Photo Epic: Red Bull Joyride Slopestyle - Crankworx 2014

Aug 17, 2014 at 1:55
by Pinkbike Staff  
Brandon Semenuk choosing to walk to the top at 2014 Joyride at Crankworx Whistler BC
  Brandon Semenuk choosing to walk to the top.

Cool calm and collected. Semenuk was showing no signs of pressure today.
  Cool, calm and collected. Semenuk was showing no signs of pressure today.

Canadians dominated the Euros at 2014 Joyride at Crankworx Whistler BC
  The Euro crew watch on as they prep for first runs.

Whistler is known for the hotties in the audience so riders needed to stay really focused to spot them all.
  Logan Peat collects himself before his first run, he'd finish 4th on the day.

McGazza taking a quiet moment with his girl prior the start of the big show.
  McGazza taking a quiet moment with his girl prior the start of the big show.

Carson Storch barely made it into the Joyride contest and had an amazing run for the rookie nailing 8th place overall. We re stoked for you Carson
  Carson Storch barely made it into the Joyride contest and had an amazing run for the rookie nailing 8th place overall. We're stoked for you Carson!

Red Bull Joyride Photo Recap - Crankworx 2014
  Cam Zink flips the opening flat drop.

Classic 360 from the starting drop by Gully.
  Geoff Gulevich pops a 360 of the initial drop into the Red Bull Joyride course.

Anthony Messere at 2014 Joyride at Crankworx Whistler BC
  Anthony Messere Tail Whipping the opening drop.

Red Bull Joyride Photo Recap - Crankworx 2014
  Brett Rheeder flips the big first drop.

Here is an example why freeride will never get mainstream. Fans want to do a banana run during one of the biggest contests Not a problem we just want to have fun here and share it with everybody
  It just would not be Crankworx without some bananas running down the course between riders.

Red Bull Joyride Photo Recap - Crankworx 2014

The Claw with his signature move on the burly log cannon.
  The Claw with a signature Indian Air on the boner log. All the riders will be heading to his invitational next weekend on Vancouver Island.

Quick tailwhip over the big log cannon in the end of the track from Mr. Reboul.
  Quick tailwhip over the big boner log from Mr. Reboul.

Cam McCaul at 2014 Joyride at Crankworx Whistler BC
  Cam McCaul goes superman off the boner log.

Brandon Semenuk at 2014 Joyride at Crankworx Whistler BC
  Brandon Semenuk with a 360 Tuck No Hander off the boner log.

Red Bull Joyride Photo Recap - Crankworx 2014
  Szymon Godziek with a clean truck driver.

Yannick Granieri was on fire on his second run until he came up short onto the cabin jump.
  Yannick Granieri was on fire on his second run until he came up short onto the cabin jump.

Anthoy Messere
  Anthony Messere was going absolutely huge off of this hit.

Thomas Genon talking over the fifth feature on the track--the one that gave many of the slopestyle competitors trouble.
  Thomas Genon talking over the fifth feature on the track--the one that gave many of the slopestyle competitors trouble.

Godziek put his name in the history books as the first Polish rider who rode in the Red Bull Joyride and it looks like he enjoyed it. Huge double grab from the Suszec s local.
  Szymon Godziek with a big superman double grab, one of the only riders doing tricks like this.

Red Bull Joyride Photo Recap - Crankworx 2014
  Kelly McGerry with a big Flip, Tuck No Hander.

Tomas may be a new kid on the block but with a style like this he will go a long way Flip tuck no - hander from him.
  Tomas may be a new kid on the block, but with a style like this he will go a long way! Flip tuck no - hander from him.

Gully three table.
  Gully with a dialled three table.

Sometimes things goes bad but you need to stay calm and take them with a simle. McCaul and Storch fought till the very end.
  Some runs just were not meant to be.

Send some healing vibes to the Antoine Bizet as he had a really nasty crash in the eliminations. He is young and made out of steel so he should be riding soon. Fingers crossed for you buddy
  Send some healing vibes to Antoine Bizet as he had a really nasty crash in the eliminations. He is young and made out of steel so he should be riding soon. Fingers crossed for you buddy!

Red Bull Joyride Photo Recap - Crankworx 2014
  Tomas Zejda runs the most colourful bikes and backs it all up with his style on the bike.

Brett Rheeder had all the makings of a podium topping run. He knew what he needed to do to beat Semenuk but over rotated on the third jump in his second run cutting his hopes of a first place finish short.
  Brett Rheeder had all the makings of a podium topping run. He knew what he needed to do to beat Semenuk, but over rotated on the third jump in his second run cutting his hopes of a first place finish short.

Brett Rheeder s perfected corked 720 into a run of his life.
  Brett Rheeder going 720 degrees on this huge air.

Unlike in years past the fun police--in this case the real police--were out in force to keep booze and general rowdiness to a minum.
  Unlike in years past, the fun police--in this case the real police--were out in force to keep booze and general rowdiness to a minimum.

Cam McCaul cased the third jump on his second run and had a nasty crash. Had things gone to plan we would have seen this superman seat grab. He is in the hospital this evening and we wish him the best.
  Cam McCaul cased the third jump on his second run and had a nasty crash. Had things gone to plan we would have seen this superman seat grab. He is in the hospital this evening and we wish him the best.

Anthony Messere front flip tucking the third feature on his first run.
  Anthony Messere front flip tucking the third feature on his first run.

Nicholi Rogatkin backflipping a double tailwhip on his first run.
  Nicholi Rogatkin backflipping a double tailwhip on his first run.

Red Bull Joyride Photo Recap - Crankworx 2014
  Huge 3 on the quarter hit from Thomas Genon.

Red Bull Joyride Photo Recap - Crankworx 2014

Semenuk cork 7 on his first run. That first run sealed the deal for local kid.
  Semenuk cork 7 on his first run. That first run sealed the deal for local kid.

Anthony Messere whipping his way to a third place finish. The young gun had an incredible first run that he described as a safety run.
  Anthony Messere whipping his way to a third place finish. The young gun had an incredible first run that he described as a safety run.

Red Bull Joyride Photo Recap - Crankworx 2014
  Nicholi Rogatkin tailwhips off of the cabin drop.

Despite some problems on the start the Frenchman killed it in his final try and scored the highest place among the Europeans.
  Look at all the people, no pressure.

Anthony Messere at 2014 Joyride at Crankworx Whistler BC
  Anthony Messere 3's off of the cabin drop.

Red Bull Joyride Photo Recap - Crankworx 2014

Red Bull Joyride Photo Recap - Crankworx 2014

Brandon Semenuk 2014 RedBull Joyride champion Crankworx Whistler BC
  Semenuk throws an off axis 720 on the final hit.

No one could better Semenuk s first run and the fragile artist was certainly not going to risk it on a meaningless run instead he cruised his second run and came home for the win.
  No one could better Semenuk's first run, and the fragile artist was certainly not going to risk it on a meaningless run; instead he cruised his second run and came home for the win.

Red Bull Joyride Photo Recap - Crankworx 2014
  Brandon's room mate Logan Peat congratulates him on his win.

Brandon enjoys his winning lap on the Logan Peat s shoulders. Despite their pro attitude friends stay forever no matter what. Take notes kids.
  Brandon enjoys his winning lap on Logan Peat's shoulders. Despite their pro attitude, friends stay forever, no matter what. Take notes kids.

The best selfies are the ones you take with your heroes.
  The best selfies are the ones you take with your heroes.

Rheeder 2nd Semenuk 1st and Messere 3rd at 2014 Joyride at Crankworx Whistler BC
  Rheeder 2nd, Semenuk 1st and Messere 3rd

Brett ads some cream on the top of the new Crankworx Whistler s Red Bull Joyride s champion - Mr. Brandon Semenuk
  Smiles for everyone out here on today's podium.

1st - Brandon Semenuk
2nd - Brett Rheeder
3rd - Anthony Messere
4th - Logan Peat
5th - Louis Reboul

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The FMB Diamond season is upon us so who will win the next big thing and take the lead in the rankings Stay tuned
  That's a wrap, see you all in a year's time.

Results for the 2014 Red Bull Joyride Slopestyle event.
  Here are the scores for both runs from all 18 riders.

Stay tuned for our wrap up events here at Crankworx in Whistler, BC.

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  • 44 18
 I don't want to disrespect any rider but i think for some of the heros who braught mountainbike slopestyle to me through the last 8 years I am riding it it is time to leave the big stage aka Fmb Diamond Tour. I already started thinking about that 3-4 years ago when some of them did the last run that i know from them top to bottom without crashing in a diamondevent. There are so many upcoming boys all over the world who want to show everything the have and made good results in silver and gold events and for the legends it is more getting into a representing for the sponsors and don't risk to much because they have a wife and kids now, and I'm happy for them. But that can't be the vision of the fmb worldtour. Like a said i don't want to disrespect them i love them and their performance in contests and videos like NWD but it maybe a good time to go proudly!
  • 36 1
 If there was a real fMb world tour, for big mountain events like rampage, not just slopestyle, the old guys would probably still be in the mix.
  • 3 3
 I totally agree, but who are you thinking in particular?
  • 23 2
 I think what he's trying to say is this kind of course isn't big and dirty enough for riders like Zink, McGarry, Gully, and Berrecloth. It will be interesting to compare these results with Rampage this fall. I would guess the order will be on it's head…
  • 4 0
 Brandon Semenuk is honestly just the man!
  • 6 1
 Zink I don't think should leave, he just had bad luck. he's the man. I had no clue he could flat drop flip. McGarry for sure, literally called his entire run out before he even started practice. I just think they should go make more big mountain events like Rampage... except not the FEST stuff.. Gully & the Claw too.
  • 7 0
 I'm all for it if you can actually find younger riders that can put runs together better than the long timers. The hits are huge and with 30 000 people watching. It's just not so easy for the newbie dirt jumpers to perform. The talent pool is still way to small for the sport because at any time a quarter of the best riders are out due to injury. If Bizet, Pilgrim and Soderstrom were there, we may not be having this dialog. Godziek and Rogatkin are the best rookie riders with tricks nobody else is doing. If they are not finishing their runs yet. Taking out the "legends" would not leave much of a completion left to watch.
  • 5 3
 I think it's more exciting for someone to crash on a great run than to see the old guard x up on the same drops. Think of X games. For all people complain about how terribly it represented the sport, I think the worst thing was Andreu taking 3rd with such a boring run. If you get more young talent in there trying to prove themselves there will be a lot more crashes, but there will also be more surprise runs to finish toward the top, and more progression.
  • 6 1
 @thinkbike you named the four riders I had in mind but I would also add McCaul. Honestly when their runs came on I went to the bathroom because as said by others they can't risk it like the young guns can. They'll always be my heroes but this type of slopestyle is won by those willing to put it all out there on EVERY hit!
  • 6 0
 @skierdud89 McCaul got third only 2 years ago. Sure he's had some bad luck but he is definitely above the level of Gully, Claw and McGarry when in comes to tricks. Had he landed his run he would've broken top ten in my opinion.
  • 6 2
 I totally agree. I was thinking the same thing. Bearclaw's run was so tame and boring. It definitely felt last generation - both in tricks and amplitude. If I were them I wouldn't even want to compete in an event like this when I know I'm not going to be able to place well anyways. Let the new school come through. Zink, McGarry, Gully, Berrecloth, time to just shoot videos and get us stoked through different channels.
  • 2 1
 Yes, let's abandon the "old guard" and pad the ranks with eager youngsters for slope style courses. I am sure nobody in the crowd of 30,0000 would complain about that brilliant arbitrary approach by organizers. After all, we just want to see guys in helmets upside down and probably wouldn't even notice the switch ~ except for the extra stoke! Hilarious that people would suggest it would improve performance and completed runs. All these guys are pros and even the lowest scoring run is well off the charts for skills. The Rogatkin Invitational is still a few podiums away...
  • 3 0
 Way to misconstrue the point. The fact that everyone respects the legends for all they've accomplished shouldn't need to be said again, but I'm sure you'll decide to get histrionic about that next. This is about gracefully bowing out when the progression has surpassed where they're willing to go. No one should be proud to stay mid pack for years on end only by merit of the people below them crashing.
  • 19 0
 Whats happened to Sam Pilgrim? never see him in cometitions now?
  • 13 0
 he share this on his fb fan page:

"Sorry to those who wanted to see me ride in crankworx, I dunno why but this year I've been getting crazy mental blocks at the events, it could be a mixture of pressure from last year and stress etc, who know's, anyway I'll be back at some point just need to sort out my mindset! Don't wanna be hitting 50footers while I'm not feeling 100% really, do I!!!? "
  • 5 14
flag sionr644 (Aug 17, 2014 at 8:54) (Below Threshold)
 From Sam's Facebook page - "Sorry to those who wanted to see me ride in crankworx, I dunno why but this year I've been getting crazy mental blocks at the events, it could be a mixture of pressure from last year and stress etc, who know's, anyway I'll be back at some point just need to sort out my mindset! Don't wanna be hitting 50footers while I'm not feeling 100% really, do I!!!?"
  • 3 15
flag samblagy (Aug 17, 2014 at 10:31) (Below Threshold)
 This was on his Facebook - "Sorry to those who wanted to see me ride in crankworx, I dunno why but this year I've been getting crazy mental blocks at the events, it could be a mixture of pressure from last year and stress etc, who know's, anyway I'll be back at some point just need to sort out my mindset! Don't wanna be hitting 50footers while I'm not feeling 100% really, do I!!!?"
  • 19 0
 3x, just enough
  • 3 21
flag jdotr (Aug 17, 2014 at 11:10) (Below Threshold)
 His Facebook said this... - "Sorry to those who wanted to see me ride in crankworx, I dunno why but this year I've been getting crazy mental blocks at the events, it could be a mixture of pressure from last year and stress etc, who know's, anyway I'll be back at some point just need to sort out my mindset! Don't wanna be hitting 50footers while I'm not feeling 100% really, do I!!!?"
  • 4 1
 People sure have a great sense of humor these days...
  • 13 0
 Amazing pictures. So awesome to see another angle than just the video. It really shows how hight and big they go. Great job guys and thank you.
  • 1 0
 I was thinking the same. Those features are huge!
  • 15 1
 It's confirmed, semenuk is definitely a robot :O
  • 40 0
 Robots don't have that much style.
  • 10 4
 And they don't have emotions...
  • 8 24
flag fenderdude345 (Aug 17, 2014 at 8:10) (Below Threshold)
 Have you ever seen semenuk smile? I rest my case
  • 6 0
 Pretty sure he's smiling I'm the last 3 or 4 pictures he's in
  • 1 0
 Legit a robotman made by the MTB association i swear.... guy is BEAST. He has everything dialed in his sleep.
I cant get over the upcoming young riders, how much they push the limits. f*cking rogatkin is nuuuuuts man, carson after just getting called up the night before lands 8th place. Im still so stoked from watching it, i wanna watch it again!!
CRANCKWORKS NZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOO
Bring on the claw invitational and rampage!!!
Love these guys/ these events!
  • 14 1
 Proud to have Godziek represent. Semenuk is godly, but others are no lesser.
  • 12 0
 So much different than others! Godzilla is bringing moto style to fmb. Somewhere Andreu is smiling seeing his extension on his seatgrabs or cliffhangers
  • 5 0
 Definitely not the Godziek's day but huge respect for this guy, great tricks, I always love to watch him riding
  • 3 0
 Great photographs. Props to all the photographers!
  • 9 0
 I totally get Andreu's shoe thing with FMB, but man this is one comp I wish he could put it aside and come shred.
  • 4 0
 what"s the shoe thing all about?
  • 3 0
 shoe thing? care to explain?
  • 1 0
 *whole, thing?
  • 1 0
 whole thing. damned iPhone.
  • 1 0
 oh, that makes more sense... but still, what is his beef with the FMB?
  • 2 0
 I dunno exactly, but when you hear him say "F*&# FMB in a FEST series video it's pretty clear he's not a fan of the series.
  • 8 1
 Seminuk is a incredible rider. Wow. Everyone else that rides this event equally the same. Shit is just over the top.
  • 3 0
 The riders were amazing. I think this is my first time I saw a backflip double flip on a slopestyle competition. When Rogatkin did it, I was amazed because it's the first time I've seen it. Semenuk dropped in and did it also on the same jump. I was like, what the hell?!

Anyway, are there any other slopestyle riders who could do that awesome trick? It's probably not the hardest trick but it looks real good!

Also, heal up Antoine Bizet. I was looking forward to your run but didn't know you got injured. Healing vibes dude.
  • 4 0
 Granieri does flips double whips too
  • 4 0
 Greg watts has done them in the past
  • 2 0
 backflip double flips ftw
  • 6 0
 Anyone know about cam McCaul? Says hospital but no further details of injury.
  • 4 0
 1st picture:
Nobody is stoked that Brandon is there, he walks simply, everebodys face is simple.

for me would be an experience for a lifetime that i can watch him live :O
  • 1 0
 welcome to whistler. where you can ride the lift and drink with everyone from fortune 500 CEOs, gold medal olympians, pro skiers/riders, to your local grom who just took top step on BC Cup last weekend. its the best part about whistler, no one is a celebrity because there is just so much damn talent in one town.
  • 5 1
 Next weekend is going to be awesome with bearclaw invitational, World Cup final and hoff fest!! It could be a bit strange with people like Andreu at hoff fest not bearclaws
  • 1 1
 That was the baddest Crankworx Yet!!! I was worried the winner might be spoiled when I went to watch the replay last night. Since I usually can't catch it live I have to watch the replay. The last few crankworx and big events got SPOILED by the website(s) I was going to stream the replays from because they would SLAP the winner up on the main page.

Luckily, I managed to NOT see who won but I thought it was Rheeder before I started watching. When Semenuk came out and beat his run I was floored! This was the best showdown ever in slopestyle.

Sorry to hear about Cam and I wish him well but he didn't seem too bad. And Nicholi Rogatkin had one of the most unique runs! I wish he could have pulled through for USA but I'm glad we have him riding for US!

I was curious why the crowd didn't seem as rowdy as usual, especially with the # of people in attendance. Now I see why, the "Fun" police were out regulating and screwing with the VIBE.
  • 3 0
 Prfetty sure the last jump was a 360 backflip 2 different thiongs 360 and a corx 7
  • 1 1
 Woah there - that Bartek Wolinski kid needs to tone down his processing. I expect to only see the finest photographers featured in these collections, and while he admittedly has potential, over editing is a rookie error.

If he reads this:
Great shots dude but the key to post processing is in the Subtleties.Leave the HDR-esq effects to the Iphone Apps. Work WITH the shadows and highlights, not against them. I want the image to draw me to the subject, not force me to play a game of Where's Waldo.

I don't mean any disrespect, but if you want to play with the big boys you have to be able to take the critique like they have as well - Hope you view this as a positive comment and use it to your advantage in the future. Look forward to seeing more of your stuff!
  • 3 0
 Bugger me. Those jumps are shit your pants big. Bollocks to even thinking about doing them, least not on a hardtail.
  • 1 9
flag g-roy33 (Aug 17, 2014 at 9:03) (Below Threshold)
 in person they don't look as big. imo the only actual scary part would be the SRAM wall and the two drops. fuck drops man... I hate em
  • 3 0
 Canadians kick ass! This is the worlds best riders compeating! Must be something in the air...............
  • 3 0
 Wow that last "maneuver" is poetry in motion ofc Smile
  • 4 1
 No recumbenting?! Carson would've had it in the bag!
  • 2 0
 wow, nice photos + report PB! also thanks semenuk with red-white on black jersey.. august 17 is indonesian independence day!
  • 2 1
 Godzeik could've had the top run I think tho... His video from 9 nights 2013 is absolutely mental his trick level is easily semenuk level! Next time for sure
  • 2 0
 Congrats to all the riders in Joyride!!! Thank you for raising the bar every year and sending it!!
  • 1 1
 Apart from two massive runs, in my opinion Semenuk and Rheeder didn`t have a big competition as Söderstrom ,Bizet , Pilgrim were out and Rogatkin crashed.
But all in all it was a great show!
  • 2 2
 Slope bikes sweep the podium! Riders on hardtails always crash figure it out ppl this is why they make slopestyle bikes for slopestyle!!!
  • 4 2
 Run with that idea! Lets make that the next gear debate. I'm sick of the wheel size argument.......just f-in ride your bike man.
  • 2 0
 Do you see a hard tail on podium no you don't and why is that cuz it's called slope style for a reason and they make bikes called slope style bikes for a reason it's not called hardtail style now is it bud. Now why don't u just ride your fucking bike and beat it
  • 1 0
 That moment when you just sorta screw around your last run and you still beat 6 peoples overalls. (no disrespect intended)
  • 2 1
 the pictures show perspective of how bug these jumps actually are. holy shit!
  • 2 0
 Semenuk justs shreds way too hard
  • 2 1
 Semenuk has a nice Germany helmet!
  • 1 0
 Hey does anyone know if crankworx is open to public use after contests?
  • 1 0
 the slope course is closed to public.
  • 1 0
 Thanks wont waste my time driving there for that reason
  • 1 0
 Rheeder looks like Gwin in that second to last picture
  • 1 0
 where the party at?
  • 1 0
 awesome pics!
  • 1 0
 Get a new helmet nicholi
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