Final Results from Red Bull Hardline 2022
The results are in from a wild Red Bull Hardline. Jackson Goldstone becomes the youngest ever winner as he goes almost seven seconds up on Joe smith. Taylor Vernon falls a further 0.04 seconds back to take third place. Check out the full results below.
Top 10
1st. Jackson Goldstone: 2:20.525
2nd. Joe Smith: 2:27.043
3rd. Taylor Vernon: 2:27.084
4th. Ronan Dunne: 2:27.273
5th. Gee Atherton: 2:28.356
6th. Sam Gale: 2:28.902
7th. Jim Monro: 2:28.930
8th. Harry Molloy: 2:31.714
9th. Thibault Laly: 2:31.767
10th. Florent Payet: 2:37.436
Full Results
Live Updates
4:18 am PDT Florent Payet is the first down the hill for his last major downhill race before retirement.
4:20 am PDT Florent clears the huge new jumps despite a very nose-heavy landing.
4:22 am PDT The first time of the day is 2:37.436 for Florent Payet. 15 seconds back from Bernard Kerr's top qualifier.
4:24 am PDT David McMillan goes down in the top woods before the rock drop. It was a slow-speed crash and he is quickly back up on his bike.
4:26 am PDT David completes his run with a time of 3:16.616, 39 seconds back.
4:29 am PDT Vinny T sends a massive flip on the step-up jump while also being one second up on Florent Payet.
4:31 am PDT A wild run from Vinny T puts him three and a half seconds back and into 2nd.
4:35 am PDT Chris Cumming seems to have an issue with his bike as he pulls out of hitting one of the big gaps.
4:36 am PDT Chris has checked over his bike and seems happy enough to hit the rest of the course.
4:36 am PDT Gaetan Vigé was up by almost two seconds at the top of the course but a mistake just after the split will have cost a lot of time.
4:41 am PDT Gaetan tries a huge flip on the step-up but slides out on the landing. He doesn't seem to be injured and starts making his way down the rest of the course.
4:43 am PDT 37 seconds back and into third so far for Gaetan Vigé.
4:45 am PDT Ronan Dunne is up by 2.3 seconds at the first split.
4:46 am PDT The lead is extended to almost ten seconds after the road gap.
4:47 am PDT Ronan Dunne goes fastest by 10.163 seconds with a time of 2:27.273. This time would have been good enough for 3rd in qualifying.
4:51 am PDT Taylor Vernon pulls back time all the way down the course to go fastest by just 0.189 seconds!
4:53 am PDT A big crash for Craig Evans just as he goes through the first split. The track is looking very slippery at the top of the course.
4:59 am PDT Harry Molloy is just 0.059 up at split one. Taylor Vernon got faster as he went down so it could be tough to stay ahead.
5:01 am PDT Just 4.630 seconds back and into third for Harry Molloy.
5:04 am PDT Theo Erlangsen was getting loose on the huge jumps but goes over the bars before the road gap.
5:05 am PDT Theo crosses the line almost 24 seconds back in sixth.
5:05 am PDT With nine riders left the top five are:
1st. Taylor Vernon: 2:27.084
2nd. Ronan Dunne: 2:27.273
3rd. Harry Molloy: 2:31.714
4th. Florent Payet: 2:37.436
5th. Vinny T: 2:40.951
5:06 am PDT Pinkbike Racing's Thibault Laly is next up to take a run.
5:11 am PDT Thibault has a smooth run and goes across the line in fourth place.
5:17 am PDT After losing time at the top of the course Sam Gale pulls back some of the gap at the bottom to go into third.
5:21 am PDT Gee Atherton is back racing and manages to be in touch at the first split.
5:23 am PDT It's great to see Gee back and he will definitely be happy with a third place so far today.
5:29 am PDT Joe Smith goes 0.002 up at split one and he extends to a quarter of a second at the next split.
5:31 am PDT By just 0.041 seconds Joe Smith takes the lead with five riders left.
5:36 am PDT Jim Monro puts down a solid run to find himself in sixth.
5:38 am PDT Charlie Hatton slides out on the first right-hand turn. The first turn looks completely blown out.
5:45 am PDT Jackson Goldstone flies out of the start going over half a second up at split one.
5:47 am PDT What a run! Jackson is absolutely flying today and finds over six and a half seconds to go fastest.
5:51 am PDT Adam Brayton was up at the first split but slides out in the top woods. Only one rider can stop Jackson Goldstone from winning today.
5:54 am PDT Bernard Kerr is the last rider left and despite carrying a few injuries we wouldn't rule him out for the win.
5:57 am PDT Disaster for Bernard as he crashes into the entrance of the woods at the top. Jackson Goldstone will take the win and become the first rider since the second Hardline to go fastest at their first time here.
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And the chemistry with Rob is great.
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How Danny Hart can sit with balls that big.
He's is on a rampage like a dog with two dicks
He's as loose as a clown running through a minefield
He looks like he's shit a lego deathstar
He's angrier than a man with a fork in a world of sup.
Look at that whip!
Come on Peaty! Get on those f*cking pedals!!!
Steve Peat has done more for downhill mountain biking than Osama Bin Laden has done for terrorism
He hit the deck harder than an old lady on a cruise ship
That's as popular as a ginger-haired step-child
He's all over the place like a monkey dry-humping a football
He's off like a Jewish foreskin
He's off like a Russian boder
This man's got less brain than a service station pasty
That would have opened up his arsehole like a vintage golf bag
He's gone down harder then the US economy
He's going to wake up feeling like his neck took a Viagra
Thats uglier than ET with skin cancer
Although the king of pop might be dead, we still have a thriller for you. So don't sit at home and beat it.
He's letting it all hang out like a fat bird in a bikini
Im sweating like a whore in church
His ass has opened up wider than a hippos yawn!
He wants this more than an out of work rapist
He has gone down faster than one of those french breast implants!!
This is more packed than a Chinese cemetery
Sam Hill: The Winged Assassin/Thunder from Down Under
Gee Atherton: The Vulcan Bomber
Ben Cathro: The World's Tallest Man
That's as close to a public execution you'll get this side of Saudi Arabia
This man's got the psycology of claymore mine, and he just might go bang here this afternoon in Canbera
I'm gonna call him the mailman from now on cuz he always delivers
Loose, rocky, and already more blown out than Bagdad
This course is soo natural i had to get naked
This man's more dangerous than a spanish cucumber
Holy Toledo that was insane
You gotta the watch the southern hemisphere, producing some of the fastest mountain bike riders on the planet.On the small island of New Zealand there's more sheep than people there, let's hope sheep don't get into downhill
It's riskier than riding a roller coaster with a shotgun in the roof of your mouth
That was uglier than a bag of mashed up arseholes
Fast across that camber!
"He's under more pressure than Pavarotti's knees!"
"lines blurrier than a mexican border"
"Whuuaaaaaa!!" grunted x100 each run
I WOULD NOT DO THAT IN THE WET!
"That would have opened up his arsehole like a vintage golf bag"
He needs a checkup from the neck up
IN-SAAAANE!!!!!!!
"He nearly released the chocolate hostage on that one!"
down he goes like an homesick mole
"We almost had to identify Danny Hart by his dental records!!!!"
look at jolanda neff go!! She like a flying poodle
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HES GONNA SMASH THE TIME
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"STAY ON YOUR BIKE DANNY!"
T'S A MINNASTER
"It's wetter than a dolphin with a bladder infection!"
"That was the greatest comeback since Easter Sunday!"
The atmosphere here is so tense, even the trees are holding their breath.
"That was messier than a microwave burger in a trouser press".
there goes the ginger ninja!!!
He's gone down like a pair of cheap tights!
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Some of you older riders got the reference. @eliotjackson did not
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Rachel's plugs were a bit brazen, but I don't think you can complain when you're watching an event of this quality for free
My first real bike was a Cove Stiffie FR with a Marzocchi Z5 on the front. It was second hand, and my mom made payments to the kids family we bought it off. This was back in 2002, I think it was 13 or 14, I can't remember.
Eventually I posted that frame up on Pinkbike back in the early days, and somebody traded me a 1999 Stab primo frame strait up for it.
I ended up saving money from birthdays and Christmas to buy a second hand set of Marzocchi Shivers from a buddy of mine after selling the Z5s I had.
My first downhill bike!! You can see it in my photos actually. Eventually I sold that frame, and got a part tike job working at Canadian tire where I saved up enough to buy a brand new 2002 Kona Stab Primo, brand new frame off the wall at Cove bikes. My first "New" bike part.
From then on I started wrenching to male money and dumpster dived local bike shops for busted parts that could be fixed and sold on pinkbike. I've bought and sold many bikes and parts over the years.
Eventually I built my dream bike... Eventually I built more and more.
My most recent was a V10 - 29er with reserve wheels, chris king everything. It was absolutely brilliant.
You see, where I'm going with this, is I stopped asking why I don't have something.... I ask how I can get it.
All that aside, you could throw Jackson on my old 1999 Stab primo, and I'm certain he would have the same results. This kid is a true once in a lifetime talent. He is the real deal.
I'm gonna leave you with that rather than respond with something just as negative.
Again, my intent here isn't to slander or call you out, I'd rather quite simply have a constructive debate.
So to my counter point... which somewhat aligns with your statement.
This quite simply falls under the category of "life isn't fair". However, consider this. How many over privileged rich kids do you think have been given everything they have ever wanted and more, yet have done absolutely nothing with the opportunity? I would bet it's over a million to one. While yes, Jackson's parents have supported both him and his sister in bringing them to the top of this sport, a sport which is definitely more expensive. My point however was to say that if you want something bad enough, you will find a way.
Listen, I'm a parent. I have two kids myself. My daughter who is 18 has had the privilege of riding and racing mountain bikes around the world. The Majority of the support has come from myself and my wife.
It's our responsibility as parents to try and elevate our kids to become whatever it is they dream of. That's the goal. That has also required alot of sacrifice on my end, long hours working a career I don't particularly love to pay for these things.
You see, I don't think it's fair to everybody involved behind the scenes who have given so much to allow for somebody like Jacson to realize his full potential. Him being marketed at such a yough age is one of the factors in his success yes, but primarily in order to secure support from the industry. The very fact he is as nice of a person he is, and the fact he has not wasted his opportunity to be is the prime reason I fully disagree with your perspective that backs your original statement.
It's quite easy to judge others when you don't know the whole story.
I recently rewatched the Sam Reynolds video of Loose Fest 2020 where Jackson was riding. Prior to him starting to race World Cups. No Red Bull helmet, but he did have what looked to be a fairly solid Trek sponsorship. Part of me wonders if Trek regrets letting him go.
I would say that being from Squamish has helped Jackson a lot but I've seen lots of incredible riders come from small towns not near any big mountains. Some of the best BMX riders ever have come from little towns here in NJ and with modest means. (starting on a BMX bike will be less expensive and IMO the rider will learn much better skills and there is ridable terrain everywhere)
Props to Jackson on the win - that was a run for the books. That kid can ride a bike and it takes more than money and growing up in a mtn town to be that good.
As I had mentioned before, you yourself are a contributor to these forums which typically means you are lucky enough to be a part of this sport we all love, but have gone further to admit you too are a person of privilege. I'm just very curious why the negative comment to begin with.
I take exception to your post that Jackson's success is because he comes from a "rich" background. I do agree that most of us who enjoy our sport come from a position where we can afford the luxury of an expensive sport, however your comments indicate his skill comes from something other than his passion, dedication and hard work.
I have been a Government worker (Park Ranger) in Squamish for 30+ years. Not exactly a profession one does to become rich, but one I enjoy.
We moved to Squamish long before was the attractive town it is now, and I feel proud I was part of the development of the trail network here through building and advocacy work. I don't doubt that the environment of living in Squamish has been an advantage for his development, however the core of his success has always been internal first, and something we have be able to support and encourage. We were fortunate that the "industry" recognized him early and supported is development through sponsorships. His kindergarten video was a huge part of his "fame" and unexpectedly opened a lot of doors and opportunity, but it wasn't something that was meant to be crafted or marketed. I think the filming quality (or lack of) proves that!
I'm not claiming that his story is a Venus Williams or Tiger Woods rise from unlikely upbringing, but he is a great example of how dedication to a passion can help you achieve dreams.
“He only won because Brayton & Kerr fell…” - my bad
Loved watching Dunne this year - his interview on Dean Lucas podcast (offtrail experience) recently is killer. What a damn dude!
Race even a nationals and come down first in vets compared to the hot end (where I normally come down), the track is way better at the hot end, later in the field than it is earlier.
Everyone who doesn't race thinks the track gets worse, but the later you come down can be an advantage as more riders are riding the same line.
(Current UK over 45s DH champ and was leading the national series until I broke my wrist a few weeks ago training).
The kid is incredible, smashed it by a huge margin & deserved the win. Racing is racing, tracks blow up, racers push on & some crash.
But I think here’s the factor is that there have been a lot of fast racers in the World Cup in the past but the level that Jordan and Jackson put up this year is just intense, and I think Jax proved it hands down today
Here however, same conditions and same time of the day, and he is fast. So it will be good to see how he stacks in the elite next year, and there will be not arguing on each side about it.
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The kid is just on another level. This race kinda made UCI/WC look a little tame - kid went next to last and smoked it.
Btw check out all the excuses on his Val Di Sol run on Vitalmtb podcast from today - to hear that and then see Jax win by 6.5 puts all the commentary in perspective in my view. To be sure I don't give 3 shits who wins or by how much - the race alone is good enough and I admire all the riders. I just dont care for endless apologies & season-long excuses on why Jax’ or Jordans runs weren't quite the fastest as they obviously are
Obviously there are so many variables, maybe that year was shit for juniors, maybe it rained over night every time, maybe it was completely opposite to this years changing conditions...hmmmm.
Bare in mind that acording to these numbers, Jordan Williams and Jackson Goldstone have runs that are 10 SECONDS FASTER than Daprela was, using +/- elite winning time as a reference. That means that unless Daprela found 7 seconds in 1 off season (Without accounting for shiter conditions acording to the narative, which is suposedly worth atleast 4 seconds).
Kinda makes the argument of conditions redundent if you ask me. But thats only 1 rider, Finns 2017 results are much the same, He's faster than Daprela on some but not as consistent, hes in the +5-10 range all season excluding Mt St Anne where it f*cking hosed down, and he only beat Gwins famous run by fractions of a second. His first race in 2018 Elites he's +15, Race 2 = +6 Race 3 = +10, Race 4 = +5, Race 5 = +4, Race 6 = +11, Race 7 = +8, Race 8 = +4. Pretty much exactly the same time margins compared to the winning Elite as the year before. Did he get faster? Probably, were conditions worse/better? yes ofc.
Well you've got two junior sensations going into Elites and both are setting the same margins or better. It shows that these guys are just getting faster, but it also shows that the conditions probably don't have more than 5 seconds difference in them, even AGs crazy rain run only had 6-10 seconds difference in it compared to Finns in far better conditions.
Well that was a way to kill an hour for me lol, but it shows that Jacko and Jordo are 10 seconds faster than Finn and Thibaut were in Juniors. Are these two just peaking a few years earlier? or are they going to Sam Hill/Nico everyone from now on?
I do love PB comments section.
Just put some context on a comment, the modern generation really don't like that though, coz you think you are all special.
If you are much younger than me then I would hope you have beaten me lots of times (as you should, I am old and dont ride that much, do more building and maintenance than riding).
My only goal at a race just now is to not get spanked by the latest rippers in the 13/14 category, but haven't managed that this season, they are so fast!
I have only mad respect & love for these younger rippers - its unreal to watch & its gonna foster even better riding everywhere & moving forward. I also have mad respect for the previous gen (mine & before) as this was the groundwork and there is still exponential development within this group too - I am no one and nothing but I am doing bigger ride days, 8hr park days, going faster & bigger & having more fun now than I ever did in my 20s/30s - feeling better & riding more now than ever, constantly wanting to progress like I was a kid.
Still - theres always just raw talent & power any time anywhere for any sport and both Jordan & Jackson have it, so whatever the reasons - its unreal to watch. Jacksons 6.5 second Hardline nuke of every other rider showed that clearly (and yeah, its just a race - its just bikes - but it showed the possibilities).
Point being: the young riders now are better at their age - I think - than older riders were even 5-10 yrs ago. Being fully immersed in mtb culture from birth onward, the teams, the trail access, the media, funding & sheer drive is just higher & prob will keep going higher.
Even if the overnight humidity somehow created more grip, it would be gone by the time the juniors race and wouldn’t account for several seconds difference between elite and juniors at some venues.
At the courses I mentioned above, the dirt is so dry that it can easily be eroded and it is likely that there is some deterioration during race day, but we’re only talking about 50 or so riders (jr men and women, elite women) before the 60 elite men drop. That said, the fact these juniors are able to put down those kind of fast times speaks more to their ability than the marginal level of degradation a race course goes through on race day.
Finn Iles won 6 of 7 races in 2017 to take the Junior Overall.
Thibaut Daprela won 5 of 8 in 2019.
Jackson Goldstone won 5 of 8 in 2022.
Iles in 2017 and Goldstone in 2022 each won one race with a faster time than the Men's Elite winner of the same race.
Here are the average differences between the Juniors' winning times and the Men's Elite winning time for the races in 2017, 2019 and 2022 these three guys won:
Iles: 6.6 seconds behind Men's winner
Daprela: 9.5 seconds
Goldstone: 4.9 seconds
Pretty incredible performance by Jackson this year, in other words.
(I didn't bother looking to see what place his time would have gotten him in each race he won, but at MSA, for instance, his time would have been good enough to take 3rd in the Men's Elite. And yeah, I know, they race under different conditions, etc. Just pointing out how consistently high his performance level was, that's all.)
So then you make sure anyone who is in disposition to win is there... But they don't want to afford more than 20 riders for all what implies logistically and for the diferent more complete streaming concept...
Will echo what others have said on the prospects of the young Canadian when he steps up to Elites next year. I think along with Jordan Williams, he’ll be contesting for podiums and probably the top step.
Hardline delivered again.
Jackson Bloody Goldstone. Holy shit. What a rider. I saw him in a bar in Morzine a few weeks ago and I genuinely just thought he was some random kid. He is so young, he looks like the lads round here who hang around on street corners vaping but so, so incredible on a bike. Absolutely amazed.
My 16yo lad had a photo with Jackson at the end of the day, made his (and my) day. Seems a good lad. I’ll add an Insta link of the photo once I work out how to add such a thing to a comment, then maybe you can follow me, even if for a day. I only have six followers, so it’d brass MY lad off I I broke double figures. TIA.
I think we’ll have a first place podium (or more) from JG in his first season...
What an incredible future to look forward to and at 18 to boot!!
Get it Goldstone!!
The lad and Jackson.
What really warmed my heart was to see Gee back on a bike and killing it. The dude is the Terminator.
B) Santa Cruz needs a Goldstone color for all of their trail/enduro/DH bikes-make it fat metalflake goooooooold!!!!!!
In case anyone forgot here's a link to his balance bike Shredit from 2013. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aimt8dmLng
So fast, nibble and well balanced. Can someone come up with a nickname for this guy?
Amazing to see such talent. He's one with his bike. He could also see gaps and new lines like what he did after the last of the big jump and the rock drop after the road gap.
fkN Florida ! Hopefully next year
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Not a Conti fan myself but I thought it was smooth and hilarious
So what' She only mentioned Conti tires several times; Id do the same if they were sponsoring and writing checks.
When you grow up, you’re going to find out some reallllllllllly interesting things about how the world actually works.
Also he wasn’t complaining he was alerting the remaining riders as far as I could tell.