleled terrain of the Zion desert mountains.
The Claw Getting Rad
A perfect storm The finals on Sunday almost came to a halt after wild weather caused a couple hour delay. Saturday’s practice was also cut short after an intense wind storm that was described as no less than “the apocalypse.” The riders charged on however, heading up to the gate as soon as the last rain drop cleared and pushed through an intense second run. Zink summarized the challenges faced by all, “It’s so hard to get into the mode. Your run has to be dialed from the top, you can’t just work your way into it and then be stylish towards the bottom. You have to pin it right from the top. I guess I picked up some contest skills and determination along the way because I did pretty well today!” Atherton agrees, “Second today at Rampage was nuts. It was fun, it was a crazy contest and I couldn’t have been second place to a better guy than Zink.”
Vanderham Over The Canyon Gap
After 18 stops on the FMB tour, Zink’s overall championship left him on cloud nine, “Being Rampage champion is a dream. It’s one of the first real mountain bike contests ever and if I were to tell anyone – this is what mountain biking is, this contest would be it. So to win this is the most amazing thing in the world. In all honesty I’d rather win Red Bull Rampage than any other event.”
Perhaps the day was best summarized by fourth place finisher Andreu Lacondeguy of Spain, who is known around the world for his jaw-dropping tricks. When talking about what Zink did, he had one thing to say, “That was the wildest thing I’ve ever seen!”
Glory In The Desert
Red Bull Rampage Results:
1st - (89.20) Cameron Zink, 24, USA, Corsair Bikes
2nd - (82.40) Gee Atherton, 25, UK, Commencal Bikes
3rd - (81.20) Darren Berrecloth, 28, Canada, Specialized Bikes
4th - (79.00) Andreu Lacondeguy, 21, Spain, Mondraker Bikes
5th - (77.20) Geoff Gulevich, 23, Canada, Rocky Mountain
6th - (76.60) Thomas Vanderham, 26, Canada, Evil Bikes
7th - (76.00) Robbie Bourdon, 24, Canada, Intense Bikes
8th - (75.60) Kyle Strait, 23, USA, Pivot Bikes
9th - (74.80) Logan Binggeli, 21, USA, KHS Bikes
10th - (73.00) Kurt Sorge, 21, Canada, Giant Bikes
11th - (72.20) Alex Prochazka, 19, Canada, Commencal Bikes
12th - (71.80) Tyler McCaul, 20, USA, GT Bikes
13th - (71.00) Graham Agassiz, 20, Canada, Kona Bikes
14th - (70.40) Cedric Gracia, 32, France, Santa Cruz Bikes
15th - (65.60) Greg Watts, 23, USA, Haro Bikes
16th - (64.20) Michal Marosi, 32, Czech, KTM Bikes
17th - (63.80) Jamie Goldman, 24, USA, Santa Cruz Bikes
18th - (62.40) Curtis Robinson, 21, Canada, Knolly Bikes
DNF - James Doerfling, 24, Canada, Knolly Bikes
DNF - Mike Hopkins, 24, Canada, Independent
DNF - Chris VanDine, 29, USA, Cannondale Bikes
Zink With Best Trick
Utah Sports Commission Best Trick Winner: Cameron Zink, 360 to 40 ft drop off Oakley Icon Sender
FMB Tour Overall Final Standings
1. Cameron Zink 2948.15
2. Brandon Semenuk 2937.5
3. Darren Berrecloth 2626.1
About FMB World Tour Red Bull Rampage is host to the Finals for the FMB World Tour. The tour features 18 stops around the world and highlights Big Mountain, Slopestyle and Dirt Jump events. The results of Red Bull Rampage determined who won the $25,000 prize purse. For more information visit
fmbworldtour.com/2010.
2010 Red Bull Rampage First Run Standings:
1st - (82.40) Gee Atherton, 25, UK, Commencal Bikes
2nd - (79.00) Andreu Lacondeguy, 21, Spain, Mondraker Bikes
3rd - (77.20) Geoff Gulevich, 23, Canada, Rocky Mountain
4th - (76.00) Robbie Bourdon, 24, Canada, Intense Bikes
5th - (75.60) Kyle Strait, 23, USA, Pivot Bikes
6th - (74.80) Logan Binggeli, 21, USA, KHS Bikes
7th - (71.80) Tyler McCaul, 20, USA, GT Bikes
8th - (68.80) Cedric Gracia, 32, France, Santa Cruz Bikes
9th - (66.00) Kurt Sorge, 21, Canada, Giant Bikes
10th - (64.20) Michal Marosi, 32, Czech, KTM Bikes
11th - (63.80) Jamie Goldman, 24, USA, Santa Cruz Bikes
12th - (57.20) Alex Prochazka, 19, Canada, Commencal Bikes
13th - (56.40) Thomas Vanderham, 26, Canada, Evil Bikes
14th - (54.60) Greg Watts, 23, USA, Haro Bikes
15th - DNF Cameron Zink, 24, USA, Corsair Bikes
16th - DNF James Doerfling, 24, Canada, Knolly Bikes
17th - DNF Graham Agassiz, 20, Canada, Kona Bikes
18th - DNF Darren Berrecloth, 28, Canada, Specialized Bikes
19th - DNF Mike Hopkins, 24, Canada, Independent
20th - DNF Curtis Robinson, 21, Canada, Knolly Bikes
21st - DNF Chris VanDine, 29, USA, Cannondale Bikes
2010 Red Bull Rampage Start List Order:
1st - Tyler McCaul, 20, USA, GT Bikes
2nd - Alex Prochazka, 19, Canada, Commencal Bikes
3rd - Gee Atherton, 25, UK, Commencal Bikes
4th - Greg Watts, 23, USA, Haro Bikes
5th - Jamie Goldman, 24, USA, Santa Cruz Bikes
6th - Andreu Lacondeguy, 21, Spain, Mondraker Bikes
7th - Cedric Gracia, 32, France, Santa Cruz Bikes
8th - Thomas Vanderham, 26, Canada, Evil Bikes
9th - Cameron Zink, 24, USA, Corsair Bikes
10th - Kyle Strait, 23, USA, Pivot Bikes
11th - James Doerfling, 24, Canada, Knolly Bikes
12th - Graham Agassiz, 20, Canada, Kona Bikes
13th - Michal Marosi, 32, Czech, KTM Bikes
14th - Geoff Gulevich, 23, Canada, Rocky Mountain
15th - Logan Binggeli, 21, USA, KHS Bikes
16th - Kurt Sorge, 21, Canada, Giant Bikes
17th - Robbie Bourdon, 24, Canada, Intense Bikes
18th - Darren Berrecloth, 28, Canada, Specialized Bikes
19th - Mike Hopkins, 24, Canada, Independent
20th - Curtis Robinson, 21, Canada, Knolly Bikes
21st - Chris VanDine, 29, USA, Cannondale Bikes
That's a wrap!
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(what happened to mike montgomery and casey groves? i was looking forward to their runs)
"Shut the FRONT DOOR!!!"
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shut. the f*ck up.
haha i know that guys painful to listen to. I wonder if he can even ride a bike
p.s. redbull, you should of hired warner to comentate
other link didn't work..
Fat announcer: (to cam after lacondeguys bad crash) if you were to do that you would have seriously injured yourself but this kid is just really tough.
Cam: I know and thats why im standing here right not instead of out there competing.
then the fatass reapeats himself. i was like shut the f*ck up fatass nobody f*cking likes you
Top 3 rampage runs
seriously i'm blown away at the live coverage.. the Riders Ability, strength, courage, and the how this style of riding is and always will be the main trunk of the mountain biking tree.
i'm stoked, thank you Riders.. and thank you redbull and oakley
i realized i should have said "iphone" instead of iphone 4... it sounds like i'm bragging.. but i couldnt give a flying f*ck if used too much or not enough detail in my sentence for you, so Facetime me on my Iphone4 so i can flip you the bird el-nombre
Guess he killed in on 3 or the 4 criteria. Not like he rolled into a single trick did a 360 then a hip jump that everyone was hitting!!!!!
Ken
and with zink on the top step everything is fine for me claw also really deserved it!he had an Gnarly run!
Gee stomped the Q/P gap that NO one else landed and it looked soooooooo sick!
Zink made History- That's why he's the MAN- and the winner.
This is a true Big Mountain Event- Can you say - No 360 tail whips!!!!
Any fork can break if you crash hard enough.
I'm still amazed at the level of compition and crazy s##t I saw on Sunday. I kept saying OMG! he stuck it! Claw's holding on at the top was so dramatic and to see him pull the reins and stomp the run was awesome. I think Gee's place was justified after 2 other riders attemted the hip gap, both crashed and one broke his fork.
Congrats to gullevich who had a sick run !!!
- Cameron Zink 360 the icon sender
- Aggy huge tabletop on the hip
- Vanderham line...
- Berrecloth line makes me dream !!!
- Gulevich who deserved the third place with his perfect backflip and run !!!
And the podium should have be:
- Cameron Zink: first place
- Darren Berrecloth: second place
- Geoff Gulevich: third place
Rampage anybody?
Had few scary moments when bourdo fell, curtis and mike and other guys. I'm so stoked about how it evolved in time! And man, how did Zink nail it! A DVD main shot for me!
Speachless!
Red Bull Rampage 2010 Highlights - www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRzM7TUjg9k
The real deal!
i'm ready and waithing in front of my cumputer for the 2011 one
Does any1 know if its now on every 2 years??
gee does rule !
It's nothing about a consumer mishap, stop slandering marzocchi for something you have 0 idea about. THAT IS WHY YOUR NEG PROPPED!
Haha and nice calling me "nor cal". Seems your creative in your posting. It's plain and common sense. If this is the only sport you follow, you aren't following it very well at all... because dozens of other forks have broken under NORMAL riding conditions from all brands. If you think it's my "norcal" ness making me harp at you it's not. You just sound like a typical slanderous democrat having a pissy fest about something he won't ever be a part of. Nuf said. Go ride.
Your still going on about the breakage. Look... make it simple... do a pink bike search for broken parts. Something you obviously haven't done.
to add.. the marz 66 is probably the worst fork marz has put out.
Btw thx for the compliments. Coming from a 35 year old... your parent's must be proud of you!
He was fast, but... nothing more. If he scared of injury in second run, he could do it just in "light mode"
and how sweet is starting to celebrate before he even gets to the finish line? pulling his helmet off and all that shit
i think once your helmet's off your runs dnf pal
braaaap
a professional athelete should try to keep throwing temper tantrums on live feed television to a minimum. especially when its a red bull sponsored event and he decides to throw his red bull helmet.
you're supposed to have utmost respect especially for the thing that protects your brain
let alone just looking like a baby is pretty funny
Thomas' score was wrong too, he should have been above Andreu and certainly Gully!!!!!!!!! The judges didn't score how gnarly the gap was and the terrain before and after it.
The real results are as follows
1 Atherton
2 Claw
3 Zinc
4 Vanderham - (only cause it was his 08 run) - otherwise would beat Zinc
The run that stoked me the most was Gee's, the speed of his line and the execution was soooo sick!!!