Photo Epic: Red Bull District Ride - Day One

Sep 5, 2014 at 18:01
by Bartek Wolinski  
Grab a pretzel and dig in through the first day photo summary of the Red Bull District Ride
  Grab a pretzel and dig in through the first day photo summary of the Red Bull District Ride!

Tuning in the for the run.
  Tuning in the for the run.

Logan Peat fastplant over the quarter after the Castle drop.
  Logan Peat fastplant over the quarter after the Castle drop.

Black eagles are the patrons of Germany and this one kept riders safe during their runs.
  Black eagles are the patrons of Germany and this one kept riders safe during their runs.

Should I flip it
  Should I flip it?

Yannick Granieri started his run with a clean whip.
  Yannick Granieri started his run with a clean whip.

Paul Genovese did a super solid run that may put him in the tommorow s finals.
  Paul Genovese did a super solid run that may put him in tomorrow's finals.

Anthony Messere was always a bit higher than anybody else. Sweet Canadian table from him.
  Anthony Messere was always a bit higher than anybody else. Sweet Canadian table from him.

Local breweries work as hard as the bakeries so you can imagine how much beer flows here.
  Local breweries work as hard as the bakeries so you can imagine how much beer flows here.

Massive flair from the Mr. Godziek.
  Massive flair from the Mr. Godziek.

This city is full of the medieval gems that at leisurely awaits to be found.
  This city is full of the medieval gems that leisurely await to be found.

Textbook flip old-school off the Castle drop district.
  Textbook flip old-school off the Castle drop district.

Logan is probably humming don t worry be happy on his way up the hill.
  Logan is probably humming "don't worry, be happy" on his way up the hill.

Signature move from the Tomas Zejda. 360 inverts here looks even more stylish.
  Signature move from the Tomas Zejda. 360 inverts here looks even more stylish.

Daryl was the only one to pull a superman from this tiny step down.
  Daryl was the only one to pull a superman from this tiny step down.

As Anthony blew his tube on the Castle drop we got his tailwhip shot from the morning practice. He was one of the few guys who trick stuff on their first hits.
  As Anthony blew his tube on the Castle drop we got his tailwhip shot from the morning practice. He was one of the few guys who trick stuff on their first hits.

French style is one of the best to watch if you are a lover of slow rotations and steez.
  French style is one of the best to watch if you are a lover of slow rotations and steez.

360 whip from the young American.
  360 whip from the young American.

Germans are known for their tales like the Grimm Brothers ones so a love bridges were stacked with the padlocks but handcuffs This love may hurt.
  Germans are known for their tales, like the Grimm Brothers ones so a love bridges were stacked with the padlocks but handcuffs? This love may hurt.

Chilled and ready. Paul was on fire today.
  Chilled and ready. Paul was on fire today.

There is no stopping here if you hit the open loop you need to stay focused.
  There is no stopping here, if you hit the open loop, you need to stay focused.

Eric Walenta keeping the loops creative.
  Eric Walenta keeping the loops creative.

Garret missed his luck in the first run but still kept fighting like a true king.
  Garret missed his luck in the first run but still kept fighting like a true king.

Genon was pulling one of the best looking 360 during a whole day.
  Genon was pulling one of the best looking 360 during a whole day.

Whipping around is one of the Yannick s favourite ways to deal with an air time.
  Whipping around is one of the Yannick's favourite ways to deal with air time.

Big flipwhip from the morning s practice.
  Big flipwhip from the morning's practice.

Cork 720 in the mid district gave Brandon some bruises and a long face for the rest of the run but we know he can stomp it next time.
  Cork 720 in the mid district gave Brandon some bruises and a long face for the rest of the run but we know he can stomp it next time.

Peter wasn t happy about his run but this sitting suicide no-hander made a lot of people smile in the nerrow district before the open loop.
  Peter wasn't happy about his run but this sitting suicide no-hander made a lot of people smile in the narrow district before the open loop.

This frenchie can change the whole contest if he bring all of his bangers so keep an eye on Mr. Gani.
  This frenchie can change the whole contest if he bring all of his bangers, so keep an eye on Mr. Gani.

The second-largest city in Bavaria after Munich is simply stunning when it comes to the architecture.
  The second-largest city in Bavaria (after Munich) is simply stunning when it comes to architecture.

Afer their runs riders preferd to cool down with the mates while watching the Spiderman of Nuremberg.
  After their practice riders chose to cool down with mates while watching the Spiderman of Nuremberg.

Daryl Brown clicking an old school as good as it gets.
  Daryl Brown clicking an old school as good as it gets.

Brett was all smiles when he got back on the bike after a nasty crash during the practice that could put him away from the contest.
  Brett was all smiles when he got back on the bike after a nasty crash during practice that could put him away from the contest.

Lukas Knopf is one of the most smiling guys out here keeping the good vibes on the high level. He is a tailwhip specialist by the way and can throw it everywhere he wants.
  Lukas Knopf is one of the most smiling guys out here, keeping the good vibes on the high level. He is a tailwhip specialist by the way and can throw it everywhere he wants.

The clash of the medieval architecture with the urban slopestyle track was hidden under the 4K stream displays and riding obstacle. Still the MellowPark crew and Aaron Chase did a great job while designing the District Ride.
  The clash of the medieval architecture with the urban slopestyle track was hidden under the 4K stream displays and riding obstacle. Still, the MellowPark crew and Aaron Chase did a great job while designing the District Ride.

Mr. Henke lost his way through the track but still managed to boost the biggest jumps.
  Mr. Henke lost his way through the track but still managed to boost the biggest jumps.

Even if you are on the leading boards you need to keep it classy and always have time for your fans.
  Even if you are on the leading boards you need to keep it classy and always have time for your fans.

One of the most extended flip old schools of the day one in Nuremberg.
  One of the most extended flip old schools of the day one in Nuremberg.

If you pull a triple whip at the best trick contest and it still does not work a cashroll is always a good try.
  If you pull a triple whip at the best trick contest and it still does not work, a cashroll is always a good try.

Working in media is not a piece of cake. All the photographers from the press zone would like to say a big thank you to the crane operators for moving it just in front of their lenses.
  Working in media is not a piece of cake. All the photographers from the press zone would like to say a big "thank you" to the crane operators for moving it just in front of their lenses.

Last bits of Summer s Sun was slowly sliding off the Nuremberg s tiles straight on the crowdy track of the District Ride.
  Last bits of the Summer sun was slowly sliding off Nuremberg's tiles straight onto the rowdy track of the District Ride.

The one and only - Szymon Godziek pulls his new banger move straight from the FMX world. Enjoy the backflip tsunami.
  The one and only - Szymon Godziek pulls his new banger move straight from the FMX world. Enjoy the backflip tsunami.

Stomping a massive trick on his first try while the whole city watches you. Priceless.
  Stomping a massive trick on his first try while the whole city watches you. Priceless.

One trick to rule them all. Backflip tsunami ladies and gentleman.
  One trick to rule them all. Backflip tsunami ladies and gentleman.

Thumbs up from the Nuremberg. Szymon Godziek slayed one of the biggest jumps of the FMB World Tour with the over-extended backflip tsunami.
  Thumbs up from the Nuremberg. Szymon Godziek slayed one of the biggest jumps of the FMB World Tour with the over-extended backflip tsunami.

Parties were going wild after the today s eliminations.
  Parties were going wild after the today's eliminations.

As the sun goes down the laptops and beers goes up. Stay tuned for the tomorrow s madness and see you on the track
  As the sun goes down, the laptops and beers goes up. Stay tuned for the tomorrow's madness and see you on the track!

Photos by:
Bartek Woliński and Simon Nieborak
Words by: Mateusz Szachowski

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15 Comments
  • 36 0
 Fun fact: Those bottles are actually full of Franconian wine, not beer Smile That bottle shape can only be found in the South of Germany and is based on what a goat's balls look like, apparently (yeah, we're weird).
  • 16 0
 Szymon Godziek backflip is unreal!
  • 5 2
 See the one that is the young american? yeah... thats my boy
  • 5 0
 Sick coverage. Don't forget to picture Beer and the Bratwurst next time Smile !
  • 3 0
 we will for sure Smile
  • 6 0
 how hard is it to put skinnys on with kneepads underneath?
  • 4 0
 wheres that course preview at
  • 4 0
 Tuck no-handers are Old Schools now?
  • 1 0
 in Europe it's more common form, despite GB
  • 2 0
 As far as I know tuck no handers come from 80's freestyle bmx so yes, tuck no's are more old school than suicides.
  • 1 0
 yeahhh yeahhhh yeahhhhh Big Grin
  • 1 0
 the open loop was awesome considering what different things people did!
  • 4 3
 Brandon seems unhappy...
  • 17 0
 he always looks that way
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